Boom!
Within the mysterious space where stars flowed and shifted, Gu Yuan stood with his hands behind his back.
The golden robe he wore fluttered without wind, snapping loudly.
Like a king among the stars.
Gu Yuan's profound gaze rested steadily on Xiao Yan.
After a moment of silence, Gu Yuan slowly spoke.
His voice was like a great bell, echoing through the mysterious space:
"Xun'er's Ten-star Bloodline is the key to the Ancient Clan's future rise and fall."
"Before she successfully breaks through to the Dou Saint realm,"
"she must remain pure."
"This is of utmost importance. It concerns the fate of the Ancient Clan."
Xiao Yan was slightly taken aback upon hearing this.
He naturally understood the importance of remaining pure for cultivation.
He understood even more clearly the hopes for the Ancient Clan's future that this carried.
His expression turned solemn as he nodded seriously:
"Uncle Gu, please rest assured!"
"Xiao Yan understands the gravity of this matter."
"I will certainly not disappoint you or the Ancient Clan."
Gu Yuan nodded slightly, approving of Xiao Yan's attitude:
Swoosh!
Then his expression sharpened, and he suddenly flicked his sleeve.
In an instant, the stars that had been revolving in an orderly fashion around them abruptly began to move faster.
Their light flickered erratically.
It was as though the time and order of the entire space had been thrown into chaos.
Gu Yuan's voice rang out once more:
"The Heaven Tomb is about to open."
"This time, an exception has been made to open it early specifically for the two of you!"
"It will last for three years."
"However, you must remember that time flows entirely differently within the Heaven Tomb than it does outside."
"Only half as much time will pass in the outside world, while three years