After the old man in the golden robe gave him some subtle hints, Xiao Yan immediately understood. In addition, Xiao Jin had indeed unleashed a terrifying speed that shocked even Dou Di expert in order to save him. That speed was not theoretical movement, but rather a way of traversing space, similar to Xiao Yan's Great Dao of the Void, instantly crossing the void. This was precisely the innate ability of the Ancient Void Dragon Clan.
Thinking of this, Xiao Yan immediately recalled the wisp of spatial power with a bit of intelligence that Xiao Jin had devoured when he first arrived at the Origin Martial Continent. If he had to make a reasonable explanation for Xiao Jin's ability to cross the void, then this was the only one that could make sense of everything.
"Hmm, not bad, it's precisely these two points: the power of bloodline, combined with the innate abilities of my Ancient Void Dragon Clan. Add to that his true form being a thunder dragon, and this little fellow is already a member of my Dragon Clan, haha!"
Just as Xiao Yan was frowning in thought, the old man chuckled. His words seemed to indicate that he was quite satisfied with Xiao Jin's new identity, and in his heart, he was also filled with joy.
But when Xiao Yan heard this, he couldn't help but frown. No matter what changes had occurred in Xiao Jin's bloodline or what abilities he possessed, he was still just Xiao Jin in Xiao Yan's eyes, not someone whose identity could be determined by others at will. The old man's words made Xiao Yan's anger rise again.
"Senior, in your eyes, perhaps Xiao Jin is one of your clansmen, but in my eyes, he is my family. His identity cannot be determined by your mere words!"
Xiao Yan frowned and spoke in a low voice to the old man in the golden robe.
Upon hearing this, the latter's expression faltered slightly, but he then laughed heartily and said to Xiao Yan:
"Haha, kid, what you say is indeed true. However, the Dragon-Phoenix Bloodline within this little fellow has now merged with his body. No matter what you say, he is ultimately a member of my Ancient Void Dragon Clan. Of course, perhaps he has one identity in your eyes, but in my eyes, he has another. That's not important. What's important is that this little fellow's future will be limitless!"
Xiao Yan's eyes narrowed, and he couldn't help but feel surprised by the old man's words.
Seeing this, the old man chuckled, then spoke again, saying with a smile:
"Hehe, within my Dragon Clan lies the Ten Thousand Dragons' Tomb, the burial place of my Ancient Void Dragon Clan. It contains the most concentrated dragon energy of my Ancient Void Dragon Clan. Utilizing this dragon energy, one can maximize the power of the Dragon-Phoenix Bloodline, thus rapidly increasing his cultivation speed. Furthermore, his true form is Nine Profound Golden Lightning; once he transforms, his cultivation speed will be enough to stand at the pinnacle of the continent. I believe that within fifty years, he will surely have a place on this entire continent!"
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan couldn't help but feel ashamed. Fifty years, although it may seem like a long time, is nothing in the eyes of cultivators like them, especially for those who have reached the level of Half-Emperor.
In cultivation, time is of the essence. For an ordinary Half-Emperor, even a single seclusion would likely take a hundred years, and even then, it might not significantly improve their strength. Therefore, what is a mere fifty years to Half-Emperor?
However, these mere fifty years, which were not even noticed by the Half-Emperor, were enough for Xiao Jin to become a supreme powerhouse on the continent. For him, this was undoubtedly an opportunity. After all, if Xiao Jin had stayed by Xiao Yan's side, even Xiao Yan could not guarantee what level Xiao Jin's strength would reach in the next fifty years.
I can't just ignore Xiao Jin's future for the sake of this so-called family affection.
"Well..."
With this thought in mind, Xiao Yan couldn't help but sigh softly, turning his head to look at Xiao Jin on his shoulder, a hint of reluctance in his eyes.
"Young man, I know you can't bear to part with him. If I'm not mistaken, he's probably your only remaining family now."
The old man narrowed his eyes, a wise light shining in his golden pupils. Some things, though unwilling to be said, he had already seen through. Sometimes, even a small object could reveal his origin and identity. And at this moment, Xiao Yan was exactly that in the eyes of the golden-robed old man.
Upon hearing the old man in golden robes' words, Xiao Yan's face showed surprise again. The old man in front of him could actually guess this, which surprised Xiao Yan and made him feel a little doubtful. But in the end, he frowned and nodded, staring at the old man in golden robes without saying anything more.
"I understand that you can't bear to part with him, but there's another point you also need to understand."
The old man sighed softly, his cloudy eyes fixed on Xiao Yan, and spoke again:
"This little fellow has extraordinary potential. Once he grows up, no one on the entire continent will be his match. But that's only if he actually grows up. You should understand what I mean!"
Xiao Yan nodded; he understood perfectly what the old man in the golden robe meant.
As for Xiao Jin's talent for cultivation, there is no need to prove it anymore. As Nine Profound Golden Lightning, he is favored by heaven and earth, and his cultivation speed is faster than that of ordinary people. In addition, with his current Dragon-Phoenix Bloodline, he can be considered half a member of the Ancient Void Dragon Clan. With the support of this dual identity, Xiao Jin's future is even more unimaginable!
Of course, Xiao Jin's starting point on the path of cultivation is extremely high, but if he cannot maintain this level of progress during the cultivation process, he will ultimately face the risk of premature death.
Especially now that Xiao Yan has enemies on all sides and is barely able to protect himself, if he continues to keep Xiao Jin by his side, and something happens to Xiao Yan one day, then Xiao Jin will definitely not have any chance of survival.
Xiao Yan couldn't possibly harm himself and Xiao Jin at the same time; he couldn't do that, and he was incapable of doing it.
"Well..."
With another low sigh, Xiao Yan helplessly raised his head, looking up at the endless sky above him, his heart filled with resentment.
Now it seems he has no choice but to send Xiao Jin away. Xiao Yan smiled bitterly, feeling extremely melancholy.
Ultimately, it all comes down to him not having enough power!
"Ha... power, power again..."
Xiao Yan's voice was hoarse as he murmured in a low voice, filled with extreme resentment. Beneath his sleeves, a pair of fair hands slowly clenched into fists, and his entire body trembled uncontrollably.