Chapter 56 Enemies of the World
The annihilation of the Xiao Clan is common knowledge throughout the Central Continent. The Soul Clan paid a heavy price for this, even having its foundation shaken. In addition, the Soul Emperor was severely injured, as was the Void Devouring Flame. Less than one-tenth of the Soul Clan's high-ranking members survived. Despite such enormous losses, they gained nothing. On the contrary, the spoils that should have belonged to them were indeed plundered by the Ancient Clan and other ancient races.
Under these circumstances, neither the Soul Emperor nor the Soul Clan could compete with other ancient races like the Ancient Clan, or even wage war over it. Therefore, they could only bear this humiliation alone, transferring their anger to the Xiao Clan. After all, if it weren't for the Xiao Clan, the Soul Clan wouldn't have ended up in this predicament.
So, if Xiao Feng were to lead the Xiao Clan back into the world now, would the Soul Clan be able to turn a blind eye to all of this? Would they be able to leave the Xiao Clan to fend for themselves?
Impossible! On the contrary, they will launch an attack on the Xiao Clan immediately, eliminating this race that should have already been extinct, in order to vent their anger and hatred, and let the blood of the Xiao Clan members forge the prestige of their Soul Clan!
Besides, the Xiao clan's previous wealth has already been divided up by ancient races such as the Gu clan. If the Xiao clan reappears, do you really think they would feel guilty, lend a helping hand to the Xiao clan, and then spit out the benefits they have gained? That's simply impossible! How could they spit out the fat meat that's already in their mouths? Moreover, this is not just a piece of fat meat, but a mountain of gold.
They will feel no remorse, nor will they compensate the Xiao clan. But to think they will turn a blind eye to all this and pretend nothing happened would be a grave mistake, an absurd one! Seeing the Xiao clan rise again and grow stronger, they will not be happy about it; on the contrary, they will be the second to want to eliminate the Xiao clan and put them to death.
As for why they did this, it's actually very simple: it's because they acquired the Xiao clan's wealth. First, it's certain they don't want to give back the wealth they've gained. Second, imagine if your family or power were completely plundered, and then you had to regroup and start over—wouldn't you harbor resentment towards those people?
To say it's just resentment is an understatement; it's more like bitterness and a desire for revenge! If they were strong enough, they might directly storm the mountain gates to demand their revenge. Clearly, no one wants to incur the Xiao clan's wrath, especially not a weak one. If the Xiao clan were to retaliate secretly, their losses would be substantial. Therefore, to prevent this from happening, and even just as a precaution, they must do this!
As the patriarchs of the eight ancient clans, which one of them hadn't experienced countless battles and slaughters? For people like them, it's better to kill a thousand innocent people than let one guilty person go free! Such a huge hidden danger as the newly emerged Xiao clan must be eliminated as soon as possible!
In addition, those former subordinate forces and races of the Xiao clan also did not want to see the Xiao clan appear. As subordinate forces of the Xiao clan and protected by the Xiao clan, they did not lend a helping hand when the Xiao clan faced danger, but chose to stand by and watch. Such behavior is extremely shameful and despicable. Although it is not as bad as betraying one's master for personal gain, it is not much different.
It's understandable that other ancient races, such as the Gu Clan, didn't intervene. After all, they didn't have a deep relationship with each other and couldn't muster the strength of their entire clan to save the Xiao Clan, lest their own race suffer heavy losses for the sake of the Xiao Clan.
But they are different. As a subordinate force of the Xiao clan, they are under the protection of the Xiao clan and should rightfully be considered members of the Xiao clan. Now that their "master" is in trouble, these "servants" have chosen to abandon him. This is treachery and betrayal, tantamount to trespassing!
It is precisely for this reason that they are well aware of how shameful their actions are. If the Xiao Clan were to regroup and return, this would be the last thing these forces want to see. Moreover, some forces might choose to take the initiative and attack the Xiao Clan in order to avoid any trouble or accountability from the Xiao Clan.
This possibility is not nonexistent; on the contrary, it is highly likely.
This world is cruel, and people are selfish. For their own lives, for their own sake, they have no other choice but to do this.
Of course, the only ones who would dare to openly and honestly attack the Xiao Clan are the Soul Clan. As for the ancient races such as the Ancient Clan and the former subordinate forces of the Xiao Clan, even if they wanted to eliminate the Xiao Clan and wished they could put them to death, they would not dare to openly attack the Xiao Clan, but would choose to act secretly.
In life, people seek nothing more than two things: fame and fortune. They have already obtained the fortune, but fame is something that everyone wants to pursue throughout their lives. Naturally, no one wants to give it up. Even someone as powerful as Gu Yuan was willing to pursue fame and fortune! He didn't want to become infamous and leave a bad name for eternity.
Originally, it wouldn't have been a big deal if the ancient races and other ancient races hadn't helped the Xiao clan, nor would it have been a big deal if they had plundered the remaining wealth of the Xiao clan. At most, some people would have some complaints about it, but it wouldn't have made them infamous. After all, the Xiao clan had already perished, and it was reasonable for the ancient races and other ancient races to go and distribute its wealth. Apart from the Xiao clan and the Soul Clan, no one would think this was a bad thing.
No one would risk offending the ancient races or other ancient races for the sake of the extinct Xiao clan. That's the reality!
However, if they were to attack the Xiao clan, the situation would be entirely different, especially if they knew that the Xiao clan had already acquired their last remaining wealth and that the Xiao clan had previously been subordinate to them. In that case, their actions would inevitably draw the scorn of countless people, making them infamous and notorious from now on.
Therefore, for the sake of their reputation, they would not openly and honestly confront the Xiao clan, nor would they be willing to give up. All they could do was operate in the shadows. Without concrete evidence, even if someone suspected them, they dared not say anything, and could only watch as the Xiao clan, making a comeback, once again marched towards destruction.
It can be said that if the Xiao clan were to reappear in the world now, it would be tantamount to having enemies all over the world. In such an environment where they are surrounded by enemies and besieged on all sides, what kind of development can the Xiao clan achieve? It would be good enough if they did not perish again.
In addition, the Xiao clan's premature presentation would disrupt Xiao Feng's plans and expose him to the enemy's sight prematurely, which would be a very foolish move.
Therefore, Xiao Feng would never agree to do so under any circumstances.
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