Battle Through the Heavens: Reborn into the Xiao Clan, Starting with Xiao Xuan's Inheritance, Chapter 7

"Why do you two always like coming to the back mountain..."

"Uncle Xiao has been looking for Brother Xiao Yi for a long time..."

Xiao Xun'er spoke softly, somewhat puzzled by the two of them always hiding out in the back mountain.

Hearing this, Xiao Yi slowly rose and stretched lazily. "Because the back mountain is beautiful..."

"Xiao Yan, coming?"

Xiao Yan nodded at his words.

Then he stood and followed Xiao Yi down the mountain.

Inside the Xiao Clan's main hall.

Xiao Zhan sat high in his grand chair.

The Xiao Clan's three elders were still seated in order on either side.

As soon as Xiao Yi entered, he respectfully cupped his fists toward Xiao Zhan and greeted him first.

"Greetings, Clan Chief..."

Xiao Zhan waved a large hand. "Yi'er, there's no need to be so restrained..."

There was a trace of excitement on Xiao Zhan's face. Clearly, Nalan Yanran's visit to break off the engagement had not affected him.

After all, there was something far more important in Xiao Zhan's eyes right now.

How had Xiao Yi recovered his Dou Qi?

Could it help Xiao Yan recover his Dou Qi as well and reclaim his title as a genius?

Over the years, Xiao Zhan had gone to great lengths over Xiao Yan's Dou Qi problem.

He had tried countless methods, pills, and remedies, yet none had worked.

So, seeing Xiao Yi successfully recover his Dou Qi was like seeing a sliver of light in the darkness.

"Yi'er, your Dou Qi?"

The excitement in Xiao Zhan's eyes was impossible to hide as he impatiently got straight to the point.

Xiao Yi had long prepared for Xiao Zhan's question.

His answer was the same one he had given Xiao Yan earlier.

"Uncle, it seems my Dou Qi never completely disappeared. It had merely been accumulating inside my body all this time. I don't know why, but after yesterday's test, it suddenly emerged and helped me return to the Dou Practitioner realm!"

Xiao Yi's expression did not change as he spoke with complete seriousness.

At first listen, it really did seem plausible.

A strange glint flashed through Xiao Zhan's eyes upon hearing this. "Could Yan'er's situation be the same as yours?"

Xiao Yi shook his head. "Uncle, you needn't worry too much. Little Flame's talent surpasses mine by countless times. One day, he will return to his peak!"

At Xiao Yi's words, the intense excitement in Xiao Zhan's eyes immediately dimmed.

But it quickly returned to normal.

"Fine. Yi'er, you know that I have always treated you as my own son. Now that your Dou Qi has returned to normal and you have reentered the Dou Practitioner realm, no matter what, it is a blessing for the Xiao Clan!"

"Back then, when you and Yan'er became the youngest Dou Practitioners in the Xiao Clan, our clan had two supreme prodigies. What glory that was! And now Yan'er..."

As he spoke to this point, Xiao Zhan could not hide the disappointment on his face.

In contrast, the three elders beside him were brimming with excitement, forming a stark contrast with Xiao Zhan.

In their eyes, it did not matter who it was among the Xiao Clan's younger generation. As long as someone possessed outstanding talent, that was enough.

But seeing the expressions on those three men's faces made Xiao Yi feel sick.

Back when he had lost all his Dou Qi, those three had never shown him a pleasant face.

Now that his Dou Qi had returned, they had changed their attitudes with remarkable speed.

"Clan Chief, since Xiao Yi has returned to the Dou Practitioner realm, with his current talent, he should naturally become a core member of the Xiao Clan!"

"Therefore, I propose that all clan resources be supplied to Xiao Yi as a priority. What do you think?"

The First Elder was the first to speak, a smile curling at the corner of his mouth.

As soon as the First Elder spoke, the other two elders immediately voiced their agreement. "We agree..."

Xiao Zhan did not speak. He merely nodded to indicate his approval.

After all, the current Xiao Yi was indeed worthy of all the Xiao Clan's resources.

Night fell.

The usually bustling Xiao Residence had quieted down.

Under the moonlight, a small figure quietly slipped out of his room and headed toward the back mountain.

Xiao Yi was extremely familiar with that figure.

It was Xiao Yan.

"Little Flame, tonight should be the day Yao Lao awakens..."

"Your life is about to truly begin!"

"The Xiao Clan's two supreme prodigies—it's time for them to return!"

Watching Xiao Yan's somewhat lonely figure, Xiao Yi muttered to himself.

When Xiao Yi returned to his bedchamber and lay on his bed,

a blood-red aura once again emanated from the storage ring on his hand.

The next moment, Xiao Xuan's translucent figure slowly emerged.

"Ancestor..."

At the sight of Xiao Xuan, Xiao Yi instinctively called out softly.

But Xiao Xuan's expression looked rather grave.

"When I failed in my attempt to break through to the Dou Emperor realm, I had already prepared myself for the Xiao Clan to decline because of it..."

"But I never imagined that the Xiao Clan would fall to such a state!"

"Someone actually dared to come and publicly break off an engagement! Back in my Xiao Clan, that girl wouldn't even have been qualified to enter the Xiao Realm!"

"Little fellow, what kind of force is that Misty Cloud Sect that came today?"

Xiao Xuan could not help but sigh deeply. Having witnessed the Xiao Clan's current state today, it was hard not to feel profound regret.

"Ancestor, the Misty Cloud Sect is the strongest sect in the Jia Ma Empire, where the Xiao Clan is currently located!"

Xiao Xuan raised an eyebrow slightly upon hearing that. "The strongest sect? Who founded this sect? How many generations has it been passed down through? How strong is its current sect leader?"

Facing Xiao Xuan's questions, Xiao Yi answered them one by one.

"I heard that the Misty Cloud Sect was founded by a Dou Venerate named Yun Potian!"

"It has now been passed down to its ninth sect leader. I heard that he is a three-star Dou Emperor!"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Xuan's expression became even graver.

"A sect founded by a mere Dou Venerate can actually become a top-tier force..."

"A sect whose leader is only a Dou Emperor dares to run wild before my Xiao Clan like this! Do they truly think there is no one left in the Xiao Clan?"

Xiao Yi looked somewhat awkward. "Ancestor, there really is no one in the Xiao Clan now. The strongest person is only a five-star Grand Dou Master. How could we dare challenge a Dou Emperor..."

Xiao Xuan suddenly glared at Xiao Yi. "Who says there is no one? Since I have awakened today, a mere Dou Emperor is not even qualified to carry my shoes!"

Xiao Xuan's words were indeed true. With his half-step Dou Emperor strength, a single glance from him would likely be enough to instantly kill a whole group of Dou Emperors.

But that had been his strength while alive. No matter how domineering Xiao Xuan had been in life, he was now merely a soul body...

"Ancestor, but you are only a wisp of a soul now. This junior dares to ask: how much strength can you currently display..."

Xiao Xuan frowned. "I have only just awakened, and my soul power is somewhat unstable. But dealing with a mere Dou Emperor is still more than enough..."

As soon as Xiao Xuan finished speaking, his gaze sharpened. He suddenly turned toward the Xiao Clan Back Mountain.

"This soul power..."

"It seems another soul has awakened in that direction..."

Xiao Xuan had possessed an Emperor Realm soul in life, and his soul power had been incomparably vast.

His perception of everything around him was exceptionally keen.

The awakening soul Xiao Xuan sensed was undoubtedly Yao Lao awakening within Xiao Yan's storage ring.

"Little fellow, aren't you going to take a look?"

Xiao Xuan asked in a deep voice, somewhat puzzled as he watched Xiao Yi remain completely still.