Clarifying Doubts for Tribesmen, Xiao Wu Returns

"Haha... Heaven did not disappoint those who worked hard. I finally achieved something."

Standing above the sea, he used the Universe Grappling Hand, created by his clone after years of studying space, and seized the entire island in one go.

Then he took a step forward, and when he appeared again, he was already inside the Xiao Realm.

Such a disturbance alarmed the Xiao Clan elders, who had only recently departed.

The moment they saw Xiao Xuan, they could hardly believe their eyes.

"Patriarch... Patriarch?"

"Everyone, it has been a long time. Come with me!"

Within the Xiao Realm's secret realm, Xiao Xuan waved his hand, and the Sky-Propping Giant Tree immediately appeared.

The Xiao Clan's Dou Saints were left dumbfounded. They had never seen such an ancient tree before.

Xiao Ruoruo asked, "Brother... what is this?"

"The Samsara Ancient Tree. During the time I vanished, I sat beneath this tree in meditation.

"This tree aids the reincarnation of consciousness and allows one to comprehend life.

"Of course, for those lacking firm willpower, it brings nothing but harm.

"They may directly sink into it and perish in silence.

"Therefore, anyone wishing to contemplate the myriad facets of life beneath this ancient tree must proceed with utmost caution.

"From now on, the Samsara Ancient Tree will be our Xiao Clan's Supreme Treasure."

Upon hearing this, everyone was overjoyed. Such an ancient tree was far more useful than the Bodhi Tree, which only appeared once every thousand years.

Xiao Feng asked, "Xuan'er, have you found a way to resolve the decline of the Xiao Clan's bloodline?"

Xiao Xuan shook his head. Just as everyone fell into disappointment, his next words gave them a glimmer of hope once more.

"There is only one way to resolve the bloodline issue: for a new Emperor to emerge from the Xiao Clan.

"Although there is no direct solution, this can still preserve the Xiao Clan's experts and win us a chance at survival.

"With the knowledge and cultivation of all the elders, I believe you are confident that, after being reborn, you can cultivate back to your current realms.

"You all have branches of your own arranged in the Central Plains, don't you?

"Though in terms of blood relations...

"After so many generations, it is nothing compared to starting a new life.

"I will also separate you from your direct bloodlines. You will not reincarnate into your own direct descendants.

"When your lifespan is nearing its end, you may come to me.

"Of course, if you cannot get past that hurdle in your hearts, I can also send you into other clans.

"However, I do not recommend doing so. I have a vague feeling that a Dou Emperor is about to emerge from the Xiao Clan.

"If you are reborn within the Xiao Clan and the Dou Emperor bloodline is awakened, then with the elders' accumulated foundations, surpassing your present selves will not be a problem.

"Perhaps, if the opportunity comes, even advancing to Dou Emperor will be possible.

"I say this because I already know why Dou Emperors have vanished from the Dou Qi Continent.

"The Dou Qi Continent lacks a certain kind of energy essential for breaking through to Dou Emperor. I call it Source Qi.

"Once a new Emperor emerges and breaks the shackles of heaven and earth, Source Qi will return to the Dou Qi Continent. That will be your hope."

Xiao Gong asked in confusion, "Patriarch, why did Source Qi disappear?"

Xiao Xuan wore a bitter smile. "Speaking of which, it was also the doing of our Xiao Clan ancestor, Emperor Xiao.

"Emperor Xiao was very powerful—far more powerful than you can imagine. According to my guess, he had surpassed the Dou Emperor realm.

"With such strength, his methods were naturally heaven-defying. He could accomplish what ordinary Dou Emperors could not. That man directly enslaved the Dou Qi Continent. One can only imagine how terrifying he was.

"Yet after his fall, for certain reasons, the Dou Qi Continent ceased producing Source Qi.

"As a result, the Source Qi on the Dou Qi Continent gradually dwindled, until ten thousand years ago, when Tou She Ancient God broke through and finally exhausted the last trace of Source Qi in the Dou Qi Continent.

"Alright, everyone, endure for a few more centuries. I believe the Xiao Clan's new Emperor will emerge within a thousand years.

"This is the Breath Concealment Art. It can conceal one's essence, qi, and spirit, slowing the loss of one's lifespan to the greatest extent possible.

"Those who feel their lifespans are nearing their end should directly enter secluded cultivation.

"When the new Emperor is about to emerge, I will notify you all and help you reincarnate into his family, making your bloodlines as close to his as possible.

"That way, you can obtain the greatest benefit.

"This choice is only recommended for Grandpa Chen's generation.

"My father's generation still has long lifespans ahead of them, so there is no need to rush.

"Because once the new Emperor appears and breaks the shackles of heaven and earth, I will be able to become an Emperor instantly."

"Yes, Patriarch!"

With Xiao Xuan having made the arrangements, what else could they say?

They were already more than satisfied; this was beyond anything they had ever dared dream of.

It was only a pity that their lifespans were nearing their end. Otherwise, they would not have wanted to reincarnate.

Even if they waited until Xiao Xuan became a Dou Emperor, while it might grant them some improvements, it certainly would not raise them to the Dou Emperor realm, would it?

So in terms of lifespan, the increase would surely not be significant.

In that case, it would be better to begin a new life.

"Xuan'er, you've worked hard all these years!"

Xiao Gong looked at the child he had personally raised, his heart filled with pride.

"Great-Uncle, you're too kind. One must fulfill one's duties when in one's position; it was only right.

But for the Xiao Clan's continuation, Xiao Wu has suffered all these years.

With his resolute nature, unyielding spirit, and Half-Saint cultivation...

Given his aptitude, that is already an extraordinary achievement.

Perhaps it is time to bring him back.

Ling'er, haven't you always felt guilty that you could meet that child yet could not let him know the truth or acknowledge him?

This time, you no longer need to feel guilty."

"Yes, Brother Xiao. After hundreds of years, we can finally acknowledge each other.

It's just... I hope that child will not blame us."

Xiao Ruoruo said, "Really? Good! Brother, I'll go bring my grandnephew back."

With that, she vanished in a flash. Her hotheaded nature made Xiao Xuan and the others shake their heads with amused smiles. She was already several hundred years old, an old woman with countless descendants, yet she was still so impatient.

Before long, Xiao Wu, who was still immersed in his ancestor's words—Go. Go acknowledge your roots and return to your clan—appeared in an unfamiliar place.

Before him stood the young woman who had seized him without explanation and teleported away with him, as well as several powerful old men wearing kindly expressions.

This was a group in which every single person was Saint Level. It was truly astonishing.

On the Central Plains Continent, even one Saint Level expert would be an incredible reclusive powerhouse, yet there were so many of them here?

Another young woman was staring at him with tears streaming down her face, her expression hesitant as though she did not know whether she should step forward.

Another young man spoke, slowly recounting the Xiao Clan's history and explaining why he had grown up outside the clan.

At last, the youthful-looking powerhouse said, "These are all clan elders.

This is your Ancestor, these are your grandfather and grandmother, this is your mother, this is your aunt, and I am your father.

I do not regret the decision made back then.

Whether you hate me or hate the Xiao Clan, it does not change the fact that you are a member of the Xiao Clan.

I brought you back this time because I have found a way to ease the situation.

And you brat—every move you have made over the years has been secretly observed by us.

Other than your utterly terrible aptitude, your temperament is not bad, and your will is firm.

I believe you can successfully attain enlightenment beneath the Ancient Tree.

This is a Tier 9 Profound Pill, the Bodhi Enlightenment Pill. When you are ready, go absorb it and contemplate beneath the tree ahead.

The Ancient Tree is called Samsara. You have probably already guessed its purpose.

It can place your consciousness in an illusory state of reincarnation. If you succeed, you will surely break through the barrier of the Dou Saint realm.

If you fail, you will be reduced to ashes.

Of course, whether you go or not is your own decision."