"Xiao Yan, it seems you've made quite a leap during your trip to the world above the Dou Qi Continent." Just as Zi Yan's pestering was giving Xiao Yan a headache, Xiao Xuan, the Xiao Clan's ancestor, finally rescued him from the flock of beauties. He looked Xiao Yan over, inwardly somewhat astonished.
He actually couldn't sense any aura from Xiao Yan now. Judging by appearances, the fellow seemed no different from an ordinary person, but Xiao Xuan knew full well that Xiao Yan had probably left him far behind. It seemed he had completely transcended the level of Dou Di.
"Yes, I had a few fortunate encounters." Xiao Yan nodded and said with a smile, "Ancestor, the world above the Dou Qi Continent is truly magnificent. If you don't venture out and explore it, I'm afraid you'll regret it for the rest of your life."
"Alas, how could I not want to...? But the Xiao Clan still needs me." Xiao Xuan sighed, then spoke somewhat helplessly. Although the Xiao Clan had reawakened its Dou Di bloodline, restoring its former prosperity would still take considerable time. While it was still growing, it needed a powerful figure to stand guard; otherwise, too many unknown factors could easily destroy it.
"That's easily solved. I've already established my own faction in the Great Thousand World. I'll take everyone up there together later. With my faction protecting the Xiao Clan, you'll be free to do whatever you wish, Ancestor," Xiao Yan said with a faint smile.
"Then, Brother Xiao Yan, you came back this time to take everyone up there with you?" Xun'er and the others, who had thought Xiao Yan was only returning for a short stay, were suddenly overjoyed. This way, they wouldn't have to endure the pain of separation.
"Yes, and