The scene turned rather delicate for a moment.
The big shots from all the factions who had come to demand an explanation were now nodding furiously before Su Chenxiao like chicks pecking at grain.
Could this Imperial Clan Young Master be planning to protect the Xuan Family?
Everyone secretly wondered.
Qi Kong felt even worse. His only son had died, and he had come to seek revenge—it was only right and proper.
But the moment this Imperial Clan Young Master appeared, let alone revenge, even his own safety might be at risk.
Since when had the Ancient Clan Xuan Family climbed such a towering branch as a supreme Imperial Clan?
Just as everyone was puzzled, Xuan You spoke with a calm expression.
"Patriarchs, I understand your dissatisfaction with my son."
"But every grievance has its source, every debt its debtor. I, Xuan You, am willing to bear everything alone. I only ask that, for the sake of our shared origins as Hidden Ancient Clans, you spare the other innocent members of my Xuan Family!"
Having said that, Xuan You, the patriarch of an ancient clan, dropped to both knees and bowed to Qi Kong and the other ancient clan patriarchs!
"What?!"
Everyone present was stunned!
Their eyes widened in utter disbelief.
Xuan You's hair hung loose and disheveled as he raised his head and addressed everyone present.
"My ignorant child is still young and strayed down the wrong path in a moment of folly."
"After I die, I am willing to use my body's blood essence and Divine Soul as the catalyst to form a Saint's Dao Fruit. The Xuan Family's treasury is in the rear hall, containing the accumulations of my Xuan Family throughout the generations."
"Xuan You asks for nothing else. I only hope that after you take these things away, some of the anger in your hearts will subside, and that when you capture my child Aotian in the future, you will spare his life!"
Under the disbelieving gazes of the mighty experts—
Xuan You gathered an incomparably terrifying force of a Saint in his hand. Crying, "I have failed the ancestors of every generation!" he fiercely struck downward!
Bang!
"Patriarch!!"
The Xuan Family members' eyes widened desperately.
A Saint Realm patriarch of a Hidden Ancient Clan had fallen!
Ding! The biological father of Destiny Protagonist Xuan Aotian has died. He has lost the protection of the Ancient Clan Xuan Family. His Destiny Value has suffered severe damage and been reduced!
Congratulations, Master, on obtaining Villain Points!
Buzz...
After his death, his terrifying and vast cultivation and Saint Force condensed into a golden ball of light over his chest.
To choose to condense a Saint's Dao Fruit was to sacrifice everything one possessed!
Xuan You's body, blood essence, and Divine Soul all turned to ash, slowly vanishing between heaven and earth.
Before long, the drifting sand on the ground was scattered by the breeze, as though this person had never existed in the world at all.
On the ground appeared a crystal-clear Saint's Dao Fruit containing endless divine radiance and surging Saint Force.
Everyone present fell silent at the sight.
Who did not know that this man before them had been the most ruthless patriarch in the history of the Ancient Clan Xuan Family?
Not only were his methods heaven-reaching, but in merely a few short years, he had led the Xuan Family up another step. He was a true formidable hero!
And yet, such a figure—
Had now knelt and apologized to them over his son's actions, bringing matters to a close by dying to atone for his sins.
Much of the anger in many people's hearts dissipated. They looked at one another, unable to avoid the feeling that when the rabbit died, the fox grieved.
Even Qi Kong, whose son had died, frowned repeatedly and sighed.
"Ah, the hearts of parents the world over are pitiable..."
"Patriarch Xuan, misfortune has befallen your family. Why put yourself through this..."
As a father himself, he could understand Xuan You's state of mind.
But the pain of losing his son could not be soothed because of this. Only Xuan Aotian's blood could offer sacrifice to his child's spirit in heaven.
Qi Kong glanced at the Xuan Family elders, all steeped in pain and despair, and said quietly.
"Your patriarch has sacrificed himself today to preserve the Xuan Family."
"If we continue to pursue the matter, it would make us seem unreasonable."
"Let this matter end here. We will personally deal with that rebellious son of your clan, Xuan Aotian. But if he remains entangled with your Xuan Family, do not blame my Qi Family for showing no mercy!"
After today, the Hidden Ancient Clan Xuan Family would cease to exist.
The Great Elder stepped forward at this moment, clasping his hands with a face full of grief.
"My Xuan Family understands."
As for this Saint's Dao Fruit...
Everyone exchanged glances, and traces of greed flashed through their eyes.
A Saint's Dao Fruit contained the Saint Dao.
It could be said that with it, entering the Saint Realm was as certain as a nail driven into a board!
Xuan You had risen to become patriarch through slaughter, and his strength had always been extraordinary. His Saint Dao was at least of the upper rank!
For their ancient clans, gaining one more Saint Realm expert would be an enormous improvement!
After discussing it for a while, with Qi Kong, patriarch of the Qi Family, taking the lead—
They unanimously decided to offer this Dao Fruit to the Imperial Clan Young Master.
Su Chenxiao raised a brow.
"What are you giving it to me for?"
Qi Kong carefully held the Saint's Dao Fruit in both hands and approached Su Chenxiao with utmost respect.
"Young Master Su, we were blind before and offended you greatly."
"We have unanimously decided to offer this Saint's Dao Fruit to you, Young Master Su. We hope that you, a great man, will not remember the faults of small men!"
Compared to the greed in their hearts, they feared the Imperial Clan Young Master before them far more.
The myriad heavens were vast and boundless, with countless Hidden Ancient Clans and Immortal Dao Lineages...
Yet there were only ten supreme Imperial Clans.
They did not even dare offend the beasts raised by members of those clans, much less this man, the son of the patriarch of the Imperial Clan Su Family!
"Not only that, but we also ask that you accept the Xuan Family treasury, Young Master!"
Su Chenxiao narrowed his eyes and grinned.
He did not stand on ceremony, directly accepting the Saint's Dao Fruit as he said indifferently,
"Forget the treasury. Divide it among yourselves."
"You came here for revenge. What you do is none of my business."
"But Xuan Aotian possesses an ancient scripture. So long as he remains alive, he will remain a hidden danger to the myriad heavens."
"If you truly cannot find him, it would not be impossible for my Imperial Clan to act..."
Everyone's hearts jolted at his words.
If this matter reached the Ten Great Imperial Clans, then all of their Hidden Ancient Clans would be implicated!
Qi Kong hurriedly said,
"Please rest assured, Young Master Su. My Qi Family possesses the Bloodline Tracing Method. So long as Xuan Aotian remains within the Kan Ming Dao Domain, he will never escape our pursuit!"
"This old man refuses to believe that after word of his father's death spreads, he can still remain unmoved!"
Su Chenxiao nodded slightly and waved his hand.
"I am somewhat tired. Handle things here yourselves."
Su Chenxiao returned to the main hall, leaving everyone staring at one another outside.
An hour later.
The people sent by the various ancient clans and Dao lineages had all departed.
All the elders of the clan wore mourning clothes, preparing to handle the patriarch's funeral affairs.
A gloom that could not be dispelled seemed to hang over the Xuan Family's skies.
Inside the main hall, Xuan Ning, who had only recently awakened, sat on the ground in a daze for a long time.
Su Chenxiao simply sat nearby, drinking tea.
The entire hall was cold and empty, with only three people present.
After an unknown length of time, Xuan Ning rose shakily from the floor and walked before Su Chenxiao.
His once-black hair had turned pale, and tear tracks covered the area beneath his bloodshot eyes.
Xuan Ning's expression was so calm now that it was frightening.
"Please help me, Young Master!"
He knew that only one person could help him now.
Su Chenxiao glanced at him.
His gaze was indifferent, like that of a superior being devoid of all emotion, as he slowly spoke.
"Help you with what?"
An incomparably crazed look rose in Xuan Ning's eyes.
He swore that he would personally kill that beast who had killed his father and showed no remorse!
He had destroyed everything Xuan Ning had!
"I am willing to swear to the Heavenly Dao with my lifelong cultivation and Divine Soul: if you can help me kill Xuan Aotian, Young Master—"
"From this day forth, this worthless life of Xuan Ning's will belong to you, Young Master Su. For all eternity, I am willing to honor you as my master!"
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