Xiao Chen's Longing

When Xiao Yan asked about what happened in the Demonic Flame Space, Xiao Chen fell into a brief silence.

Actually, Xiao Chen wasn't particularly surprised that his junior would suddenly ask this question.

After all, Xiao Yan had no problem stabilizing Xiao Chen's situation temporarily thanks to the method he learned from the Purifying Demonic Lotus Saint.

Logically speaking, Xiao Chen should never have completely lost control at that time!

Because the Purifying Lotus Demon Flame doesn't yet possess that ability!

But Xiao Chen still lost control.

This situation is difficult to explain.

Unless...

Xiao Yan thought of a certain possibility.

But why would their ancestors do such a thing?

Right now, Xiao Yan just wants to figure this out.

Under Xiao Yan's watchful gaze, after an unknown amount of time, Xiao Chen finally opened his mouth slowly.

"Xiao Yan, I think you've probably guessed it already, right? That's right, I deliberately gave up the influence of the Purifying Lotus Demon Flame, which is why I was controlled..."

At this moment, Xiao Chen naturally no longer hid Xiao Yan's thoughts.

Hearing his ancestor say this, Xiao Yan remained calm and did not interrupt.

Because he had already guessed the answer.

After all, that's the only explanation!

At the same time, Xiao Yan also knew that his ancestor probably had more to say.

As expected, after a few more seconds of silence, Xiao Chen spoke again, "... As for why I did this, it's because that fake Purifying Lotus Demon Flame told me that he could help me see my cousin Xiao Xuan."

The price was to keep that Dragon-Phoenix girl named Zi Yan in check for him.

Furthermore, he assured me that he would absolutely not harm you or anyone else!

That's why I...

At this moment, Xiao Yan finally uncovered the truth behind the sudden "loss of control" of his ancestor in the Demonic Flame Space.

So, there was such a story behind this!

Xiao Yan expressed his understanding.

Because he could tell that the relationship between his ancestors, Xiao Chen and Xiao Xuan, must have been very deep!

Well?

Wait a minute!

Suddenly, Xiao Yan seemed to realize something about what his ancestor had described.

First, Xiao Yan felt a pang of guilt.

It wasn't until his ancestor Xiao Chen mentioned it that he finally remembered that although his ancestor Xiao Xuan had died, he was still existing in the Heavenly Tomb in another form!

Why didn't he think to take his ancestor Xiao Chen to meet his ancestor Xiao Xuan?

The two are cousins, and Xiao Chen disappeared a thousand years ago before the Xiao Clan's extermination war.

At that time, the Xiao Clan naturally sent people out to search for Xiao Chen, but all their efforts were in vain.

Therefore, the entire Xiao Clan initially believed that Xiao Chen had already fallen victim to the Hun Clan's evil deeds.

It's safe to say that, under these circumstances, not only Xiao Chen, but Xiao Xuan would also definitely want to see his cousin again if given the chance!

That's beyond doubt!

Now, even an outsider can think of taking his ancestor Xiao Chen to see ancestor Xiao Xuan, but he himself has completely forgotten about this. Given Xiao Yan's personality, how could he not feel guilty?

Therefore, at this moment, Xiao Yan also made a certain decision!

"Ancestor, I'm so sorry, it only just occurred to me that I could actually have brought you to see Ancestor Xiao Xuan..."

Xiao Yan spoke very seriously.

"Real?"

As soon as Xiao Yan finished speaking, Xiao Chen's expression changed instantly, and a look of wild joy appeared on his face.

Of course, it wasn't that Xiao Chen doubted Xiao Yan's words, but rather that the surprise was so unexpected that it caught him off guard.

You see, Xiao Chen desperately wanted to see his cousin again.

This is why he still chose to believe Ji Li even after Ji Li said something he didn't know was true.

Otherwise, who would make the same choice that Xiao Chen did based on a single statement from an unknown person?

For Xiao Chen, even if the chances are slim, he will try his best as long as there is a possibility!

However, compared to the words of that person whose identity and purpose were unknown, he naturally trusted the words of Xiao Yan, a descendant of his own family, much more!

After all, given the choice between having a younger relative guide you to meet your cousin and having someone of unknown identity and purpose guide you, any normal person would know which choice to make, right?

"Yes, Ancestor, I'm telling the truth! In fact, although Ancestor Xiao Xuan has indeed passed away, his body was sent to the Heavenly Tomb by Clan Leader Gu Yuan, and now..."

Following that, Xiao Yan explained Xiao Xuan's current situation to Xiao Chen in detail.

As Xiao Yan spoke, Xiao Chen's expression became quite complicated.

That's roughly how things are.

Finally, after Xiao Yan finished explaining Xiao Xuan's current situation, Xiao Chen showed a look of emotion.

"So this is the Heavenly Tomb... I never imagined that someone as proud as my cousin Xiao Xuan would end up existing in this state within Heavenly Tomb... It must be torture for him..."

Having failed to break through to the Dou Emperor Realm using the combined Bloodline Power, I think Xiao Xuan must feel that he has let down the trust his clansmen placed in him!

That's why Xiao Xuan's cousin chose to fight to the death during the war that wiped out their clan a thousand years ago...

Otherwise, given his strength, how could the Hun Tiandi have dared to force him to this point?

He wants to leave; who can stop him?

To be fair, Xiao Chen truly lives up to his reputation as Xiao Xuan's cousin; he understands his cousin's personality all too well!

Proud and with a strong sense of responsibility!

It was precisely because of Xiao Xuan's personality that he died a thousand years ago...

Otherwise, just as Xiao Chen said, if Xiao Chen wanted to escape alone, the Hun Tiandi would definitely not be able to stop him!

"Creak!"

"Rest assured, Ancestor, we will avenge the Xiao Clan against the Hun Clan one day! However, I am truly sorry, I forgot to mention Ancestor Xiao Xuan to you earlier..."

Xiao Yan clenched his fists, expressing his determination while also speaking with a hint of guilt.

"Haha! It's alright. What difference does it make whether I find out sooner or later? The important thing is that this is already fantastic news for me!"

For the first time since leaving the Demonic Flame Space, Xiao Chen smiled.

Learning about his cousin's whereabouts and having the chance to meet him was more satisfying than anything else for Xiao Chen.

Upon learning that his cousin was still alive in the Heavenly Tomb, Xiao Chen was able to release much of the pent-up emotions he had felt upon learning of the Xiao Clan's annihilation.

"However, ancestor, we still need to ask Clan Leader Gu Yuan for help with this matter. The Heavenly Tomb is currently under the control of the Gu Clan, and it is not the normal time for the Heavenly Tomb to open."

To activate it, it would probably require the personal intervention of the Clan Leader Gu Yuan...

Xiao Yan then added another sentence.

He really wanted to take his ancestor Xiao Chen directly to see ancestor Xiao Xuan, but this last step required Gu Yuan's help!