In the silent and ancient hall, the space faintly rippled as two figures, a man and a woman, slowly materialized. They finally landed in the hall—none other than Xiao Yan and Xuner, who had just slain the two from the Soul Clan, Soul Cliff and Soul Ferocity. This confrontation was a true lightning flash and fire spark, with Xiao Yan going all out twice. He first killed Soul Ferocity and then annihilated Soul Cliff! Both Soul Cliff and Soul Ferocity were at the level of an eight-star Dou Zun. If they joined forces, even a typical nine-star Dou Zun would find it difficult to subdue them. But this time, they were caught off guard and Xiao Yan instantly killed one. Otherwise, if both of them fought to the death, Xiao Yan would have had quite a struggle.
After killing Soul Cliff and Soul Ferocity, Xiao Yan and Xuner stayed outside for a few days before returning to the ancient hall once more.
“Back, are you…?”
As soon as Xiao Yan and Xuner appeared in the hall, Xiao Xuan’s figure slowly emerged before them. He smiled faintly, not asking about their mission. He clutched his hand into a fist, and a faint black light appeared in his palm. Then, he casually threw it towards Xiao Yan: “Here, this is the Ancient Insect Emperor Robe. It can be absorbed into your body and transform at will into ordinary clothing on the surface. Though it requires a continuous flow of Dou Qi, it can always guard against any attack…”
Xiao Yan, curious, extended his hand and took the black light, gently gripping it. A smooth, silky sensation spread through his palm, extremely comfortable.
“Drop a drop of your essence blood into it, and it will be absorbed into your body,” Xiao Xuan reminded with a smile.
Taking the advice, Xiao Yan also dropped a drop of his essence blood onto the black light. The black light immediately began to ripple, and like a liquid, it slowly merged into Xiao Yan’s palm.
As the black light merged into Xiao Yan’s body, he felt an unusual energy rapidly spreading across his skin, forming a web-like network that covered every corner of his body. With a thought, a faint black glow emerged from under his skin, quickly solidifying into an unremarkable black robe.
“This is the Ancient Insect Emperor Robe, indeed magical,” he said, unable to hide his admiration. Gently caressing the black robe, he felt the seemingly soft fabric provide an extremely solid sensation.
“Ha ha, in ancient times, the Ancient Insect Emperor Robe was a must-have for many powerful cultivators. Especially those made from the Empress Insect, their value was no less than that of a Heavenly Tier skill. However, finding such a thing is not easy. After all, obtaining a powerful existence like the Empress Insect isn’t simple,” Xiao Xuan said, stroking his beard.
Xiao Yan nodded. Although the Ancient Insect Emperor Robe required a steady flow of Dou Qi, for someone with a Heavenly Tier method like him, it wasn’t much of a burden. Thus, the Insect Emperor Robe could always remain on his body, allowing him to deflect unexpected attacks without much trouble.
“Checking the time, you should be leaving the Heavenly Tomb today.” Looking at Xiao Yan, who was playing with the Insect Emperor Robe, Xiao Xuan smiled and, after a moment, added, “Time flies.”
Hearing this, Xiao Yan’s gaze shifted from the Insect Emperor Robe, and he nodded slightly. Xiao Xuan sighed, but did not speak, and the atmosphere in the hall became somewhat heavy.
“Ah, sooner or later, you have to go. You are now the only hope for the Xiao Clan,” Xiao Xuan said, shaking his head with a smile, patting Xiao Yan’s shoulder. “Little guy, I’m looking forward to your return to the Heavenly Tomb. By then, I want to see if you disappoint me…”
“Ancestor, rest assured! If I don’t reach the level of Dou Sage, I won’t have the face to come and see you!” Xiao Yan said solemnly.
Xiao Xuan, his face filled with satisfaction, slowly nodded. Beside them, Xuner, watching the conversation, suddenly said softly, “Brother Xiao Yan, it’s almost time…”
The two, who were talking happily, paused. Xiao Yan, after a moment’s silence, clasped his hands in a bow, deeply bending his waist to Xiao Xuan.
“Ah, little guy, the future of the Xiao Clan is in your hands,” Xiao Xuan said with a slight smile.
Xiao Yan nodded firmly, just about to speak, but suddenly felt a strong spatial fluctuation, and an irresistible suction force emerged from the surrounding space, as if it wanted to drag him forcefully into the void.
“Ancestor, take care! Xiao Yan will surely find a way to free you!” Feeling the powerful suction, Xiao Yan knew that the three years were up, and the Heavenly Tomb would forcibly expel them all.
As soon as he finished speaking, the space around them instantly split open, and the suction intensified, swallowing Xiao Yan and Xuner. Looking at where they disappeared, Xiao Xuan smiled with satisfaction, then sighed, muttering, “Xiao Clan ancestors, protect this young man. Whether the Xiao Clan perishes or thrives, it all depends on him.”
In the lush mountain range, multiple figures floated in the sky, their gazes fixed on the twisted space.
“Senior Tong Xuan, should it be the end of the three years today?” asked someone beside a gray-robed elder.
“Uh,” Elder Tong Xuan nodded, his gaze fixed on the twisted space. He was a bit tense, aware of the dangers within the Heavenly Tomb. If something happened to those young people from the Ancient Clan, it would be a significant loss.
“I wonder who will make the most progress…” An ancient clan elder, stroking his beard, chuckled.
“That will depend on their own fates,” another answered.
“Swish!”
As the figures in mid-air conversed, the space suddenly split, and several figures flashed out.
“Looks like it’s the Thunder Clan, and they seem to have no losses,” someone remarked, seeing the two figures.
The onlookers nodded, noting that the two seemed significantly stronger than when they entered half a year ago. They must have gained much in the tomb.
“The Medicine Clan, and the Flame Clan…more coming out,” others said, as more figures emerged from the space, showing clear growth in strength. One of the Stone Clan even advanced from a seven-star Dou Zun to eight-star, evoking envy from many.
“Swish!”
Another spatial rift appeared, and, under countless gazes, two figures soared out. But as soon as they appeared, they fell directly toward the ground. Some ancient clan elders hurriedly cushioned them with a gentle force, and upon inspection, realized these two, Soul Cliff and Soul Ferocity, had already lost their vitality…
“From the Soul Clan, and both of them perished in the Heavenly Tomb,” Elder Tong Xuan grimly observed.
Seeing the corpses, the Ancient Clan members exchanged glances, some inwardly pleased, as the two clans were not on good terms.
Huoxuan, who had entered the tomb with them, gazed at the bodies, lost in thought. The tomb was dangerous, and everyone knew what to do and where not to go. Why did these two meet such a fate?
“Something isn’t simple here…” Huoxuan muttered.
“What do you mean?” Huzhi asked, her delicate brows twitching.
“They tried to attack Xiao Yan right from the start. Before we gathered, they even engaged Xiao Yan and Xuner in battle,” Huoxuan whispered.
“Do you think Xiao Yan killed them? But together, they could match a nine-star Dou Zun. Xiao Yan’s strength…I doubt…” Huzhi said.
“Who knows, these two weren’t good. They deserve this,” Huoxuan shrugged, his gaze shifting to the rear. There, a new spatial rift opened, and four powerful figures stepped out. Everyone relaxed, recognizing Gu Qingyang and his group.
Gu Qingyang, emerging from the rift, looked at the lush green peaks and the vibrant figures around, sharing a relieved sigh. Those three grueling years tested their endurance.
“Hey, that’s Soul Cliff and Soul Ferocity?” Gu Qingyang’s group noticed the two motionless figures in the sky, shocked.
“Dead?” Gu Qingyang’s brow furrowed.
“Who’s so ruthless? Killing these two strong characters?” Huahua exclaimed.
They blinked, exchanging glances. Simultaneously, they murmured, “Xiao Yan!”
“Senior Xiao Xuan wouldn’t have acted, but the two were very cunning. No energy beings would dare provoke them. So, it was a grudge. But in the tomb, only the four of us could kill them. Yet, clearly, we didn’t. That means…” Gusen mused, “It could only be Xiao Yan and Xuner.”
“Soul Cliff and Soul Ferocity could fight a nine-star Dou Zun. Xuner is strong, but these two fleeing shouldn’t be hard…” Gu Qingyang frowned.
As the group wondered, the space ahead rippled, and two figures, a man and a woman, appeared before all eyes.
“Is that… Xiao Yan? Such a strong aura! No wonder…” Gu Qingyang and the others muttered, their pupils narrowing.
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