Xiao Clan.
At dusk!
Having prepared everything, Xiao Yan sat cross-legged on the bed in excitement.
This time, Yang Mei was preparing to help Xiao Yan restore his origin.
"Xiao Kid, are you ready?"
"Master, I'm ready!"
"Mm. Close your eyes, focus your mind, then sink your consciousness into your Divine Soul Sea."
Xiao Yan closed his eyes and began following Yang Mei's guidance, sinking his consciousness into his Divine Soul Sea.
A moment later, his consciousness arrived within the Divine Soul Sea.
This was his first time seeing his own Divine Soul Sea.
The Divine Soul Sea was vast and boundless, with green laws interwoven with red laws.
"Xiao Kid, don't be nervous. This is your Divine Soul Sea. The green is the Space Law This Seat bestowed upon you, while the red is your innate talent in the Law of Fire."
"Your innate foundation and aptitude are actually quite good. Your future is limitless."
A middle-aged man in a green robe, Yang Mei, appeared behind him.
"Greetings, Master!"
"Mm."
"Then let's begin directly!"
Xiao Yan nodded.
With a wave of Yang Mei's hand, the green and red laws began to merge completely, then gradually surged into Xiao Yan's divine soul.
At a certain moment,
Boom!
It was as though shackles had snapped apart.
Then, Xiao Yan's divine soul gradually began to solidify.
One day.
Two days.
Three days.
~
Until seven days later, Xiao Yan's divine soul had completely solidified.
Strands of origin emerged from his divine soul and fused with Xiao Yan's body.
In the blink of an eye, several more months passed.
Inside Xiao Yan's room,
He opened his eyes, exhaled a breath of turbid air, and stretched lazily.
He then sensed his cultivation and was overjoyed!
"Hahahahaha... This genius, Xiao Yan, is back!"
Feeling his peak Transformation God Realm cultivation, he was filled with confidence.
Then he looked at the changes in his body.
His physique had also recovered. His muscles were well-defined, and he was no longer as gaunt as before. He even gained a few traces of wicked charm.
Xiao Yan was greatly satisfied.
"Thank you, Master, for helping me restore my origin!"
Xiao Yan bowed toward the void!
Yang Mei appeared and nodded in satisfaction.
"At your current stage, it is passable, but still not enough."
Yang Mei pointed a finger, and an insight into the Space Law along with a cultivation method surged into Xiao Yan's mind.
"Study this law and cultivation method carefully."
"Yes!"
Xiao Yan sensed the Space Law insight and cultivation method, and was both shocked and delighted.
He hurriedly bowed again in thanks!
"Thank you, Master, for bestowing this method!"
"No need! Study it well! This Seat is tired and will return to your Divine Soul Sea to meditate. If anything arises, simply call for me."
"Yes!"
"Farewell, Master!"
Yang Mei transformed into a streak of green light once more and shot into Xiao Yan's body, vanishing.
After Yang Mei disappeared, Xiao Yan immediately began sitting cross-legged in meditation, comprehending the law and cultivation method.
~
Time flew by!
In the blink of an eye, three years had passed!
Boom!
A pressure belonging to the Divine Emperor Realm erupted from Xiao Yan's room and swept through the entire Xiao Clan, shocking all its members!
Xiao Hao stared at Xiao Yan's room. Though shocked, he was rendered speechless.
Three years ago, after learning that Xiao Yan had entered seclusion to cultivate, he had ordered servants to guard the entrance and ensure no one disturbed him.
As for why Xiao Yan was able to cultivate again, he did not care that much.
Everyone had opportunities and secrets unique to themselves. Having lived for more than ten thousand years, Xiao Hao naturally understood this principle.
Wasn't it a good thing that his grandson could cultivate again? Naturally, word spread throughout the entire Xiao Clan.
The next day, Xiao Hao sealed off the news.
~
Inside Xiao Yan's room.
His cultivation had successfully advanced to the Early Divine Emperor Realm, and he opened his eyes in excitement.
Yet that was not all. He had forcefully comprehended the Great Dao Law, which should not have been cultivable at his realm, to the beginner level.
Even Yang Mei sighed that he was a freakish genius.
After all, only three years had passed!
Even Yang Mei himself, if he had to cultivate anew, would not dare claim that he could comprehend the Space Law to the beginner level in three years.
"Xiao Kid, you are indeed not bad! This Seat did not misjudge you, hahahaha..."
"It is all thanks to Master's law insights. Otherwise, who knows how many years it would have taken me to reach the beginner level!"
Then Xiao Yan thought of that cultivation method and sighed.
"Sigh... As for that cultivation method, this disciple still has no clue about it!"
"Hahahahaha!"
Yang Mei laughed heartily.
"Xiao Kid, you think you can decipher This Seat's cultivation method in three years?"
"To tell you the truth, This Seat's cultivation method is a Saint-Grade Cultivation Method. Cultivating it to perfection allows one to directly break into the realm of the Hunyuan Daluo Golden Immortal."
"Even This Seat has yet to cultivate it to perfection!"
"Ah?"
Xiao Yan was stunned!
Yang Mei had introduced Xiao Yan to the Primordial World and Chaos. Xiao Yan already knew about the realms and such.
He was filled with boundless anticipation, hoping that one day he could follow his master and break through the world barrier to explore higher-level worlds.
"Alright, alright! Don't be discouraged either! With your innate foundation and aptitude, along with This Seat's assistance, it is not beyond reach."
Xiao Yan thought for a moment, then accepted it.
At that moment, a knock sounded from the door.
Bang! Bang! Bang!
"Yan'er, have you finished your breakthrough? Open the door. Grandfather wants to come in and take a look."
Xiao Hao's doting and proud voice reached Xiao Yan's ears.
Yang Mei nodded, then transformed into green light and shot into Xiao Yan's body, vanishing.
Xiao Yan rose and walked to the door, opening it.
"Grandfather!"
Xiao Hao looked at Xiao Yan, whose physique had returned to normal and become exceptionally sturdy, and nodded in great delight.
"Hahahaha! Excellent! Excellent indeed!"
"How about this? Tomorrow, I will restore your position as the Xiao Clan's Divine Son and hold a grand celebration, announcing it to the entire world. Let that Murong Family regret it!"
"Grandfather... this!"
Seeing his grandfather looking as though he had finally vented his frustration, Xiao Yan found it hard to refuse and silently agreed.
The next day,
A piece of news spread throughout the entire Profound Sky World.
Xiao Yan, the former number one genius, had returned!
Not only that, his cultivation had risen tremendously. He was now a Divine Emperor Realm expert, leaving all beings in an uproar!
~
Murong Family.
At this moment, the Murong Family Head paced back and forth uneasily.
"Th-this... what should we do?"
"Sigh..."
Murong Xue walked in.
She had also heard the news, but so what? She had never held any affection for Xiao Yan in the first place.
If her grandfather had not insisted that she marry Xiao Yan, persuading her again and again for the sake of the family, she would never have agreed.
"Grandfather!"
"Girl, what do you think we should do? Sigh..."
"Grandfather, now that things have come to this, regret is useless. We might as well focus all our efforts on improving the cultivation of our family's younger generation."
"Sigh... That is all we can do!"
"Then what about going to the Xiao Clan to offer congratulations?"
"Grandfather, let your granddaughter go in your place!"
The Murong Family Head was stunned!
"Th-this... is that really alright?"
"Grandfather, it is fine! Xiao Yan and I only had a contractual relationship to begin with. We could not even be called friends. Now, we do not even have that contractual relationship anymore. I am only acting for the family and representing the family. What is wrong with that?"
The Murong Family Head thought for a moment, then nodded.
"Murong Xue takes her leave!"
"Mm."
~
Xiao Clan.
It was exceedingly lively at the moment, with all major factions sending people to offer congratulations.
Xiao Yan sat proudly upon his chair.
The feeling of being surrounded by stars and worshipped by the moon had returned at this moment.
"We offer our congratulations to Divine Son Xiao for recovering his cultivation, reclaiming his throne, and advancing to become a mighty Divine Emperor Realm expert!"
A chorus of sycophantic voices rose below!
Xiao Yan curled his lip disdainfully.
Xiao Hao politely returned their greetings, clasping his fists and bowing in thanks!
Suddenly!
A voice that shocked everyone came from the entrance!
"Murong Xue of the Murong Family has come on behalf of the family to offer congratulations!"
"Congratulations to Divine Son Xiao on recovering your cultivation, reclaiming your throne, and advancing to become a mighty Divine Emperor Realm expert!"
Xiao Yan froze, frowning slightly as he looked at Murong Xue, who was slowly walking in.
"What does this woman want?"
To be honest, the two had never interacted in any way. It had all been for the sake of their families.
Unexpectedly, Murong Xue took the initiative to explain first.
"Divine Son Xiao, let the past remain in the past. I came here this time solely for the family, so do not overthink it!"
"As cultivators, we should forge ahead bravely and need not become overly entangled. Everything is merely passing clouds and smoke!"
"I didn't expect a woman like you to possess such high awareness!"
Xiao Yan shook his head and smiled.
~
The banquet continued until sunset.
The guests departed one after another!
Murong Xue was the last to leave.
She came before Xiao Yan, clasped her fists, and bowed!
Then he said,
"Xiao Yan, I will definitely catch up to you."
After speaking, she quickly left.
Xiao Yan took a long time to snap out of it.
"She has issues!"
Then he helplessly shook his head.
The Xuan Clan.
The Xuan Clan, which had been tranquil for three years, suddenly became clamorous.
Yang San and the others had all emerged from secluded cultivation.
Just as Yang Yu had thought, their strength had surged wildly!
Ming Di successfully stepped into the peak Divine Emperor Realm, needing only an opportunity to break through to the Ancestor God Realm.
The various elders had all broken through to the Divine Emperor Realm.
Two in the late Divine Emperor Realm.
Four in the mid Divine Emperor Realm.
Eight in the early Divine Emperor Realm.
Ming Wu's cultivation increased the most, breaking through several major realms to now stand as an early Spirit Refining Realm powerhouse.
As for the others,
clan head Yang San broke through one minor realm, and was now at the mid Ancestor God Realm cultivation.
Yang Yu's mother, Mu Dan, also broke through to the early Divine Emperor Realm.
As for Yang Yu himself, there was still no change, and only his mid Great Emperor Realm cultivation had completely consolidated.
As for Soul Eater, who had been regulating his breath and recuperating, he had completely recovered with the assistance of numerous precious medicines, and his cultivation had also returned to its peak state.
The other members of the Xuan Clan also had massive breakthroughs, basically fluctuating between the Spirit Fusion Realm and the Spirit Refining Realm.
Now, apart from children, the Xuan Clan had no members lower than the Spirit Fusion Realm.
Yang San sensed the current Xuan Clan, then looked at his son Yang Yu, feeling a wave of deep emotion.
Now everything was truly ready.
The next day.
The Xuan Clan main hall discussed the matter of leaving the Barren Land.
Until midday, the meeting ended, and the elders walked out of the hall, beginning to bustle about with their tasks.
Then the disciples of the entire clan began to bustle about in intense preparation.
The meeting decided to point their swords at the Xiao Clan.
This Barren Land would be renamed Barren City, and two elders would be left behind on guard duty!
These two elders could appoint themselves as city lords, and henceforth be under the rule of the Xuan Clan.
Another three days passed.
At this moment, upon the Xuan Clan plaza, it was a dark and overwhelming expanse!
Yang San, Ming Di, and Yang Yu stood upon the high platform.
They were arrayed and waiting!
Immediately afterward, Yang San stepped forward and began to speak.
"Lads of the Xuan Clan, this expedition is extremely perilous, and a moment of carelessness will lead to utter destruction! Are you afraid?"
"For the Xuan Clan, death is not to be regretted!"
"For the Xuan Clan, death is not to be regretted!"
After a round of speeches!
The majestic procession set off toward the outside of the Barren Land!
Yang Yu stood proudly in the void, nodding with satisfaction.
"This time, our Xuan Clan shall reign supreme across the heavens!"