In the Void, in a place ordinary people could not see, a great change was quietly taking place. No matter the result, it would utterly transform the structure of the continent!
If Zhao Li succeeded, the continent would gain another existence for whom becoming an emperor was no obstacle!
If Zhao Li failed, the World Origin would strengthen, and perhaps that Plane Embryo Prototype could be nurtured to completion, converting Origin Qi once more and opening another era!
Time flowed by amid that slow struggle. In the Xiao Family's reception hall, just as it had been ten years ago when Gu Yuan sent Xun'er here, all the elders of the Xiao Family and Xiao Zhan were present. The only difference was that those who had still seemed young back then now showed signs of age.
And this time, the one seated opposite them was not Gu Yuan, but an old man with graying hair and a hale, vigorous spirit. Behind him stood a young man and woman.
The visitors were not Gu Yuan, but to the members of the Xiao Family, there was not much difference, because they came from the colossal force of the Jia Ma Empire—the Misty Cloud Sect!
At this moment, within the hall, one person sipped tea while another made conversation. The atmosphere could still be considered harmonious, until Xiao Yan and Xun'er stepped into the reception hall.
When Xiao Zhan saw the two arrive side by side, his brow furrowed slightly. After all, this was his youngest son's private matter, and it would be somewhat difficult to discuss with others present. But once he thought of Xun'er's feelings for Xiao Yan, he gave a faint sigh and let the two take their seats.
The reception hall was very spacious, so Xiao Yan and the other