Heaven Dou Empire, Imperial Capital.
The Xiao Residence, ideally situated in the heart of Heaven Dou City, was undoubtedly the center of attention across the entire continent of late. Every day, an endless stream of visitors passed through its gates.
The leaders of every sect on the continent came in person bearing gifts. To get those gifts into Xiao Yan's hands, these Soul Masters, normally so high and mighty, even lavished smiles on the Xiao Residence's gatekeepers.
Inside the Xiao Residence, in a spacious, quiet hall, the Black-Robed Youth sat silently in a chair, his eyes slightly closed. Beside him, a young maid moved with delicate steps. Each time she filled his cup with tea, she would steal a glance at the continent's newest overlord.
What young maiden did not dream of love?
Barely into his twenties, he had founded the Soul Hall, the continent's foremost power, and helped the Heaven Dou Empire defeat the Star Luo Empire, unifying the entire continent. Even the Spirit Hall belonged to the alliance he had established. He had truly found success in his youth, riding high on the spring breeze.
"Xiao Yan, someone outside wants to see you."
Just then, a chuckling voice broke the silence of the hall, and Dugu Bo appeared in the doorway.
At those words, Xiao Yan slowly opened his eyes. Multicolored flames flickered in their dark depths. His delicate features looked somewhat grave, and the dazzling flame mark on his forehead seemed alive, lending him a strangely otherworldly air.
"Who?" Xiao Yan asked, lowering his eyes with a slight frown.
"Who else could it be? The Spirit Hall's Young Master, of course." Dugu Bo walked up to Xiao Yan and lightly patted his shoulder, then said solemnly, "Have you really decided to leave? She isn't the only one