Xiao Yao looked at Xiao Yan's shocked expression and said softly, "Little Flame, such a truth is indeed hard to believe, but it is absolutely real. The Xiao Clan of a thousand years ago was one of the ancient Dou God Clans, but after a disaster, it became what it is today. As for the reasons behind it, you will understand in the future."
"The Xiao Clan, the Xiao Clan..." Xiao Yan's face darkened with anger. His fists clenched tightly, his nails digging into the flesh of his palms. After a moment, he slowly loosened them and said self-mockingly, "With my current strength, what can I even do?"
"You needn't feel discouraged either. Right now, you truly cannot change anything, but what the future holds depends on what you do," Yao Lao comforted him softly.
"Alright, don't think so far ahead for now. Improving your strength is the most important thing to you at present."
Xiao Yao looked at the distant night sky before continuing, "The world we live in is actually a Small World. Beyond our world lies a greater world, which I call the Great Thousand World. Those Dou Emperors who disappeared all went to that world—the Great Thousand World."
"The Great Thousand World? That does explain why the Dou Emperors vanished without a trace. But why do you know so many secrets, even those concerning Dou Emperors?" Yao Lao asked softly.
"Hehe, as for why I understand things so clearly, you will know once you listen to the story I am about to tell."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan was overjoyed, though he suppressed his excitement and continued waiting for Xiao Yao to speak.
Xiao Yao slowly took several steps forward, then leaned against the carved railing. Moonlight stretched his shadow long. "The reason I know so