Emperor Seal Art

After giving the Golden Emperor Blazing Heaven Flame to Xiao Ling, Xiao Xun'er lightly tapped her Storage Ring again, took out a black scroll, and handed it to Xiao Ling.

Seeing this, Xiao Ling raised an eyebrow. He took the scroll and casually pulled Xiao Xun'er into his arms, then asked in confusion, "Xun'er, what Technique or Dou Skill is this?"

Sitting in Xiao Ling's arms, Xiao Xun'er toyed with his loose blue-silver hair, teasingly scratching his face as she answered, "This scroll contains an Earth Grade High-Level Dou Technique called the Emperor Seal Art. The minimum requirement to cultivate it is to have reached at least the Dou Wang realm. Brother Xiao Ling is already a Dou King Three-star and is about to leave for training, so mastering this Dou Technique will definitely give you a better chance when fighting others."

Upon hearing Xiao Xun'er's introduction, Xiao Ling's expression became somewhat serious. He already knew the general origin of this Dou Technique—it was one of the Ancient Clan's clan-defending ultimate arts among the Eight Ancient Clans.

Xiao Xun'er, who was playing with Xiao Ling's hair, failed to notice the change in his expression. After shifting into a more comfortable position, she continued, "The Emperor Seal Art is one of my clan's most profound Dou Techniques. It was created by an ancient Dou Di expert and is divided into five forms: the Mountain Splitting Seal, Sea Flipping Seal, Earth Overturning Seal, Annihilation Heaven Seal, and Ancient Emperor Seal. Each seal is connected to the next. Once all five seals are mastered, they possess the power to overturn rivers and seas, devour the heavens and swallow the earth. At its peak, it comes close to a Heavenly Grade Dou Technique! Xun'er has not obtained the last three seals either, so I can only give Brother Xiao Ling the first two forms. With Brother Xiao Ling's current cultivation, you can directly cultivate the Mountain Splitting Seal. It would be best to wait until you reach the Dou Huang realm before cultivating the Sea Flipping Seal."

Looking at the scroll in his hand, Xiao Ling shook his head and put it into his Storage Ring. He scraped Xiao Xun'er's delicate nose and said with an amused smile, "Since this is a Dou Technique from Xun'er's clan, if your family finds out that I used it and discovers that you gave it to me, will they punish you?"

Hearing this, Xiao Xun'er waved her hand indifferently and said somewhat proudly, "Those old fellows would never blame me. But if they really found out, Brother Xiao Ling might be in some trouble."

Letting go of the hair in her hand, Xiao Xun'er said seriously, "It's fine for Brother Xiao Ling to use this Dou Technique on the Northwest Continent, but if you go to the Central Plains in the future, it would be better to treat it as a trump card. Unless it is a critical moment, try not to use it too often. If it leaks out, the clan will definitely send someone to retrieve it. So Brother Xiao Ling, you must use it carefully!"

Holding the beauty in his arms tightly, Xiao Ling said confidently, "Don't worry, Xun'er. I've known for a long time that your background is extraordinary, but I definitely won't let you down. In the near future, I will prove my abilities to your family and make them willingly entrust you to me."

Hearing Xiao Ling's firm response, Xiao Xun'er revealed a sweet smile. She reached out to caress his cheek and said softly, "Xun'er will keep waiting until Brother Xiao Ling reaches that point."

Their eyes met, and for a time, neither spoke. The room fell quiet.

In the dimly lit living room, as their faces drew close, two overlapping figures could vaguely be seen.

A moment later, they separated once more, and the living room returned to silence.

Xiao Ling held Xiao Xun'er as they lay on their sides on the sofa, their bodies pressed close together.

Xiao Ling merely quietly enjoyed the peace in his heart and did nothing further out of line.

Of course, Xiao Ling would never admit that the movement of his hand was under his own control.

With her back to Xiao Ling, Xiao Xun'er curled up her jade-like legs and leaned into his embrace. Her body was slightly stiff, and she bit her red lips in embarrassed indignation, her face flushed crimson. Yet in the end, she still did not push away Xiao Ling's mischievous hand.

She now understood why Xiao Ling had such a peculiar fixation. He had never experienced it when he was young, so now he wanted to make up for all of it through her.

Brother Xiao Ling is truly too much.

Just as Xiao Xun'er was lost in wild thoughts, Xiao Ling's voice sounded beside her ear again.

"Tonight, we won't use cultivation in place of sleep. Let's get some proper rest together."

Listening to Xiao Ling's words and feeling the warmth from his embrace, Xiao Xun'er's previously flustered heart gradually calmed down.

Xiao Ling took out an incense burner from his Storage Ring. A soothing, subtle fragrance drifted out from it, relaxing the mind and calming the spirit.

Nestled against each other, the two quickly fell into a deep sleep with the help of the incense.

Their heads rested together, their hair intertwined across the sofa, creating a scene of warmth and peace.

The bright moon had already risen beyond the window. As if it had noticed their slender figures, it draped them in a mysterious veil of moonlight.

Ancient Realm, Ancient Clan council hall.

The vast hall stretched for thousands of zhang. More than a dozen figures could be vaguely seen within it, and the pressure each of them casually emitted was enough to shatter space.

A middle-aged man with black-and-white hair sat in the seat of honor. He was Gu Yuan, the current Clan Leader of the Ancient Clan, one of the Eight Ancient Clans, and a Nine Star Dou Sheng Peak expert.

Beside him sat the Ancient Clan Three Immortals, the Black Annihilation King, and other Ancient Clan Dou Sheng elders.

Just as they had finished discussing matters large and small and were preparing to leave, an elderly man spoke to Gu Yuan. "Clan Leader, Miss Xun'er has been away from the Ancient Clan for ten years already, and only two years remain until her coming-of-age ceremony. Yet she still has not obtained the Tou She Ancient God Jade of the Xiao Clan. Shouldn't we bring Miss Xun'er back from that remote place?"

At these words, everyone turned their gazes toward the elder. The one who had spoken was Ancient Clan Elder Gu Nanhai, whose strength had already reached the Four Star Dou Sheng realm.

Gu Yuan, who had just been about to leave, also began considering the matter after hearing Gu Nanhai's words.

Gu Yuan was extremely fond of this daughter of his. Not only did she possess the Ancient Clan's most perfect Divine Bloodline in a thousand years, but she had also been born to him in his old age. He cherished her so deeply that he feared she would break in his hand or melt in his mouth. One reason he had sent her to the declining Xiao Family was to find clues about the Xiao Clan's Tou She Ancient God Jade. The other was to give her a happy childhood. After all, within the Ancient Clan, as the Clan Leader's daughter and a Divine Bloodline Holder, children her age would surely keep their distance from her. According to the letters sent back, she had been doing fairly well in the Xiao Family. However, her coming-of-age ceremony was indeed approaching. In another two years, she would have to return to the Ancient Clan to cultivate.

Gu Yuan stroked his beard and said to the others, "Then send someone to deliver a message to Xun'er. In another two years, bring her back to the clan."

Some elders had wanted to bring Gu Xun'er back earlier, but since the Clan Leader had spoken, they said nothing more. One after another, they shattered the void and departed.

After everyone had left, Gu Yuan glanced in the direction of the Ancient Tomb and muttered to himself, "If you knew the Xiao Clan's current circumstances, Xiao Xuan, would you regret your decision back then? Can the fallen Xiao Clan rise again?"