Setting out [Grand finale IX]

Blood and war raged across the Great Thousand World Great Thousand World countless Outer Domain Evil Clan invaded. Unlike the Outer Domain Evil Clan who had previously retreated into hiding, this time their counterattack was exceptionally fierce.

However, after a brief moment of disorientation, the powerful beings in the Great Thousand World quickly recovered and launched a counterattack. Even those who were timid before now displayed tremendous resistance!

These people knew that waiting meant certain death, while resistance offered a sliver of hope. At the very least, they would make the Outer Domain Evil Clan pay a heavy price!

Thus, the Outer Domain Evil Clan went on a rampage, slaughtering across the Great Thousand World, while the creatures of the Great Thousand World fought back desperately. The great battle of blood and fire filled the entire Great Thousand World with a bloody atmosphere.

On the Tianluo Continent, countless Dao Spirit Array were operating wildly, and terrifying killing auras were slashing towards the Outer Domain Evil Clan that wanted to invade. These killing arrays were set up by Qing Yan Jing over the years as he walked across the Tianluo Continent again and again.

The battle of the Heavenly Sovereign had too great an impact; the Heavenly Evil God Outer Domain Evil Clan had not yet recovered. Therefore, the patriarchs of the major Outer Domain Evil Clan alone were not enough to annex the Great Thousand World.

Although the Saint Heavenly Demon Emperor was very strong, he could only fight to a draw with the combined strength of Qin Tian and the Azure-Robed Sword Saint. The other Heavenly Demon Emperor were almost equal to the Heavenly Sovereign of the Great Thousand World, and some reclusive old monsters have also made their appearances.

As time went on, both the Great Thousand World and the Outer Domain Evil Clan Outer Domain Evil Clan suffered heavy casualties. However, both Great Thousand World eventually reached a balance through this attrition.

In this Great Thousand World, on the far northern border, Burning Heaven Mountain Range!

Here, atop endless mountains, dormant volcanoes rise, their terrifying heat unbearable for anyone who comes here. Yet, this is also a paradise for cultivators who practice Fire Attribute techniques.

Previously, this place was always deserted. Even if there were people, they were just cultivators who practiced Fire Attribute techniques and came here to adventure. But now, there is a new force here, and the name of this force is: Endless Flame Domain!

At the end of the Burning Heaven Mountain Range, atop a massive volcano, stands a colossal black palace. Inside, a gaunt figure sits cross-legged, surrounded by a dazzling flame that emanates a terrifying power far surpassing even the external volcanic temperature.

This person is none other than Yan Emperor Xiao Yan.

"Hoo!" Xiao Yan let out a soft breath and gradually opened his eyes, a terrifying surge of Spiritual Energy spreading outwards.

"I've Peak Spirit Grade Heavenly Sovereign. It seems these few Sacred Flame aren't providing much improvement anymore. I need to find some more powerful Sacred Flame!"

Since arriving in this far north to cultivate, Xiao Yan discovered the Burning Heaven Mountain Range, a treasure land with auspicious feng shui, and he also found the Burning Heaven Spiritual Flame, which ranks second on the Sacred Flame Ranking of the Great Thousand World.

Unfortunately, this Sacred Flame was far too powerful, and even Xiao Yan was unable to subdue it. Since he was preparing to establish his own power, he moved the headquarters of the Endless Flame Domain here.

Call out!

A whooshing sound suddenly came from outside the main hall, and several figures appeared in front of Xiao Yan. The strength fluctuations of these people had all reached the Earthly Sovereign realm, and they were all wearing the same robes with a flame pattern engraved on them. The pattern had a pill furnace as its base, and a small figure on it.

The figure stood with his hands behind his back, carrying a huge Black Ruler on his back; it was Xiao Yan himself.

This is the symbol of the Endless Flame Domain, and the people in front of us are all elders of the Endless Flame Domain, as well as alchemists!

"Lord of the Domain, you have finally finished your cultivation!" An old man stepped forward and said to Xiao Yan.

Xiao Yan frowned slightly and asked, "How long have I been in seclusion?"

The old man said, "It has been almost fifteen years!"

Xiao Yan frowned slightly and said, "Has so much time passed? You all seem to be in a hurry, has something happened?"

The old man hurriedly said, "Domain Lord, you are unaware that the entire Great Thousand World is currently suffering from the counterattack of the Outer Domain Evil Clan. War is raging everywhere. The Burning Heaven Mountain Range are located in the far north. It is only thanks to the rogue cultivators that you attracted that we have not been occupied by the Outer Domain Evil Clan. Please, Domain Lord, do us a favor!"

A cold glint flashed in Xiao Yan's eyes as he rose and looked out of the hall, saying, "The Outer Domain Evil Clan has finally arrived!"

Buzz!

The space trembled, and the next moment, Xiao Yan disappeared from the main hall. The elders were overjoyed; with the Domain Lord's intervention, they felt much more at ease!

Outside the Burning Heaven Mountain Range, the Outer Domain Evil Clan, like a black curtain, was fighting with the disciples of the Endless Flame Domain. Blood and fire clashed, and Xiao Yan's eyes grew colder and more stern. The Endless Flame Domain, which had only been established for a short time, had suffered such a great calamity. He wanted to kill these Outer Domain Evil Clan!

Boom!

A dazzling Emperor Yan erupted wildly from Xiao Yan's body, its terrifying temperature instantly engulfing the entire area. Countless gazes turned towards this place, and the disciples of the Endless Flame Domain were overjoyed upon seeing Xiao Yan.

The Emperor Yan shot out towards the Outer Domain Evil Clan Outer Domain Evil Clan, its brilliant flames engulfing their bodies. In an instant, the Outer Domain Evil Clan were reduced to ashes.

With Xiao Yan's intervention, everyone's spirits were greatly boosted, and they fought even harder against the Outer Domain Evil Clan.

Then Xiao Yan headed towards the leader of the Outer Domain Evil Clan, a Xuan Demon Emperor strength was comparable to Immortal Grade Heavenly Sovereign. However, Xiao Yan was not afraid. His current Emperor Yan was much stronger than before, and Xiao Yan could also use the Burning Heaven Spiritual Flame to help him here!

Terrifying flames instantly enveloped the Xuan Demon Emperor, and Xiao Yan Xuan Demon Emperor in a fierce battle with him. However, it was clear that Xiao Yan's strength was superior, and he quickly killed the Xuan Demon Emperor!

Over the next month, Xiao Yan led the elders and disciples of the Endless Flame Domain to eradicate the demonic calamities in the Burning Heaven Mountain Range one by one!

Standing atop the mountain peak, Xiao Yan gazed into the distance with some worry and said, "The Great Thousand World has suffered such a calamity. I wonder how Fourth Brother is doing. Now my strength is enough to connect the Dou Qi Continent and the Great Thousand World. Perhaps I should bring Father, my eldest and second brothers, my teacher, and my nephew over first. It's always safer here than in the lower realms!"

After Xiao Yan tore through space and disappeared from the spot.

Opening up the space would take him a while on his own. The elders of the Endless Flame Domain weren't strong enough, so Xiao Yan had to go to the Tianluo Continent to find help first. The Heavenly Court's reputation was now shaking the Great Thousand World, and there were quite a few Heavenly Sovereign there. Going there would also allow him to find out about the Fourth Prince's situation!

When Xiao Yan arrived at the Tianluo Continent, he found that the defenses here were much stronger than before. In the void, faint but powerful auras swept towards Xiao Yan.

"It seems that the Heavenly Court's strength has indeed increased significantly over the years!" Xiao Yan thought to himself, before shooting off towards the Great Luo Heaven.

Inside a grand hall in the Great Luo Heaven, Xiao Yan met Mandala and Qing Yan Jing.

"The fourth brother is in seclusion?" Xiao Yan asked, somewhat surprised.

Mandala nodded slightly and said, "Yes, he went into seclusion ten years ago, and we never disturbed him!"

Xiao Yan said, "Seclusion is only right. I heard that the Heavenly Evil God has broken free from the seal. Now, the only one who can rival Heavenly Evil God is Fourth Brother. I wonder which side Lady Luck will be on this time!"

Back in the Dou Qi Continent, Xiao Yan became an Emperor before Xiao Yu, defeating the Hun Tiandi and saving the entire Dou Qi Continent. Now, the Great Thousand World needs Xiao Yu to transcend to the Saint Realm Great Thousand World in order to save it. Fate is always so unpredictable!

However, Xiao Yan didn't say much, but looked at Mandala and said, "I actually came to the Tianluo Continent this time to ask you for a favor!"

Mandala nodded and said, "It's alright, go ahead and speak!"

"The Dou Qi Continent is a lower plane within the Great Thousand World, and there are still many of my and Lao Si's families there. I hope to open a spatial passage between the Tianluo Continent and the Dou Qi Continent, which will require your Heavenly Court to send some Heavenly Sovereign to help me!"

Hearing Xiao Yan's words, Mandala nodded and said, "That's not a problem. I'll find three Heavenly Sovereign Elders for you right away. Add Elder Qing Yan Jing, and five should be enough!"

Xiao Yan said, "Thank you!"

Mandala was very fast. In just a moment, the three Heavenly Sovereign Elders arrived as invited. Together with Qing Yan Jing, Mandala, and Xiao Yan, the six Heavenly Sovereign experts were enough to open a spatial passage!

After finding an excellent location in the Great Luo Heaven, Qing Yan Jing began to set up the array. Spatial arrays were naturally easy for Qing Yan Jing to master. Hundreds of millions of Spirit Seal Spirit Seal erupted from Qing Yan Jing's body, combining in the void to form a grand array of heaven and earth.

Boom!

The great formation fell on the ground, and the endless energy of heaven and earth began to riot. The spiritual formation began to absorb the terrifying energy of heaven and earth. Gradually, the spiritual power turned into substance, was imprisoned by the spiritual formation, and finally turned into stone steps like white jade.

"Let's start opening up the space now!" Qing Yan Jing said, looking at everyone.

They need to find the spatial node between the Great Thousand World and the Dou Qi Continent. Fortunately, the Heavenly Sovereign's grasp of spatial power has reached a superb level, and with Spirit Array Grandmaster like Qing Yan Jing, who has stepped into the Immortal Grade Heavenly Sovereign realm, presiding over the formation, they will have an easier time!

Dou Qi Continent.

Suddenly, a tiger's roar echoed through the mountains, the sound reverberating through the forest.

"Hahaha, Uncle Zi, you're cheating again!" A silvery laugh suddenly echoed through the mountains and forests.

Several young men and women stood in the forest. The girls were extremely beautiful, each with their own unique charm. Some were beautiful with a touch of allure, while others had bright, sparkling eyes, as elegant as Green Lotus. The boys were incredibly handsome, with a rare determination in their eyes.

What's most terrifying is that these young men and women have all reached the Dou Sheng realm.

On the tree in front of this group of young men and women stood two figures: a very burly man with purple hair and a handsome, ethereal man with white hair.

The purple-haired man had sharp eyes, while the white-haired man's gaze held an indifferent quality, as if all living beings were ordinary to him!

However, when these two men looked at the boys and girls on the hilltop, their eyes were filled with doting affection.

"Alright, little ones, it's time to go back, or the old man will worry!" the purple-haired man said.

The purple-haired man was the Little Purple Crystal Winged Lion King who was taken in by Xiao Yu back then. Now he has grown into Peak Dou Sheng expert, and beside him is Xiao Bai, who has also stepped into the Peak Dou Sheng!

These young boys and girls are the children that Xiao Yu and his women left behind on the Dou Qi Continent, and they have all grown up quite a bit now.

The young man at the head of the group was the eldest brother Xiao Chen, followed by the second brother, Xiao Yi, the third sister, Xiao Qingqing, the fourth brother Xiao Ran, and the fifth sister Xiao Jin'er.

Xiao Qingqing perfectly inherited Xiao Yu's handsome looks and Cai Lin's domineering charm, while Xiao Jin'er's personality was different from her mother Zi Yan's and very similar to Xun'er's.

The three boys were all quite mature and composed.

Xiao Chen looked at Uncle Zi and Uncle Bai and said, "We've only been out for a short time, Uncle Zi and Uncle Bai, why don't you let your younger siblings play a little longer?"

Uncle Bai looked at everyone with amusement and said, "Alright, we've been out for almost a month already, isn't that a long time? If we don't go back soon, the old man will be coming with his men looking for us!"

The old man Xiao Bai was referring to was naturally Xiao Zhan; these little darlings were the treasures of the Xiao Clan!

Just as everyone was chatting and laughing, a violent aura suddenly emanated from the void above the mountain range, causing Xiao Bai and Little Purple's expressions to change drastically.

"Old Bai, you take the kids back quickly, I'll stay behind to cover the retreat!" Little Purple said with a serious expression.

Xiao Bai didn't refute, and with a wave of his hand, he swept the group up, transforming into a white figure and speeding away into the distance.

Boom!

The violent aura shook the entire Dou Qi Continent, drawing countless eyes to this place. In the Di Fu Mountain Range, outside the main hall, the figures of Xiao Ding and Xiao Li suddenly appeared.

"What happened?" Xiao Zhan also hurriedly flew over from the back mountain. Nowadays, the Dou Sheng Expert in the Xiao Clan has already exceeded double digits.

Xiao Zhan Xiao Ding, Xiao Ding, and the other three elders alone have all successfully entered the Dou Sheng realm, not to mention the younger generation. But even the powerful Xiao Clan is now on high alert!

Above the void, a pitch-black vortex gradually expanded, and an extremely terrifying spatial force erupted from the vortex.

That invincible power swiftly descended upon the entire Dou Qi Continent. Even with her Peak Dou Sheng strength, Little Purple felt an aura of death surrounding her as she was trapped beneath the vortex.

Seeing that Xiao Bai had led everyone away, Little Purple immediately transformed into a huge Purple Crystal Winged Lion King, and a streak of purple light flew towards the Di Fu Mountain Range.

The entire Dou Qi Continent was focused on that black vortex.

After Xiao Bai brought everyone back from the Di Fu Mountain Range, Xiao Zhan quickly came up and asked, "Are you all alright?"

Xiao Chen and the others all shook their heads. Then, the youngest, Xiao Jin'er, asked, "Has eldest sister not come out of seclusion yet? The spatial power emanating from that black vortex seems to be the same as when Father and Mother left!"

Xiao Jin'er has a very special understanding of spatial power, which is also due to her inheritance of the Ancient Void Dragon Bloodline from Zi Yan, making her extremely sensitive to spatial power.

"What?" Both Xiao Ding and Xiao Li were slightly surprised!

"Could it be that Xiao Yan and Xiao Yu are back?" Xiao Li asked excitedly.

Xiao Ding shook his head and said, "We must not be careless. If it's not true, it could be a catastrophe!"

At that very moment, a terrifying aura of a Dou Di swept across the entire mountain range from the back of the Di Fu Mountain Range, and several close relatives of the Xiao Clan all gained a level of strength!

As the Dou Di broke through, the improvement of their Dou Di Bloodline became less and less. However, at this moment, the Dou Di Bloodline was awakened again, and everyone looked towards the back mountain with joy!

That was where Xiao Nian had secluded himself for cultivation. Now, this aura proved that Xiao Nian had broken through to the Dou Di realm!

Sure enough, a beautiful figure swept in from the back mountain. Xiao Nian, who had grown up, exuded a Queen -like aura. After advancing to the Dou Di, Xiao Nian's aura was completely concealed.

When Xiao Nian arrived in front of the main hall, his gaze turned grave as he looked at the black vortex in the sky. "This aura is very strong!"

"Nian'er, you also feel that this aura is very strong?" Xiao Zhan asked in surprise.

Xiao Nian nodded slightly and said, "Grandpa, it should be at level one alert. It might be a powerful being from a higher plane!"

The crowd's expressions turned solemn, and the excitement they felt when Xiao Nian broke through to the Dou Di gradually faded.

Rumble!

The black vortex continued to expand, and the spatial power became increasingly concentrated.

Just as the entire Dou Qi Continent was focused on this place, a crack suddenly appeared in the vortex.

Call out!

Several figures emerged from the spatial rift, the leader being Xiao Yan, who had returned from the Great Thousand World.

Qing Yan Jing formed a hand seal, and a Spirit Array quickly expanded and stabilized the crack.

Xiao Yan, on the other hand, headed straight for the Di Fu Mountain Range!

With Xiao Yan's current strength, he arrived at the Di Fu Mountain Range in an instant!

Only Mandala and three Heavenly Court elders remained, observing the continent with great interest.

Buzz!

The space fluctuated, and a thin, black-clad figure appeared before the Xiao Clan family members.

When Xiao Yan appeared, everyone was slightly taken aback, and then Xiao Zhan, Xiao Ding, and Xiao Li all exclaimed, "Xiao Yan!"

"Hahaha, Dad, Big Brother, Second Brother, I'm back!" Xiao Yan laughed heartily.

No one expected that such a commotion would be caused by Xiao Yan; it turned out to be a false alarm!

Xiao Nian and the others looked at Xiao Yan and obediently called out, "Third Uncle!"

Xiao Yan chuckled and said, "My dear girls, you've all grown so much!"

Xiao Nian and the others smiled, then looked at Xiao Yan and asked, "Third Uncle, haven't Father and the others returned?"

Xiao Yan sighed softly and said, "This is a long story, but the reason I came back this time is to open up the spatial dimension so that you can all go to the Great Thousand World. The Great Thousand World is becoming more and more unstable, and the lower dimensions are even less safe!"

"Let's go inside and talk!" Xiao Zhan led everyone into the main hall.

Afterwards, Xiao Yan told everyone about the current situation in the Great Thousand World. No one expected that the Great Thousand World would be in such a crisis. The Outer Domain Evil Clan was far more terrifying than the Soul Clan!

After listening, Xiao Zhan said, "Alright, let's set off for the Great Thousand World now, but we should leave some people behind on the Dou Qi Continent, after all, this is our home!"

After making the decision, the Xiao Clan quickly began to act. The news that the number one family on the Dou Qi Continent was about to leave the Dou Qi Continent for the Great Thousand World swept across the entire Dou Qi Continent like a storm!

Xiao Yan, on the other hand, went alone to the Nalan Family in the far Northwest Continent. The Nalan Family is now the number one family in the Jia Ma Empire. With its strength soaring, the Nalan Family has almost occupied the entire Northwest Continent. When Xiao Yan arrived at the Nalan Family mansion, Nalan Jie and Nalan Su were both incredulous!

"Xiao Yan, you, you're back?" Nalan Su asked in surprise.

Xiao Yan nodded and chuckled, "Yes, Father, Grandfather, I'm back. This time I'm here to take you to the Great Thousand World!"

Nalan Jie said with relief, "So that's how it is. But I'm afraid it's not possible now. Yan Ran is still in seclusion. She has been cultivating day and night for years in order to become Dou Di, hoping to one day go to the Great Thousand World to find you!"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan was immediately struck by a mix of joy and heartache. The once somewhat arrogant young lady of the Nalan Family was now his wife. Even after being away in the Great Thousand World for so long, he still missed her!

"It's alright, I'll wait for her!" Xiao Yan said with a smile, then added, "She's in seclusion there, I'll go check on her!"

Nalan Jie and Nalan Su brought Xiao Yan to the place where Nalan Yanran was in seclusion, and then left without disturbing her.

Xiao Yan waited for Nalan Yanran outside the cave where she was in seclusion. The girl from back then had now cultivated diligently to the Peak Dou Sheng, only a step away from Dou Di!

Just when Xiao Yan was still immersed in the memories of the past, a powerful wave suddenly came from the cave in front of him, and the terrifying energy of heaven and earth with a radius of tens of thousands of miles swept towards this place.

Xiao Yan asked in surprise, "You've broken through?"

He sensed Nalan Yanran's rapidly surging aura, an aura that Xiao Yan was very familiar with, exactly the same as when he first broke through to the Dou Di!

Buzz!

The heavens and earth trembled. Nalan Jie and Nalan Su looked excitedly in Nalan Yanran's direction. In an instant, their strength skyrocketed from Dou Zun to Dou Sheng!

"Dou Di Bloodline!" Nalan Jie and Nalan Su activated their Dou Di Bloodline almost simultaneously, and it was their first time activating it, instantly becoming Dou Sheng Expert!

Boom!

Amidst the violent fluctuations, the cave exploded, and a beautiful figure slowly emerged from it—it was Nalan Yanran, who had just broken through to the Emperor realm.

Nalan Yanran, with a joyful expression on her face, was about to go and share the news with her father and grandfather when she suddenly saw a familiar figure.

Nalan Yanran stared at the figure before her in disbelief, as if she were dreaming. Her eyes gradually reddened.

Nalan Yanran slowly walked up to Xiao Yan, her hands trembling as she stroked Xiao Yan cheeks, crying and laughing at the same time, "Xiao Yan, is it really you? Am I really not dreaming?"

At this moment, Xiao Yan's eyes were also slightly red. This silly woman really broke his heart!

Xiao Yan pulled Nalan Yanran into his arms, his slightly hoarse voice whispering in Nalan Yanran ear, "Silly girl, it's me!"

In an instant, tears streamed down Nalan Yanran's face. The joy she felt upon seeing Xiao Yan Imperial Capital!

Nalan Jie and Nalan Su, who arrived later, also sighed, "The mistake Yan Ran made back then has finally been made up for. I have no regrets!" Nalan Jie chuckled.

Nalan Su nodded in agreement.

The young couple, having reunited, were naturally eager to get started. While everyone else was busy packing up their belongings, Xiao Yan and Nalan Yanran were busy raising their next generation!

Time flies, and three months have passed since Xiao Yan and Mandala opened the spatial passage!

Qing Yan Jing looked at Xiao Yan and said, "The spatial passage has been completely stabilized, and we can travel to the Great Thousand World at any time!"

The Xiao Clan and Nalan Family, along with the Snake People Clan Di Fu Mountain Range, the Ancient Clan, the Taixu Ancient Dragon Clan, the other major Ancient Clan, and various forces that are affiliated with or friendly with the Xiao Clan, have all gathered here. They are all about to head to the Great Thousand World!

"Alright, now that everything is ready, let's set off!" Xiao Yan said with a smile.

Boom!

As spaceships took off and flew towards the spatial passage, countless people from the Dou Qi Continent witnessed this moment: those once glorious families on the Dou Qi Continent embarked on a new journey!