On the field, the middle-aged man suddenly flashed and appeared in front of Xiao Yan and the other two in the blink of an eye, smiling as he spoke.
You want to arrest me?
Xiao Yan paused, speaking casually, but the middle-aged man could clearly sense the slight change in Xiao Yan's aura. He immediately clasped his hands in greeting and said:
"Sir, you misunderstand. It's common for two people to spar and for someone to win or lose. I have no reason to intervene. However, your battle today took place within Xiao City, which violates the rules of Xiao City. Therefore, I would like to ask that you come with me so that I can explain this matter to the elders before you leave."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan lowered his eyelids slightly, his eyes flickering. So this guy was going to take him to the Xiao Clan, which might save him some trouble.
A thought flashed through Xiao Yan's mind, and just as he was about to respond, the middle-aged man suddenly opened his mouth and spoke again.
"Sir, you need not worry about this trip. My Xiao Clan is a prominent force on the continent, and we would never resort to threats or retaliation. I assure you, once you have explained the whole story, I will personally accompany you and ensure your safe departure."
"No need for a walk-in, let's go."
Having made up his mind, Xiao Yan smiled slightly and calmly addressed the middle-aged man.
Upon hearing this, the middle-aged man breathed a sigh of relief, and a smile appeared on his face. Regardless of the outcome of this matter, with Xiao Yan going there, the pressure on him from above would be reduced somewhat. Moreover, the main fault lay with Xiao Chuhang, so the elders would likely consider the matter carefully.
He clasped his hands in a fist salute to Xiao Yan once more, and then waved to the other guards. Several figures immediately flew towards Xiao Chuhang, who was pale-faced below.
Having been struck by Xiao Yan's devastating punch, not only was Wind God's Fury instantly destroyed, but Xiao Chuhang was also seriously injured. If no one helped him up, he probably wouldn't even have the strength to stand up.
Meanwhile, Xiao Yan, led by the middle-aged man, traveled to the Xiao Clan with Bai Hua.
As the group flew over Xiao City, gazing at the towering gate at the end of the street, Xiao Yan's emotions couldn't help but rise slightly.
Despite the many risks they faced along the way, they finally made it here!
A moment later, Xiao Yan and his group of four stood at the end of the street.
Here is a small square. The stone steps abruptly stop a hundred paces away. The bluestone-paved ground is as smooth as a mirror. Looking down from here, one can see the entire Xiao City at a glance. The continuous pavilions stretch out like a mountain range, and the huge city sits here like a giant beast.
Before Xiao Yan and the others stood a magnificent archway, with no walls or alleyways on either side. Surrounded by grass, trees, and flowers, it appeared entirely natural.
However, even in this seemingly empty void, Xiao Yan clearly discovered that the space there faintly emitted an astonishing spatial fluctuation. An invisible force stood on both sides of the archway, forming a spatial barrier that blocked everything he could see in front of him. There was also an invisible, special pressure, as if it were looking down on them.
With a thought, an invisible Spiritual Strength spread out and pressed against the invisible wall. Instantly, an astonishing rebound force burst forth, repelling Xiao Yan's Spiritual Strength and causing his soul to be shaken and slightly dizzy.
"What a sturdy space barrier!"
Calming himself, Xiao Yan's eyes flashed with surprise, and he couldn't help but feel a little scared. Bai Hua behind him also changed his expression slightly, obviously sensing the extraordinary nature of this spatial barrier. Only Lian'er stared innocently at the huge archway in front of her, her beautiful eyes revealing a hint of curiosity.
"Hehe, this spatial barrier was personally reinforced by the successive patriarchs of my Xiao Clan. It is strong enough to withstand the full-force attack of a Yuan Zun expert. Ordinary Yuan Zong cannot break it."
Seeing this, the middle-aged man smiled slightly and said.
"Able to withstand the full-force attack of Yuan Zun expert?"
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan couldn't help but raise an eyebrow and exclaim in admiration. As expected of one of the three major clans in the Central Region, their foundation was indeed far beyond that of ordinary forces.
Their gazes slowly shifted from the invisible barrier, and then Xiao Yan and the others looked at the archway in front of them.
At the center of the archway was a distorted space. Only by passing through this space could they be considered to have truly entered the Xiao Clan. On either side of the archway, two old men were sitting cross-legged. One of them glanced indifferently at the group of people in front of him, his gaze lingering on Lian'er and Bai Hua for a moment before settling on Xiao Yan. He looked him up and down, and a hint of surprise flashed deep in his old eyes.
" Yuan Zun expert!"
As the old man sized up Xiao Yan and his companions, Xiao Yan's gaze swept back and forth between the two men. His eyes narrowed slightly. Although the two old men seemed ordinary, the faint but powerful aura emanating from them was no weaker than that of Bai Rong. They were clearly two powerful individuals who had entered the Yuan Zun Realm.
The group approached the two elders. The middle-aged man stepped forward, bowed respectfully to the two elders, and explained the reason. Then, the elders indifferently raised their palms, and instantly, the distorted space behind them transformed into a passage. The middle-aged man turned back and nodded to Xiao Yan and the other two, then entered first. Afterward, Xiao Yan looked up at the huge archway in front of him, his eyes slightly burning.
"Ancestor Xiao Xuan, I have arrived!"
With a silent thought to themselves, the three of them followed in the footsteps of the first, their figures disappearing together into that distorted space.
After Xiao Yan and the others entered that distorted space, the two old men outside the door involuntarily opened their deep eyes, looked at each other, and then chuckled.
"Hehe, not bad for a kid. I heard that this little guy was only at the Origin Return Realm back then. In just a few years, he has grown to such a level. Even in the entire Central Region, few can match such a growth rate."
"Heh heh, not bad, but he did injure Xiao Chuhang after all. That kid is no pushover. If he wants to join the Xiao Clan, he'll probably have to suffer some trouble."
At the same time, on a cliff within the Xiao Clan, a white-robed figure sitting cross-legged suddenly opened his eyes the moment Xiao Yan and the others stepped through the archway. A relieved smile appeared on his calm face. This person was none other than Xiao Xuan!
"Little one, you're finally here."
With a soft laugh, Xiao Xuan slowly rose from the cliff. He lightly touched the air with his toes, and the wind beneath his feet swirled and condensed into an invisible sword blade. Immediately afterward, his figure transformed into a streak of light and swiftly flew down the mountain.