Hidden Ancient Clan Xuan Family, Younger Brother of the Destined Protagonist Xuan Aotian

Kǎn Míng Dao Domain.

Within the Hidden Ancient Clan Xuan Family.

A tall, middle-aged man with an extraordinary, steady demeanor sat at the head of the table.

This man was the Clan Head of the Xuan Family, who had risen through the ranks in the previous generation's struggle for the position.

Xuan You!

Xuan You kept his eyes closed, making it impossible to discern his emotions.

"Where is Aotian?"

Below, in the hall, the young man Xuan Ning, with his delicate features, cupped his hands and spoke.

"Reporting to Father, my elder brother has gone to the Heavenly启 Arena."

"Arena..." Xuan You murmured softly.

A hint of displeasure flashed in his unfathomably deep eyes, and he reprimanded sternly, "This scoundrel!"

"As a member of our ancient Xuan Family, my son, Xuan You's son, with such noble status, how can he possibly enter that lowly arena to fight with barbarians?!"

Seeing his father's rage.

Xuan Ning below felt a jolt in his heart and slowly said, "Father, the Heavenly启 Arena offers a qualification to enter the Crimson Meteor Burial Ground. My brother must have gone for this reason..."

Upon hearing this, Xuan You became even more furious.

"Hmph! The Crimson Meteor Burial Ground is under our Xuan Family's watch!"

"If that rebellious son were willing to come and admit his mistake, why would I not let him enter?"

Xuan Ning fell silent.

Deep within his eyes, intense jealousy surfaced.

As his father's son, why did his father always favor his elder brother, Xuan Aotian, more?

After a moment of hesitation, Xuan Ning looked up at his father, his eyes filled with hope, and said, "Father, I don't understand. Brother doesn't understand your intentions at all. He has clearly severed ties with us, the ancient Xuan Family, and is no longer one of our Xuan family."

"Why do you still care so much about my brother's whereabouts?"

"Could it be that our ancient Xuan Family cannot continue without him, Xuan Aotian?"

"Father, I am also in the Undying Realm, and my cultivation is even higher than my brother's!"

"I can also represent the Xuan Family and enter the Crimson Meteor Burial Ground!"

As these words were spoken.

A crisp slapping sound immediately rang out!

"Slap!!"

"Rebellious son, Aotian is your elder brother, no matter what!"

"Are you also going to defy me, your father?!"

"Kneel!"

Xuan You, who had appeared before Xuan Ning at some unknown time, was furious, like a roaring Mighty Lion.

But when he saw Xuan Ning kneeling on the ground, his eyes red and silent.

As if recalling something, Xuan You's expression gradually softened.

He crouched down, gently stroking Xuan Ning's red and swollen cheek, and said in a gentle tone, "Ning'er..."

"Actually, your father didn't mean anything else. You are also my son, Xuan You's son."

"It's just that your mother died early, and your brother Aotian was sent out into the world by me from a young age, lacking our care, which led to his extreme personality..."

"As a father, I should show him some leniency..."

Xuan Ning trembled, kneeling on the ground, holding back the tears in his eyes.

Looking at his father, who was familiar yet strange, Xuan Ning retorted for the first time.

"But Father, what about me?!"

"I was a hostage in the clan for three years! A bargaining chip for the clan elders to threaten you!"

"Uncle himself told me that you had wanted to give up on me, your son, several times!"

"My brother was at least safe outside. After he returned, you showered him with countless resources as compensation, but what did he do?"

"He acted spoiled and arrogant, blaming you for killing Mother, harboring immense resentment towards you!"

"Father, your eyes have always only held my elder brother, no matter how rebellious his actions, you always forgave him."

Xuan Ning, his face streaked with tears, berated him loudly.

"But have you ever thought that I am also your child, also a piece of flesh from Mother's body!"

"You are just compensating for all the guilt after Mother's death by showering it all on my elder brother!"

These words, piercing to the heart, were like an extremely sharp sword, deeply wounding Xuan You's soul.

"You shut your mouth!!"

Xuan You's gentle expression instantly turned furious. He subconsciously raised his palm, intending to strike...

Xuan Ning neither dodged nor yielded, as if ready to face the judgment that would come with the storm.

Xuan You's hand froze in mid-air, not falling for a long time.

He took a deep breath, closed his eyes, and said in a low, suppressed voice.

"Get out."

"Father!"

"I am telling you to get out as your father, do you hear me!"

Xuan Ning's body trembled, then he seemed to understand something in a flash.

He let out a self-mocking, tragic smile, then slowly stood up and walked out, trembling.

After he left, Xuan You returned to his seat alone, looking up at the ceiling, lost in thought for a long time.

He had already lost too much for this position of Clan Head.

His eldest son was like this, and now even his most docile and sensible youngest son was the same...

"Could it be that I, as a father, am truly not competent enough..."

Just as he was falling into self-doubt.

A Xuan Family elder hurried over.

"Clan Head! Clan Head!"

"Second Elder..." Xuan You rubbed his temples, trying to calm himself down, and said to the approaching person.

"What is it?"

The Second Elder quickly replied.

"Clan Head, the Ancient Clan Ming Family mentioned earlier, that young master from the Imperial Clan Su Family has arrived!"

"The First Elder is currently outside receiving the distinguished guest, perhaps you, the Clan Head, should..."

What?!

"Is it really someone from the Imperial Clan Su Family?!"

Xuan You's heart jolted upon hearing this, and he quickly stood up.

"Quick, gather the elders, and come with me to welcome that young master from the Imperial Clan!"

Outside the hall of the Ancient Clan Xuan Family at this moment.

Yuan Fengxiao followed Su Chenxiao nervously.

He, who was a Clan Head himself, now knew that there were always greater talents beyond one's own understanding after arriving at this hidden ancient clan.

Not only were the palaces of the hidden ancient clan Xuan Family grand and magnificent, but even the gatekeepers were at the Divine Origin Realm, just like himself!

The First Elder of the Xuan Family stood respectfully to the side, saying to Su Chenxiao.

"Young Master Su, please wait a moment, our Clan Head will be here soon."

"Please follow me, I will take you to the Water Cloud Pavilion to rest."

Su Chenxiao nodded and said faintly, "Mm."

Suddenly, as if he had noticed something.

Su Chenxiao noticed a young man with red-rimmed eyes hurrying past not far away.

Hmm?

[Name: Xuan Ning]

[Title: Heavenly Protagonist's Younger Brother, 'Heartless Evil Emperor']

[Identity: Son of the Clan Head of the Hidden Ancient Clan Xuan Family]

[Age: 20, Personality: Docile, Envious]

[Realm: Undying Realm Ninth Level]

[Physique: Two Forms Divine Body]

[Cultivation Techniques: Xuantian Record, Yin Yang Ancient Arts...]

[Script: The youngest son of the Hidden Ancient Clan Xuan Family, held hostage as a threat to his father in his youth. After reaching adulthood, he is extremely jealous of his father's favoritism towards his elder brother, Xuan Aotian.]

The Destined Protagonist's younger brother?

Su Chenxiao paused slightly.

So, Xuan Aotian really was the Destined Protagonist.

It's just that his brother's script is rather interesting.

A slight smile curved Su Chenxiao's lips as he pointed at Xuan Ning, who was walking by.

"Elder Xuan, who is that?"

The Great Elder glanced over and then replied respectfully.

"Young Master Su, that child is the youngest son of our Clan Head, Xuan Ning. His talent is outstanding, and he is a prodigy of our Xuan Family in this generation."

Su Chenxiao nodded and said with a smile, "I notice his complexion isn't very good. Did something happen?"

The Great Elder froze. He had naturally noticed Xuan Ning's slightly reddened eyes.

As a member of the ancient Xuan Family, he quickly guessed what was going on, but family matters shouldn't be aired publicly. He could only force a wry smile and say, "This... this old man doesn't know what's going on either."

Just then, a hearty laugh suddenly rang out from a distance.

"Hahaha! I heard auspicious birds singing outside early this morning, and I was wondering what good fortune was about to happen."

"I never expected Young Master Su of the Imperial Clan to grace our Xuan Family with his presence. It truly brings glory to our ancient Xuan Family and is an extreme honor!"