"Too powerful!"
"Is this truly the power of a Dou Saint?"
Gu Yuan's expression was one of utter shock, his mind in turmoil. That was the Soul Realm—the very heart of the Soul Clan!
A Dou Saint could indeed carve out a habitable space from the void, but the Soul Realm was on an entirely different level. It was the legacy of the Soul Clan's first-generation Dou God, created with unfathomable power.
It wasn't just a space; it was fortified by a God-level grand formation, strengthened over countless years by the Soul Clan, making it as impenetrable as an iron fortress.
Yet, that unbreakable Soul Realm had been shattered like an eggshell in a single strike from Zhou Yi. Even if Zhou Yi had relied on that terrifying treasure, the power he unleashed was real.
And a treasure was also a form of strength.
If Zhou Yi could annihilate the Soul Realm in one blow, then he could just as easily wipe out the Ancient Clan and the Ancient Realm.
"Good thing my Ancient Clan never became his enemy… And Xun'er seems to have a close relationship with him…"
A sharp glint flashed through Gu Yuan's eyes.
Before, he had considered Zhou Yi impressive, but with so many women around him, letting Gu Xun'er marry him would have been beneath the Ancient Clan's dignity.
But now?
In this era without a Dou God, Zhou Yi was already a force akin to one—a truly unmatched existence.
If Gu Xun'er were to marry Zhou Yi, it wouldn't be a bad choice at all.
And if one day, Zhou Yi actually became a Dou God…
His bloodline's power would return, greatly benefiting both Xun'er and their descendants.
Perhaps even…
Gu Xun'er herself could become a Dou God!
And if Xun'er became a Dou God, the returning power of her bloodline might allow him, Gu Yuan, to take a step further, reaching that same legendary realm.
Buzz!
A golden light streaked across the sky, transforming into a golden ring as it returned to Zhou Yi's hand.
It was none other than the Universe Ring.
Feng Qing'er's usually cold and aloof eyes were instantly captivated by the ring on Zhou Yi's wrist.
That seemingly unremarkable golden bracelet, which looked no different from an ordinary bangle, was actually an unfathomably terrifying divine weapon.
Just now, Zhou Yi had used this very ring to obliterate the Soul Realm, wiping out countless lives in an instant.
It was nothing short of a world-ending weapon.
Not just Feng Qing'er—Gu Yuan, Huang Tian, Fenghuang, the Pill Tower Ancestor, and Huo Yun Ancestor all instinctively fixed their gazes on the Universe Ring, their eyes filled with awe, curiosity, and deeply suppressed greed.
"Since Patriarch Gu is already here, why not show yourself?"
Zhou Yi turned to the void beside him.
With his perception, he had long since noticed Gu Yuan's presence.
Besides, Gu Yuan's repeated shocks had already exposed his aura.
"Gu Yuan of the Ancient Clan greets Master Zhou!"
Gu Yuan stepped out of the void, standing before Zhou Yi, his voice bold and forthright.
"Master Zhou's divine might is unparalleled! To destroy the Soul Clan in a single strike—truly an eye-opening experience!"
"Patriarch Gu flatters me," Zhou Yi sighed. "If not for the Soul Clan's relentless oppression, I would not have committed such slaughter."
In other words: I am a good person. I was forced into this.
"The Soul Clan has long been steeped in wickedness. If I had the strength, I would have eradicated them myself!"
Gu Yuan's voice was righteous. "Master Zhou has eliminated the Soul Clan, upholding justice and ridding the world of evil. You are a true hero!"
"Patriarch Gu speaks the truth," Huo Yun Ancestor from Blazing Flame Valley chimed in. "The Hun Clan controlled the Soul Hall and plundered souls across the continent. Their sins were beyond measure—this was their destined calamity!"
With Huang Tian and the others having witnessed Zhou Yi's overwhelming power, their attitudes became noticeably more respectful, and flattery filled the air.
The once-heavy atmosphere grew light and celebratory.
And so, the interrupted wedding ceremony resumed.
Zhou Yi, leading the procession, rode atop his mount, rolling into the Zhou Manor with Feng Qing'er in his arms to complete the wedding.
Gu Yuan, Huo Yun Elder, Huang Tian, and others followed closely behind.
Meanwhile…
News of Zhou Yi subduing the second-ranked Void Devouring Flame and destroying the Soul Realm in one strike spread across the Central Plains and to the ancient clans.
The name Zhou Yi truly reverberated throughout the Dou Qi Continent.
At the ruins of the Soul Realm…
A shadowy figure emerged.
It was Hun Tiandi.
His eyes, filled with seething hatred, gazed upon the shattered ruins of the Hun Clan's millennium-long foundation.
"Zhou Yi…"
"You annihilated my Soul Clan and severed my path to becoming a God…"
"This hatred is irreconcilable!"
"You just wait. Once I achieve Godhood, I will rip out your soul, making you beg for life yet unable to die!"
Hun Tiandi, standing at the pinnacle of Nine-Star Dou Saints, was merely a step away from becoming a Dou God.
Killing him was no easy feat.
As long as he hid within the void, Zhou Yi would never be able to find him.
And so…
Even though Zhou Yi suspected that Hun Tiandi was still alive, he didn't waste effort searching for him.
After all, after witnessing that devastating attack, Hun Tiandi would never dare to show himself again—at least not before reaching Godhood.
And becoming a Dou God…
Was no easy task.
But Zhou Yi estimated that by the time he reached Seven-Star Dou Saint, he would be able to use the Falling Treasure Coin to deduce Hun Tiandi's whereabouts.
And Zhou Yi's progress would undoubtedly be faster than Hun Tiandi's path to Godhood.
By then…
No matter where Hun Tiandi hid, there would be no escape.
Elsewhere…
Hun Tiandi's figure vanished into the void, his eyes filled with determination.
"The Ancient Emperor Tuoshe's cave must be found. It is my only hope of becoming a God!"
For now, he was as good as a dead man.
While Zhou Yi and others might suspect he survived, they couldn't be certain.
So, he would not provoke Zhou Yi again.
The sheer terror of that single attack was seared into his very soul.
If he dared to show himself now and caught Zhou Yi's attention, he might very well die a dog's death.
Jia Ma Empire – Zhou Manor.
News of Feng Qing'er's abduction had not yet spread, so the entire estate was filled with joyous laughter and festive spirit.
Everyone eagerly awaited Zhou Yi's return with his bride.
Buzz!
Moments later, as Zhou Yi entered with Feng Qing'er, the atmosphere reached its climax.
Though he had wiped out the Soul Clan, the entire affair had barely delayed the wedding.
"Father?"
Gu Xun'er was stunned to see Gu Yuan among the wedding entourage.
"Why are you here?"
Gu Yuan smiled. "Naturally, to celebrate Master Zhou's wedding!"
Gu Xun'er frowned slightly, feeling something was off.
Her father was never this enthusiastic about Zhou Yi before…
Then, Gu Yuan leaned closer and whispered:
"Xun'er, don't hesitate. If you like him, go for it! Your father supports you!"
Gu Xun'er: "???"
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