Xiao Han of the Xiao Clan

Garma Imperial Capital, Jia Ma Empire. The Xiao Clan's Council Hall.

At that moment, everyone in the Xiao Clan was shrouded in gloom. Their own clan patriarch, Xiao Lin, had been badly wounded in a fight with a Magical Beast, and there was no saving him now.

And once the Xiao Clan lost its Dou Wang, those past enemies would undoubtedly kick them while they were down. With the Xiao Clan's current strength, stubborn resistance to the end would be no different from digging their own grave.

A storm was already brewing.

Bang— A chair shattered on the spot.

"Those sons of bitches! One after another, they're just like wild dogs, all wanting to tear a chunk of flesh from us."

The current Xiao Zhan was young and hot-blooded, utterly furious at the way the other factions were kicking them while they were down.

"Young Patriarch, calm down. The most urgent matter for us now is how to preserve the Xiao Clan."

"That's right. At worst, we can fight our way back in the future," the elders beside him all advised.

"Sigh—" Hearing this, Xiao Zhan was instantly doused with cold water. He remained silent for a long while, and in the end, it could only turn into a sigh.

No matter how tough he was, he could not change the fact that the Xiao Clan was now weak. He began considering what they should do next.

After thinking for a long time, he could only say helplessly, "After Father passes away, our Xiao Clan will withdraw from the Garma Imperial Capital." Then, as if all the strength had left his body, he slumped back into his seat.

"Yes." The elders exchanged glances and bitterly agreed. They were also well aware that without the protection of a Dou Wang expert, the current Xiao Clan was a tempting prize in the eyes of others.

Even their former allies were now thinking of taking the opportunity to grab some benefits.

Retreating at the height of the tide was the only way to survive.

"Hmm? What happened?" Just then, a figure in white suddenly appeared in the hall.

"Who are you? How did you break into my Xiao Clan?" Everyone was startled by the figure that had appeared so abruptly, and the Grand Elder demanded sternly.

The man had long black hair spilling over his shoulders, sharp brows, bright eyes, and a tall, slender figure. His white robe was spotless, giving him an elegant, dashing air.

If he took a casual stroll down the street, he would be able to charm a whole crowd of young ladies and married women alike.

However, at this moment, the Xiao Clan members were not paying attention to the man's looks. They only found his appearance strange.

Not only had he appeared without a sound, but under their senses, the aura of the man before them was as still as an ancient well, yet also vast as an ocean.

Even the clan patriarch, Xiao Lin, could not compare to him.

Could he be here to destroy my Xiao Clan? At that thought, the upper ranks of the Xiao Clan instantly felt all hope turn to ash.

"I asked, what happened to the Xiao Clan? Who is your clan patriarch? Where is he?" the man spoke again, his tone carrying a hint of displeasure.

This white-robed man was none other than the protagonist, Xiao Han. At the same time, he was also a transmigrator.

It was just that he had transmigrated far too early, directly becoming one of Xiao Yan's great-grandfather generation. As for the current Xiao Yan, who knew where he was staying.

Perhaps it was a benefit of being a transmigrator, but from the very beginning of his cultivation, Xiao Han had displayed powerful talent.

In addition, unwilling to be lonely, he had left the Xiao Clan long ago to roam the continent. In the end, by accident, he was trapped in a secret realm and was stuck there for over a hundred years.

Only recently had he escaped, and he had immediately rushed back toward the Xiao Clan without stopping.

Of course, fortune and misfortune depended on each other. It was precisely because of that secret realm that Xiao Han successfully broke through to the Saint Realm, reached Six-Star Dou Sheng, and even obtained a large batch of resources.

However, when Xiao Han arrived above the Xiao Clan, he was surprised to discover that the Xiao Clan at this moment was filled with panic and busyness.

Feeling puzzled, he used his Soul Strength to sense around briefly and found the current upper ranks of the Xiao Clan, then came over to ask about the situation.

???

The current Xiao Zhan was utterly confused by this handsome man before him. Was he not here to make trouble?

Xiao Zhan mustered his courage and asked, "Senior, are you not here to cause trouble for the Xiao Clan?"

"Hmm?" Xiao Han was puzzled. "Why would I cause trouble for the Xiao Clan?"

Whew— Everyone let out a collective sigh of relief. The Xiao Clan was saved, and their lives were still intact.

"Then may I ask who Senior is...?"

"Xiao Clan, Xiao Han," Xiao Han answered simply.

???!!!

Xiao Han!

At this moment, the Xiao Clan members could no longer sit still. Xiao Zhan even stood up directly. "You are Great-Uncle Xiao Han?"

It was no wonder Xiao Zhan lost his composure like this. Xiao Han's experiences were simply a legend of an era in the Xiao Clan.

As the Xiao Clan's top genius, Xiao Han had even been known throughout the entire Jia Ma Empire.

He cultivated qi at four, became a Dou Zhe at eight, a Dou Shi at nine, a Da Dou Shi at eleven, broke through to Dou Ling before he was even thirteen, and then began traveling the continent after he turned fifteen.

In everyone's eyes, Xiao Han was certain to break through to Dou Zong. Even that legendary Honored One Realm was something he could attempt.

It was just that Xiao Han had not returned to the Xiao Clan for a hundred years, and everyone thought he had already died on the road to the summit. This had saddened the Xiao Clan members quite a bit.

But now... Xiao Han had returned. With his talent, he was at least a Dou Zong expert. With Xiao Han holding down the fort, the Xiao Clan was sure to rise.

"That's right. I am that Xiao Han." Xiao Han had nearly lost all patience now. "Answer the question I asked earlier. I'll tell you about my matters later."

At this moment, Xiao Zhan fully displayed the professionalism of a Young Patriarch and answered smoothly, "Reporting to Great-Uncle, the current Xiao Clan Patriarch is my father, Xiao Lin. But Father is now gravely injured, so I am handling the Xiao Clan's affairs in his stead."

Xiao Han was actually rather stirred up just then. "You mean my eldest brother's son, Xiao Lin?"

Xiao Zhan nodded in confirmation.

Then Xiao Han's face darkened. "Take me to see him. Now."

"Yes."

At that moment, Xiao Lin was unconscious. Looking at the terrifying wound on Xiao Lin's body, one that had nearly split him in two, he would have long since died if not for the Dou Qi cultivation of a Dou Wang expert protecting him.

Suppressing the anger in his heart, Xiao Han took out a pill and helped Xiao Lin swallow it, while circulating the Dou Qi within his body to help heal his injuries.

The others also watched Xiao Han with faces full of expectation.

About half an hour later, Xiao Han withdrew his Dou Qi. "He's fine now." Everyone's faces lit up, and they were just about to say something when Xiao Han stopped them with a look.

After signaling to the others, he walked out with an unhappy expression.

Ever since they were young, Xiao Han had been close with his eldest brother, Xiao Lie. Theirs was a bond forged by getting into trouble together, visiting brothe—exploring romantic establishments together, sharing blessings and bearing hardships side by side.

Because of his love for Xiao Lie, Xiao Han had also taken great care of Xiao Lin when he was young. Every time he returned to the Xiao Clan, he would bring him quite a few good things.

Xiao Lin also liked this uncle of his very much, and the relationship between the two was not bad.

Now that Xiao Lin had suffered such serious injuries, there was no way Xiao Han could be anything but angry. He had simply been too focused on healing Xiao Lin's wounds earlier to look into it deeply.

But now, it was time to settle the score.

Returning to the Council Hall, Xiao Han asked with a dark expression, "What is the Xiao Clan's situation right now?"

With Xiao Lin, the pillar of the Xiao Clan, having suffered such severe injuries, it was impossible for there not to be turmoil. The Xiao Clan's circumstances were definitely not good.

Thus, Xiao Han did not bother with anything unnecessary and instead directly asked about the Xiao Clan's situation in detail.