Two pairs of eyes met, and within each pupil, fiery streams flowed. In the space where their gazes intersected, the air seemed to gradually become scorching hot… “Puff!” After a moment of staring, a burst of flame suddenly exploded in the space between them, and the shockwave from the flames instantly reduced the nearby tables and chairs to ashes…
As the flames exploded, Xiao Yan’s body trembled slightly, and a solemn look passed over his face. The abnormal fire within the red-robed woman was likely not simple.
“What’s going on?” Little Healer Immortal and the others quickly came to Xiao Yan’s side, following his gaze to the group of strangers, and asked in a low voice.
“Nothing…” Xiao Zhan shook his head, giving the red-robed woman a deep look. Although he had a strong desire for the alien fires, he was not foolish. This woman was likely one of the Flame Clan that the Pharmacist Elder had mentioned. Though Xiao Yan felt quite unfamiliar with this clan, they were able to stand alongside the Ancient Clan and Soul Clan, which meant they were surely a terrifying force. He would not intentionally offend them for the sake of alien fires.
“Let’s go.” There were too many people and prying eyes in the tavern, so Xiao Yan did not want to stay any longer. He turned and walked out, followed by Little Healer Immortal and the others after a brief hesitation.
“Huo Zhi, what do you think?” Seeing Xiao Yan and the others leave, the white-robed man smiled slightly and asked.
“A very strong alien fire…” The red-robed woman named Huo Zhi said softly. Her calm, clear eyes flickered slightly: “If there’s a chance, I would like to spar with him to see which is better, my seventh-ranked Hellfire Lotus or his alien fire…”
“You’re only interested in these things,” the white-robed man shook his head helplessly. “This Xiao Yan should be from the Xiao Clan. I didn’t expect that a clan whose bloodline was almost abandoned could still produce such a person. It’s truly incredible.”
“The Xiao Clan was once closest to the Ancient Clan, but that was during their prosperous times. Friendships between clans are always based on similar strength. Over the years, if not for the objections of some elders in the Ancient Clan, even the tomb of Xiao Xuan here might have been forcibly opened.”
The man with a playful expression laughed and said, “Even the Ancient Clan cannot resist the grave of a Peak Dou Sage.”
“Those are just some radical factions; not all of them are like that,” the white-robed man shook his head and stretched, smiling, “What I’m most interested in is the Celestial Tomb that opens every twenty years. According to the agreement, the eight clans all have the right to enter, and Xiao Xuan’s tomb is also inside. I wonder if anyone will be able to reach the end this time…”
“Yes, I wonder if the others from the other clans have arrived. Usually, they wouldn’t miss such a big event,” the man with thick eyebrows nodded in agreement.
“Who cares? If they don’t come, it just means fewer competitors for us. Let’s go.” The white-robed man pouted, stood up, and walked out of the tavern, followed by the others.
“On our way back, Little Healer Immortal knitted her brows and said, “It seems the situation is more complicated than we thought. Among those eight leaders, almost all of them have hostility toward you. Today, if it weren’t for the appearance of the Ancient Clan elder, that Lin Xiu would have likely attacked you.”
“It’s normal to have troubles. If everything went smoothly in the Ancient Clan, I would find it strange,” Xiao Yan smiled and did not take the so-called eight leaders seriously. Although Lin Xiu was a Grade Six Dou Zun, he did not pose a significant threat. The only one who made Xiao Yan feel a bit wary among the eight leaders was the chief leader who had not yet shown himself.
“What I’m worried about is not the eight leaders, but the so-called four captains. They are the true elites of the younger generation of the Ancient Clan. According to their potential, they are the most likely to become the King of the Black Ash. You should know that every Black Ash King must at least reach the Half-Sage level…”
Little Healer Immortal said with a heavy heart.
“Half-Sage huh…” Xiao Yan paused, his black eyes filled with seriousness. If that was the case, the so-called four captains would be the real troublemakers. Fighting against such monstrous figures would indeed be quite challenging.
Trouble is unavoidable, and worrying about it is useless. If it really comes, there’s no way to avoid it. Moreover, whether for the Meteorite Pavilion or the reputation of the Xiao Family, some things are inevitable. Xiao Yan shook his head. Although the four captains might be troublesome, they wouldn’t make him back down. He had faced many powerful figures in recent years, and none of his peers could make him retreat without a fight!
Even if they were the true geniuses of the Ancient Clan, it wouldn’t change anything!
Mentally running through this, Xiao Yan clenched his fist tightly in his sleeve. Just then, the step he took suddenly stopped, as if sensing something, he abruptly lifted his head, and his gaze fell on the end of the forest path. Three figures in black robes stood there, exuding a dangerous aura.
When Xiao Yan noticed the three, Little Healer Immortal and the others also sensed them, and their Dou Qi instantly surged within their bodies.
“Are you Xiao Yan from the Xiao Clan?” The figure at the forefront of the three black-robed individuals, whose robe slightly fluttered, spoke in a soft, somewhat gentle voice. The laughter was not old, clearly indicating that the owner was not an old monster.
“Who are you?” Xiao Yan, frowning slightly, asked.
“Heh, I thought you would remember us well,” the leading black-robed man smiled, saying.
Xiao Yan’s face darkened, and he carefully scanned the three, a familiar sense washing over him, causing his expression to turn grim. “Soul Temple people?”
“I prefer the name Soul Clan,” the black-robed man chuckled, but his laughter was tinged with an unmissable, sinister tone.
Xiao Yan’s face was cold, and he stared at the three with a sinister look. His Dou Qi rapidly circulated within his body. He never expected to encounter Soul Temple people here!
“No need for such a show. The task of capturing you is not mine, so I don’t want to get involved. I came here to see how the once mighty Xiao Clan, which once held our Soul Clan in check, has fallen.”
“See it and then leave!” Little Healer Immortal sneered, clenching her jade hand as vast Dou Qi condensed into a long whip in her palm, and with a fierce shake, it shot through space toward the black-robed man.
“Rude!” The other two figures also shouted coldly, sleeves fluttering, and a crisp sound rang out as two black chains darted out like venomous snakes, colliding harshly with the Dou Qi whip.
“Boom!” The collision sent a wave of terror sweeping outward, and the surrounding trees were instantly reduced to dust…
“I’m here not to hurt you, but to warn you, as per tradition. Opposing the Soul Clan will not lead to a good outcome.” The leading black-robed man smiled faintly, raising his head to reveal a pale, thin young face. At this moment, the revealed part of his face bore a sinister smile.
“Rest assured, one day, you will swallow your own words,” Xiao Yan replied calmly.
“Heh, I hope that day comes, but I suspect your ending will be much like Xiao Xuan’s.” The black-robed man chuckled, and as he laughed, his figure grew increasingly ethereal until it finally disappeared completely.
“Remember my name: Hun Ya. My ancestor was one of the people who severely injured your ancestor Xiao Xuan and caused his final fall. So, this time, the one to end you may very well be me. This is fate, and you cannot escape, heh.” As the three black-robed figures vanished, a light laugh echoed in the air, lasting for a while before slowly fading away.
Xiao Yan showed no expression, and only after the laughter completely faded did he look away from where the three had disappeared, silently walking towards the room. But no one saw that his hand in his sleeve had clenched tightly, and a vicious glint flashed in his eyes.
“Hun Ya, is it? If that’s the case, the debt your ancestor owed will be repaid by you. The Ancestral Land has Xiao Xuan’s tomb, so let this place be your grave!”
Little Healer Immortal and the others watched Xiao Yan’s back, and although he remained silent and composed, they could sense a chilling, murderous intent emanating from him. Clearly, the man named Hun Ya had truly ignited the killing intent in Xiao Yan’s heart.
“This guy will regret it…”
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