The Ascension of Contracted Spirits

Chapter 853 - 343: Abyss of the Red Dust, Clan Yinma_2

"Unless we have The Fetus of God Sealing to scout for us, sending the Holy Saint Embryo would be just sending them to their death, it would be entirely meaningless,"

"I second that opinion,"

Ye Qianmo nodded and advised:

"Gathering intelligence can only be done through other channels."

"What’s more important for our family right now is to connect with the species and powers that were once allied with the Ye Clan during the Ancient Era, even the Near Ancient Era."

"If we can find another The Fetus of God Sealing or those of Crown Rank to assist us, it would help delay the onset of war for the Ye Clan. The longer the delay, the more advantageous for us the situation becomes."

"Easier said than done, right?"

A Demon King with a shrill voice, speaking in pure Demonic Language, said:

"To follow power and seek favor, this is the rule that applies to all intelligent species."

"Since the fall of our progenitor, those allied species have stood by watching coldly or even turned against us."

"Even if our past relationships were good, they are still dominant today."

"Over the long stretch of time, they might have already helped the Ye Clan several times, repaying the favor owed to our progenitor."

"Up to this day, without a Crown Rank, without Divine Enthronement, on what grounds should they continue to help us? What charm does the Ye Clan possess that makes entering this firepit worthwhile for them?"

...

Whether chaotic, irritable, or silent, every word spoken at the council revealed an urgent sense of impending war.

Ye Hanjun listened intently, but as he listened, a distracted look washed over his face.

After a while, even the Saints were left with parched mouths, completely eroded by anxiety.

Ye Ying raised a hand to curb the topic and then indifferently turned to the younger members of the clan:

"There is absolutely no room for reconciliation in the enmity between the Ye Clan and Clan Yinma."

"Before the war arrives, you must strive and set an example for the younger members of our family."

"Now, to outline other intelligence."

"Apart from Abyss of the Red Dust, entering the Second Epoch of the New Era, heavens are in complete disarray."

"Ice Calm Abyss, unlocked from its perpetual frozen state, sees its ancient species revive and thrust into a civil war, competing for the title of ruler of the abyss..."

"Solar Abyss, desolate for an entire epoch, now beholds the return of the once kings—the Hanba Clan."

"An ancient Hanba from the Ancient Era, suppressed in the Lost Fog Sea, returned to their origin."

"If it finds the Progenitor’s seal, releasing the undefeated myth of the Ancient Era ’Goddess Ba,’ Solar Abyss would regain its status as the absolute ruler of the Ancient Era, and no Divine Clan would dare to belittle it..."

"Furthermore, Totem Tomb, Giant Kun Valley, Sprite Tomb... For some unknown reasons, sealed ancient forbidden lands are consecutively choosing to make their comeback."

"From within the Desolate Tomb, an entity of Divine Enthronement level ’Desolate God’ emerged, steamrolling through and has now forced into Earth God Mountain, locked in an unresolvable battle with the deities residing there..."

...

Ye Hanjun became numb.

Ye Nishang, Ye Qiyu, Ye Mochou—either wore faces cold as frost or remained silently morose.

There was not a single piece of good news among these intelligence reports.

No wonder that the clans allied with us in past generations are reluctant to help the Ye Clan.

In such a chaotic overall situation, they can hardly ensure their own safety in the crisis.

To involve themselves further in Abyss of the Red Dust and establish fearsome enemies, would that not be seeking death?

"The situation... is roughly as such,"

Ye Ying bowed his head, curtailing the fierce light in his eyes, and said:

"The only piece of news, whose impact is still indeterminable,"

"Ye Clan’s privileged Elder—Yu Ruoxin, personally escorted by Jin Xuanzi, went to Flower God Valley and has since, lost contact."

"They may well have entered this paradisiacal ancient relic. If there’s a gain to be had, our clan might gain a glimmer of dawn."

"?"

Ye Aobai, Ye Buchun... turned their gaze towards Ye Hanjun.

That Yu Ruoxin was a disciple of Ye Hanjun was public knowledge after the Clock of the Era had chimed.

An A-grade ’Earth Guanyin’ was a position once held by an Earth Immortal.

If a connection could be established with an ancient being such as the Earth Immortal, the Ye Clan might gain additional support.

"In the end, it’s the inheritance of a fallen Crown Rank,"

Ye Hanjun said impassively:

"Even if by the greatest of luck, we truly received His inheritance or relics,"

"Digesting it requires time, and what the Ye Clan lacks the most right now is precisely time."

"It can’t be denied," Ye Mochou murmured softly, "External assistance after all is just that, having too high expectations is harmful to oneself as well as others."

"The Ye Clan needs a genuine Crown Rank and Divine Enthronement. Only by deterring and eliminating the enemy at the root can we welcome a glorious restart."

"So—"

Ye Qiyu suddenly picked up the topic, her cold gaze piercing directly into Ye Hanjun’s eyes:

"As one of the hopes of our clan, until when are you waiting to confront the Heavenly Tribulation?"

"The Ancestor made a special effort to enhance the strength of the Clan Protection Formation just for you."

"In the Second Epoch of the New Era, it might as well be you who lifts the curtain on the fate of the Ye Clan."

"Very well."

Ye Hanjun bowed his head, seemingly unaware of the complex gazes of his clanspeople, and muttered to himself:

"I need the life force of the Holy Saint Embryo, are there any divine spirits willing to assist?"

"In terms of attributes, Lightning Series are preferred, followed by dark, water, wood, light, wind... the more, the better."

"I come forth!"

A series of afterimages flickered, and an insect resembling a centipede but with spiral drill pincers lay on the ground, its mini compound eyes gushing with frenzied light:

"I am the ’Lightning Pincer Centipede’; small in stature, yet with the force of a dragon!"

"The Element I master, though not pure, is a blend of lightning and poison!"