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Perhaps he could survive under the protection of the Ancient Clan, but Xiao Yan did not want to be a coward who hid in a safe place and dared not face difficulties.
If that were the case, not only would others look down on him, but he would also look down on himself!
He dared to fight, dared to gamble his life, and would not regret it even if he died a hundred times!
Xun Er looked at Xiao Meng with sparkling eyes: "You've revealed all my secrets, shouldn't you also tell me which family you belong to? And what is your stance?"
Xiao Meng shook her head: "I can't say... My family is a very dangerous and terrifying race, no worse than your Ancient Eight Clans... In short, if you can avoid dealing with them, then don't. Their aggressiveness is stronger than the Soul Clan!"
Xun Er narrowed her eyes, and after a long while, she nodded: "If you don't want to say, then don't... Just don't harm Brother Xiao Yan."
Yao Chen in the bone flame ring was also shocked by what Xiao Meng said. As an outcast of the Yao Clan, he was not at a high level when he left the Yao Clan, and he did not know many secrets.
His understanding of the Ancient Eight Clans was only through conversations among clan members in daily life, knowing only bits and pieces.
Later, when he ventured outside, although his own level improved and he came into contact with higher echelons, the ancient races generally lived in seclusion. He did not have many channels to access information in this regard, and therefore, his knowledge was not detailed.
Xiao Xuan, Soul Emperor, Gu Yuan, such existences, even for Yao Chen at his peak, were legends.
At this moment, a monstrous wave surged in his heart. The Xiao Clan being the Xiao Family shocked him, but what truly made it difficult for him to calm down was the fact that Xun Er was Gu Yuan's daughter!
He couldn't help but think of Xun Er instigating Xiao Yan to punch her father earlier, and his expression became strange...
The Ancient Clan is the strongest race among the Ancient Eight Clans!
And Gu Yuan is the patriarch of the Ancient Clan!
He has governed the Ancient Clan for thousands of years, and it is still flourishing!
To want to punch him... perhaps only the legendary Dou Emperor could do it...
Xiao Yan called out to Yao Chen in his heart: "Teacher, do you know anything about the Ancient Clan, the Soul Clan, and the Xiao Clan?"
This voice brought Yao Chen back to his senses. He pondered for a moment and did not tell Xiao Yan Xun Er's identity.
The pressure on his disciple was already great enough; appropriate pressure was motivation, but too much pressure would lead to despair and crush a person's spirit!
After thinking for two seconds, he replied:
"I don't know much. These ancient races all live in seclusion, in the spaces they have created. However, their strength is beyond doubt. Even the weakest race has Dou Saint powerhouses within their clan.
"The Soul Hall is a force created by the Soul Clan, but even if it's just the tip of the Soul Clan's iceberg, it's already the strongest force on the surface of the Central Continent... Your strongest Sect in the Jia Ma Empire, the Yunlan Sect, probably can't even compare to a random branch of the Soul Hall."
Hearing this, Xiao Yan couldn't help but gasp.
The legendary existences like Xiao Xuan and Soul Emperor that Xiao Meng mentioned earlier were too distant, both spatially and temporally, giving him a sense of unreality and illusion.
After Yao Chen made a close comparison, Xiao Yan felt even more the terrifying nature of the Soul Clan.
"What, scared? Want to back down? Do you want to consider your little girlfriend's suggestion and go to the Ancient Clan for protection?" Yao Chen said with three parts seriousness and seven parts teasing.
Even though Yao Chen had always been very confident in his disciple, this time he had no confidence at all.
If it was just to fight against the Soul Hall, he might still be able to protect himself. But to defeat the Soul Clan, that was almost a pipe dream!
So, his teasing actually contained a hint of seriousness. Yao Chen's heart was very conflicted; he both hoped that his disciple would not fear difficulties and would bravely face everything, and he also hoped that he would not truly clash with the Soul Clan and suffer greatly.
When the Xiao Clan was at its peak, Xiao Xuan failed to defeat Soul Emperor. What could the now fallen Xiao Clan do?
Living well is more important than anything else.
Xiao Yan heard the hint of advice in Yao Chen's teasing and smiled slightly:
"Teacher... I cannot disappoint Father, I cannot disappoint Xun Er, and I cannot disappoint you...
"To be honest, even after knowing the history of the Xiao Clan, I don't have too much hatred for the Soul Clan. That's too distant, too illusory.
"But just the fact that their subordinate force launched a sneak attack that led to your demise is something I cannot forgive. They are my enemies; this was determined when you accepted me as your disciple.
"What's more, they are now very likely the culprits behind the destruction of my Xiao Family... Blood debts must be repaid with blood!"
Xun Er didn't know that Xiao Yan was communicating with Yao Chen in his heart. Seeing him smile, she couldn't help but ask:
"Brother Xiao Yan, why are you smiling?"
Xiao Yan replied: "You are concerned about me, isn't that worth smiling about?"
Xun Er also smiled, her eyes curved like crescent moons. She said softly:
"It's so good that you can maintain your mindset... Remember, Xun Er will always stand behind you. I will also have my family investigate the truth of the Xiao Family's matter.
"With something like this happening, the old folks in the clan will probably get nervous too. After all, even if it has declined, the Xiao Clan is still one of the Ancient Eight Clans.
"Everyone wants to know the truth... If it was truly done by the Soul Clan..."
Xun Er suddenly stopped speaking. She couldn't make too many promises either. She wasn't sure if the Ancient Clan would go to great lengths because of this...
She wasn't even confident she could persuade her own father! This matter was more important than who she liked or who she wanted to marry!
Xiao Yan smiled: "Xun Er, I know. A big family like that has many considerations...
"I only hope that one day, when I have enough strength to contend with the Soul Clan, I hope you can create an opportunity for me to meet with your clan's high-ranking officials and give me a chance to seek cooperation!"
Xun Er nodded heavily: "If that day truly comes, I will do my utmost."
At this moment, Xiao Meng jumped out and said with a cheerful smile:
"Young Master Xiao Yan, don't put too much pressure on yourself. You just need to maintain your original intention and strive to become stronger.
"Regarding dealing with the Soul Clan, although my family has not made a promise, they have promised me that they will provide help on your path to growth.
"However, those guys are very wicked. The gifts they give often come with hidden costs, so you also need to be careful not to be used by them."
Xiao Yan said to Xiao Meng: "Thank you... I don't mind being used, that means I have value.
"If they can help me achieve my goals, then of course I need to give back. Perhaps this should be called mutual benefit."
Xiao Meng's eyes deepened considerably, and she sighed... Young Master Xiao Yan underestimated the Amon Family, and did not perceive the Amon Family's terrifying nature!
Some costs might be unacceptable to you, and even if you pay them, you might not realize they are part of the cost!
There are some things I cannot say...
Xiao Meng did not speak again. The rise of the Flame Emperor was a script written by the main body, and unless there were major changes, it would not be altered.
This was even more true now that the main body had become a Nine-Star Dou Saint and no longer needed to be too cautious.
However, what would be sacrificed and what would be lost during the process of rising was hard to say.
The three of them tacitly ended the topic. No one spoke again. They just gathered together, standing on the balcony of the pavilion, with Xiao Yan in the middle, Xun Er and Xiao Meng on his left and right, gazing at the night sky.
In the deep and boundless night sky, countless stars twinkled. The night was silent, and this tranquility relaxed Xiao Yan's tense heart.
It was as if he had returned to his childhood, his carefree days as a child.
At that time, they often gathered like this, either on the rockery in the courtyard or on the cliff behind the Xiao Family's mountain, looking up at the cosmos.
In the deep shadows, an old man with dark skin and thick lips quietly stood guard, as always.
...
"Ah..." Accompanied by a shrill scream, a "Queen Medusa" was burned to ashes in the Heavenly Flame.
Her body turned into charcoal, completely losing its vitality, and her soul was also annihilated, returning to nothingness.
Bai Lin trembled at the sight of such a scene. She looked at the man with chestnut hair and light blue eyes not far away, her eyes filled with fear.
This was already the third "Queen Medusa" to undergo evolution besides her, and without exception, all of them ended in failure.
Among these three, one was tempted and had a desire to reach a higher level, so she volunteered. One was half-willing, and another was forced, just like Bai Lin at the beginning.
Besides these three, one "Queen Medusa" refused to become a test subject even under threat, and as a result, she was burned to death by the Heavenly Flame.
Everyone in the entire tribe disappeared within a few hours, but the city was filled with many strange individuals wearing classical black robes, pointed soft hats, and single-lens spectacles on their right eyes.
"Failed again, huh? Will it start at its peak?" Huang Tao muttered to himself, "Forget it, success is the mother of failure, let's continue... Anyway, there are plenty of 'Medusa' Empress Borough left."
As if thinking of something, Huang Tao suddenly turned his head and asked Bai Lin:
"Is using the 'Heaven Soul Blood Bone Pill' the highest grade for your secret method of nourishing the fetus? Is there anything better? Will different secret methods affect the success rate of evolution?"
Bai Lin shook her head, indicating that she didn't know. After a moment of hesitation, she said:
"You can go to the She Family main branch to see. If there are higher-grade secret methods, they must be in their hands."
Huang Tao glanced at her and noticed a rather expectant expression on her face.
He stroked his crystal-ground monocle and revealed a smile: "Tsk, do you have an opinion of the She Family?"
Bai Lin shrunk her neck and honestly replied: "A little. The She Family main branch is the largest Snake-People Tribe. Not strictly speaking, all Snake-People Tribes branched off from the main branch... But they also often oppress other tribes, and I'm not the only one dissatisfied with them."
"Hmm, then let's go take a look. I hope we can find something..." Huang Tao said indifferently.
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