On the ruins of the Xiao Clan's back mountain, Xiao Yan and Bai Hua embraced tightly. Their faces were filled with the joy of surviving a catastrophe. No one could believe or understand that Bai Hua, who had been pierced through the heart by Xiao Dingtian, would actually recover. Moreover, judging from his appearance, he was clearly unharmed, and even better than before.
"This..."
Xiao Dingtian stared at Bai Hua with a furrowed brow, noticing the blackness gradually fading from the corner of Bai Hua's clothes, and sensing the peculiar aura emanating from Bai Hua's body that was different from before. After some thought, he seemed to understand something.
The snow-white Bai Hua before me are perhaps the result of his earlier piercing finger strike.
Given Bai Hua's previous beast-like state, it would have been impossible for him to change in the slightest without external suppression. However, the black aura surrounding his body did not dissipate after his two consecutive attacks, until his deadly finger struck, which led to the current situation.
"How so..."
Upon thinking of this, Xiao Dingtian couldn't help but frown. He hadn't expected that his actions would not only fail to suppress Xiao Yan's true nature, but would instead bring him good fortune, making his efforts utterly futile.
With thoughts racing through his mind, Xiao Dingtian Elder Zhang was not looking too good. Just as his mood was getting more and more depressed, an old man's laughter suddenly rang out in the world.
"Hehe, since you've made enough of a scene, then please go back. The back mountain of the Xiao Clan is not a place for fighting to the death. If you really can't stand it, then go to the martial arts arena."
The speaker was none other than Elder Xiao Zhen.
Upon hearing this, Xiao Dingtian Elder Zhang showed a rare look of fear. He was not afraid of even the clan leader in the entire clan, but he did not have much temper when facing the Grand Elder.
He cupped his hands in a gesture towards the depths of the mountains and forests, then glared at Xiao Yan Xiao Dingtian a hint of resentment in his eyes. In the blink of an eye, he turned and disappeared from this world.
Watching Xiao Dingtian leave, a look of relief finally appeared on Xiao Yan's pale face. As he swayed slightly, Bai Hua quickly stepped forward to support him and then took out a pill from his Storage Ring and swallowed it.
The pill entered his mouth and instantly transformed into a gentle medicinal power, seeping into his body and rapidly nourishing his nearly dried-up meridians. As streams of Origin Qi spread and permeated the air, Xiao Yan's pale complexion gradually improved.
"Thank you, Elder Xie, for your help!"
Xiao Xuan bowed respectfully towards the depths of the mountains and forests, and said in a respectful voice.
"Hehe, it's nothing. Just don't be careless when you get back. Xiao Dingtian still holds a grudge against you. Try to avoid getting entangled with him before the clan meeting starts. Although Xiao Jinghong has made peace with you, Xiao Dingtian's connections in the clan make him someone you can't easily deal with. Although I am the Grand Elder, I shouldn't get too involved. I wish you all the best."
After he finished speaking, Xiao Yan and the others bowed respectfully, and then left the back mountain together, returning to the villa.
After the group returned to the villa, Xiao Yan rested for a while and then immediately checked Bai Hua's condition. After a thorough examination, he found that Bai Hua's condition was normal, and only then did he truly feel relieved.
Upon seeing Bai Hua suddenly revive, Xiao Yan was naturally overjoyed. However, even now, recalling Bai Hua's previous ferocious appearance still made Xiao Yan feel lingering fear. This caused Xiao Yan to worry about Bai Hua's condition while he was overjoyed. Fortunately, the results of his investigation finally dispelled all his worries.
However, while Xiao Yan was carefully investigating Bai Hua, he suddenly discovered that the latter's pupils were now strangely one white and one black. Bai Hua couldn't find the reason, and Xiao Yan naturally couldn't find the answer either. Helpless, he had no choice but to give up.
Instead of worrying about nothing, it's better to focus on what's in front of you.
Now, there is only a month and a half left before the clan gathering. In such a short time, it is obvious that the cultivation levels of those present cannot be broken through. The only thing they can look forward to right now is Lian'er, who is in seclusion.
Time flies. Since Xiao Yan left the Xiao Clan's back mountain and returned to his villa, he has had a rare period of leisure. However, the atmosphere within the Xiao Clan has gradually become tense. Everyone vaguely senses that an undercurrent is quietly gathering, and the day the clan meeting begins will be the day this power fully erupts!
Some astute individuals could sense that this year's clan gathering would be unlike any before; once the storm began, its intensity would likely be several times greater than any previous one...
Under this immense pressure, many of the younger generation of the Xiao Clan miraculously broke through their cultivation levels. Xiao Tian was the leader among them. After consuming the Ancestor Transformation Pill refined by Xiao Yan, his cultivation level not only broke through but also reached the Peak Late One-Star Yuan Zong. His foundation was quite remarkable. If he was lucky, he would probably be able to break through to the Two-Star after this clan gathering.
Meanwhile, while countless members of the Xiao Clan were secretly vying for power, Xiao Yan heard that some members of the Xiao Clan, like Xiao Lei Xiao Zhuobin, who had been training outside for a long time, had returned to the clan. Although some of them had participated in previous clan gatherings and were no longer qualified to participate, they still returned to the clan out of curiosity. Some even openly stated that they had come for Xiao Yan, which made Xiao Yan feel flattered.
Inside the villa, Xiao Yan stood outside a secret room, where Lian'er had been in seclusion for several months.
Due to the isolation of the sealed chamber, Xiao Yan could not investigate the specific situation inside, but he could sense that an extremely strong energy was constantly gathering within, and the day it broke was likely to be terrifying!
"Sigh, there are still three days left. If this girl doesn't come out soon, I'm afraid she won't be able to participate in the clan gathering."
Looking at the still tightly closed door of the secret chamber, Xiao Yan frowned slightly and said in a slightly anxious voice.
"Hehe, trust her. Since she said she would attend the clan gathering, she will definitely come out of seclusion in time."
Behind him, Bai Hua walked slowly, chuckled softly, and had an unusually confident look in her eyes.
Shrugging, Xiao Yan could only hope in his heart. Just as he was about to turn around, Bai Hua suddenly reached out and handed him a crystal jade bottle. At the same time, a rich medicinal fragrance spread out. Before Xiao Yan could speak, a smile followed.
"Here you are the formula for the Creation Pill."