The Xiao Clan Dou Zun Makes His Appearance

Xiao Yan smiled awkwardly. "I really don't know about that, Senior."

Su Yun shook his head.

"A thousand years ago, there were five Peak Dou Sheng experts on the continent: the Blazing Flame Valley Old Ancestor, the Pill Tower Founding Ancestor, the Ancient Clan Lord, the Soul Clan Lord, and the Xiao Clan Lord."

The Blazing Flame Valley Old Ancestor was a Peak Dou Sheng expert!

Xiao Yan's eyes widened.

Hadn't his earlier comparison between the Misty Cloud Sect and Fen Yan Valley been nothing but a joke?

"That Xiao Clan Lord was a peerless genius. With his formidable cultivation, he subdued three different Heavenly Flames for his own use and created the Heavenly Flame Three Profound Transformations.

He was also a close friend of the Blazing Flame Valley Old Ancestor. Not long afterward, he gifted the Heavenly Flame Three Profound Transformations to Fen Yan Valley, which was how Fen Yan Valley came to possess this secret technique passed down for a thousand years...

Your surname is Xiao, and you were even able to produce the first transformation of the Heavenly Flame Three Profound Transformations. That is why This Sect Master assumed you were a descendant of that Xiao Clan Lord."

Su Yun spoke calmly.

Xiao Yan scratched his head. "It should just be a coincidence."

"Perhaps... Back when This Sect Master was still in the Central Plains, I heard that the Xiao Clan had suffered a catastrophe unprecedented in ten thousand years. The entire clan rapidly declined, eventually vanishing from the continent...

Whether the Xiao Clan from a thousand years ago has anything to do with your Xiao Family is truly difficult to say."

As he spoke, a rare trace of confusion appeared in Su Yun's eyes.

"This Sect Master is not speaking without basis. Back then, few knew of the Xiao Clan's whereabouts... But just as you happened to obtain the Heavenly Flame Three Profound Transformations by chance, This Sect Master also happens to know a little about the Xiao Clan's whereabouts..."

"What do you know?"

Xiao Yan suddenly trembled and could not help questioning Su Yun. Countless invisible threads seemed to coil around his heart, while waves of agitation rose from deep within his bloodline.

The Xiao Clan Senior Su had mentioned might truly have an enormous connection to him!

"That was when This Sect Master was wounded by that detestable Dou Venerable and came to the Northwest Continent to recuperate.

At the time, I wandered everywhere in search of a suitable Nirvana Land. Deep in the mountains, I saw an Ancient Ruins emerge. I had intended to explore it, but considering my injuries, I ultimately chose to give up.

Just as This Sect Master was leaving, a Venerable tore through space and arrived!

Though I only caught a fleeting glimpse, This Sect Master could not possibly be mistaken... That Venerable's attire and the Clan Tattoo on his forehead were unique to the Xiao Clan!"

Su Yun's expression was resolute.

Ding.

Your lies have made Xiao Yan and Old Yao completely believe you. Judged as a compulsive liar, you have obtained 1000 Truth Points.

Remaining Truth Points: 42204

The fish had taken the bait.

An imperceptible smile flashed through Su Yun's eyes.

"Thank you for informing me, Senior..."

Xiao Yan looked dazed. He did not even know why he was thanking him; he simply instinctively felt that this information was very important to him...

"Why is This Sect Master telling you so much? Even if you are a descendant of the Xiao Clan of old, after a thousand years of change, the bloodline within you must have completely dried up."

Su Yun waved a hand.

Bloodline? What bloodline?

Xiao Yan desperately wanted to ask the question in his heart, but Su Yun's meaning was already obvious. He did not wish to discuss it with him in detail.

"As for escorting you to the Misty Cloud Sect, This Sect Master has agreed."

Su Yun casually played with the jade slip fragment, his gaze profound.

"Thank you, Senior."

Xiao Yan breathed a sigh of relief. This exchange with Senior Su had exceeded his expectations, but fortunately, his original goal had been achieved.

"Mm."

Xiao Yan took his leave, departed Su Yun's residence, politely declined Mittel Tengshan's attempt to recruit him, put on the Human Skin Mask again, and walked alone through the streets of the Imperial Capital.

"Teacher, do you think what Senior Su said was true?"

Old Yao sighed. "Are you asking about the origins of the Heavenly Flame Three Profound Transformations, or the Xiao Clan?"

Xiao Yan's expression was grave. "I want to know both!"

"Regarding the Heavenly Flame Three Profound Transformations, I too had always believed it was created by the Blazing Flame Valley Old Ancestor."

"So, it was false?"

Old Yao said, "No. Those Peak Dou Sheng experts all truly existed, and two of them are still alive.

It is merely that the events of a thousand years ago can no longer be verified. As for the true origins of the Heavenly Flame Three Profound Transformations, in this era, perhaps only Fen Yan Valley itself knows.

And whether you are a descendant of the Xiao Clan..."

Old Yao fell silent for a moment, seeming as though he wanted to speak but hesitated.

Xiao Yan already had an answer in his heart. "It's true, isn't it?"

"Mm."

"Then why can you be certain about this?"

Old Yao fell silent once more.

Xiao Yan drew a deep breath. "It's because of Xun'er!

Father once told me that Xun'er's surname was originally not Xiao. A mysterious expert had placed her in my Xiao Family to be raised, so her surname was temporarily changed.

But if my Xiao Family had nothing special about it, why would that expert have sent Xun'er here?

Xun'er's identity is definitely not simple. Even her guards are Dou Huang experts!"

The atmosphere gradually turned solemn. Old Yao cracked a joke. "I still remember how you obediently cultivated the Flame Mantra after I tricked you into it.

Now, you're becoming smarter and smarter."

"No one can fool me now, not even you!

Teacher, I'm no longer a child. Tell me the truth!"

Xiao Yan's expression was resolute as he clenched his fists.

"Very well, since you insist."

Old Yao stroked his beard. "There are eight Ancient Races on the Dou Qi Continent, collectively known as the Eight Ancient Races, and the Xiao Clan is one of them..."

The next day, the finals of the Alchemist Tournament officially began.

At Fa Ma's invitation, Su Yun came to the venue to observe the proceedings.

"You've arrived."

Fa Ma bowed, a smile appearing on his face.

Su Yun was the strongest alchemist in the Jia Ma Empire. If he did not come to observe the Alchemist Tournament, then no matter how lively it was, it would still seem lacking in prestige.

Ever since Su Yun had publicly refined a Sect Breaking Pill in the Imperial Capital, his standing among the alchemists of the Jia Ma Empire had surpassed Gu He and Fa Ma in a single stroke.

"Mm."

Su Yun nodded slightly. "Who are the favorites to win this Alchemist Tournament?"

Fa Ma hurriedly introduced them. It was rare for this person to take an interest in such matters.

"There are four in total: Yan Xiao, Liu Ling, Yao Yue, and... Yan Li."

When he mentioned the final name, Fa Ma paused, and a cold look surfaced on his face.

"You have likely seen Yan Xiao before. Liu Ling is Gu He's disciple, and his talent is not bad. The Little Princess, Yao Yue, has received the Imperial Family's full support, and she is already a third-tier alchemist at such a young age.

As for Yan Li... he is from the Chu Yun Empire."

Su Yun swept his gaze across the venue and looked toward someone emanating a sinister aura. "That should be him. It seems he has taken some kind of pill that alters his appearance and bone age."

Fa Ma nodded. "Yes, Your Excellency's insight is keen. Ever since you subdued Queen Medusa in the desert, the Three Great Empires have grown increasingly restless, repeatedly testing our borders.

Perhaps before long, they will be unable to restrain themselves and send their armies to our borders... I suspect that Yan Li is a scout dispatched by the Chu Yun Empire.

After arriving in the Jia Ma Empire, he not only entered the Alchemist Tournament, intending to win as an alchemist of the Chu Yun Empire and suppress the Jia Ma Empire's alchemists.

More importantly, during this period, he has also been gathering information about you through various channels..."

Beside him, Hai Bodong said worriedly, "Both the Chu Yun Empire and the Luo Yan Empire have Dou Zong experts. If the Mu Lan Three Elders of the Mu Lan Empire join forces, they can also display strength comparable to a Dou Zong.

If the three empires invade, you should prepare early and avoid their edge."

Su Yun slightly raised his eyes. His slender fingers lightly tapped the railing, stirring ripples in the void.

"Me, avoid their edge?"