Chapter 178: The Fear Induced by the Xiao Clan
As she looked at the twelve towering figures in the sky, the First Generation Medusa's initial shock gradually turned into joy.
The strength of the Xiao Clan far exceeded her expectations, and the stronger the Xiao Clan was, the greater the benefits for the current Queen Medusa.
At the same time, she gained a clearer understanding of Xiao Yan's position within the clan.
To retaliate against a mere One Star Dou Saint, a single "call" had summoned twelve Dou Saints. What kind of unimaginable power did this young man wield?
Twelve Dou Saints this level of power would likely represent the entire elite force of an ancient family. Yet, from the looks of it, these twelve were merely the tip of the iceberg for the Xiao Clan.
For Yue Mei and the other two snake women, their faces had long since moved past shock into utter bewilderment.
In a place like the Northwest Continent, even a Dou Venerate was considered a peak level powerhouse, and a Dou Saint was nothing short of legendary far beyond their comprehension.
Yet, now, twelve Dou Saints had appeared right before their eyes. This scene was so surreal it felt like a dream, yet it was undeniably real.
It was at this moment that they fully grasped the terrifying power of the forces backing Xiao Yan.
Xiao Yan himself was filled with mixed emotions as he looked at the twelve Dou Saints before him.
The so called "Golden Twelve Saints" were a special squad of relatively young Dou Saints within the Xiao Clan.
Among them, the strongest was only at the Five Star Dou Saint level, but they all shared one common trait they were young.
Even the oldest among them, the Five Star Dou Saint, was less than 500 years old. Each of these twelve had the potential to eventually reach the level of a Seven Star Dou Saint.
Xiao Yan's grandfather, Xiao Lin, was the youngest and weakest among the twelve. Yet, even at 80 years old, he was a Dou Saint a feat that, in other clans like the Yao or Shi Clans, would make him a candidate for clan leader.
"Grandson, tell me, who dared to offend you?" Xiao Lin said calmly.
"Grandfather, esteemed seniors, it's this man. Not only did he try to compete with me for the inheritance, but he also harbored killing intent toward me."
Xiao Yan pointed into the void, conjuring an image of the Purple Sky Demon Python, Zi Ran.
Seeing this technique, Xiao Lin's face lit up with pride.
"You've already reached the level of a Three Star Dou Sect?"
"Just a Three Star Dou Sect. I still have much to learn and improve," Xiao Yan replied humbly, though the smile at the corner of his mouth betrayed his satisfaction.
"Stop being so modest after getting what you wanted," Xiao Lin retorted, rolling his eyes before giving Xiao Yan a playful kick.
He knew his grandson's personality better than anyone.
While Xiao Lin treated Xiao Yan casually, the other eleven Dou Saints couldn't help but feel a mix of admiration and awe.
Xiao Yan was only sixteen years old. To have reached the Three Star Dou Sect level at such a young age was unprecedented in the Xiao Clan's thousand year history, placing him among the top three prodigies ever.
Although they themselves had once been outstanding talents in their youth, most of them had only reached the Dou Sect level in their twenties.
"No wonder he's been named the Emperor's Son by the clan. His cultivation speed is on par with, or even faster than, the previous two Emperor's Sons," they thought.
The eleven Dou Saints now viewed Xiao Yan with respect rather than dismissal.
"Hehe, Emperor's Son, tell us, how should we handle this?" said the leading Five Star Dou Saint with a grin.
The other ten Dou Saints nodded in agreement.
"Handle it?" Xiao Yan's lips curled into a cold smile.
"Naturally, we'll find him and make him realize his place."
Hearing this, the Dou Saints all smiled in approval.
This young Emperor's Son was indeed domineering but wasn't the Xiao Clan supposed to act with such dominance?
"Next, I'll need your help in finding this man," Xiao Yan said, clasping his hands respectfully toward the Dou Saints.
"Emperor's Son, you are the clan's highest ranking member. There's no need to be so formal with us," a Dou Saint said with a hearty laugh. Yet, he couldn't hide his appreciation for Xiao Yan's humility.
Though Xiao Yan's talent and position were exceptional, he was still just a Dou Sect. It would likely take him less than a century to surpass them, but for now, he wasn't yet at a level where they needed to revere him.
They had expected him to be arrogant, but to their surprise, he was courteous and respectful.
"Don't worry, Emperor's Son. Our Xiao Clan has been too low profile for too long. To think that even a mere One Star Dou Saint dared provoke us! Today, we'll remind these small fry who we are," said a burly Three Star Dou Saint with a domineering tone.
"Daring to bully my grandson? I'll make sure he regrets ever being born," Xiao Lin added with a cold snort, his protective nature on full display.
Soon, the twelve Dou Saints transformed into streams of light, scattering in all directions.
At that moment, the entire Northwest Continent fell under the shadow of the Xiao Clan's dominance.
The twelve Dou Saints didn't bother to hide their presence. Each unleashed their overwhelming aura and vast soul power, conducting a carpet search across the Northwest Continent.
The terrifying auras sent shockwaves through the continent, plunging countless sects and empires into panic.
"Oh my god, what kind of monstrous power is this? Just sensing their presence makes me tremble like an ant before a dragon!"
"I don't know, but whoever they are, they must be peak level powerhouses beings we could never hope to meet in our lifetimes."
The following day, yet another aura swept across the continent.
"That powerful presence again? No, wait, this one is different from yesterday's. What's going on? Why are so many terrifying figures suddenly appearing?"
For two days, the Northwest Continent was gripped by unprecedented fear. Even Dou Venerate level powerhouses, normally at the top of the hierarchy, found themselves inspected repeatedly by the Dou Saints.
When asked about their identities, the Dou Saints all gave the same reply:
"The Xiao Clan."
The Golden Twelve Saints' comprehensive search not only terrified countless factions but also disturbed dormant Dou Saints who had been in seclusion for centuries.
"Who the hell are you people? Flying back and forth above my head, disturbing my sleep!"
A low roar shattered the void as a massive Black Divine Tortoise appeared, glaring coldly at the Xiao Clan Dou Saint before him.
This tortoise, a Seven Star Dou Saint, was one of the most powerful hidden experts in the Northwest Continent.
Faced with this powerful being, even the Xiao Clan Dou Saint broke into a cold sweat.
"Senior, we are from the Xiao Clan. We're searching for someone and didn't mean to disturb you."
"The Xiao Clan?" The Black Divine Tortoise's massive eyes turned thoughtfully.
"Wasn't there a Dou Emperor from your clan who appeared a thousand years ago?"
"Yes, that was our ancestor," replied the Xiao Clan Dou Saint respectfully.
"Ah, so it's like that. Fine, carry on with your search. I can afford to lose a little sleep," the tortoise grumbled before retreating.
"Thank you, Senior!"
(Chapter End)
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