Gale Demon Wolf Thirty-Six Consecutive Slashes

In the Xiao Clan of Wutan City within the Jia Ma Empire.

Clan Head Xiao Zhan and three elders sat with gloomy expressions in the primary seats, the atmosphere suddenly growing rather heavy for a moment.

On the lower flanks, the younger generation of the Xiao Clan sat as silent as cicadas in winter under the pressure released by the clan head, as if they even deliberately slowed their breathing by a fraction.

Yet among the several gazes directed at Xiao Yan below, all carried a trace of mockery and derision.

In the center of the grand hall, a young maiden in moon-white robes stood with graceful poise.

Behind her, the elderly man and handsome youth accompanying her wore identical attire; they looked upon Xiao Zhan's somewhat gloomy visage and met his gaze without the slightest concession.

"According to sect regulations, the successor to the sect master must not become entangled with men before officially ascending to the position..."

"We ask that Clan Head Xiao please consider the face of the Lord Sect Master and dissolve this engagement."

Ge Ye, the moon-robed elder, sighed helplessly and said in a flat tone.

Hearing this, Xiao Zhan clenched his fists tightly, and the suppressed pressure for so long could no longer be held back; faint cyan Dou Qi covered his body, and an illusory lion head abruptly appeared!

Seeing Xiao Zhan's reaction, Ge Ye's aged face abruptly changed, turning grave.

He hurriedly flashed to stand in front of the two, cyan Dou Qi gathering in his palms to emanate minute yet piercing sword qi, matching Xiao Zhan's imposing aura across the space.

"Bang!"

Accompanied by a loud crash, Ge Ye's figure swayed slightly and he let out a muffled grunt, immediately forced back step by step and instantly revealing an inability to conceal his shock within his eyes.

"Dou Ling!"

"When on earth did you become a Dou Ling expert!"

He had thought that with his strength as a Seven-Star Great Dou Master, dealing with Xiao Zhan-who was rumored to be no more than a five-star Great Dou Master-should have been as easy as picking up something from the palm of his hand, yet he had not expected that he could not even withstand a single exchange!

Sensing the somewhat gloomy gazes from the Xiao Clan, Ge Ye-who had previously felt victory was certain-unexpectedly felt a trace of panic rise in his heart.

"Could it be that Clan Head Xiao intends to use power to oppress others today? What I represent is the Misty Cloud Sect!"

"Since Your Excellency was able to make such a grand display of pulling out the Misty Cloud Sect to come to the Xiao Clan to break off an engagement, then what kind of power does a mere Xiao Clan have to speak of."

The anger that had originally surged into Xiao Zhan's heart grew somewhat sober upon hearing the three words "Misty Cloud Sect," and he forced himself to suppress seven parts of his fury.

"Sigh... Clan Head Xiao, the Lord Sect Master knew that today's request is rather impolite, which is why she specifically had this subordinate bring an item as an apology!"

Ge Ye stepped forward and hastily reached out to rub a ring on his finger; an entirely green ancient jade box appeared out of thin air in his hand.

"This is a tier 4 medicinal pill, the Qi Gathering Powder. It is entirely sufficient to forge a new young Dou Zhe for the Xiao Clan!"

Noticing Xiao Zhan's restrained anger, alongside the fervent gazes and bursts of exclamation from the members of the Xiao Clan at this moment, Ge Ye let out a light breath, inwardly settling down somewhat.

Yet at the very thought of the serious business of this trip, he could not help but show a troubled expression, looking as though he had something to say yet hesitated.

It seemed that what he was about to say next was several times more important than that Qi Gathering Powder which everyone scrambled for.

"Actually, there is another piece of news from within the sect today that I feel it necessary to inform Clan Head Xiao of..."

Ge Ye glanced at Nalan Yanran, who stood silently at his side, and after a slight hesitation, slowly spoke:

"The reason why the dissolution of the engagement is imperative is because..."

"Yanran is not only the young sect master of the Misty Cloud Sect now... Last month, she also acquired a powerful Dou Technique from beyond this world! She has already become an [Inheritor]!"

"[Inheritor]?"

"What is that? I've never heard of it."

"Could it be even more formidable than the young sect master of the Misty Cloud Sect..."

"Could it be that she obtained the inheritance left behind by some expert? The kind where someone jumps off a cliff and finds an ancient grotto?"

Hearing the rambling discussions among his family members, Xiao Zhan's heart sank slightly.

Although he was also unclear about what this so-called "[Inheritor]" in Ge Ye's mouth actually was, based on Ge Ye's demeanor and his own many years of life experience...

It seemed this identity was actually even more important than a direct disciple of the Misty Cloud Sect Master.

"An [Inheritor] is someone favored by the heavens!"

As Ge Ye began his explanation, the opposing Xiao Zhan also slowly reined in his own formidable aura.

Seeing this, Ge Ye heaved a heavy sigh of relief, while Xiao Zhan still furrowed his brows slightly, looking deeply at the other party and quietly awaiting the rest.

Seeing Xiao Zhan in this state, Ge Ye no longer hesitated, brushed his sleeves, and recounted the matter in detail.

"Though Wutan City boasts the status of a city, it is also content to corner itself in a remote corner; little do you know that the lands are already surging with wind and clouds."

"According to rumors from Central Plains experts, over these past few years, a small number of people possessing strange abilities seem to have suddenly emerged across the continent."

"Some have awakened special physiques, some have obtained heaven-defying treasures, some have learned formidable cultivation methods and combat skills in their dreams, and still others bear immense fortuitous encounters..."

"These various abilities, whether innate or acquired, have never once appeared on the continent; thus, supreme experts suspect they come from beyond the heavens..."

"Yet without a doubt, these people have all inherited unique methods, are recognized as individuals favored by the heavens, and are destined to embark upon the path of the strong!"

"Such people are collectively referred to across the continent as-[Inheritors]!"

Speaking to this point, the worry in Ge Ye's eyes-which had originally stemmed from the change in Xiao Zhan's strength-was swept away entirely; his chin, covered in wrinkles, unconsciously lifted high, and his back straightened rigidly.

"At first, such existences mostly only appeared in core regions of the continent such as Central Plains. Never did I expect that my Misty Cloud Sect would also encounter this opportunity!"

"And Yanran is, second only to the Lord Sect Master, the second individual favored by the heavens to acquire powerful abilities!"

Listening to Ge Ye's impassioned and spittle-flying output, Nalan Yanran behind him still lowered her head without a word, wondering what she was pondering.

Meanwhile, that handsome youth beside her flashed an extremely receptive expression on his face, his eyes seeming to hold an urge that could not be suppressed.

"Therefore, regarding the engagement with young master Xiao Yan, we ask that Clan Head Xiao consider it thoroughly. After all, even if his talent has not vanished..."

Yet before Ge Ye could finish speaking, that young man who had all along stood behind without uttering a word suddenly stepped forward with an impatient demeanor, instantly drawing the gazes of everyone present.

"Even if his talent has not vanished, compared to Yanran-who is an [Inheritor]-that Xiao Yan is simply a toad lusting after swan meat!"

The youth paid not the slightest heed to the glaring gazes and watchful stares of the Xiao Clan members; he shifted his position slightly, his burning gaze locked onto Xiao Zhan above.

"Clan Head Xiao, you say..."

"Even leaving aside the status of an [Inheritor], how could a waste who has lost all his Dou Qi possibly be worthy of Yanran, the future sect master of the Misty Cloud Sect?"

Hearing this, Xiao Zhan's complexion instantly turned livid, his dual fists gripping so tightly they cracked, yet for a time he was left speechless to retort.

Seeing this, the youth's smile grew even wider. In his heart, there was still a sentence he had not spoken.

Within this vast Jia Ma Empire, the only one worthy of Nalan Yanran was none other than himself, Yun Xiaotian.

With this thought in mind, the youth no longer hesitated; he immediately turned around and bowed slightly toward Nalan Yanran:

"Junior Sister, things have reached this point, so I will no longer conceal it either. Three days ago, after finishing my routine cultivation, I discovered that a completely unheard-of Dou Technique had inexplicably appeared out of thin air within my soul!"

Hearing this, Nalan Yanran could not help raising her gaze, her rosy lips parting slightly as her cold gaze intersected with the youth's for a moment, revealing an expression of utmost astonishment:

"Senior Brother, could it be that you--"

"Have you also obtained a heavenly inheritance?"

Nalan Yanran's voice was very soft, yet it was like a pebble tossed into a calm lake, stirring layer upon layer of ripples in everyone's hearts.

As for Ge Ye, he could not help crying out in shock.

The corners of Yun Xiaotian's mouth curled upward slightly, that arc concealing three parts of complacency, three parts of arrogance, and four parts of impatient showmanship.

He had waited far too long for this moment-

Before the junior sister he adored, before this group of frogs at the bottom of a well belonging to the Xiao Clan!

It was finally his turn to manifest his holiness before others!

"Indeed."

At this moment, Yun Xiaotian strode forward with large, vigorous steps; his rather handsome looks paired with a intense wave of self-confidence made him appear somewhat high-spirited for a moment.

"From the fragmented memories of the inheritance, I learned that this move comes from a magical world called the Douluo Continent, created by a vice dean of a wind-element academy in that world, and is named..."

"Gale Demon Wolf, Thirty-Six Consecutive Slashes!"