Xiao Clan's Dou Emperor, Three-Year Agreement!

Faced with the sudden eruption of Xiao Tian's terrifying power, everyone in the hall looked stunned. The Xiao Clan members especially could not believe that their eldest young master, who had only just returned, was actually this formidable.

Xiao Zhan and the three Xiao Clan elders wore expressions of utter shock.

Xiao Xun'er was also taken aback. She had never expected Brother Xiao Tian to possess such strength. To have such power at his age, he truly deserved to be called a member of the Xiao Clan.

Yet she had one doubt: the Xiao Clan's bloodline had long since declined, so how could such a powerful descendant have emerged? Even in Central Province, he would be a rare genius.

Still, seeing this made her happy for the Xiao Clan. Brother Xiao Yan was so powerful—this was wonderful.

Meanwhile, Ge Ye and Nalan Yanran, pinned to the ground, had faces full of pain. They gritted their teeth and struggled with all their strength, but no matter how hard they resisted, they were completely crushed and unable to fight back in the slightest.

As a seven-star Da Dou Shi, Ge Ye was considered a powerhouse throughout Wutan City. No one dared provoke him.

"Big Brother!" Xiao Yan swallowed nervously, somewhat worried. After all, they were from the Misty Cloud Sect. Offending them would put the Xiao Clan in danger.

But the matter of them coming to annul the engagement had enraged him beyond measure. That was why his big brother had stepped in.

At that moment, Medicine Elder suddenly spoke from within the ring. "Kid, don't worry. Your big brother is incredibly powerful."

Bang! Bang! Bang!

Dou Qi erupted from Xiao Tian's body, terrifyingly powerful. The aura alone made it difficult to breathe.

Elder Ge Ye frowned slightly as he knelt on the ground, shock written across his face. "You... you are a Dou Emperor!"

Whoosh!

The instant those words fell, the entire Xiao Clan hall became deathly silent. After all, there were not many Dou Emperor powerhouses in the entire Jia Ma Empire.

Such powerhouses either belonged to great aristocratic families, major sects, or the imperial family. Experts of this level were exceedingly rare and immensely powerful, coveted by every faction.

Moreover, Xiao Tian looked only seventeen or eighteen. Just how monstrous was that talent?

Xiao Zhan's hands trembled as his entire body shook with excitement. Tian'er was actually a Dou Emperor? How was that possible? He could scarcely believe it, but the terrifying aura radiating from Xiao Tian was far stronger than that of a Dou Wang. As a Da Dou Shi himself, Xiao Zhan could not even muster the thought of resisting.

This absolute suppression truly belonged to a Dou Emperor-level powerhouse. The Xiao Clan actually had a Dou Emperor! His Tian'er was actually a Dou Emperor!

The three Xiao Clan elders and the rest of the clan members all showed delight. Their eldest young master was a Dou Emperor, which would bring immense benefits to the Xiao Clan. Even the Misty Cloud Sect's sect master was only a Dou Emperor.

Ge Ye looked shocked. "My lord Dou Emperor, aren't you afraid of offending our Misty Cloud Sect by doing this?"

The woman beside him, Mo Li, gritted her teeth. "That's right! If the Misty Cloud Sect holds this against you, your entire Xiao Clan will be exterminated!"

A trace of killing intent flashed through Xiao Tian's eyes. With a flick of his finger, Mo Li was sent flying. She crashed to her knees and coughed up blood repeatedly, suffering grievous injuries.

She was merely a five-star Dou Zhe. Crushing her would be as easy as crushing an ant.

After sensing his terrifying strength, Mo Li's entire body trembled. Deep down, she was thankful that he had shown mercy.

Otherwise, she truly would have died just then. If she had known, she never would have spoken. She regretted it terribly.

Seeing this, Nalan Yanran clenched her delicate fists. "Uncle Xiao, is this how your Xiao Clan treats its guests?"

"If my teacher learns of this, I'm afraid there will be trouble. You should also think about the Xiao Clan."

She was young and headstrong as well. Having been protected since childhood, she had always believed her talent to be exceptional. Ever since the Misty Cloud Sect's sect master had named her as the next successor, her pride had only grown.

In the entire Jia Ma Empire, who would dare slap the Misty Cloud Sect in the face like this? The Misty Cloud Sect was a powerful, unshakable existence.

Besides, her teacher had personally spoken of this matter. Was this not the same as slapping her teacher in the face?

With that in mind, even though the man before her was a lofty Dou Emperor powerhouse, she had the enormous Misty Cloud Sect behind her. There was no need for her to be afraid.

"Tian'er, let it go. The Misty Cloud Sect is the strongest force in the Jia Ma Empire. Our Xiao Clan cannot afford to provoke them!"

Hearing the words "Misty Cloud Sect," Xiao Zhan sighed softly. Even though Tian'er was now a Dou Emperor powerhouse, he had not let it cloud his judgment.

The Misty Cloud Sect was filled with powerful experts. If conflict broke out, the Xiao Clan might not survive. Thinking of this, Xiao Zhan clenched his fists as well. As clan head, he had far too much to consider.

The safety of the clan, the safety of his children! He was unwilling to gamble or take such risks!

If war truly broke out between the Xiao Clan and the Misty Cloud Sect, the Xiao Clan would certainly be destroyed. Tian'er had already reached such a level at such a young age. If he continued growing, then he would no longer need to fear the Misty Cloud Sect.

"Father, since the Misty Cloud Sect refuses to show our Xiao Clan any respect, then there is no need for us to give them any either."

"It is merely the Misty Cloud Sect. Even if their sect master came in person, I would make them pay a price!"

In his fury, Xiao Tian decided to kill the chicken to scare the monkeys. He raised his hand, and the sheer pressure alone caused the bodies of the other two Da Dou Shi beside Ge Ye to explode instantly, killing them on the spot!

Ge Ye's face turned pale with fright. At this moment, he knew that invoking the Misty Cloud Sect as backing was useless. The young man before him simply did not care about such threats.

Watching the other two elders get killed in an instant, Nalan Yanran finally felt fear, and her beautiful eyes trembled.

She gathered her courage and argued for herself. "Was I wrong? Xiao Yan and I simply are not suited for each other. The engagement was arranged privately by my grandfather without my consent. Is that fair to me?"

"I came today specifically to annul the engagement. Kill me or do whatever you wish!"

A trace of determination appeared in Nalan Yanran's eyes. Nothing could change her resolve to annul the engagement.

After speaking, Nalan Yanran closed her eyes and awaited the sentence of death.

"Then I shall send you on your way!" Xiao Tian stood with one hand behind his back. Dou Qi erupted from his body, and the hem of his robes fluttered wildly, giving him the bearing of an unrivaled expert.

This was the eternal, unchanging rule of the Dou Qi Continent: the strong were honored. Only those strong enough could protect their dignity.

Seeing this, Xiao Yan clenched his fists, gritted his teeth, and darkened with anger. Xiao Xun'er beside him looked worried. "Brother Xiao Yan!"

Xiao Yan turned and smiled. "Xun'er, I'm fine."

He finally took that step, as though he had made some sort of decision. "Big Brother, this matter began because of me. I still want to handle it myself."

"Since the young sect master of the Misty Cloud Sect insists on annulling the engagement, I will not let the Xiao Clan be humiliated over this matter." As he spoke, Xiao Yan clenched his fists tightly.

Only then did Xiao Tian slowly stop and turn toward Xiao Yan. "Fourth Brother, you...!"

This annulment was also a chance for him to grow, a test of his character.

After all, without the annulment in the original story, there would have been no Flame Emperor Xiao Yan.

"Big Brother, Xiao Yan has grown up. I am capable of bearing all this. I am no longer that child hiding behind Father and my brothers." As he spoke, Xiao Yan forced out a smile.

He did not want to stand silently in the background while his father and big brother bore everything for him, even putting the Xiao Clan at risk.

Nalan Yanran slowly opened her eyes. She had heard everything as well. "In that case, I was presumptuous today. Xiao Yan, do you dare make a three-year agreement with me? If, after three years, you have the strength to defeat me, Nalan Yanran, I am willing to become your servant!"

"But if you are still the same trash you are today, then obediently hand over that contract dissolving the engagement!"

Xiao Yan looked at the girl's livid face and revealed a mocking smile. "There is no need for three years. I have absolutely no interest in a woman like you!"

After saying that, he sliced open his palm, picked up the contract, and pressed his bloody handprint onto it!

"Do not think that I, Xiao Yan, care about some genius wife. Today, I will divorce you. From this day onward, you have not the slightest relationship with my Xiao Clan."

"You... you dare divorce me?" Nalan Yanran stared at Xiao Yan's resolute expression. In terms of talent, figure, beauty, and background, which of these was not beyond what others could ever hope to attain in their lifetimes? Yet today, she had actually been divorced by this trash?

Then Xiao Yan swept his hand and flung out the contract, declaring domineeringly, "Nalan Yanran, remember this: I, Xiao Yan, will repay today's humiliation a hundredfold!"

"I also offer you this advice: thirty years east of the river, thirty years west of the river—do not despise the poor young!"