BTTH: I married Xun'er, but she refuses to consummate our marriage!

In the Central Plains, a vast barren plain stretched endlessly. As far as the eye could see, the land was desolate and devoid of life.

What was once a bustling and lively coalition camp had now become desolate and quiet. A few lonely tents stood scattered across the plain, creating a scene of bleak solitude.

In the distance, an ancient stone tower stood tall. The tower's surface was worn and weathered, with the clear marks of time.

Atop the tower, a figure sat cross-legged, completely motionless, as if they had merged with the heavens and earth. This figure was none other than the Gu Clan's patriarch, Gu Yuan.

Since arriving here years ago, he had calmed his mind and used his God-level soul power to sense the location of the Hun Realm.

Throughout these years, he had maintained this posture, never moving an inch.

At this moment, he was surrounded by a faint golden aura. The aura pulsed, brightening and dimming, as though it were breathing. Countless profound symbols flickered within the glow, exuding a powerful and oppressive aura.

Suddenly, his tightly closed eyes shot open.

"I've found the location of the Hun Realm." 

Though his voice was not loud, it echoed like thunder throughout the entire camp.

Before his words could fade, two figures instantly appeared atop the tower.

"We've finally found it!" 

Excitement bloomed across the faces of Yan Jin and Lei Ying.

They too had waited here for years, and now, the long-awaited good news had finally arrived.

"Great! I'll send out the order right away and summon the clan's strong fighters!" 

Yan Jin's fiery red eyes sparkled with excitement as he waved his hand, releasing a fiery messenger sigil that shot off into the distance.

"I'll notify the my clan and gather our forces too!" 

Lei Ying, equally thrilled, shot out several bolts of lightning from his fingertips in different directions.

Before long, the six ancient clans had all received the order to gather.

The entire Central Plains was thrown into a frenzy as countless experts rushed in from all directions.

In the skies, streams of light tore through the horizon like brilliant rivers of stars. On the ground, groups of powerful warriors sped toward the camp, their footsteps thundering like a storm.

In just half a day, the once quiet coalition camp was bustling with activity again.

Looking out over the scene, tents popped up like bamboo shoots after a spring rain, and banners flapped loudly in the wind.

Experts from various clans moved back and forth, radiating powerful auras. The entire camp was filled with an air of killing intent, as if a colossal battle could erupt at any moment.

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Meanwhile, in the Gu Realm…

On the peak of a towering mountain, Gu Fei stood at the cliff's edge, gazing into the distance. A cool breeze swept through his hair, bringing a refreshing chill. His handsome face was filled with thought, and a glint of anticipation flashed in his eyes.

At that moment, a beam of golden light descended from the sky, landing before him. It was a jade transmission slip, inscribed with Gu Yuan's command.

He took the jade slip and examined it carefully.

After a few moments, he lifted his head, frowning slightly.

"In three days, we will set out!"

As his words had finished, the entire Gu Realm erupted into activity. Countless experts began bustling around, preparing for the upcoming battle.

At that moment, a graceful figure descended from the sky, landing beside him.

The newcomer was tall and had a curvaceous figure, her long purple hair cascading down like a waterfall. Her face was stunning, and her eyes, like purple crystals, sparkled with a mesmerizing charm.

She was none other than Zi Yan.

"I want to go too!" 

Zi Yan said with a slightly playful tone.

Gu Fei smiled faintly at her words. He knew very well that with her current strength, having reached the late stage of Seven-Star Dou Saint, and combined with her Ancient Dragon Phoenix physique, she was capable of facing even an Eight-Star Dou Saint in battle.

"Alright, you can come with me."

He nodded in agreement.

Seeing her joyful expression, a warm feeling welled up in his heart.

However, thinking of the impending battle, Gu Fei's expression became serious once more.

"Three days left… I hope we make it in time."

Gu Fei muttered to himself before closing his eyes and beginning to sense his internal emotional energy.

After years of accumulation, his emotional energy had reached an astounding two million points.

The number filled him with anticipation.

"System, advance my soul power."

He commanded inwardly, prepared to consume his emotional energy and finally break through the long-stagnant limits of his soul realm.

Ding, congratulations to the host for consuming two million emotional points and gaining a soul epiphany.

The system's notification echoed in his mind. In the next instant, he felt his consciousness separate from his body, entering a mystical world.

In this world, countless mysterious runes and laws swirled around him, as if they contained the fundamental truths of the universe. His soul roamed through this space, continually comprehending the profound mysteries.

At the same time, the spiritual energy of heaven and earth seemed to be summoned, rushing towards him in an unending stream.

The scene was magnificent!

Countless colorful strands of spiritual energy wove together like ribbons in the air, forming a gigantic vortex. Gu Fei stood at the center of the vortex, his body enveloped by the rich energy, as though he were submerged in a sea of spiritual energy.

The concentration of this energy was far beyond anything a normal person could imagine.

Even an eight-tier alchemist would likely go mad with jealousy at the sight. To such an alchemist, simply grasping a few strands of heaven and earth's spiritual energy could grant them the chance to ascend to the ninth tier.

Yet at this moment, the spiritual energy around Gu Fei was so dense that it had formed a tangible vortex. In this wondrous state, his soul power began to grow at an incredible rate.

Countless mysterious runes swirled around him, exuding an overwhelming pressure. The aura was beyond what any ordinary person could comprehend.

Time seemed to stop as he lost all awareness of the outside world, immersed in his epiphany.

He had no idea how much time had passed when a profound sensation suddenly surged through him. His soul had touched upon an invisible barrier- the threshold to a higher realm.

Gu Fei held his breath, fully concentrating on that mystical feeling. He knew that if he could cross this threshold, his soul would ascend to the legendary God level.

Boom!

With a resounding boom, the spiritual energy vortex around him trembled violently. Countless rays of golden light burst forth from his body, shooting into the sky.

It was as if a golden sun had risen in that moment, illuminating the entire Gu Realm.

As the golden light faded, he slowly opened his eyes. His deep, starry gaze shimmered with wisdom, as though he could see through all the mysteries of the universe.

"God-level soul."

He murmured to himself.

He could clearly feel that his soul power had grown a hundredfold, at least. This sensation was like having the entire universe under his control.

"With this soul power, combined with my late-stage Eight-Star Dou Saint realm and my physical body comparable to late Rank 9 Magic Beast, I now stand a chance even against a peak Nine-Star Dou Saint!"

Gu Fei thought to himself, a surge of confidence swelling within.