Xiao Ze took the Black Jade Invitation. The instant his fingertips touched it, he could feel the ancient aura it contained.
He lowered his head and studied the patterns on the invitation. After a moment's thought, he looked up at Xiao Zhan, the eagerness in his eyes now replaced by resolve. "Rest assured, Father. No matter how many obstacles stand in my way, I must attend this Ancient Clan ceremony."
Not merely to see Xun'er, but to stand proudly by her side.
To become her become her support, rather than someone who needed to look up to her.
Seeing the unshakable light in his son's eyes, Xiao Zhan smiled. "Since my son is so set on this, I won't stop you. You can set out in a few days."
"But you must be prepared. Given Xun'er's status, she is one of the most outstanding members of the Ancient Clan."
"As far as I know, she possesses the Ancient Clan's purest Dou Di Bloodline. That gives her a great chance of reaching the legendary realm. So bringing her home as your wife won't be easy."
Xiao Ze nodded silently. Given Xun'er's status in the Ancient Clan, bringing her home as his wife would inevitably mean facing trial after trial from the entire clan. He might even have to take on top-tier geniuses who were just as enamored with her. But there was not a trace of panic in his eyes.
If he had only been a Dou Zun, perhaps he would have feared that pressure. But now he was a Six-Star Dou Sheng. Across the entire Dou Qi Continent, there were only a handful of people who could reliably surpass him.
The Ancient Clan was powerful and teeming with geniuses, but the strength Xiao Ze had tempered in blood and fire