Meeting Zhu Kun with Zi Yan

The customs and traditions of the Northwest Continent are different from those of the Central Continent. There are no Dou Sheng here; Dou Zun is the pinnacle, and a force with Dou Zong is considered a major power.

In the Northwest Continent today, the most powerful force is the Xiao Family. Although this small family is generally not very strong, it has produced an anomaly like Xiao Yan, thus becoming an invincible force in the Northwest Continent.

Xiao Yan led the two children back to the Xiao Family and asked Xiao Zhan to take care of them.

Xiao Zhan ultimately lacked talent, and Xiao Yan was already quite old when he started out. In recent years, he has only broken through to the Dou Wang and is already showing signs of aging.

However, holding his granddaughter and grandson made Xiao Zhan very happy, and he seemed to become younger.

Xiao Ding Xiao Li also doted on the two little ones. Xiao Ding had been busy managing the affairs of the Xiao Family in recent years, and his cultivation level had fallen to a lower level. He was now only Dou Emperor, while Xiao Li was already Dou Zong powerhouse.

In addition, the Xiao Family also has three Dou Zong: Xiao Yu, Xiao Ning, and Xiao Mei.

After spending two days at the Xiao Family, Xiao Yan didn't give anyone any guidance on cultivation. Once he broke through to the Dou Xiao Yan Dou Emperor and opened up a shared cultivation path for the Xiao Family, he wouldn't need to worry about strength at all.

Two days later, Xiao Yan dragged Zi Yan straight to the Jia Nan Academy.

Strolling leisurely through the Inner Courtyard, all I could see were young people like Da Dou Shi Dou Ling... who weren't necessarily much younger than Xiao Yan.

In short, Jia Nan Academy remains a sacred place in the hearts of countless Dou Zong families and forces— the Fallen Heart Flame allows the younger generation to break through to Dou Ling and advance to Dou Wang at a rapid pace.

This place also holds special significance for Zi Yan. Back then, when the Old Dragon Emperor went missing, it was the Great Elder who took Zi Yan back to the Inner Courtyard and supported Zi Yan financially.

Although Zi Yan is still somewhat underdeveloped.

Upon meeting Great Elder Su Qian, who had apparently encountered some extraordinary events over the years and had already broken through to the Dou Zun, Xiao Yan briefly recounted the events at the Tou She Ancient God's Cave Mansion, indicating that this area would experience a major upheaval that even Dou Zun would be powerless to resist.

Therefore, Xiao Yan hopes that Jia Nan Academy will relocate, preferably through Space Wormhole to the Central Continent, and reopen a Dou Qi Academy. Xiao Yan is willing to sponsor dozens of volumes of Heavenly Grade Cultivation Method and Dou Technique, more than a dozen Ninth-Grade Pill Recipe, and some Soul Cultivation Method.

In addition, there are countless Di Tier items, piles of Grade 7 and 8 Pill Recipe, and even quotas for the Prosperous Fire, which is comparable to Heavenly Flames.

Su Qian was initially hesitant about the relocation, but after thinking it over, she realized it wasn't that difficult, so she readily agreed, saying that she would leave the matter to him and guarantee that it would be handled properly.

Jia Nan Academy will also help to communicate and smooth things over with those forces in the Black Corner Region.

After the negotiations were completed, Xiao Yan and Zi Yan headed to the Underground World together.

The Underground World remained an endless expanse of crimson magma, filled with somewhat violent fire-attribute energy, Death Qi and devoid of even a Two-headed Fire Spirit Snake.

A group of Lizardman lived in the magma. They could detect any unusual activity in the magma very clearly. Xiao Yan was too lazy to get entangled with the Lizardman, so he used his Space Power to conceal their movement as they went deeper into the magma.

However, even though Xiao Flame Master suppressed his aura, he was still blocked.

A series of faint yet weak auras rapidly gathered from their respective directions, with the two leading auras vaguely reaching a level comparable to Half-Saint.

After being discovered, Xiao Yan stopped pretending and revealed himself to Zi Yan, looking at the group of Lizardman with some surprise.

Even Xiao Yan couldn't hide and pass through, so the others were even less likely to succeed. The only option was to fight their way through.

However, in the Lava World, the Lizardman thrived, their combat power was enhanced, and they even formed a Formation that only true Dou Sheng Expert could overcome.

From this perspective, this place is quite similar to the Strange Snakes in the Nine Nether Yellow Spring.

"These are the guardians of the Tou She Ancient God's Inheritance? If we can't avoid them, then let's fight!" Zi Yan's pupils turned into vertical pupils, and she was about to lash out when a large hand pressed down on her head.

Zi Yan narrowed her eyes and pouted, but let Xiao Yan hold her down.

Two special Lizardman, whose bodies were entirely milky white and who looked much older than ordinary Lizardman, stood at the forefront, confronting Xiao Yan and his companion.

"This is the God's Graveyard, not a place for you. Retreat immediately, or you will awaken the guardians and be buried here forever!"

One of the two white Lizardman suddenly spoke in human language, though somewhat haltingly, it was still human speech.

"We are relatives of the Guardians," Xiao Yan replied.

The two milky-white Lizardman froze for a moment, their cold pupils shifting between Xiao Yan and Zi Yan, filled with deep doubt.

The Lizardman had been gathered together did not remain still without orders from their leader.

"Even relatives are not allowed to create God's Graveyard without permission." The two milky-white Lizardman stared at each other, still insisting, as if the god was above all else.

The Lizardman around them also received some kind of command, and their eyes immediately revealed a ferocious look. Even the scales on their bodies became much darker.

Xiao Yan's expression remained calm, but a powerful aura slowly emanated from his body.

The Soul Power far surpassing that of ordinary Emperor Realm Soul, the cultivation of Peak Dou Saint, and the blood energy extremely powerful—these three elements are connected and superimposed together, with the Emperor Flame, which is almost comparable to Di Yan, as the core, and are also linked by the Netherworld Plane Embryo.

As this aura spread, the magma trembled violently, then surged wildly as if boiling, causing even the space itself to shudder.

"How do you think I compare to God?"

A calm voice rang out, and countless Lizardman could no longer restrain themselves. The suppression emanating from the depths of their very being caused their souls and bodies to tremble uncontrollably, and the great formation vanished in an instant.

In the end, these Lizardman could no longer resist Xiao Yan 'Xiao Yan aura and all knelt down before him, bowing their heads.

Even the two pale-skinned Lizardman paled as they struggled to withstand Xiao Yan's aura.

Zi Yan raised the corners of her mouth arrogantly, put her hands on her hips, and looked down at the two Lizardman with her chin.

"You... it's impossible..."

"Roll!"

A thunderous shout exploded from Xiao Yan's throat, blasting away all the countless Lizardman surrounding him. The two Half-Saint who refused to submit also coughed up blood.

Based on the Lizardman's reactions, Xiao Yan estimated that he was probably not much different from the Dou Emperor, which gave him a greater sense of confidence.

Ignoring the Lizardman, Xiao Yan and Zi Yan ventured deeper into the area.

The two white-skinned Flame Lizardmen exchanged a glance, their shock impossible to conceal. They remained silent for a long time before merging into the lava and quietly departing.

Xiao Yan and Zi Yan continued to sink into the lava, but the depth here was unbelievable. Even though the two were moving extremely fast, they still could not reach the end of the lava.

The road ahead was always shrouded in murky lava, hazy and indistinct.

Furthermore, there seems to be some inexplicable restriction here; one cannot traverse space and can only move forward by relying on one's own speed.

The two simultaneously unleashed their Heavenly Phoenix Wings, further increasing their speed as they charged downwards with unstoppable momentum.

As the two ventured deeper, the color of the surrounding lava gradually changed from its original crimson to a dark reddish-black.

When the magma turned completely reddish-black, even Zi Yan felt a wave of discomfort.

Zi Yan has broken through to the Seven Star Dou Sheng through refining the Lightning Tribulation Pill and her own cultivation. Although she has not yet taken the Golden Body Creation Pill, she possesses the Dragon Phoenix Power, and her physical body is extremely strong. However, the environment here alone can suppress her!

Within these dark red magma, a peculiar heat seemed to be hidden, containing the strange power of various Heavenly Flames. Even the Devouring Power of the Nihility Devouring Flame, the purifying power of the Purifying Lotus Demon Flame, and the heaven-burning power of the Golden Emperor Burning Heaven Flame were not very effective against it, and it would take a lot of effort to deal with it.

Xiao Yan then summoned the Emperor Flame, which completely enveloped the two of them, slowing their speed considerably.

After traveling for some time, Xiao Yan finally perked up and sensed the end of the magma.

Looking out, all you see is endless lava, but in reality, there is a hidden space here.

This space is quite peculiar. There is no Space Barrier, and it seems that anyone can pass through it. However, the surrounding magma cannot penetrate into the space, and the Old Dragon Emperor inside cannot come out either. They are all firmly isolated.

Xiao Yan stopped outside the space, feeling a little nervous for a moment, unsure how to face his father-in-law.

"Xiao Yan, my father... is he in this space?" Zi Yan gripped Xiao Yan's arm tightly, her voice trembling with anxiety.

Although Zi Yan's Soul Realm was not high, her Space Talent was extremely strong. She could also sense the existence of the space in front of her, but that was all she could sense.

Feeling the pain in his arm, Xiao Yan stopped being coy, gently rubbed Zi Yan's hair, and then stepped into the space in front of Zi Yan together.

As his entire body sank into that mysterious space, the sound of flowing lava that had been filling his ears abruptly stopped.

What appeared before their eyes was a vast, dark, and silent space, filled with an ancient and weathered atmosphere.

The vastness of this space exceeded Xiao Yan's expectations. There was nothing around him, except for a ball of light in the far distance.

Of course, Xiao Yan also sensed the presence of his father-in-law, Zhu Kun, Peak of Nine-Star Dou Sheng and the previous Ancient Void Dragon Emperor Zhu Kun.

With a wave of his hand, Emperor Flame surged forth from Xiao Yan's body, forming a sea of fire that enveloped the space.

The dazzling firelight illuminated the space that had been dark for tens of thousands of years, and in the open area below, a giant dragon nearly ten thousand feet long was coiled up in hibernation.

The dragon's entire body was a purplish-gold color, and every scale exuded a powerful aura, surpassing even Zi Yan's Dragon Phoenix and almost comparable to Xiao Yan's Dragon Phoenix Ancient Armor.

Sensing an abnormal heat wave, the giant dragon slowly opened its eyes. It had been expecting the appearance of the Tou She Ancient God Jade, but suddenly caught sight of Zi Yan's figure.

The previously languid vertical pupils suddenly burst forth with an incomparably powerful aura, which was then immediately subsided, and a burst of light slowly emerged from the massive dragon body.

When the light faded, the dragon had vanished, replaced by a man with purple-gold hair.

Zhu Kun's eyes darted around, and his figure followed suit, and he somehow ended up in front of the two of them, or more precisely, in front of Zi Yan.

"You look just like your mother..." Zhu Kun rubbed his hands together, a complicated smile on his face.

Xiao Yan slapped his forehead, realizing that his father-in-law had been imprisoned for so long that he had lost his normal speech function.

Without any emotional foundation, you immediately stabbed someone in the heart. You deserve to be disliked by your daughter!

As expected, Zi Yan, who had been biting her lip with a complicated expression, suddenly became clear-headed, grabbed Xiao Yan's arm, and said coldly, "Let's go!"

"Child..."

Seeing Zi Yan's suddenly cold expression, Zhu Kun was at a loss. He clearly had no experience in this situation and could only keep rubbing his hands, looking at Xiao Yan with a pleading look.

"Ahem, I just saw that my uncle has many old wounds. Perhaps during the time he was trapped in this space, he was worried about you and wanted to leave to find you countless times."

After speaking with his forehead pressed against Zi Yan's, Xiao Yan pushed Zi Yan forward.

"Yes, yes! I've always wanted to break through space to find you, but I just can't get out!" Zhu Kun nodded frantically, like a drowning man grasping at a last straw.

Then, as if afraid that Zi Yan wouldn't believe him, Zhu Kun lifted his clothes, revealing his body covered in wounds.

Zi Yan sniffed, lowered her head to hide her already red eyes, and then complained, "It's all because you're not strong enough!"

"Ah? Ah! Yes, yes, yes! It's because I'm not strong enough! I still wanted to covet the inheritance of that Tou She Ancient God! I'm really a scoundrel!" Zhu Kun immediately chimed in.

"Zi Yan is now a Seven Star Dou Sheng! She has also refined a Dragon Phoenix Origin Fruit and evolved into Dragon Phoenix!" Xiao Yan praised from the side.

"As expected of my daughter! She's amazing! When I was your age, I wasn't even Dou Sheng!" Zhu Kun praised.

"... The Dragon Phoenix Origin Fruit was given to me by Xiao Yan." Zi Yan pulled Xiao Yan along, introducing her lover, and finally stopped arguing with Zhu Kun.

"As expected of my son-in-law! He's amazing! Such a handsome and dignified man!" Zhu Kun said, echoing Zi Yan's words.

After a conversation, Zi Yan and Zhu Kun became much more familiar with each other and began to talk about the situation of Ancient Void Dragon over the years.

When it was mentioned that Ancient Dragon Island had split into Four Dragon Islands —East, West, South, and North—with only East Dragon Island still seeking the Dragon Emperor and the other three Dragon Island establishing their own independent entities, Zhu Kun frowned repeatedly.

When the topic of Zi Yan's return came up, and Sanlong Dragon Island even launched an attack, refusing to acknowledge the Dragon Emperor, Zhu Kun was furious.

Finally, Zi Yan said that Xiao Yan had created momentum for her and secretly helped her, killing the Three Great Dragon Kings with a thunderous strike and subduing the rebel army. Zhu Kun was also happy and praised Xiao Yan, which made Zi Yan very proud.

The father and daughter talked for a long time, while Xiao Yan stayed on the sidelines, creating a lively atmosphere.

"Sigh, I see you're also at the Peak Dou Saint, so I imagine you're somewhat interested in the Tou She Ancient God's Inheritance. But remember, you must find the token first, and don't try to force your way in with your own strength..."

Before Zhu Kun could finish speaking, he felt a faint pressure rising from Xiao Yan's body.

This oppressive aura gave Zhu Kun an extremely strange feeling. It didn't seem particularly strong, yet it possessed an unparalleled power that was impossible to resist.

Xiao Yan pointed his fingers like a sword and made a sweeping motion, seemingly trying to forcefully break through this space.

Suddenly, a burst of intense fluorescence erupted from the space. In the past years, whenever Zhu Kun tried to break through the void, this fluorescence would appear and suppress him.

But no matter which time it happened, the fluorescence caused by Zhu Kun was never Xiao Yan as that of Xiao Yan. If you had to make a comparison, it would be like comparing fireflies to the bright moon!

"Boom!"

A loud bang rang out, and the fluorescent light suddenly burst into a dazzling color before slowly dissipating. The space that had trapped Zhu Kun for countless years suddenly cracked open.

"Uncle, would you like to go back to the Ancient Void Dragon Clan for a visit?"