Yan Clan Invitation

Xiao Yuan followed the sound of wind breaking and, upon recognizing the person, immediately greeted them with a warm smile and clasped his hands in a gesture of respect.

"It's Brother Huo Xuan! Long time no see, how have you been?"

Three figures came rushing in through the wind. The leader was a handsome man in white robes. The familiar face was that of Huo Xuan, a member of the Yan Clan who had met Xiao Yuan in the Ancient World. Beside him was the Huo Xuan -clad woman whose face was covered by a veil, but this time, an old man in purple robes was also by her side.

"Brother Xiao Yuan is indeed no ordinary person. In just a few short years, he has actually reached the Dou Sheng level."

Huo Xuan cupped his hands in a gesture of respect to Xiao Yuan, then exclaimed in admiration, seemingly having recognized Xiao Yuan's current strength.

"Hehe, Brother Huo Xuan is already Advanced Half-Saint."

Xiao Yuan smiled slightly and offered a compliment.

"Huh, inside your body?" But then, Xiao Yuan's gaze took another closer look at Huo Xuan in front of him, and he exclaimed in surprise, looking at the smiling Huo Xuan, and said, "The Heavenly Flames inside your body, is it the Eight Desolations Destruction Flame?"

"Brother Xiao Yuan, you truly have excellent judgment. With the help of the elders, I was fortunate enough to subdue the Eight Desolations Annihilating Flame of the clan; otherwise, my strength would not have increased so dramatically."

Huo Xuan was stunned by Xiao Yuan's powerful soul force in the Heavenly Tomb. Now that Xiao Yuan's strength far surpasses his, he was not surprised that Xiao Yuan could see through his Heavenly Flames, and he did not hide anything.

"Truly worthy of being Ancient Race that has been passed down to this day, such a collection is truly enviable!"

Xiao Yuan shook his head helplessly.

Ultimately, the Xiao Clan has lost all its foundation. If it weren't for its unique cultivation techniques, the only Heavenly Flames he possesses now would be the Yin Yang Dual Flames.

Xiao Yan, standing to the side, was filled with envy. He had worked so hard for so many years, and the highest-ranked Heavenly Flames he had obtained was only the Three Thousand Burning Flame, which ranked ninth. He never expected that Huo Xuan could obtain such a high-ranking Heavenly Flames right in his own home.

"Brother Xiao Yuan, this is Elder Huo Yao of my Yan Clan. He also possesses Heavenly Flames, but it is the sixteenth-ranked Fire Cloud Water Flame."

Huo Xuan pointed to the purple-robed old man beside him and laughed.

"Greetings Elder Huo Yao!"

Xiao Yuan cupped his hands in a salute and said with a smile.

This old man is quite strong, reaching the level of Four-Star Dou Sheng. Although he is not difficult to deal with, he is going to the Yan Clan later, so he naturally needs to befriend the elders of the Yan Clan.

"Young friend, you are too kind. I have long heard that the Xiao Clan has a pair of genius twins. Now that I have seen them, I can confirm that they are indeed worthy of the reputation. Before this operation, the clan leader also instructed that if you have time, you are welcome to visit my Yan Clan."

Upon hearing this, the purple-robed elder smiled kindly and cupped his hands in greeting to Xiao Yuan. With his experience, it was not difficult for him to see that although Xiao Yuan's current aura was only at the level of an ordinary Two Star Dou Sheng, his intuition told him that he would not be Xiao Yuan's opponent if they were to actually fight.

When Huo Xuan and the others mentioned that Xiao Yuan's soul power had already reached the terrifying level of the Heaven Realm Great Perfection while he was in the Heavenly Tomb, Elder Huo Yao's attitude was naturally very good.

After all, even some veteran Ninth Grade Alchemist do not possess the soul power of the Heaven Realm Great Perfection. Xiao Yuan himself is already quite strong and is Ninth Grade Alchemist. Looking at the various Ancient Race, he is someone they need to befriend with all their might.

"That's for sure. I've wanted to visit the Yan Clan for a long time. If it's convenient after this trip, I'd like to go and have a chat with the Yan Clan."

Xiao Yuan nodded and said with a smile.

"Haha, welcome, welcome, Brother Xiao Yuan. I will personally lead you into the clan to meet the clan leader. The clan leader is quite curious about you!"

Upon hearing this, Huo Xuan laughed heartily, put his arm around Xiao Yuan's shoulder, and said.

Just as Xiao Yuan was about to say something more, he suddenly turned his head as if sensing something and looked at the void not far away.

"Hehe, Brother Xiao Yan, Third Brother, you arrived much faster than Xun'er!"

A clear, melodious voice, like a wind chime, suddenly rang out in this world.

"Xun'er?"

Upon hearing that familiar, deeply ingrained voice, Xiao Yan's face immediately lit up with surprise and delight.

Although he would secretly meet with Xun'er in the Heavenly Tomb whenever he had free time these days, the feeling of meeting secretly was naturally not as good as being together openly.

When Xiao Yan's gaze swept over, he saw a violent fluctuation in the space not far away, and then three figures slowly emerged. The one in the lead was dressed in an elegant light blue robe, with a beautiful face like a flower. A gentle smile was on her fair and beautiful face, and her long black hair was casually tied with a light green ribbon, cascading down like a waterfall, passing over her slender waist. A gentle breeze blew, and her black hair fluttered. Her demeanor was like that of a celestial being descended to earth.

Such stunning beauty could only belong to Xun'er, whom we haven't seen in a long time. Beside Xun'er were two other people, one of whom was also a familiar face, Gu Qingyang, a genius in the Ancient Clan whose talent and bloodline were only slightly weaker than Xun'er's.

The other one was somewhat unfamiliar. He was an old man with a full head of white hair, dressed in a blue robe. The old man always had a warm smile on his face, and his smiling appearance gave people a sense of kindness. However, only those with truly sharp eyes could vaguely sense the sharpness hidden beneath that smile.

The sudden appearance of Xun'er and her two companions immediately attracted a lot of attention. Gazes swept over the three of them, and then they all whispered among themselves. The people or forces that could appear here were not ordinary people. Naturally, they knew that the Ancient Clan was a seemingly low-key but behemoth-like super power.

"The Ancient Clan people have indeed come."

When Xun'er and the other two appeared, the Soul Clan expert among the three from the Soul Hall, who had remained silent until now, frowned slightly and whispered.

"The Purifying Lotus Demon Flame is no ordinary Heavenly Flames. Even my Soul Clan covets it, and the Ancient Clan naturally feels the same way." The Hall of Souls Master's gaze swept over the three people before settling on the blue-robed elder. A hint of surprise flashed in his eyes as he said calmly, "Gu Nanhai didn't expect the Ancient Clan to send him out this time."

"Although the Gu Nanhai is strong, it is not difficult for the Palace Master to stop it." The Young Clan Leader of the Soul Clan, dressed in black, raised his eyes slightly and said, "There is an agreement among our Ancient Race that experts with strength of Five Star Dou Sheng or above cannot act casually. The Palace Master is right at this level, and few people of the same level can defeat him."

"Those powerful beings, though they haven't shown themselves, are certainly still watching this place."

The Hall of Souls Master smiled faintly, but raised his head and looked into the empty space, as if someone occupied that desolate place.

"Brother Xiao Yan, Xun'er misses you so much."

The elegant girl stood in front of Xiao Yan, a warm smile on her face. Looking at her beautiful smile, Gu Qingyang and the old man in blue robes couldn't help but shake their heads slightly. Back in the Ancient Clan, they had never seen Xun'er so happy.

Looking at the ethereal girl before him, Xiao Yan felt a deep jolt in his heart. The longing he had been suppressing surged forth like a tidal wave. Ignoring the many gazes around him, he reached out and grabbed Xun'er's soft, slender hand. With a gentle pull, he embraced the beautiful woman tightly in his arms.

He has now truly grown up. Regardless of age or strength, with Xiao Yan's current achievements, even if Xun'er has the God Grade Bloodline that is rare in the Ancient Clan, Xiao Yan is completely worthy of her. Although the latter's strength is not weaker than his, such a young Two Star Dou Sheng is not to be underestimated even by Ancient Race like the Ancient Clan.

Moreover, with Xiao Yuan around and Xiao Xuan's potential resurrection, some of the old-timers of the Ancient Clan have completely reversed their attitudes toward Xun'er and Xiao Yan, and they can't wait to bring the marriage together.

Held tightly in Xiao Yan's arms, Xun'er's beautiful face softened into a gentle smile as she rested her cheek on Xiao Yan's shoulder and closed her eyes in blissful contentment.

Although they had always been able to date privately, openly embracing each other like today and making their relationship public was a relief for Xun'er.

She possesses the God Grade Bloodline of the Ancient Clan, and before reaching the Dou Sheng, she cannot leave the Ancient Clan at will, nor can she stand by Xiao Yan's side when he needs her.

She actually felt somewhat guilty about this.

Sometimes she even thought that she couldn't actually be angry with Cao Ying. Some of the unexpected events that occurred when the Heavenly Flames fused together meant that even if she were by Xiao Yan's side, she wouldn't be able to help Xiao Yan because of the Ancient Clan.

Of course, this doesn't mean she can accept Cao Ying without any reservations; it just means she won't show it and put Xiao Yan in a difficult position.

She carries the hopes of the Ancient Clan and enjoys Ancient Clan resources, so naturally she should also bear some responsibilities and make some sacrifices.

"Brother Xiao Yan, I miss you so much." Xun'er turned her head slightly, gazing at Xiao Yan's profile, her lips curving into a gentle smile. In that instant, her exquisitely beautiful face softened with tenderness, and her murmured words quietly reached Xiao Yan's ears, "From now on, Xun'er will be free. I will always stay by your side."

Hearing this, Xiao Yan nodded emphatically. Wasn't all his hard work in cultivation for this day?

While Xiao Yan and Xun'er were whispering to each other, Gu Qingyang, who was standing to the side, couldn't stand it anymore and was about to say something when Xiao Yuan reached out and covered his mouth.

"Shh, young lovers are whispering sweet nothings to each other, don't cause trouble, or I'll throw you back to the Ancient Clan."

Xiao Yuan "threatened".

Listening to Xiao Yuan's soft instructions, Gu Qingyang nodded helplessly, then lowered his voice considerably, glared at Xiao Yuan, and said, "Your strength is getting more and more monstrous."

Gu Nanhai, who was standing to the side, also looked quite solemn.

When Xiao Yuan appeared beside Gu Qingyang and spoke, he realized that Xiao Yuan was no longer by Huo Xuan's side. Such terrifying speed even went unnoticed by him. It seems that this Young Clan Leader of the Xiao Clan is not just Two Star Dou Sheng as he appears on the surface!

Although I had seen Xiao Yuan use some tricks before, that was because Xiao Xuan was possessed by a ghost.

But this time, it's Xiao Yuan's own real strength!

"Generally speaking, I'll protect you on this trip to the Demon Flame. The Hall of Souls Master over there is no simple character."

Xiao Yuan transmitted his voice.

"Um?"

Upon hearing this, Gu Qingyang's expression hardened.

You'll find out in a moment.

Xiao Yuan patted Gu Qingyang on the shoulder and said with a smile.

"Brother Xiao, this is Elder Gu Nanhai from my Ancient Clan. He has come along to investigate the Purifying Lotus Demon Flame."

Gu Qingyang introduced the old man in blue robes behind him to Xiao Yuan.

"Greetings, Elder Gu Nanhai."

Xiao Yuan cupped his hands and smiled.

"Hehe, you're too kind, young friend. I still vividly remember your impressive presence in the Ancient Clan that day. I've disliked those old fogies for a long time. Your temperament is quite to my liking!"

Gu Nanhai smiled and said in a very amiable manner.

"Haha, Elder, you flatter me! I'm just a fox borrowing the tiger's power."

Xiao Yuan shook his head and joked.

"Speaking of which, the Purifying Lotus Demon Flame has appeared before, but it was never subdued. The Space Seal here was set up by the Purification Lotus Demon Saint, and it is extremely magical. Even if the Purifying Lotus Demon Flame can destroy it for a short time, once it slows down, the seal will automatically absorb the energy of heaven and earth to repair itself and then continue to seal it. However, our clan's intention is that no matter what, we cannot let the Soul Clan obtain this Heavenly Flames."

Gu Nanhai set up a sound barrier and communicated with Xiao Yuan.

"Then let Xiao Yan give it a try. The Heavenly Flames has been of great help to him. If we can subdue it, we will have a better chance of dealing with the Soul Clan."

Xiao Yuan nodded, his expression becoming more serious, and said.

"Yes, that's what the clan leader thinks too. This Heavenly Flames will either end up in the hands of no one else, or it will fall into the hands of our own people. Xun'er has the Golden Emperor Burning Heaven Flame, so she doesn't need this Purifying Lotus Demon Flame, but Gu Qingyang can give it a try."

Upon hearing this, Gu Nanhai continued.

"Of course, I have no objection."

Xiao Yuan smiled faintly.

With his keen eye, it was not difficult for him to see that Gu Qingyang had already reached the Dou Sheng level, but Gu Qingyang strength was not enough to subdue the Purifying Lotus Demon Flame.

Immediately afterward, Gu Nanhai glanced at the man with black eyes among the three from the Soul Hall and said in a deep voice, "Young friend Xiao Yuan, if there's an opportunity later, I'll stop the Hall of Souls Master. See if you can find a chance to eliminate that person. His name is Hun Feng, and the Soul Clan calls him the Madman. Hun Feng has extremely amazing talent and possesses the Soul Clan's God Grade Bloodline. According to the information we've obtained, if there are no major surprises, he should be the next Soul Clan Chief. In addition, this person is also good at fighting beyond his level. Since he started cultivating, he has rarely fought against people of lower levels than him. Moreover, he is ruthless and merciless. Even in clan sparring, there will always be casualties under his attack. Over time, no one among his peers dares to fight him. Even some elders of the Soul Clan are quite wary of him. Young friend, you need to be careful."

"Okay, it's nothing."

Xiao Yuan nodded in agreement.

Once inside the Demon Fire Space, some of the Soul Clan's methods will become ineffective, and at that point, all three members of the Soul Clan will die!