Chapter 325: Stalemate!

Chapter 325: Stalemate!



Central Plains, Falling Star Pavilion.

A towering pavilion stood atop a mist-shrouded mountain peak, surrounded by countless exotic flowers and plants, their fragrance permeating the air. In the distance, a waterfall cascaded down the edge of a cliff like a white ribbon, creating a roaring sound.

Inside the highest chamber of the pavilion, a young man dressed in a black robe sat quietly by the window. His handsome face and starry eyes were filled with determination. This young man was none other than Xiao Yan!

At this moment, he was holding a jade token, his gaze fixated on a faintly flickering light within it. Though weak, the light contained a vibrant life force- his father's soul imprint. "How could this be...?" He muttered to himself, his eyes filled with longing. "Father's life force is still present, but there's been no news... just where are you?"

For more than ten years, his father's soul imprint had remained, indicating he was still alive. But why had he been missing for so long? This question had troubled him for years.

Although Xiao Yan had the soul of an adult from another world, his respect and gratitude toward his father in this life were profound. In his memories, when everyone else mocked him as useless, only his father never gave up on him, always providing support and encouragement. That bond had left a deep imprint on his heart.

As he lost himself in his thoughts, soft footsteps echoed through the room.

"Are you daydreaming again?" A kind voice interrupted his reverie. An elderly man with white hair and beard slowly approached- it was his teacher, Yao Chen.

Yao Chen glanced at the jade token in his hand, understanding dawning in his eyes.

"Perhaps you could return to your home. It is said that your ancestor, Xiao Chen, returned from the Demonic Flame Space... Given his character, even if he remains unseen, he would still watch over the Xiao family."

His voice was calm, but it sparked a glimmer of hope in Xiao Yan's eyes.

"That's right! How could I have forgotten about ancestor Xiao Chen? If he's willing to help, my chances of finding father will increase significantly!"

He jumped to his feet, hurrying to the desk to gather his belongings. "I'll leave for the North- Western Region right away."

Yao Chen smiled warmly as he watched him bustling about. He understood his disciple well. For so long, he had been weighed down by his concerns. Now, it seemed he had finally found a direction.

"With your current strength as a one-star Dou Venerate, it will take about two months to reach there," he reminded him.

Xiao Yan nodded, his resolve hardening. No matter how far the journey, as long as there was hope of finding his father, he would go without hesitation.

He wasted no time and began recounting the events that had transpired in the Gu Realm.

As he spoke, the atmosphere in the tent grew even more somber.

"A Hun Clan spy within the Gu Clan? Their infiltration capabilities are truly beyond imagination!" Yan Jin remarked, his crimson eyes filled with surprise.

"If that's the case, it's highly likely that our clans, too, have spies in high positions!" Lei Ying stood abruptly, his strong frame trembling slightly at the thought.

Gu Fei nodded, his gaze sweeping over the gathered leaders. "Indeed, that's what I wanted to warn you all about. Their infiltration abilities are far greater than we expected. It's possible that every clan has their spies."

Hearing his words, the clan leaders' faces darkened. He couldn't reveal too much, as in the original story, even though the traitors of the Lei Clan and Yan Clan had stolen ancient jade pieces, their identities were never fully explained.

"Then how should we deal with this?" Yao Dan asked, frowning.

"I suggest that the clan leaders remain discreet for now," Gu Fei said after a moment's

thought.

"Especially since the army has been stuck in place for so long, we can't afford to lose morale.

It would be best to secretly investigate for any spies."

The clan leaders nodded in agreement.

"Well thought out," Gu Yuan said approvingly.

(TL/n: Last chapter for today.

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