Chapter 262: I'm In A Hurry
The selection of the Young Clan Leader!
Hun Dan considered many possibilities, but he never expected that the person would be one of the candidates for the Young Clan Leader. Before entering the Blood Sacrifice World, he had never heard of this news within the clan. Yet in less than a hundred years, so much had changed outside. Upon learning this, he had a clearer understanding of Yao Yan's strength.
To be a candidate for the position of clan leader, Yao Yan's talent and strength were undoubtedly among the top few in the entire clan, and he was likely the number one in the current generation!
"If he's a candidate for the Young Clan Leader, will there be any consequences if we kill him?" Hun Dan hesitated as he spoke.
"A candidate doesn't mean he's the only one... Besides, since he entered the Blood Sacrifice World, he must follow the rules of the Blood Sacrifice World. If he can't even escape from it, what right does he have to become the Young Clan Leader and lead us?" Hun Jue's expression didn't change, and he explained calmly.
"That's true!" Hun Dan nodded in agreement.
"Don't rush. I've already sent people to contact those interested in him. Unfortunately, the other candidate for Young Clan Leader is not interested in this matter. Otherwise, it would have been easier to hunt him down." Hun Jue spoke softly.
"Who is the other person? What's their strength?" Hun Dan's eyes flickered with interest as he asked.
"That person is not worth thinking about. Before entering the Blood Sacrifice World, he was already an eight-star Dou Zun. He had awakened his clan's mark by himself, and his strength among the Dou Zun is extraordinary. Those who fought him were all older and stronger individuals. We, on the other hand, may not pose much of a threat to him... The latest news we received is that he just killed Six Devils!" Hun Jue's tone changed slightly, as though he was amazed by Hun Wind's strength.
Hun Dan's pupils contracted as he was shocked.
The Six Devils were a nine-star Dou Zun who had always acted alone in the Blood Sacrifice World. Their strength was immense, and they were considered one of the most dangerous beings in the Blood Sacrifice World. Everyone believed they could break through to the Dou Sheng level, but they had unexpectedly been killed by someone!
The strength gap was enough to frighten him.
"Then, can we handle this other Young Clan Leader candidate?" Hun Dan said uneasily. Anyone competing with such a ruthless character for the position of Young Clan Leader must be formidable.
"Not the same. Before entering the Blood Sacrifice World, Hun Wind was already an eight-star Dou Zun. He awakened his clan's mark, and his strength is absolutely extraordinary for someone in the Dou Zun stage. But Yao Yan is different. He's only a four-star Dou Zun... Even if he devoured one of your brothers, he would only reach the peak of a five-star Dou Zun. In the short term, he can't break through. His strength, no matter how monstrous, will not be too absurd. With some preparation, we still have a chance. If worse comes to worst, the other clan members who entered can step in!" Hun Jue spoke calmly, his tone without a hint of wavering.
"Of course, if you want to give up, that's fine too."
"Let's do it!"
Hun Dan's eyes flashed for a long moment before he gritted his teeth and spoke. He had already lost two brothers and was now being targeted by Yao Yan. If he didn't cooperate with Hun Jue, how could he escape from Yao Yan? Was he just going to surrender and let Yao Yan devour him?
"Good. In five days, bring this person to the Dead Silence Plain," Hun Jue nodded, giving the order softly.
"You're crazy?!"
Hun Dan's eyes widened in disbelief as he stared at Hun Jue. He didn't expect the other to be so reckless. The Dead Silence Plain was the lair of those monsters. Once they sensed the presence of a living person, they would swarm out and launch indiscriminate attacks. At that point, everyone in the area would be targeted.
"Why panic? Isn't he very interested in these monsters? Let him go hunt them. We'll sit back and reap the benefits." Hun Jue spoke lightly.
"You're not the one risking your life!" Hun Dan spoke in a low voice.
"If you're unwilling, I won't force you," Hun Jue replied indifferently.
"I get it... But when the time comes, you better be here first. Otherwise, don't blame me for selling you all out!" Hun Dan threw out a harsh remark and stood up to leave.
Hun Jue calmly watched him leave, then the burly man beside him furrowed his brow and asked, "Why are we getting involved in this?"
He understood Hun Jue's thinking. If they were to deal with a Young Clan Leader candidate for no reason, it would be fine if they succeeded, but if they failed...
"The selection for the Young Clan Leader... They're selecting the future leader of our clan. How can we know his strength and resolve if we don't observe? If we want to rise, we naturally need a capable leader. The candidate Hun Wind is too arrogant and has already gathered a group around him. Even if we try to join him now, it's too late. But this Yao Yan doesn't have a base within the Hun Clan. He's an outsider, and I'm quite interested in joining him... But ultimately, it depends on his strength!" Hun Jue muttered to himself, "In Dou Qi Continent, strength is paramount..."
...
"Interesting~" Yao Yan, sitting cross-legged in the void, looked at the image in the Fallen Heart Flame and smiled faintly. He was interested in this person named Hun Jue. Although he was only a one-star Dou Zun, he had managed to make a group of Dou Zuns serve him. His methods were certainly not ordinary.
In the Dou Qi Continent, where strength ruled, it was rare to see someone who relied on their mind.
Yao Yan could roughly guess Hun Jue's intentions, but he would have to meet him in person to know more. If he found him suitable, it wouldn't be a problem to recruit him as an ally. His main focus in the future would be cultivation, and he needed someone to manage his forces, but he wasn't sure if this Hun Jue would be appropriate.
"Whether he's suitable or not, I'll know once I try."
Yao Yan smiled faintly, closed his eyes indifferently, and resumed his cultivation, waiting for Hun Dan's return. He was curious to see what kind of performance this person would bring; it should be quite entertaining.
...
A few days later, as the agreed-upon time neared, Hun Dan hurriedly returned, appearing before Yao Yan with a respectful expression. His aura seemed weak, as though he had sustained heavy injuries, and he was holding a fist-sized Blood Essence in both hands, offering it to Yao Yan.
"Did you find it?" Yao Yan reached out to take the Blood Essence, absorbing it into his body as he asked.
"It took some effort, but I found the lair of one of the monsters. It should be to your satisfaction!" Hun Dan lowered his head, not daring to show any emotion, and respectfully answered Yao Yan's question.
"You've really worked hard." Yao Yan slowly stood up, flicked his finger, and tossed a healing pill toward him, "A fifth-grade Healing Pill. It will help heal your injuries. Once your aura stabilizes, take me to the monster's lair."
"Yes, Young Master!" Hun Dan hadn't expected Yao Yan to be so 'gentle.' He was momentarily caught off guard, but after a pause, he nodded and swallowed the pill, sitting cross-legged to recover from his 'injuries.'
The injuries, of course, were intentionally inflicted to make his words more convincing. It seemed that Yao Yan believed him, which made him breathe a sigh of relief.
Lying was never easy, especially when trying to make the other person believe it.
If Yao Yan asked him how he found the Dead Silence Plain, he really wouldn't know how to explain.
After meditating for about four hours, Hun Dan finally opened his eyes. Seeing the handsome young man standing before him, he hurriedly lowered his head and respectfully thanked him, "Thank you for the Healing Pill, Young Master!"
"Are your injuries better?" Yao Yan gave him a meaningful look and spoke softly.
"They're no longer serious... Young Master, let's set off. The monster's lair is still a bit far from here, and it will take us some time to get there!" Hun Dan lowered his head, not noticing Yao Yan's gaze. He was calculating the time of their appointment and spoke seriously.
"Then let's go."
"Yes!"
Hun Dan turned into a beam of light and sped toward the Dead Silence Plain, with Yao Yan following closely behind.
Due to the stable spatial force in the Blood Sacrifice World, they couldn't tear through space, so they could only fly, which was much slower than in the outside world. After flying for most of the day, they finally arrived at a black-red world.
The ground was dark red, as if soaked in blood, and the blood-colored sky made the place even more eerie and sinister.
The stench of blood and slaughter seemed to be the dominant theme of the place.
With Yao Yan's perception, he could easily sense the monsters hidden deep within the Dead Silence Plain. Even without relying on his Hun perception, he could feel their presence, as his Hun Devouring Clan bloodline inside him was becoming increasingly restless. Even the vertical eye in his forehead was growing hot, and he felt an intense desire to devour them.
It was like a starving person seeing food!
Clearly, to that race, their own kind was food. In a sense, the Hun Clan's power was extremely compatible with that race!
"Master, this place is called the Dead Silence Plain. The monsters are hidden here. Once a living person steps in, they will rush out to hunt and kill. Each one's strength is no weaker than a Dou Zun. If the target is too strong, the leader of the deepest part will be summoned, with a strength comparable to a seven- or eight-star Dou Zun. It's quite tricky!" Hun Dan explained, seemingly trying to dissuade Yao Yan from going further.
"Let's take a look." Yao Yan said lightly and then flew toward the Dead Silence Plain at a leisurely pace.
Hun Dan glanced around, then gritted his teeth and followed.
As they entered the Dead Silence Plain, several black, eerie figures shot toward them at extreme speed, as if they were born to move through space. In an instant, they were already in front of Yao Yan, pouncing toward his chest.
Hun Dan didn't warn him. At that moment, he was mobilizing all his Dou Qi to strike at the oncoming monster.
This monster was incredibly bizarre. Once it touched a person's body, it would invade and drain all their power. If they didn't resist, it could turn a Dou Zun into a dried-up husk in just a dozen breaths. It was extremely fast, and its claws were sharp enough to easily tear apart a Dou Zun's body.
In close combat, normal Dou Zuns couldn't defeat it. The best method was to blast it from a distance, not giving it a chance to get close!
Hun Dan naturally didn't share this information with Yao Yan. He wanted to see how Yao Yan would respond. If the little monster injured him severely, he wouldn't need to rely on Hun Jue and the others. He could just deal with Yao Yan himself.
But soon, Hun Dan's expression froze. He saw Yao Yan casually raise his hand and grip the incoming monster by the neck, exposing its true form. It was a humanoid creature with blood-red eyes and sharp claws, devoid of any intelligence, only bloodlust and madness.
The monster's appearance was quite similar to the one when Yao Yan activated his Hun Devouring Clan bloodline, though Yao Yan's was more refined, while this one looked a bit rough and seemingly malnourished.
"Pop~"
With a slight squeeze of his palm, Yao Yan crushed the monster's neck. A purple-blue flame surged from his hand, instantly engulfing the creature, and in an instant, it was refined into nothingness, turning into a dark red Blood Essence. Yao Yan's evil eye in his palm also emerged, devouring everything from the monster's body.
The familiar energy flowed into him, and the fine lines in his forehead flashed with a strange gleam, and the evil aura within him surged.
"Not bad." Yao Yan smirked, nodding in satisfaction. He could feel the progress in his bloodline power. The Blood Essence contained pure energy that could nourish anyone's bloodline without side effects. Even ordinary people could absorb it to enhance their physique and talents.
It's no wonder the Hun Clan guards the Blood Sacrifice World so fiercely, even using the four Desolate Gates to suppress it. The Blood Sacrifice World is the real reason the Hun Clan remains powerful. The bloodlines of other Gu imperial clans are declining and withering, but the Hun Clan continues to grow strong. They are one of the oldest families among the great imperial clans!
If Hun Emperor chose to stay safe, he could outlast the other imperial clans easily.
"How's your progress?" Yao Yan turned to look at the stunned Hun Dan.
"Are your people still not here? I'm in a hurry, no time for games. Tell them to hurry up."
Yao Yan's tone was casual, but to Hun Dan, it felt like thunder. His whole body went cold, and his voice trembled, "You... you already knew?!"
"You had an ambush, didn't you?" Yao Yan feigned surprise.
"You tricked me?!" Hun Dan felt a surge of humiliation, unsure of how to answer Yao Yan's question.
However, at this moment, Yao Yan didn't care to listen anymore. His gaze shifted toward the distance, as the people who were supposed to ambush him had arrived. It wasn't even a real ambush; it felt more like an assassination. There were twelve people in total, each with strength equal to at least a four-star Dou Zun. The leader was none other than Hun Yan, whom Yao Yan had met before.
As for Hun Jue, the one who had been in contact with him, he didn't make an appearance, and there was no sign of his presence, leaving Yao Yan wondering whether he was observing from afar.
Yao Yan directly approached them.
Hun Dan stood in a daze, watching Yao Yan ignore him completely, as if he had never existed.
"Well, well... fancy meeting you again. Have you figured out how you want to die?" Hun Yan's eyes gleamed with cold malice as he stared at Yao Yan, a playful and mocking smile on his lips. At the same time, the Dou Qi from the others exploded, and the terrifying aura instantly engulfed the entire Dead Silence Plain.
At this moment, even the nearby monsters felt the instinctive fear and dared not approach.
Twelve Dou Zuns—this lineup was enough to wreak havoc in the Blood Sacrifice World!
"A one versus twelve... you dare to challenge us? This courage and determination are truly worthy of Hun Venerable's disciple name. If you're willing to give up your bid for Young Clan Leader, we might spare your life!" A woman beside Hun Yan smiled and spoke, seeming reluctant to immediately kill such a handsome young man.
"Is it just you? Didn't Hun Wind come?" Yao Yan glanced at the group, asking with mild disappointment.
"Arrogant! A mere four-star Dou Zun, and you dare to challenge..." A bare-chested, muscular man roared, about to attack directly. However, Yao Yan's speed was far quicker. Before anyone could react, Yao Yan appeared among them, and the muscular man was sent flying out at an incredible speed before he could finish speaking.
At the same time, they heard Yao Yan's voice.
"Let's go together, I'm in a hurry~"
(END CHAPTER)
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