Three Years!

"According to my guesses, the Soul Clan may be somewhat stronger than even the Gu Clan." Xiao Xuan's expression was grave. Back when the Xiao Clan fought the Soul Clan, they had enlisted quite a few allies, yet they had never gained much of an advantage.

That alone was enough to demonstrate the Soul Clan's strength. Moreover, the Soul Clan had been passed down for ages, yet they seemed never to have suffered from bloodline depletion. This had always puzzled Xiao Xuan, but he had never been able to find a true answer.

Upon hearing Xiao Xuan's words, Ning Luo and Xun'er's expressions both changed slightly. Xun'er knew the Gu Clan's strength better than anyone. Over the years, the Gu Clan and the Soul Clan had clashed before, but the Gu Clan had generally won more than it lost.

Therefore, when she heard Xiao Xuan say that the Soul Clan might be stronger than the Gu Clan, she found it somewhat difficult to accept.

"The Gu Clan is indeed the most stable of the eight clans, but the Soul Clan is far too mysterious. In this world, there are probably only a handful of people who truly understand them." Xiao Xuan sighed. Seeing the deeply furrowed brows of Ning Luo and Xun'er, he waved a hand and said, "In any case, before you reach the Dou Saint level, be as careful as possible. You possess the Tou She Ancient God Jade. The Soul Clan will certainly come looking for you."

Ning Luo nodded. He knew full well that, whether because of the enmity between their clans or for other personal reasons, those people would not let him off easily.

However, that could not possibly be a reason for him to retreat. So long as he had not truly reached the