Beyond the Ancient Realm, in the void.
Xiao Yan held Xiao Xun'er's hand as they streaked across the sky above the clouds, trailing seven-colored light.
Behind them, the Ancient Realm had dwindled to a tiny point of light, gradually disappearing at the edge of their vision.
Xiao Xun'er nestled against Xiao Yan's side. Her beautiful eyes reflected the shifting rainbow light, and her heart was filled with joy and peace.
"Brother Xiao Yan, where are we going now?" she asked softly, her voice carrying a hint of languor and dependence.
Xiao Yan glanced down at her, a warm smile curling his lips. "First, we'll visit the other Ancient Emperor Clans."
"The other Emperor Clans?" Xiao Xun'er paused in surprise, then suddenly understood. "You mean..."
"The Tou She Ancient God's legacy."
Xiao Yan nodded and looked ahead, a glint flashing in his eyes.
At his words, Xiao Xun'er understood.
With Xiao Yan's current cultivation at Peak Nine-Star Dou Saint, along with seven Heavenly Flames, the Lotus Lantern, the Ten Thousand Soul Banner, and other treasures at his side, his strength had long surpassed that of ordinary Dou Saints. Even those old monsters who had secluded themselves from the world were no more than ants before him.
Going to claim the Tou She Ancient God Jade was just a formality.
Over the next few days, Xiao Yan took Xiao Xun'er with him to visit the various Ancient Emperor Clans.
Not one of them dared resist. They all offered up their Tuoshe Ancient Emperor Jade Fragments of their own accord.
Before absolute strength, millennia of accumulated power and the dignity of an Emperor Clan were nothing but jokes.
"Eight fragments. Finally, they're all here."
Floating in the void, Xiao Yan held eight ancient jade fragments that gave off a faint glow in