Return to the Xiao Clan
Northwest Continent.
As a relatively remote region in the Fierce Qi Continent, the Northwest Continent has never had many powerful figures. Even searching the entire Northwest Continent, one might not be able to find more than a hundred Dou Zun expert.
Therefore, compared to the landscape of numerous sects and families in Central Plains, this region is dominated by vast empires and many smaller kingdoms subordinate to them.
In every empire, Dou Zong expert is enough to guard a region and deter the surrounding areas. However, there are always exceptions, and the strength of empires naturally varies.
Today, although empires are scattered like stars across the Northwest Continent, they also exhibit certain patterns.
The three major empires, namely the Heavenly Serpent Empire, the Jia Ma Empire, and the Chu Yun Empire, are in a tripartite balance of power, while the other empires and kingdoms are led by these three.
Among the three great empires, the Heavenly Serpent Empire is an established power with unparalleled strength. Its national sect, the Heavenly Serpent Empire, even has a Dou Zun realm ancestor.
However, Gama and Chu Yun have surpassed them in strength. The former's power has grown at an unbelievable speed. Its imperial sect leader Yun Lan Sect Master, Yun Shan originally of average strength and unknown in the Northwest Continent.
However, one year he suddenly announced that he had become Dou Zun expert, overwhelming the powerhouses of the surrounding empires. As a result, the Jia Ma Empire became famous and expanded its territory by thousands of miles in one fell swoop.
Its neighboring country Chu Yun Empire, also has a rather bizarre history of rise to power. Originally, it was just an ordinary empire that was slightly stronger. After the rise of the Jia Ma Empire, it attempted to unite with the Luoyan and Mu Lan countries to curb the former's momentum, but it was met with a head-on blow and suffered heavy losses.
However, in recent years, a large number of powerful individuals of unknown origin have suddenly appeared in the Chu Yun Empire, including a Dou Zun among them.
As a result, the two neighboring countries of Gama and Chu Yun have been engaged in local wars for many years, with various powerful figures constantly vying for power and testing each other.
There's no major war, just constant friction!
On this day, above the Jia Ma Empire.
Suddenly, a subtle fluctuation arose from the space, followed by the appearance of a dark cave entrance. A figure in white slowly stepped out, which was none other than Xiao Han, who had come from Central Plains.
"The Jia Ma Empire, it's been so long since I've returned!" With a slight sigh, she quickly determined her direction, her figure transforming into a streak of Flowing Light as she sped towards Wutan City.
At this moment, Xiao Zhan was frowning, staring at a map hanging on the wall showing the situation of the Jia Ma Empire and the surrounding major empires.
The Jia Ma Empire may appear to be at its zenith, ranking among the top three in strength in the Northwest Continent, but in reality, it is fraught with crises. With Gama at its center, other countries are subtly encircling it.
Although the Jia Ma Royal Family remains the nominal ruler of the Jia Ma Empire, they are actually powerless to deal with threats from all sides.
The biggest contributor to our survival until now is the Xiao Clan, with Yun Shan being the most important.
The Jia Ma Royal Family was fully aware of this and decisively backed down! They Xiao Clan virtually unguarded, revealing all their secrets to Xiao Zhan and allowing him to take control of the nation's military.
They knew very well that the Xiao Clan family didn't care about the power they held. Rather than trying to hide it, guard it closely, or cause displeasure and live in fear, they decided to avoid it.
It would be better to hand it over to them directly. Only if the Jia Ma Empire still exists can their Imperial Family have a chance of survival; otherwise, they will be doomed just the same.
Although Xiao Zhan greatly appreciated the wise actions of the Jia Ma Royal Family, he was still quite troubled by the powder keg on the border.
The fundamental problem now is that the number of powerful members in the Xiao Clan is severely insufficient.
Strictly speaking, although Xiao Han gave the Xiao Clan a cheat code, the Chu Yun Empire had its administrators personally involved, so the two sides were not on equal footing at all.
If it weren't for the fact that the Soul Hall in the Northwest Continent doesn't have many powerful figures, lacks relatively high-level Dou Zun experts, and Dou Sheng Expert aren't able to participate, the Xiao Clan would have already collapsed.
"Damn Soul Hall!" Xiao Zhan slammed his fist into the wall in front of him. "Don't give my Xiao Clan a chance, or you'll regret it."
"Looks like you're having a tough time as the head of the Xiao Clan Patriarch!" A teasing voice reached Xiao Zhan's ears.
"Huh?" Xiao Zhan was taken aback at first, then seemed to remember something, and his face lit up with joy. "Grand Uncle?!"
"Oh!" Xiao Han revealed himself, a smile on his face. "It's kind of you to remember me, little guy!"
"Hehe~" Xiao Zhan smiled honestly, but Xiao Han felt disgusted for a while and curled his lips and said, "You are already the leader of the clan, but you still have no dignity at all."
"Yes, yes, yes..." Xiao Zhan repeatedly admitted his mistake, but he couldn't stop smiling.
"How is the Xiao Clan doing now?" Xiao Han abruptly changed the subject and asked in a deep voice.
Although he had a basic understanding of the Xiao Clan's situation, he lacked more detailed information.
Upon hearing this, Xiao Zhan's initial excitement at Xiao Han's arrival subsided, and he began to give a detailed introduction.
At the end of his sentence, Xiao Zhan could only give a bitter smile, "We are more than ten fewer Dou Zun expert than the Soul Hall, which is almost half the number."
"If they weren't so low-level, I could hold off five or six of them each time, and with others risking their lives to hold off some more, the battle would have collapsed long ago!"
What Xiao Zhan didn't say was that he was now acting as a firefighter, and he had to personally take charge almost every time the battle situation turned unfavorable. In recent years, he had traveled almost all over the borders of the Jia Ma Empire.
Xiao Han's expression was cold. He glanced at Xiao Zhan, who looked exhausted, and patted the latter on the shoulder. "You've done very well."
It's clear that Xiao Zhan is extremely frustrated right now. After years of recovery, the Xiao Clan's strength shouldn't be in this state.
Unfortunately, over the years, many powerful members of the Xiao Clan have been secretly sent to Central Plains, leaving behind few strong individuals, and those who remain are not the most talented. It is already quite satisfactory for Xiao Han that they have been able to maintain the situation under the attack of the Soul Hall.
"Look, Uncle, I'm here to bring you warmth now, aren't I?" Xiao Han chuckled.
Xiao Zhan looked expectant; he had a deep understanding of his uncle's skill in this regard!
"Go, gather all the current Dou Zun and High-level Dou Zong of the Xiao Clan, and have them assemble in the Xiao Clan's space."
"Yes!" Xiao Zhan immediately demonstrated what it meant to be swift as Ji Ying. In less than a quarter of an hour, nearly fifty people were neatly lined up in front of Xiao Han.
The people at the very front exuded powerful and enduring auras, clearly indicating that they had long since reached the Dou Zun.
"Uncle, these are the only strong individuals my Xiao Clan can summon back right now. There are others who need to guard the border and cannot return for the time being," Xiao Zhan reported.
"Hmm!" Xiao Han carefully examined everyone on the field. Although they had unconsciously shown signs of fatigue due to the continuous battles with the Soul Hall, each of them had sharp eyes, a deep aura, and high fighting spirit. They were clearly among the stronger ones in their level.
"Keep up!" Xiao Han called out, then took the lead and entered the Xiao Clan Space. Compared to when it was first created, the space now had abundant energy, making it a truly ideal place for cultivation.
"Alright!" Xiao Han's lips curled into a fearsome smile. "Xiao Zhan, come out. Everyone else, sit down."
After everyone did as instructed, Xiao Han took out a strange, pitch-black disc amidst their bewildered expressions.
Xiao Zhan's eyes widened in shock. "Array Disc?!"
"Young?" Xiao Han praised, "You still remember this thing, kid!"
Although he was talking, Xiao Han's hands moved quickly. With the injection of Dou Qi, the palm-sized Array Disc instantly transformed into countless Runes, enveloping everyone except Xiao Han and Xiao Zhan.
"Note: If you can't handle it, get out on your own, otherwise I can't guarantee your safety," Xiao Han said with a serious expression.
"Yes!"
However, this seriousness quickly turned into a smile, tinged with a hint of schadenfreude. "Good luck to you!"
The others, already bewildered, became even more confused after hearing Xiao Han's nonsensical words. Only Xiao Zhan, who knew Xiao Han somewhat better, silently mourned for his clansmen and prayed for them.
With a flick of his sleeve, Xiao Han unleashed a torrent of Dou Qi, as vast as the Yuan Hai, which surged toward the top of the array's circular shield.