Xiao Family's Past Heritage

Xiao Xuan's gaze skipped over Gu Qingyang and the others, and stopped on Xiao Yan.

Facing the gaze of the man in blue, Xiao Yan's blood seemed to flow faster and faster in that instant. Suppressing his excitement, he also raised his head, and their two pairs of dark eyes met.

This eye contact lasted for a long time before a smile finally appeared on the man in the blue robe. Although it was just a simple smile, it gave Xiao Yan a sense of kinship.

"Now, both members of the Xiao Clan are here. My years of waiting have not been in vain."

Xiao Xuan stepped through the void and slowly came to Xiao Yan's side, speaking softly with a hint of relief in his voice.

"This unworthy descendant, Xiao Yan, greets his Ancestor!"

Upon hearing Xiao Xuan's words, Xiao Yan finally couldn't contain his excitement. He knelt on both knees in the void and performed the most solemn salute to Xiao Xuan.

"Hehe, get up quickly!" Xiao Xuan smiled slightly, gently helped Xiao Yan up, patted Xiao Yan's head with his palm, and said, "I sensed you when you entered the Heavenly Tomb. Your performance along the way has been very good, no worse than Brother Yuan."

Xiao Yan was taken aback upon hearing this. He knew what a prominent figure his Ancestor had been back then, and to receive such a high evaluation from him was probably no easy feat.

But what's with "Yuan Di"? Does it mean Third Brother?

Wait, what's going on here?

"Junior Gu Qingyang greets Senior Xiao Xuan!"

Xiao Yan was completely bewildered, while Gu Qingyang, Xun'er, and the people from the Yan and Lei clans also bowed respectfully to Xiao Xuan at this moment, saying in a respectful voice.

They knew in their hearts that the person in front of them, even if it was the chieftain of their respective tribes, was someone they had to treat with respect.

"People from the Ancient Clan, the Yan Clan, and the Thunder Clan, perhaps?"

Xiao Xuan smiled, then glanced at Gu Qingyang and the others, and said, "Your Ancient Clan has not fully abided by the agreement you made with me back then."

Upon hearing this, Gu Qingyang and the others broke out in a cold sweat and hurriedly said, "Senior Xiao Xuan, these are just a few people in the clan. The clan leader has always abided by certain agreements."

Xiao Xuan remained noncommittal, too lazy to argue with a junior, and turned his gaze to Xun'er beside him, saying, "Your bloodline is very similar to Gu Yuan's."

"Gu Yuan is my father."

Xun'er said respectfully, glancing nervously at Xiao Xuan with her beautiful eyes. In a way, he was Xiao Yan's elder, and the kind of person who held absolute authority in the Xiao Clan. Naturally, she didn't want him to have any prejudice against her on their first meeting because of the Ancient Clan, even though Xiao Xuan was no longer a real living person.

"So it's that guy's daughter. No wonder she has God Grade Bloodline. Truly, the student surpasses the master." Xiao Xuan nodded, his gaze suddenly sweeping over Xiao Yan and Xun'er, and he smiled meaningfully. "However, in the end, it was my Xiao Clan that benefited and understood the meaning behind Xiao Xuan's words. A shy blush appeared on Xun'er's beautiful face, but she breathed a sigh of relief in her heart."

The fact that Xiao Xuan could joke with her meant that he didn't have a bad impression of her.

"The little guys from the Flame and Thunder clans are all quite good. Since Brother Yuan has brought you all here, you can stay here and cultivate. The energy here is the most concentrated in the Heavenly Tomb. Other Energy Body dare not enter this place, so there is no need to worry about safety."

Xiao Xuan clearly intended to increase Xiao Yuan Xiao Yuan's influence, making no attempt to conceal their brotherly relationship.

"Thank you very much, Senior Xiao Xuan!"

Upon hearing this, Huo Xuan and the others quickly bowed again to express their gratitude.

"I think you must have a lot of questions, right? Come with me. I've waited too long for this day." Xiao Xuan turned to Xiao Yan, smiled slightly, and said softly.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan felt a surge of excitement. He had been waiting for this day for a long time! "The five of you will also stay outside the stone tablet to cultivate."

Xiao Xuan looked at Gu Qingyang and the other three, and said calmly.

Upon hearing this, Gu Qingyang and his group of five exchanged glances and could only nod with wry smiles. In the face of this former peak expert, they had no choice but to submit completely.

"Xiao Yan and that girl from the Ancient Clan, come with me."

After arranging everyone, Xiao Xuan turned his gaze to Xiao Yan and Xun'er, then put his hands behind his back and slowly walked towards the stone tablet. When his body touched the stone tablet, it quickly faded until it disappeared completely.

Seeing this, Xiao Yan let out a soft breath, extended his palm to Xun'er, and smiled, "Let's go."

"Um."

Looking at Xiao Yan's smile, Xun'er's nervousness dissipated. She obediently extended her soft hand and placed it in Xiao Yan's palm, letting him lead her slowly toward the stone tablet.

"Xiao Yan, take good care of Xun'er!"

Watching Xiao Yan and his companion walk towards the stone tablet, Gu Qingyang Xiao Yan his hands and said in a deep voice that they knew it would probably take them quite a while to enter the Tomb Mansion.

"Take care, both of you," Xiao Yan smiled and nodded, extending his palm to gently touch the stone tablet. Instantly, a feeling of blood connection emanated from the stone tablet, and a circle of light spread out from within, enveloping Xiao Yan and the other person. Finally, when the light dissipated, their figures completely disappeared.

"Don't worry, there won't be any problems. If Xuan Ge'er and Senior Gu Yuan weren't the patriarchs of their respective clans, they would probably have become close friends long ago. In his eyes, Xun'er is no different from his own junior."

After explaining to the Ancient Clan members with a smile, Xiao Yuan waved his hand, and a soul barrier enveloped an area of a hundred miles in radius.

"If you need anything, just call my name. I can sense it within a hundred miles."

After saying this, Xiao Yuan nodded to everyone and turned to enter Xiao Xuan's Tomb Mansion.

"Although we don't know what happened here before we reached the third floor, it seems that Xiao Yuan's strength has become increasingly terrifying!"

Gu Qingyang couldn't help but say.

"I feel that even Elder Tongxuan is not as imposing as Xiao Yuan."

A deep sense of apprehension appeared in the eyes of the Gu Yao.

If Xiao Yuan was strong in a way that he could still understand before, the current Xiao Yuan has become so powerful that he can't understand him at all.

"Never mind, perhaps it's an opportunity left to us by Senior Xiao Xuan. Let's continue cultivating."

Gu Qingyang shook his head, then casually found a stone platform, sat cross-legged, and gradually entered a state of cultivation. Seeing him do this, the other four could only nod and each found a place to begin their own cultivation.

The four members of the Yan Clan and Thunder Clan were also curious about Xiao Yuan's changes, but since he didn't say anything, they didn't feel comfortable asking. So they each found a place and began to cultivate as well.

The dazzling light gradually dissipated, and Xiao Yan and his companion slowly opened their eyes. Gazing at the ancient palace that appeared before them, they couldn't help but be somewhat lost in thought. They hadn't expected that such a strange place would be hidden within that simple and unadorned stone tablet. It truly lived up to the reputation of Dou Sheng Expert. In the center of the main hall, Xiao Xuan stood with his hands behind his back. In front of him was a pool of crystal-clear water, with Qing Lian floating on it, exuding a faint fragrance.

"Yuan Di has already told me about the Xiao Clan's affairs, and he has also told me about yours."

Xiao Xuan turned around and spoke calmly.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan felt somewhat embarrassed, not expecting that his Third Brother had already revealed his affairs.

"I have stayed here for so many years, hoping to wait for a descendant of my Xiao Clan so that he could regain the bloodline of the Xiao Clan. Now I have finally waited for you."

Xiao Xuan looked at Xiao Yan and said with a gentle smile.

After saying that, he stepped into the pool and walked to the center. With a wave of his hand, the pool began to slowly rotate. As the pool rotated, streaks of blood-red light slowly emanated from Xiao Xuan's body and finally flowed into the pool through his feet.

As the strange crimson light merged into the pool water, the crystal-clear water gradually turned blood red, resembling a pool of blood. At the same time, Xiao Xuan's black hair began to turn pale, and his face aged.

Upon seeing this, Xiao Yan's expression changed. Just as he was about to speak, Xiao Xuan in the pool slowly shook his head at him and smiled:

"Back then, I did everything in my power to preserve some of the Dou Emperor Bloodline and sealed it using various methods, all so that I could create another member of the clan with the power of the bloodline. Besides, don't think too much about it. I'm in good condition now, so losing this bit of bloodline power won't have much of an impact."

Looking at Xiao Xuan, who was growing older but whose eyes were becoming more gentle, Xiao Yan felt a lump in his throat. He could feel how heavy a burden this Ancestor, who had once amazed the entire Xiao Clan with his outstanding talent, had borne for the sake of the entire race.

"Among these bloodline powers are some energies that I sealed away during my lifetime. Consider them a gift from your Ancestor!"

The clear pool water, as crimson light surged in, grew increasingly blood-red. Eventually, a thick, pungent smell of blood emanated from it, and an extremely terrifying and strange power slowly spread out. Standing beside the pool, Xiao Yan felt that strange and terrifying power, yet he felt no discomfort whatsoever. On the contrary, the blood in his body began to flow rapidly at this moment, and he seemed to faintly hear some extremely eager and joyful sounds.

"Is this the power of the Xiao Clan's bloodline?"

Xiao Yan's hand clenched slightly. This power should have been completely lost from the Xiao Clan. It was already incredible that his Third Brother was able to awaken his bloodline. He never expected that he would also be able to obtain the power of the bloodline.

"Xiao Yan, enter the blood pool and inherit the last bloodline power of the Xiao Clan!"

Above the blood pool, Xiao Xuan, who had instantly transformed into an old man with white hair, smiled slightly. His voice was now extremely hoarse and aged.

Looking at Xiao Xuan's aged appearance, Xiao Yan took a deep breath. He knew that now was not the time to act on emotion. Xiao Xuan had used this method to make himself look like a ghost in order to wait for him, all so that he could leave the last bloodline of the Xiao Clan to him. What he needed now was not rejection, but acceptance, and to truly give it his all, because he was now the only hope for this fallen race.

"Go, Brother Xiao Yan!"

Hearing Xun'er's soft voice beside him, Xiao Yan nodded slightly. Without further hesitation, he stepped into the blood pool and slowly walked to its center. The moment Xiao Yan entered the blood pool, it began to fluctuate violently. Threads of blood-red energy, as thin as silk threads, pierced Xiao Yan's body like needles, finally crashing into his pores and rushing wildly into his body.

"Hiss"

The sudden, sharp pain caused Xiao Yan's face to turn pale instantly, and he couldn't help but gasp.

"It will be a little painful at first. The power of the bloodline must first wash away the ordinary blood in your body before the blood with the power of the bloodline can be injected into your body again. This is the first step of the inheritance, Blood Exchange."

Seeing Xiao Yan's face turn pale quickly, Xiao Xuan spoke up.

At this moment, Xiao Yuan also walked in. Looking at Xiao Xuan, who was white-haired and frail, he was first stunned, and then shook his head helplessly.

This guy is just playing with a kid! Given the current state of Xiao Xuan's soul, he shouldn't be showing such weakness.

He's probably having a moment of acting fun, just playing Xiao Yan here! "Hmm."

Inside the blood pool, Xiao Yan nodded, gritting his teeth and forcibly enduring the tearing pain. Moreover, under this intense pain, he could feel the blood in his body rapidly disappearing, and an extreme sense of weakness quickly spread from his body, causing his eyelids to droop slightly.

"You can't fall asleep! Otherwise, the old blood won't be completely cleared, and the power of the bloodline won't be able to be brought to its full potential. The bloodline power in the current Xiao Clan has completely disappeared, so we can't activate it with gentle methods like other races. We can only use the most brutal methods." Seeing Xiao Yan's eyelids gradually drooping, Xiao Xuan shouted sharply.

Hearing Xiao Xuan's stern shout, Xiao Yan suddenly shivered and quickly focused his mind. Under the intense pain and extreme weakness, he endured the torment and waited for the day of transformation.

Seeing Xiao Yan suffering so much, Xun'er, standing by the blood pool, couldn't help but clench her jade hands tightly, clearly feeling sorry for her man.

"Don't just sit around, go and cultivate."

Xiao Xuan turned his head to look at Xiao Yuan, urged him on, and then reached out and touched Xiao Yuan's brow.

A massive flow of information flooded into Xiao Yuan's mind.

It contains records of various high-level Dou Technique, cultivation methods, and secret arts that Xiao Xuan has mastered regarding the Xiao Clan!

There are at least ten different Heaven Rank Battle Skill and Cultivation Methods alone! He's struck it rich! Xiao Yuan's eyes were practically glowing with greed! Now he finally understood just how powerful the Xiao Clan had been back then!

The sheer number of Heaven Rank Battle Skill and cultivation methods is truly breathtaking.

However, Xiao Yan Xiao Yuan Yan's side completely.

His soul power surged forth, condensing into a Soul Clone with an incomparably terrifying aura. After observing Xiao Yan's situation, Xiao Yuan found a corner and began to cultivate his Dou Technique and cultivation methods.