Chapter 342: The Black Sky Ancient Clan – Black Dragon and Black Phoenix
"Take a look at this news," Xiao Tiance said as he handed over the scroll that Shi Hao had sent him from his storage ring.
Xiao Xuan opened the scroll and, after a quick glance, exclaimed in surprise, "How is this possible?"
Everyone else took their turn to read the scroll. By the time they were finished, their expressions had grown serious.
After a long silence, Luo Tianshen sighed. "I thought Winter Elder was bluffing, but it turns out the West Heaven Battle Hall's target is indeed that item."
"Elder, you know about this item?" Xiao Xuan asked, turning toward Luo Tianshen with a puzzled look.
Luo Tianshen nodded solemnly. **"Lord Tiance, Emperor Xiao, Lady Gu, this item is the Heavenly Dao Mirror, the sacred treasure of the Heavenly Dao Sect. It is classified as a supreme artifact.
"Back when the Heavenly Dao Sect was at its peak, the mirror was wielded by the sect's leader, a Saint grade Heavenly Sovereign. According to the records of my Luo Divine Clan's ancestors, the Heavenly Dao Mirror was immensely powerful. If fully activated, it could annihilate ten Heavenly Sovereigns in one strike.
"However, during the fall of the Heavenly Dao Sect, the mirror was struck by a blow from the Demon Emperor of the Outer Realm, rendering it a damaged artifact.
"Even so, if the West Heaven Battle Hall were to acquire it, even in its current incomplete state, it would be a force we cannot contend with. Not even a Great Earth Sovereign at their peak could resist it."**
As he finished speaking, Luo Tianshen's expression grew grave. He turned to Xiao Tiance and asked, "Lord Tiance, is this information reliable? Has Winter Elder truly located the Heavenly Dao Mirror?"
Xiao Tiance nodded firmly. "There's no need to question its authenticity. Shi Hao wouldn't dare lie to me. Moreover, Shi Hao comes from a small sect. He wouldn't have even known the name 'Heavenly Dao Mirror' unless the information was accurate."
Luo Tianshen sighed deeply. **"If this is true, it spells trouble. If it were just the West Heaven Battle Hall, they'd have no chance of fully controlling the Heavenly Dao Mirror. But with the support of Ao Tianxiu and Gu Changming from the Strength God Clan and Bone God Clan, they might succeed.
"As you know, the Four Great God Clans were all subordinate forces of the Heavenly Dao Sect. I suspect they've inherited enough knowledge about the Heavenly Dao Mirror to make this possible."**
Xiao Tiance frowned slightly. Although this was the first time he'd heard of the Heavenly Dao Mirror, any artifact capable of serving as the core treasure of a sect as powerful as the Heavenly Dao Sect was no ordinary object. Even in its damaged state, it was likely to possess tremendous power.
After a moment of contemplation, Xiao Tiance looked at Luo Tianshen and asked, "Elder, if we were to intervene now, do you think you could help me seize control of the Heavenly Dao Mirror?"
His plan was straightforward: if Winter Elder could rely on support from the Strength God Clan and Bone God Clan to attempt control of the Heavenly Dao Mirror, then Xiao Tiance should be able to do the same with Luo Tianshen's help. If the enemy could take it, why couldn't he?
Luo Tianshen thought for a moment and nodded. "I can assist in attempting control, but Lord Tiance, if we intervene now, we will undoubtedly face a full scale confrontation with the West Heaven Battle Hall."
Before he could finish, Xiao Tiance laughed heartily. **"A full scale battle doesn't scare me. With our current strength and the loss of their advantage, the West Heaven Battle Hall is no match for us.
"Besides, letting Winter Elder escape last time left me feeling unsatisfied. I might as well use this opportunity to settle the score and take his life. Consider it compensation for my irritation."**
Xiao Xuan chuckled and nodded. "Elder, don't worry. With us, these Tian Yao Kui, and Lord Tiance leading the way, even if the West Heaven Battle Hall comes at us with everything they have, they'll be the ones regretting it."
Gu Xun'er smiled as well. "Elder, last time, they surrounded Uncle Tiance and still couldn't stop him. Now, with all of us here and the Tian Yao Kui, dealing with them will be a breeze."
Hearing their confident words, Luo Tianshen's concerns eased. He nodded resolutely. "Very well, since all of you are so determined, I'll join you in this venture. It's about time I settled some old scores as well."
"Haha, excellent! Let's go!"
Xiao Tiance laughed, creating a massive spatial vortex with a wave of his hand. After storing Tian Yao Kui No. 1 and No. 2, he entered the vortex with Qing Hou.
Xiao Xuan and the others quickly followed after securing their own Tian Yao Kui.
Elsewhere
In another part of the Far Ancient Secret Realm, members of the West Heaven Battle Hall, the Strength God Clan, and the Bone God Clan had gathered.
Among them were Blood Spirit and Blood Hand, as well as two men dressed in black standing at the center of the group. These two emitted an aura that surpassed even that of Winter Elder, bordering on the level of a Heavenly Sovereign.
Winter Elder stepped forward and bowed respectfully. **"Lord Black Dragon, Lord Black Phoenix, this is the location of the Heavenly Dao Mirror's seal. The West Heaven Battle Hall has been searching for this place for a long time, and we've confirmed that the Heavenly Dao Sect's treasure lies within this seal.
"However, breaking the seal left by a Saint grade Heavenly Sovereign is beyond our capabilities. We will need your assistance. If you help us, I will personally inform the Battle Emperor and ensure he welcomes you both with the highest honors upon his return."**
The man referred to as Black Dragon smiled faintly and replied, **"Elder Winter, there's no need for such courtesy. The Battle Emperor's reputation resounds across the Grand Thousand Worlds. Even in the Black Sky Continent, we have heard of his greatness.
"Helping you is only natural. However, before we proceed, my brother and I have a question."**
Winter Elder quickly nodded. "Please, ask anything."
Black Phoenix spoke this time, his voice smooth yet sharp. "Elder Winter, you mentioned this Xiao Tiance, claiming he is incredibly powerful. You also said he possesses a puppet with the strength of a Great Earth Sovereign. Is that true?"
Winter Elder nodded solemnly. "I speak the truth. When we encountered him, even we were shocked. Such a technique for creating puppets is unheard of in the Grand Thousand Worlds."
"Seeing is believing. Hearing is unreliable. Why don't the two of you assist us in breaking this seal first? Once we obtain the Heavenly Dao Mirror, we can personally track down Xiao Tiance. Then, you can witness for yourselves if what we're saying is true." Winter Elder spoke calmly, his tone steady and unflustered.
At this moment, Blood Spirit cupped his hands and added, **"Winter Elder, esteemed sirs, our Blood God Clan was once utterly suppressed by Xiao Tiance alone. Not only that, but he also took our sacred artifact, the Blood Demon Banner.
"At that time, the Tian Yao Kui he had wasn't at the Great Earth Sovereign pinnacle level. It was only at the Ninth Grade Sovereign Peak. In other words, if nothing unexpected has occurred, that Tian Yao Kui is capable of evolving even potentially to the Heavenly Sovereign level."**
As soon as Blood Spirit's words fell, the gazes of everyone present snapped toward him, their expressions a mix of disbelief and shock.
"What kind of nonsense is this? To have a Tian Yao Kui at the Great Earth Sovereign level is already unprecedented in the Grand Thousand Worlds. And now you're claiming it can evolve to the Heavenly Sovereign level? Ridiculous!" Ao Tianxiu of the Strength God Clan sneered in open disbelief.
Blood Spirit shot back sharply, **"Why is it impossible? Who can guarantee that Xiao Tiance's Tian Yao Kui can't evolve to the Heavenly Sovereign level?
"When we captured the Tian Yao Kui at the Ninth Grade Sovereign Peak, we thought we'd subdued it. Now, that very Tian Yao Kui called Qing Hou has already grown to the Great Earth Sovereign pinnacle. Until we have a definitive answer, who can say it won't ascend further?"**
Hearing this, the mood grew tense. Everyone's thoughts began to churn, including the two representatives of the Black Sky Ancient Clan, Black Dragon and Black Phoenix.
If Xiao Tiance's Tian Yao Kui truly could evolve to the Heavenly Sovereign level, the implications were terrifying. It would mean the possibility of mass producing Heavenly Sovereign level puppets, a concept that could redefine the balance of power across the Grand Thousand Worlds.
Black Dragon's eyes narrowed as he fixed his gaze on Blood Spirit. "Blood Spirit, can you stand by your words?"
Blood Spirit gritted his teeth, inwardly cursing himself for speaking too hastily. However, recalling the humiliation his clan had suffered under Xiao Tiance, he responded firmly, "I swear on the honor of the Blood God Clan if my words are false, may our clan face divine retribution."
This solemn declaration caused a ripple of shock among the crowd. Blood Spirit knew that even if he exaggerated now, getting the Black Sky Ancient Clan and the West Heaven Battle Hall to take action against Xiao Tiance would be worth it.
Black Dragon turned to his brother, Black Phoenix. "What do you think?"
Black Phoenix thought for a moment before replying, **"Whether or not Blood Spirit's claim is true, we must bring the Tian Yao Kui refining method back to our clan.
"Even if the method cannot produce Heavenly Sovereign level Tian Yao Kui, having Great Earth Sovereign pinnacle level puppets would still provide immense benefits to the Black Sky Ancient Clan."**
Black Dragon nodded. "In that case, we'll assist Winter Elder in breaking this seal. Once we've secured the Heavenly Dao Mirror, we can pursue Xiao Tiance and see what secrets he holds."
"Agreed, Brother." Black Phoenix nodded in turn.
If Xiao Tiance had been present, he might have killed Blood Spirit on the spot for his reckless words. Meanwhile, the Black Sky Ancient Clan representatives made no effort to conceal their ambitions. Their intentions were laid bare for everyone to hear.
What they didn't realize was that their every word and action was being recorded and had already been relayed to Xiao Tiance.
In the void.
Xiao Tiance watched the information Shi Hao had transmitted. After reviewing the recorded scenes, he paused briefly before playing it for the others.
When the recording ended, Xiao Xuan's expression darkened, and he said coldly, "That reckless fool Blood Spirit! Not killing him back then was the biggest mistake you ever made, Tiance."
Gu Xun'er clenched her fists in anger. "Uncle Tiance, when the battle starts, can I use my Imperial Fire to burn them all to ashes?"
Her frustration was understandable. If rumors spread that Xiao Tiance possessed a method to refine Heavenly Sovereign level Tian Yao Kui, it would draw every powerhouse in the Grand Thousand Worlds to hunt them down.
Unlike the others, Xiao Tiance remained composed. In truth, even he didn't know if his Tian Yao Kui could evolve to the Heavenly Sovereign level.
"Tiance, how are you so calm about this?" Xiao Xuan asked, puzzled by his friend's serene demeanor.
Xiao Tiance chuckled. **"The Blood God Clan and the West Heaven Battle Hall are nothing more than trivial pests. What's there to worry about?
"That said, you should pay attention to the two figures in the recording. From their words, they're from the Black Sky Ancient Clan, one of the Five Great Ancient Clans.
"The Black Sky Ancient Clan specializes in cultivating dark attribute spiritual energy. They rarely show themselves in public and almost never involve themselves in worldly conflicts. Their secrecy is legendary, and their strength is unmatched.
"Their clan possesses the Night God Ancient Physique, ranked second among the Five Primordial Physiques. Right now, we might not have the power to provoke them lightly."**
Hearing this, Xiao Tiance's expression grew serious.
Xiao Xuan frowned and retorted, **"Tiance, I don't care where they're from. If they dare move against us, they're enemies.
"Besides, from their words, it's clear they covet your Tian Yao Kui refinement method."**
Xiao Tiance smirked. "Brother Xuan, don't be so impatient. They might want my Tian Yao Kui refinement method, but I want their lives even more."
(Chapter ends.)
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