One of the Ancient Emperor Clans-the True Identity of the Xiao Clan!

As Mo Tian Xing listed the many factions,

Xiao Zhan looked at Ge Ye, then at the Xiao Family members who were murmuring among themselves.

"Senior... are you sure you haven't mistaken us for someone else?!"

Xiao Zhan asked Qing Luo and his group with an uneasy expression.

"Of course!"

"The Xiao Clan, one of the Ancient Eight Great Emperor Clans, was once the strongest family on the Dou Qi Continent. Though it encountered certain misfortunes and declined to its present state...

that cannot erase the Xiao Clan's identity as an Ancient Emperor Clan, nor the Emperor Blood flowing within your veins!"

Qing Luo spoke each word with ease,

but the meaning behind his words

left Nalan Yanran, who had come to break off the engagement, frozen in place as if struck by lightning.

The Xiao Family...

was actually an Ancient Emperor Clan?!

At the same time,

the three elders and the Xiao Family members in the hall, upon hearing Qing Luo's words, seemed as though they had been injected with stimulants.

Every face brimmed with excitement and fervor.

They seemed to see the glory of their ancestors when they stood among the Emperor Clans.

They seemed to feel

the summons of the Emperor Blood within them. Their bodies grew hot, as if they were about to break through at any moment.

In a corner,

Xiao Yan listened to Qing Luo's words and glanced at the silent Xun'er beside him.

Several times, he wanted to speak and ask her,

but swallowed the words each time.

Xiao Yan instinctively felt that Xun'er would not harm him.

But now,

no matter how he looked at it...

the mysterious arrival of these three people did not seem to be a bad thing for the Xiao Family.

"Xun'er..."

Xiao Yan could not hold back any longer and asked hesitantly, "Is what those people said true?"

Xun'er took a deep breath.

She looked at Xiao Yan and spoke in a complicated tone.

"Xiao Yan, this is far too complicated. There are some things I still cannot tell you right now, but..."

Seeing the expectant look in Xiao Yan's eyes,

Xun'er ultimately nodded and said,

"What he said... is true!"

"Although he told the truth, Xiao Yan, you must not let them deceive you. They definitely have other motives for coming to the Xiao Family!"

"Mm, I believe you!"

Xiao Yan nodded firmly.

In truth,

the moment Xun'er said, "It's true," Xiao Yan's thoughts had already soared far away.

He had not heard anything Xun'er said afterward.

Holy shit!

The Xiao Clan is an Emperor Clan.

It was once the strongest family on this continent.

No wonder.

How could I transmigrate into some minor family? I really am the protagonist!

At that moment,

Xiao Yan was already wondering whether the Xiao Family had any inheritance left behind by their ancestors and thinking about how to make use of the Emperor Blood within him.

He even considered

whether these three could help him solve his inability to cultivate.

These three clearly were not ordinary people.

Hearing Qing Luo's words,

Xiao Zhan's heart also ignited with passion. He was so excited that his body could not stop trembling.

However,

after the excitement faded, Xiao Zhan quickly returned to reality.

He did not know whether the other party's words were true.

But judging from the attitude they had shown since arriving at the Xiao Family—not the pressure of powerful experts, but an approachable and refined demeanor—it was probably true.

Even if it was true, it was merely the Xiao Clan's history, something that had already passed.

Just as Ge Ye had said earlier,

the present Xiao Family

was merely a small family in Wutan City, and its strongest member was only a Da Dou Shi.

Knowing of their ancestors' great deeds could make the Xiao Family more united, and they could worship their ancestors.

But that did not mean it would bring any change to the Xiao Family.

The current Xiao Family

could not even leave Wutan City, much less participate in the conflicts among the great factions of the Central Plains...

This clear understanding

was what Xiao Zhan had gained during his years as the Xiao Family's clan leader.

He understood all too well

that for a family to grow stronger,

no external power could be relied upon. The only thing they could rely on was themselves!

"Clan Leader Xiao, I now invite you to join the Emperor Alliance. I wish to know your decision!"

Qing Luo asked calmly.

"Whew..."

Hearing the invitation to the Xiao Clan once more,

Xiao Zhan gathered his thoughts, took a deep breath, and swept his gaze across the clan members in the hall.

At last, he looked at Qing Luo and said,

"Alliance Leader Qing, I am deeply grateful that you still think of the Xiao Clan. However... I refuse to join the Emperor Alliance!"

"What?!"

"Xiao Zhan, what gives you the right to represent the Xiao Family?"

"That's right, why refuse to join the Emperor Alliance?"

"We are willing to join!"

The instant Xiao Zhan finished speaking,

the three elders angrily rebuked him.

The entire hall filled with furious and confused discussion.

"As expected of Uncle Xiao. His choice was correct."

Hearing Xiao Zhan make his decision,

Xun'er's expression improved considerably as she spoke softly.

"Yeah..."

"Though I really don't want to admit it, this choice truly is the most suitable one for the current Xiao Family."

Xiao Yan spread his hands helplessly.

He was glad that he possessed an extraordinary identity,

but the rationality of a transmigrator

told him that there were no free lunches in this world!

At those words,

Qing Luo was slightly taken aback.

But soon,

he understood why Xiao Zhan had refused.

As expected of someone who had been captured by the Hall of Souls yet still survived until the end. He truly had some ability.

But Qing Luo was not worried.

Since Xiao Zhan believed there were no free lunches, then Qing Luo would make one fall from the sky.

"Clan Leader Xiao, may I know why you refuse?"

Qing Luo asked.

"Alliance Leader Qing, you have also seen the Xiao Family's current circumstances. Perhaps our ancestors were once powerful and once rose to greatness, but all that is in the past. The Xiao Family of today is merely an insignificant little family..."

"So small that we cannot even solve the reason my son is unable to cultivate. Even if such a Xiao Family joined the Emperor Alliance, what could we possibly accomplish?"

Xiao Zhan spoke heavily.

Everything he said was an objective reality standing before the Xiao Family.

Of course,

Xiao Zhan also had his own ulterior motive. He wanted to use Qing Luo and the others to help Xiao Yan solve his cultivation problem.

It was his responsibility as a father.

Hearing this,

Qing Luo cooperatively turned his gaze toward Xun'er and Xiao Yan in the corner.

"You are Xiao Yan, correct? Come here."

Xiao Yan paused.

He hesitated over whether he should go over.

He could tell that his father had deliberately mentioned him earlier, hoping the other party would help solve his inability to cultivate.

But he still remembered what Xun'er had said.

"Yan'er... let Senior Qing take a look at you."

Seeing Xiao Yan hesitate, Xiao Zhan thought his foolish son had failed to grasp the opportunity and hurriedly reminded him.

"Yes!"

Xiao Yan nodded.

Just as Xiao Yan was preparing to walk toward Qing Luo,

he felt his wrist being gripped by an icy-cold hand.

"Xiao Yan, don't go over!"

Xun'er said solemnly.

For a moment,

Xiao Yan's raised foot froze in midair.

Seeing this,

Qing Luo narrowed his eyes and said in a relaxed, indifferent tone, "What? Does the Gu Clan's imperial daughter have some objection to this alliance leader?"

What?!

As soon as Qing Luo said this,

every Xiao Family member in the hall froze in shock.

They all turned their gazes toward Xun'er, who was holding Xiao Yan back.

"Alliance Leader Qing... you said Xun'er is?!"

The Great Elder behind Xiao Zhan asked.

"One of the Ancient Eight Clans, the Gu Clan—its imperial daughter!"