Yin-Yang Twin Flames

Gu Yuan's gaze fell on Huo Yuhao, and after carefully examining him, his eyes revealed undisguised amazement.

"Truly a promising young man! I never imagined that Huo Yuhao's progress would be so rapid!"

He was truly full of admiration. The last time he saw this young man in the Northwestern Continent, the other party was only a Da Dou Shi. How long has it been?

With Gu Yuan's insight, he could naturally see that Huo Yuhao's internal Dou Qi was damaged and had not yet fully recovered.

Even so, judging from the faint aura emanating from Huo Yuhao, Gu Yuan was certain that Huo Yuhao's current strength was at least enough to fight against Peak Dou Zong!

Huo Yuhao bowed slightly, his tone humble. "Senior, you flatter me."

"There was news earlier that Xiao Yan was seriously injured. What's his condition now?"

"With Miss Xun'er taking such good care of him, he will recover quickly."

Upon hearing this, Gu Yuan's face revealed a complex smile, filled with deep emotion.

"I heard that Xiao Yan already possessed the cultivation of High-Rank Dou Wang before he was injured! You two brothers are truly— the Xiao Clan is truly blessed!"

Gu Yuan then had a brief chat with Huo Yuhao about his and Xiao Yan's recent situation.

During this time, Zhukun did not participate in the conversation at all, but instead drank one cup of the expensive spiritual tea after another.

Xu Zi Yan, on the other hand, carefully grabbed the fruits with the most concentrated spiritual energy from the fruit platter and stuffed them into her mouth, her cheeks bulging.

The two of them had the same expression that said, "I'm only concerned with eating and drinking, nothing else matters to me."

Just as the Three Immortals of the Gu Clan were watching these two "distinguished guests" behave in such a way, their faces darkening slightly, feeling sorry for the precious food that was being devoured, Gu Yuan finally coughed lightly and brought the conversation to the main topic.

"Huo Yuhao, I specifically invited you to the Ancient Clan this time, firstly because of our previous agreement regarding the construction of the Gathering Spiritual Formation and the forging of Spirit Artifacts."

Gu Yuan paused, his gaze deepening, and revealed another purpose. "Secondly—your Xiao Clan's ancestor, Xiao Xuan, wishes to see you!"

"Ancestor?" Huo Yuhao was slightly taken aback, a clear look of doubt in his eyes.

Gu Yuan sighed softly and explained, "Xiao Xuan is the patriarch of the Xiao Clan, a contemporary of mine. Like me, he is Peak Dou Sheng, and his strength surpasses mine by several points!"

Huo Yuhao frowned slightly. "This ancestor—could he still be alive?"

"No." Gu Yuan's answer carried a hint of heaviness.

"Back then, in order to seek a breakthrough, Xiao Xuan gathered the power of his entire clan's bloodline, attempting to break through to the supreme Dou Emperor realm."

"However—at the most crucial moment, they were ambushed by the Soul Clan, ultimately failing and perishing, leading to the complete decline of the Xiao Clan."

Seeing the confusion in Huo Yuhao's eyes, and the interested gaze from Zhukun beside him, Gu Yuan continued to explain, "After his fall, I sent him into the Heavenly Tomb."

He then gave the two a brief introduction to the origin and function of the Heavenly Tomb.

"This Xiao Xuan," Zhukun finally put down his teacup and interjected, "Doesn't he know that without Origin Qi, it's impossible to break through to the Dou Emperor?"

Gu Yuan looked at Zhukun and shook his head. "Xiao Xuan naturally knows. But in his generation, the Xiao Clan's inherited Dou Di Bloodline had already withered away— Xiao Xuan had no choice but to gamble everything to fight for a chance for the Xiao Clan!"

"You Dou God Clan always rely too much on and value that bit of bloodline power!" Zhukun smiled, his tone carrying a hint of disapproval.

"So what if they're exhausted? With Xiao Xuan's cultivation as Nine-Star Dou Sheng, he could live for at least several thousand years. If this hadn't happened, the Xiao Clan would still be one of the top powers on the continent. Why would they be in this state?"

It's easy for you to talk when you're not in the situation! As long as your Warcraft family doesn't mess around, your bloodline will be virtually eternal, so naturally you don't need to worry about these issues!

Gu Yuan was speechless for a moment, then changed the subject.

"Ahem, these two matters aren't urgent."

Gu Yuan coughed twice, then flipped his hand, revealing a transparent jade bottle about a foot tall in his palm.

Inside the jade bottle, a strange flame burned quietly. The flame displayed distinct black and white colors, which intertwined and swirled, exuding a mysterious aura of yin and yang alternation and endless life.

"This is what I promised you— the Yin-Yang Twin Flames!" Gu Yuan handed the jade bottle to Huo Yuhao.

"This fire was one of the Heavenly Flames that Xiao Xuan once controlled, and today it can be considered to have been returned to its rightful owner."

Huo Yuhao stepped forward, took the jade bottle, and could sense the strange energy contained within it. He solemnly said, "Thank you, Senior!"

"It's just a transaction." Gu Yuan waved his hand. "The clan has almost prepared the soul-restoring herbs you need. However, the Bodhi Body Transformation Saliva— "

Gu Yuan frowned slightly, his tone tinged with helplessness. "I personally visited the other major ancient races, and also went to all the well-known powers and auction houses in the Central Plains."

"Unfortunately, this item is so rare that none of them have it."

"No?--" Huo Yuhao's fingers tightened slightly as he gripped the jade bottle, his knuckles turning somewhat white.

A flicker of barely concealed disappointment and anxiety flashed in his eyes. Xiao Yi Xian's condition couldn't be delayed any longer.

"But you don't need to worry too much!" Gu Yuan said, trying to comfort him.

"Our Ancient Clan has already issued the highest-level bounty, offering a reward that would tempt any power. We believe news will arrive soon!"

Huo Yuhao took a deep breath, suppressing his frustration, and nodded, saying, "Thank you for your trouble, Senior!"

"This is something I promised you, so I will do my best," Gu Yuan said gently.

Because the required setup involves a massive Gathering Spiritual Formation large enough to cover the entire Ancient Saint Mountain Range, the preparations are extremely complex.

Therefore, Huo Yuhao and Gu Yuan agreed to officially begin setting up the formation the next day.

As for why we didn't go to the Heavenly Tomb first...

Following Gu Yuan's advice, the flow of time inside the Heavenly Tomb differs from that outside, making it an excellent place for cultivation.

It is hoped that Huo Yuhao will first restore his own Dou Qi cultivation, and only after he has adjusted to his peak condition should he enter the Heavenly Tomb, so that he can make the most of this opportunity.

At this moment, Huo Yuhao was inevitably feeling somewhat frustrated because the Bodhi Body Transformation Saliva had not yet been found.

After leaving the Ancient Clan Temple, Huo Yuhao wandered aimlessly through the Ancient Saint Mountain Range, with Zi Yan following behind him carrying a pile of fruit.

Before they knew it, shouts and the explosive sounds of colliding energy reached their ears.

Huo Yuhao snapped out of his daze, looked up, and realized that he had unknowingly walked to the edge of an Ancient Clan's Martial Arena, which covered a vast area.

In the arena, a fierce battle seemed to be taking place.

Just then, a voice carrying a clear sense of provocation pointed at him rudely. "Hey! You unfamiliar face over there! You're Xiao Yan from the Xiao Clan, right?"