The mountains were verdant, their peaks like jade. Deer called out, and White Cranes spread their wings. Dwelling among them brought a sense of ease to one's spirit.
In the mountains, a Spatial Rift a thousand zhang wide hung in the sky. At the center of the Spatial Rift, a Spatial Gate a hundred zhang tall stood erect. A vast, ancient aura emanated from the tall Gate. This ancient aura spread, causing many Souls to tremble...
The Heavenly Tomb had opened again!
Xiao Yan's hand unconsciously clenched. Having traveled the Continent for over a decade, he had learned many secrets, including those about the Xiao Family, Yao Chen, Xun'er, and other powers...
Of course, the things that once seemed distant were now within his reach.
It was ironic, however, that he was the first person from the Xiao Family in a thousand years who could visit the Xiao Mansion within the Heavenly Tomb.
"Let's go."
Xun'er gently held Xiao Yan's hand. She naturally knew how many life-or-death situations Xiao Yan had faced to get here from the Xiao Family. Leaving aside everything else, just refining each Heavenly Flame was almost a nine-lives-for-one risk.
As for the rest, once she confirmed he was still Brother Xiao Yan, she no longer wanted to dwell on it.
Xiao Yan snapped back to attention, exchanged a look with Xun'er, smiled and nodded. He turned and grasped her Tender Hand, then his body shot forward, turning into two streaks of light that swiftly flew towards the ancient Gate, disappearing into the intense light within the massive Gate...
After Xiao Yan and Xun'er set off, the people from the other clans seemed to breathe a sigh of relief before also moving out one after another, turning into streams of light and entering the massive Gate.
In a misty, strange place, eerie firelight occasionally flickered in the distance, then vanished in an instant. A deathly silence enveloped this unfamiliar land.
On this seemingly lifeless, silent ground, Space suddenly twisted, and then two figures holding hands slowly walked out from within the Space. The moment they appeared here, the Dou Qi within their bodies began to circulate simultaneously, and their gazes swept around.
Before entering, Xiao Yan had learned about the Heavenly Tomb from Gu Yuan, Hun Tiandi, Xun'er, and others. He didn't linger on the first level and headed straight for the third.
As for Cultivation, with his current Cultivation Level, this trip to the Heavenly Tomb would likely only give him a little more Time than ordinary people. While that was good, for the two who were on the verge of reaching Dou Sheng, it wasn't something that could be broken through with just constant Cultivation.
Thus, the two sped along. Anyone they encountered actively avoided them. As for the Spirit Bodies that had lost their consciousness, the two easily dispersed them with a wave of their hands, turning them into Dou Qi that returned to the Heavenly Tomb. It could be said they traveled unimpeded.
Chi!
A faint sound of something tearing through the air came, and Xiao Yan stopped. At the same time, a Blood Saber abruptly appeared in front of Xiao Yan, as if it had always been there.
"Stop, the front is Forbidden."
Along with it came that utterly overbearing voice.
Xiao Yan looked in the direction of the voice. On the peak of a massive stone Mountain Peak, upon a huge stone seat, a figure stood proudly. Judging by his posture, he seemed to have just thrown something.
Xiao Yan frowned, pulled Xun'er back a little, and covered his hand with Flame. This Flame, compared to before, had a hint of the Starry Sky's depth and the vastness of Water. Then, he directly reached out and grabbed the dark red Ghost Head Saber in front of him.
Zizi~
Under the scorching of the Heavenly Flame, a strong smell of blood emanated from the saber, like Mist, trying to escape, but it could only be burned into The Void.
"Bold!"
The Blood Saber's eyes narrowed, and he roared. His figure flashed, and he directly attacked.
At this moment, seeing the Blood Saber Saint, who seemed to be the same kind of existence as his former Master Yao, Xiao Yan's mind became increasingly active.
Although he had seen many Spirit Bodies along the way, they were just tangible energy, lacking any Spirituality or Will. But the person before him made Xiao Yan truly feel his personality as a human.
If his Ancestor was in this state, was it possible for him to be resurrected like Master Yao?
This was the only thought in Xiao Yan's mind as he faced the Blood Saber Saint's fierce attack.
The Blood Saber found he couldn't understand. As a Half-Saint, when had he ever been treated with such contempt?
But the next moment, he knew he was wrong. Xiao Yan didn't even truly attack. He merely uttered a Thunderous Sound, which caused his form to become much more ethereal, and he instantly retreated. If he had a physical body, he would surely be drenched in sweat by now.
It wasn't that he was weak, but that the current Xiao Yan was too strong.
Whether it was his Cultivation, his Cultivation Technique, or even his Heavenly Flame, which could be considered equipment, all were Orange Epic. Against a Common like him, how could it not be a Crush?
"You can go, I'm in a good mood, I'll spare you this time."
Saying that, he continued forward.
Seeing the direction he was going, a look of struggle appeared in the Blood Saber's eyes. In the end, he still spoke:
"The front is Forbidden. It's not something a mere Half-Saint like me can decide. Watch Out..."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan's steps didn't stop, and his heart became even more expectant...
Deep within the Heavenly Tomb, an Ancient Stone Tablet stood alone. A strange aura emanated from the Ancient Stone Tablet, which was Xiao Xuan's Tomb. At this moment, a Green-Robed Man's gaze followed Xiao Yan, and he murmured:
"Someone from the Xiao Clan has finally come. My years of waiting were not in vain."
In his voice, there was a hint of relief, a hint of liberation. Finally, a smile spread across his deep, ink-black eyes, until it covered his entire face:
"You don't need to walk the rest of the Route..."
Saying that, he stretched out his palm, and The Void trembled. Instantly, within the entire Heavenly Tomb, both people and Spirit Bodies felt a chill from their Souls.
Xiao Yan also felt that irresistible aura. However, before he could react, he was transported to Xiao Xuan's Tomb by unknown means.
As soon as he landed, he first checked the person beside him, and seeing that she was fine, he then looked at the smiling green-robed person in front of him.
The figure before him didn't have an exceptionally handsome face, but it always gave people a special feeling. His black hair draped over his shoulders, and his pair of ink-black eyes were like black holes, deep and filled with a strange wisdom, exuding a captivating Charm.
While Xiao Yan was observing Xiao Xuan, Xiao Xuan was also looking at Xiao Yan. Finally, their gazes met. This mutual gaze lasted for a while, and a slight smile finally appeared on the Green-Robed Man's face. The smile wasn't deep, but it gave Xiao Yan a sense of familiarity, as if they were connected by Bloodline.
That feeling was difficult to describe in words. If he had to describe it, Xiao Yan felt it was like a family member who had always been absent suddenly appearing one time, and he knew that they would be there every time from now on.
Finally, the surging emotions in Xiao Yan's heart grew stronger and stronger. In the end, he knelt before Xiao Xuan, performing the most solemn禮節 of the Xiao Family:
"Unworthy descendant Xiao Yan, pays respects to Ancestor!"
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