Chapter 620: Recognition! Xun'er's Gentle Affection
At this moment, the Ancient Clan's Dou Saints who had accompanied Xun'er were all stunned as they watched their young lady.
Normally, Xun'er treated all the genius youths of her generation with an air of detachment yet the moment she saw Wu Tian, she transformed into a sweet, affectionate little sister.
This scene nearly shattered their worldview.
Seeing their lady's flushed cheeks and happiness filled expression, the elders exchanged helpless glances before sighing in resignation.
Xun'er had left the Ancient Realm this time with their protection because she had learned that the Soul Clan had set out for the Beast Territory.
The Ancient Clan's Three Immortals had long been in conflict with the Four Devil Saints of the Soul Clan, and the moment the Four Devil Saints left the Soul Realm, the Ancient Clan immediately received word.
Thus, they rushed over at the perfect moment to rescue Wu Tian's women
Otherwise, the situation would have been truly dangerous.
The Ancient Clan had long known about Xun'er's deep connection with Wu Tian.
That was precisely why they never allowed her to leave the Ancient Realm.
No matter how powerful Wu Tian's reputation became, to a colossal force like the Ancient Clan, he was still an insignificant insect.
The Ancient Clan was filled with countless geniuses, many of whom had reached the Dou Venerate realm years ago.
So why would they allow their pride and joy the most beloved young lady of the Ancient Clan to share a man with other women?
This was absolutely impossible.
Throughout the entire Ancient Clan, only two people supported Xun'er's decision.
One was Xun'er herself.
The other was Ling Ying, the old man who had once served as her bodyguard in the Jia Ma Empire.
However
Ling Ying was a mere servant in the Ancient Clan, with no real status or authority.
Had it not been for Xun'er's protection, the Ancient Clan would have long since eliminated him for "misleading the young lady."
Within the Ancient Clan, countless prodigies worshiped Xun'er as their goddess.
They adored her, they desired her
Yet in the end, all they ever received was indifference.
Even if she occasionally smiled and spoke to them, she always maintained an icy distance, never allowing anyone to get too close.
This infuriated many of those suitors.
And their anger?
Was entirely directed at Wu Tian.
If only they could kill that damn bastard then perhaps Xun'er would finally notice them!
Even Gu Yuan, the Ancient Clan's patriarch, had secretly considered letting them try.
But the moment Xun'er found out, she threatened him directly
If he dared to harm Wu Tian, she would stop cultivating forever.
That nearly drove Gu Yuan insane with rage.
Xun'er was the most pure blooded descendant of the Ancient Clan in a thousand years.
If she stopped cultivating, the clan's bloodline would eventually weaken, and their glorious heritage would inevitably fade into obscurity.
Thus
Gu Yuan had no choice but to relent.
He decreed that anyone who dared to harm Wu Tian would be banished from the Ancient Clan along with their entire family!
That was the only reason Wu Tian had managed to grow stronger without interference from the Ancient Clan.
Otherwise, he might have been killed long ago.
However
This also meant that Wu Tian had accumulated a vast number of powerful enemies.
His rivals had been watching him closely for years.
Among them
Even Gu Yuan himself had kept an eye on him.
At first, it was simply to see what kind of man had stolen his daughter's heart.
But as they continued to watch
They couldn't believe what they saw.
In just a few years, the nobody from the desolate Northwestern Continent had stormed into Central Plains, completely upending the power structure.
He had humiliated the Soul Hall multiple times, founded the Heaven Court Alliance, and even gathered multiple Dou Saints under his banner.
Most terrifyingly
He had somehow become a Dou Saint himself.
Not just any Dou Saint a Three Star Dou Saint.
He had even exposed the existence of Void Swallowing Flame in the Soul Clan, fought against Nine Star Dou Saints, and survived.
At this point
Even Gu Yuan had no choice but to acknowledge him.
A man this monstrous even the geniuses of the Eight Ancient Clans couldn't compare.
Thus
He was finally recognized as Xun'er's match.
After all
Even the most prodigious Ancient Clan descendants could never have grown as quickly as Wu Tian had.
So when the Three Immortals saw Xun'er willingly throwing herself into his arms, they sighed in frustration.
The Ancient Clan had lost this battle.
They had lost even more thoroughly than the Soul Clan.
Because Xun'er was the most likely candidate to become a Dou Emperor!
Now, she had been taken away by an outsider
Just like that.
One of the three elders rolled his eyes and muttered, "If word of this reaches the Ancient Realm, all those brats will go insane..."
Another elder sighed, glancing at Wu Tian's wives.
"Sigh... Lady Xun'er's taste is excellent. This young man is indeed outstanding... but..."
His gaze drifted toward Cai Lin, Zi Yan, Qing Lin, and the others.
"Why the hell are all his other women magical beasts?!"
Was this some kind of fetish?!
How could he possibly explain this to the rest of the Ancient Clan?!
The third elder sighed, shaking his head.
"Regardless of where he came from, our clan has already acknowledged him… Our patriarch allowing Lady Xun'er to come here is proof of that."
"Lady Xun'er is the most perfect bloodline awakener our clan has had in nearly a thousand years…"
"She knows what she's doing. And besides, our opinions don't matter…"
Hearing their whispers, Wu Tian couldn't help but smirk.
Acknowledgment from the Ancient Clan?
Who the hell needs their acknowledgment?
Become a son in law? Absolutely not happening.
But more importantly
Xun'er's bloodline still hadn't fully awakened.
If it had, she should have already reached the Dou Saint realm.
But right now she was still only at the Dou Venerate level.
Tsk. Looks like she still needs my help…
At that moment
Xun'er's gentle voice whispered into his ear.
"Wu Tian gege, all these years... you don't blame me for not being by your side, do you?"
Hearing her soft, loving tone, Wu Tian suddenly felt all his fatigue vanish.
He smiled warmly, caressing her delicate face.
"Silly girl, do you take me for someone unreasonable? I understand everything."
Xun'er pouted slightly, her fair cheeks turning red as she looked away in feigned anger.
"Hmph! You faced so many dangers, yet you never told me. I had to come myself~"
Wu Tian chuckled, his eyes teasing.
"The Soul Clan? Trash like them doesn't count as real danger. Worst case, I'd just be seriously injured."
Xun'er's golden eyes shimmered with flames, and she glared at him.
"Tch! Wu Tian gege, you always act tough… Listen carefully!"
Her expression turned icy cold, filled with absolute determination.
"If you ever get hurt… the Ancient Clan will go to war with the Soul Clan!!!"
(End of Chapter)
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