Father's bloodline: Tier 6 peak.
Second Brother's: Tier 7 initial."
Not the strongest among ancient clans, but definitely considered elite.
"If you two train steadily, reaching Dou Zong may only take ten or twenty years."
Xiao Yan smiled:
"Don't rush cultivation now. First fully control the power inside you."
They nodded and calmed their breathing.
Hours later…
Xiao Ding finally roared awake — aura surging violently to Four-Star Da Dou Shi.
But unlike the others....
His Clan Mark was nearly twice as complete!
Xiao Yan's eyes widened.
Big Brother actually formed second-stage Clan Mark in one try!
The Xu family's clan mark was divided into three layers, much like the three stages of the Heavenly Fire.
Beyond these three layers, there was even talk of a "perfect" stage.
However, regardless of the theory, cultivating the clan mark was never easy.
Even Xiao Yan could only guide others in understanding it; he couldn't directly help them. With the help of the Blood God Pill, Xiao Zhan managed to form the first layer of his clan mark on his first attempt....a testament to his dedication and talent.
What surprised Xiao Yan more was Xiao Ding. On his very first attempt, he managed to form the second layer of his clan mark.
Though slightly luck-driven, this was still remarkable. While Xiao Ding's fighting talent was a bit below Xiao Li's, his understanding and calm temperament in battle made him extraordinarily gifted.....second only to Xiao Yan in their generation.
Xiao Yan smiled at Xiao Ding. "Congratulations, brother. You've formed the second layer of your clan mark.
Once you fully control your internal strength and master the techniques I've given you, it will be very difficult for anyone below the Dou Spirit stage to defeat you."
Xiao Li watched enviously at Xiao Ding, while Xiao Zhan, now an eight-star Dou Spirit, combined with the power boost from his clan mark, was nearly unbeatable below the Dou King level. In just a few days, the three brothers had grown unimaginably powerful.
Xiao Ding suddenly asked, "Brother, if this bloodline power is so strong, why didn't you take a Blood God Pill as well? Wouldn't it boost your strength too?"
Xiao Zhan and Xiao Li brightened, looking at Xiao Yan with curiosity.
Xiao Yan shook his head with a small smile. "My teacher said that while bloodline power helps a lot in cultivation, it could become a huge obstacle when I try to reach the Dou Saint stage. That's why I'm not allowed to use it."
The three men were stunned. Xiao Zhan murmured, "So my son has the potential of a Dou Saint…"
To them, Dou Emperor or Dou Zong could be imagined, but Dou Saint was almost a legend.
Hearing this, Xiao Zhan realized just how powerful and ambitious Xiao Yan's teacher must be.
The truth was, Xiao Yan could have activated his Dou Emperor-level bloodline, but his talent far exceeded theirs.
In the Heavenly Tomb, Xiao Xuan had poured all remaining Xiao family bloodline power into Xiao Yan, upgrading his clan's bloodline to near-godly levels.
To fully awaken such bloodline power now would require a Blood God Pill of extremely high grade.....something impossible with their current resources.
Seeing the three exhausted from cultivation, Xiao Yan suggested, "You've all worked hard activating your bloodlines. Go back, clean up, and rest properly
The father and sons laughed and nodded. Their clothes were tattered and blood-stained from days of intense cultivation. Thanks to their newfound strength, no one noticed their messy appearance.
Back at the Xiao family estate, Xiao Yan did not rest immediately. He summoned the elders to ask if anything had happened recently. Soon, he noticed a peculiar, slightly resentful gaze from the corner of the room. Following it, he found Xun'er hiding there.
"Brother Xiao Yan."
Xun'er's clear, watery eyes looked at him, hinting at unspoken worry. Xiao Yan frowned. "What happened?"
"Master, the incident in Qingshan Town has already spread to Wutan City," Bai Han said calmly, standing behind the elders, sending the information to Xiao Yan via Dou Qi
Xiao Yan's heart finally eased. Though he had dealt with the trouble in Qingshan Town casually, word had slowly spread over the past week, now covering most of the Gamma Empire.
"The young clan leader now has Dou Shi strength and even defeated another Dou Shi in a single strike?" the eldest elder said, disbelief in his eyes mixed with excitement.
Xiao Yan scratched his head. "I was trained harshly in the Devil Beast Mountains and had some luck. That's how I managed to reach Dou Shi."
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