Battle Through the Heavens: Reborn into the Xiao Clan, Starting with Xiao Xuan's Inheritance

Xiao Xuan was not annoyed by Xiao Yi's question.

After all, Xiao Yi had grown up in such a small place. He had lacked resources since childhood, so it was only natural that his knowledge was somewhat limited.

"Soul threads are the most fundamental meridians of soul power!"

"The first volume of this cultivation art requires one to refine the soul threads within one's soul power..."

Hearing this, Xiao Yi nodded and murmured softly, "That doesn't sound too difficult to cultivate... As long as I find a Heavenly Flame first, wouldn't I be able to begin cultivating it...?"

Xiao Xuan merely shot Xiao Yi a glare. "Foolish boy, this art was created by the ancestors of the Xiao Clan. Do you really think it could be that simple?"

"It sounds simple, but the first step—burning out soul flame—is already far from easy!"

"Even if you manage to burn out soul flame, refining soul threads is an extremely dangerous undertaking!"

"You must use soul flame to burn your own soul sea of consciousness in order to refine soul threads! One careless mistake, and your soul foundation will be destroyed. You will never be able to continue cultivating soul power for the rest of your life."

"Well, boy? Have you truly made up your mind...?"

Once Xiao Xuan finished speaking, he looked at Xiao Yi with unconcealed expectation in his eyes.

After all, although the Flame Soul Devouring Heaven Art was a soul cultivation art passed down by the Xiao Clan, its risks were so great that few members of the Xiao Clan in Xiao Xuan's era had been willing to attempt it.

Only Xiao Xuan himself had chosen this cultivation art.

Thus, Xiao Xuan still hoped that Xiao Yi would firmly choose to cultivate this soul art.

"Ancestor, if I can refine soul threads, what realm can my soul power reach?" Xiao Yi asked softly.

"If you can refine soul threads, your soul power will at least reach the late stage of the Mortal Realm..."

"Once you can refine soul threads at will, you may step into the Spiritual Realm..."

Xiao Yi was slightly stunned upon hearing that. "Just refining soul threads can bring me to the late stage of the Mortal Soul realm..."

"Then I'll cultivate this art!"

Xiao Yi spoke with absolute determination.

Xiao Xuan was quite gratified by this. He increasingly felt that the boy before him resembled his younger self.

He had been just as high-spirited and fearless before heaven and earth!

Unfortunately, it had also been that very confidence that had led to the Xiao Clan's current state...

"Ancestor, but a Heavenly Flame or an extremely yang flame is the foundation for the first step of cultivation. I don't have either right now..." Xiao Yi said, looking up at Xiao Xuan.

Xiao Xuan merely smiled. "The heart flame condensed by the Scarlet Sun Heaven-Burning Art is an extremely yang flame!"

"As long as you remain chaste and preserve your virgin body, you can use it to burn your soul power and refine soul flame..."

"Of course, using a Heavenly Flame would yield even better results..."

The moment Xiao Yi heard this, he immediately waved his hands. "A virgin body? No way!"

"If I have to stay a virgin just to cultivate some art, you might as well kill me right now..."

Xiao Xuan was not surprised by Xiao Yi's reaction. After all, asking someone Xiao Yi's age, with his vigorous blood and energy, to remain chaste was indeed no easy task.

Not to mention that the boy had a beautiful young miss of the Ancient Clan by his side.

"Boy, judging by that reaction, don't tell me you've already lost your virginity..."

"I think Gu Yuan's girl does seem somewhat taken with you..."

"If you can win her over, it wouldn't matter if you lost your virginity. Such excellent bloodline would be a fine match for a descendant of my Xiao Clan..."

Xiao Xuan looked at Xiao Yi with a wicked grin as he teased him.

Then, without waiting for Xiao Yi to respond, Xiao Xuan paused before continuing.

"That old bastard Gu Yuan really has a big heart. He sent such a gifted daughter to the Xiao Clan, yet didn't assign a few Dou Saint-level guards to protect her. He only sent some insignificant Dou Emperor to accompany her..."

Hearing this, Xiao Yi froze. It seemed his ancestor had already noticed Ling Ying's presence.

"A Dou Emperor is passable enough. Otherwise, how would you have had an opening, boy..."

Xiao Yi responded, "Ancestor, don't spout nonsense. I'm still a virgin!"

Xiao Xuan waved a hand. "I know. You are now, but that doesn't mean you will be later..."

"However, boy, I must remind you in advance. When the day comes that you get impulsive and want to lose your virginity, you need to be careful. That girl has some kind of forbidden curse placed on her by Gu Yuan. If you force yourself on her, I'm afraid it'll cripple you outright!"

Xiao Xuan looked at Xiao Yi with a wicked grin. Although someone of his status should not meddle in such matters, Xiao Yi was his descendant after all. Xiao Xuan was afraid that the boy might one day fail to restrain himself, force the matter, and harm himself.

Xiao Yi spread his hands helplessly. "Ancestor, it's still too early for that. You don't need to talk to me about it..."

Xiao Xuan studied Xiao Yi with a peculiar look. "Boy, do you really think I don't know what little thoughts are in your heart? You're just putting on a brave front..."

Xiao Xuan paused. "Since you don't intend to remain chaste, then if you want to cultivate this soul art, you must find a Heavenly Flame!"

"These things are born of heaven and earth. Finding one is far from easy—it all depends on fate..."

Xiao Yi merely smiled. "Ancestor, there's no need to worry. Opportunities have always been rewards reserved for the brave."

After all, Heavenly Flames might be exceptionally difficult for others to find, but for Xiao Yi...

Weren't they just map quests?

The Green Lotus Core Flame, the Fallen Heart Flame, the Three Thousand Burning Flame...

Weren't they already marked on the map...?

Once the Xiao Clan's coming-of-age ceremony was over, it would be time to head out and train, to leave this beginner's village behind.

Time flew by, and a month and a half soon passed.

Since he needed to find a Heavenly Flame as the foundation for cultivating the soul art, Xiao Yi had not begun cultivating his soul power during this period.

Instead, day after day, he cultivated the Earth-tier Scarlet Sun Heaven-Burning Art, tempering his Dou Qi.

Moreover, because he had taken the fourth-tier Meridian Spirit-Rhyme Pill, the meridians within Xiao Yi's body and his cultivation aptitude had greatly improved.

With the support of an Earth-tier cultivation art, the nourishment of medicinal liquid personally refined by Yao Lao during the day, and most importantly, Xiao Xuan's personal guidance—

In just a month and a half, Xiao Yi had broken through repeatedly. He had gone from a five-star Dou Practitioner to the peak of the nine-star Dou Practitioner level, only one step away from entering the Dou Master realm.

Yet in Xiao Xuan's eyes, such a terrifying rate of advancement was still somewhat slow.

In the blink of an eye, the day of the coming-of-age ceremony had arrived.

Early that morning, Xiao Xun'er still came to Xiao Yi's door early and gently called out to him.

This time, Xiao Yan had not gone ahead either. He waited outside with Xiao Xun'er for Xiao Yi.

When Xiao Yi opened the door, he saw the two of them waiting outside.

Seeing Xiao Yan looking Clear-Headed and Refreshed, Xiao Yi could not help teasing him. "You brat, you look to be in exceptionally good shape..."

Xiao Yan smiled and nodded.

Xun'er skipped in front of Xiao Yi. "Brother Xiao Yi, you look to be in good shape too!"

"And the Dou Qi within your body seems even more abundant!"

"Looks like you'll become the focus of the entire clan again today!"

Only then did Xiao Yi look toward Xiao Xun'er.

It had to be said that girls at this age of rapid growth truly changed with each passing day.

He had not seen Xun'er for merely a month, yet she seemed to have developed quite a bit more.

Looking at Xun'er before him, Xiao Yi grew curious about just how powerful the forbidden curse Gu Yuan had placed upon her truly was.

However, Xiao Yi could only speculate. He did not have the strength to test it.

After all, Gu Yuan was a nine-star Dou Saint. The forbidden curse he had placed could very well cripple him.

"It's getting late. We need to hurry..." Xiao Yi said calmly, leading the two of them toward the venue.

At this time, after the Jia Lie Clan and the Oba Clan had been wiped out by Xiao Xuan, Wutan City had only one major clan left: the Xiao Clan.

Naturally, all the resources of Wutan City now belonged to the Xiao Clan.

The Xiao Clan could now be described as being at the height of its power in Wutan City.

As the clan leader, the smile on Xiao Zhan's face had not faded since he learned that the two clans had withdrawn from Wutan City.

Therefore, this coming-of-age ceremony was also the grandest in the Xiao Clan's history.