Guiyuan Sect, the training grounds.
After Dugu Qiu and Dongfang Shuobei's fierce battle, the entire training ground was already riddled with cracks, a sight that astonished many present.
A battle between two peak Void Ancestors of the fifth stage could completely be described with the words "world-destroying."
"Hahaha, refreshing~!!"
Dugu Qiu's hearty laughter echoed in all directions after he had vented his frustrations. However, if he were to learn that the ten elders and Elder Ding of their Luotian Alliance had all perished, one could only wonder about his reaction.
And what's more...
The most crucial point was that Dugu Qiu had no idea that Elder Ding had gathered the ten elders and others to make a move on Ye Xuan. Therefore, Dugu Qiu had no intention of seeking revenge or venting his anger.
However, Dugu Qiu's ignorance did not extend to Dongfang Shuobei.
Upon returning to his seat, Dongfang Shuobei received a telepathic message from his subordinate. His expression changed slightly, and he then rose from his seat, clearly intending to send someone to the rescue.
"What's wrong, third brother?"
Seeing Dongfang Shuobei's solemn expression, Changsun Qing Tian asked with concern.
Dongfang Shuobei, who had intended to send reinforcements, dared not delay too long upon seeing Changsun Qing Tian. After all, besides Ye Xuan, his son Dongfang Qingkong was also among those who had left Guiyuan Sect.
"Big brother, about half an hour ago..."
Subsequently, Dongfang Shuobei recounted the departure of Ye Xuan and Dongfang Qingkong, as well as the likely ambush by Elder Ding of the Luotian Alliance.
Changsun Qing Tian, who understood the situation, was first stunned, then a knowing smile spread across his lips.
"If that's the case, third brother, I don't think you need to send anyone."
"They will be fine."
Changsun Qing Tian said with certainty, which, however, left Dongfang Shuobei bewildered. They would be fine? What a joke!
"Big brother, you may not know, but it wasn't just Elder Ding of the Luotian Alliance who went to ambush and assassinate them. It's said that several elders of the Luotian Alliance alone, in the Void Ancestor realm, were dispatched. Even if Ye Xuan's combat power is astonishing, he will hardly be able to cope with so many Void Ancestor experts."
"Oh??"
Upon hearing Dongfang Shuobei's words, Changsun Qing Tian smiled again. "Don't worry, third brother."
"Let alone the elders of the Luotian Alliance present, even if Dugu Qiu himself were to make a move, they would still be fine."
Changsun Qing Tian said confidently. "By the way, third brother, I forgot to tell you, I actually came to Guiyuan Sect because of Ye Xuan."
"Of course, I have another identity. Ye Xuan created a force called the Xuan Alliance, and I am a Supreme Elder of the Xuan Alliance founded by Ye Xuan."
As he spoke, Changsun Qing Tian clearly intended to reveal something to Dongfang Shuobei.
As expected, upon hearing his big brother's words, Dongfang Shuobei's heart trembled, and he looked at his big brother Changsun Qing Tian in disbelief.
Supreme Elder of the Xuan Alliance? A force created by Ye Xuan??
How was that possible!!
He understood very well that his big brother was currently at the peak of the fifth stage Void Ancestor realm. Such a realm was absolutely top-tier within Guiyuan Sect, at least, on the surface.
One must realize!
He and Dugu Qiu, the leader of the Luotian Alliance, were both at the peak of the fifth stage Void Ancestor realm. His big brother was only slightly weaker than them!
"Of course..."
Seeing his third brother's astonishment, Changsun Qing Tian's voice continued, "Apart from me, there are about thirty more Supreme Elders in the Xuan Alliance who are in the Void Ancestor realm."
"There are at least three fifth-stage Void Ancestors like me."
Dongfang Shuobei was stunned upon hearing this.
"Over thirty Void Ancestor experts, and no less than three fifth-stage Void Ancestors? This?"
Clearly, this information had a considerable impact on Dongfang Shuobei. After all, such a force was no less than the openly displayed strength of their Guiyuan Sect. Even the elders of Guiyuan Sect might not be so powerful.
"Young friend Ye, how can there be so many masters? Who... exactly is he?"
At this moment, Dongfang Shuobei had a new understanding of Ye Xuan. After all, with so many experts as his backing, any fool would realize that Ye Xuan's identity was extraordinary.
"This..."
"Third brother, I actually don't know the leader's identity either."
Then, Changsun Qing Tian continued, "Furthermore, the thirty-odd Void Ancestor experts in the Xuan Alliance all come from a single force. This force, you might have heard of in the three regions, it is the ancestors of the Longyang Empire's Long family lineage."
Boom!!!
"What!?"
Upon hearing his big brother's words, Dongfang Shuobei's expression shook, his eyes filled with astonishment and disbelief. "All the ancestors of the Long family? This... how is this possible!?"
"All members of the Long family lineage have joined the Xuan Alliance!!"
There weren't many things that could elicit such a reaction from Dongfang Shuobei, and clearly, the matter at hand had achieved this.
For all the old ancestors of an empire to join a single force, it was simply a fantasy to ordinary people!
"Of course, the leader must have his reasons for having such appeal."
"Moreover, I can tell you that besides the thirty-odd Void Ancestor Supreme Elders, the Xuan Alliance currently has a guardian."
"This person is none other than the strongest ancestor of the Longyang Empire, named Long Yan, who is at the peak of the sixth stage Void Ancestor realm~"
Dongfang Shuobei, ".......”
The peak of the sixth stage Void Ancestor realm, this was far stronger than him. After all, the gap between the peak of the fifth stage Void Ancestor realm and the peak of the sixth stage Void Ancestor realm was not something that could be bridged by heaven-defying combat power.
"The imperial lineage of the Longyang Empire wouldn't be foolish. They must be after something?"
Dongfang Shuobei hit the nail on the head, directly grasping the core of the issue.
Hearing his third brother's words, Changsun Qing Tian smiled slightly. "Indeed!"
"The reason why all the Void Ancestor experts of the Long family lineage, including Long Yan, joined the Xuan Alliance was because... the leader possesses a divine object?"
"A divine object?"
Upon hearing Changsun Qing Tian's words, Dongfang Shuobei became even more confused.
"This item is called the [Ancestral Breaking Pill], as for its effect..."
At this point, Changsun Qing Tian paused for a moment, then revealed the biggest secret. "It can allow all peak realm experts below the ninth stage Void Ancestor to improve their strength by one stage without any side effects."
"In other words, if someone is at the extreme peak of the eighth stage Void Ancestor realm, then by using this pill, no matter how long they have been stuck at the bottleneck, they can break through to the ninth stage Void Ancestor in one go, and may even become stronger."
Dongfang Shuobei, "!!!"
"Big brother, are you... telling the truth!?"
Undeniably, Dongfang Shuobei was shocked by his big brother's news. Good heavens, to allow experts in the Void Ancestor realm to improve their strength by one stage without any side effects, no wonder it's a divine object.
"Heh, of course, it's true."
Changsun Qing Tian licked his lips, then released an aura that was not far from the peak of the fifth stage Void Ancestor. "Do you see my current realm? This is all thanks to the leader's [Ancestral Breaking Pill]. Otherwise, do you think with my talent I could have reached this point~?"
At this point, Dongfang Shuobei already believed him by seven to eight parts, after all... he was well aware of his big brother's talent. However, if this were true, then this Ye Xuan would be too terrifying.