Xiao Chen's strength was clearly not to be underestimated.
Even when Elder Yao and Gu Nanhai joined forces, they had gained no advantage against him.
If his strength were truly measured, then among those present, aside from Wei Yang and the Purifying Demonic Lotus Flame, there was likely no one much stronger than him. Even Soul Extinction probably could not do anything to him.
Moreover, because his aura was so strange, unless he deliberately unleashed his Dou Qi, it would be difficult for others to detect that this gaunt man with a somewhat stiff and numb expression possessed such terrifying strength.
In other words, aside from Wei Yang and the others, no one else present knew Xiao Chen's identity or strength.
And this could serve as a hidden trump card, achieving an unexpected effect.
"You are the only member of the Xiao Clan today who possesses a Divine Grade Bloodline. Rest assured, I will do everything in my power to protect you." Xiao Chen slowly raised his head, his gaze falling upon Xiao Yan's young face.
Looking at this younger clansman who shared his bloodline, a trace of gentleness appeared on his somewhat numb face for the first time.
"With talent like yours, you are countless times stronger than I ever was. With you in the Xiao Clan, there is hope for its revival."
"I did far too many reckless things back then and brought much trouble upon the clan. Now that Heaven has given me this chance, I will devote everything I have to the Xiao Clan—even this life of mine."
Hearing this, Xiao Yan fell silent before once again respectfully cupping his fists toward Xiao Chen.
"Be careful, all of you. I'm going." Wei Yang said.
"Alright." Everyone nodded.
With a wave of his hand, Wei Yang put