Fighting Soul Clan Demoness

Chapter 833 A Marriage Arranged by the Ancestor?!
Above the ancient realm, the sunlight was gradually obscured by dark clouds, making the entire dome seem to lower, creating a stuffy and suffocating atmosphere.

Intermittent rain and clouds, but no thunder or lightning—the two days leading up to the opening of the Heavenly Tomb passed quietly under this stagnant weather.
In the past two days, the members of the Soul Clan have suddenly fallen silent. Apart from Soul Ruoruo, no one has shown up in the ancient clan. The Soul Clan's restraint has naturally attracted the attention of the clan elders, and the tense atmosphere between the two sides has eased a little.

"Today is the day the Heavenly Tomb opens."

Standing in front of the bamboo house, Xun'er looked up at the thick clouds in the sky and whispered quietly.

"Miss, there's no need to worry."

An elder named Gu Shan, dressed in a magnificent robe, slowly appeared from behind him. His old eyes were filled with a smile as he slowly bowed and said, "Even though we lost the Xiao Clan's quota, my Gu Clan still has four quotas. It shouldn't be too difficult for us to contend with the Xiao Soul Alliance."

Upon hearing the word "Miss," Xun'er's eyes narrowed instantly, and her tone turned colder: "As expected of the special envoy of the clan elders' council, the information of the Gushan clan elders is indeed quite accurate."

Clearly, the reason the other party was so casual and addressed her as "Miss" without any hesitation was that they must have already learned that her position as the young master had been revoked.

The fact that the clan elders were able to learn of the clan chief's personal decree in such a short time demonstrates the intricate and interconnected nature of the clan council.
"Hehe, Miss, you are mistaken."

Gu Shan stood with his hands behind his back and smiled, "As the lifeblood of our clan's prosperity, if the information of the clan elders were not well-informed, I'm afraid it would have been infiltrated by those treacherous people from the Soul Clan long ago. The fact that the clan elders are united as one today is naturally thanks to the great contribution of the clan leader."

"Meritorious service?"

Xun'er smiled disdainfully, as if she had heard the biggest joke in the world. "If it weren't for his insistence on dissolving the Xiao-Gu Alliance, how could my Gu Clan have lost face at the coming-of-age ceremony?"

Upon hearing this, Gu Shan's face darkened slightly, and his expression showed a hint of displeasure, clearly indicating that he still vividly remembered what happened at the coming-of-age ceremony.

"Hmph, those descendants of the Xiao and Hun clans are only slightly better than ours in terms of supernatural powers. Once we reach the Heavenly Tomb, Qingyang and the others will naturally take their revenge with interest!"

Gu Shan sneered, "The flow of time inside the Heavenly Tomb is completely different from that outside. One day outside is six days inside the Heavenly Tomb. Cultivating in this environment will only maximize the improvement of my Gu Clan's supernatural abilities. How can the Xiao and Hun Clans compare?"

"Oh?"

Xun'er's lips curled slightly, her expression even more sarcastic: "Then may I ask Elder Gu Shan, how much was the age difference between Xiao Yan and Gu Yao when they sparred?"

"you!"

Gu Shan's face stiffened, then turned into fury, and he coldly shouted, "Gu Xun'er, as the pride of our clan, you have repeatedly diminished our clan's prestige, yet you praise the Soul Clan and the Xiao Clan to the skies. How are you worthy of succeeding as the young master of our clan?"

"The ancient clan has lost the hearts of the people. If you insist on occupying the Spirit Clan's seat and continue to target the Xiao and Hun clans, you will only destroy the reputation that the ancient clan has accumulated in the past."

Xun'er slowly closed her eyes, her voice calm as if she were an outsider, "That's all I have to say."

"well!"

Upon seeing this, Gu Shan was furious but laughed, and rebuked, "Just as Elder Tongxuan said, you have been associating with that Soul Clan demoness for a long time and have long been corrupted by the Soul Clan. In this light, it is truly the most correct decision for the Clan Chief to remove you from your position as Young Master!"

"Very well, considering your young age, I will not hold it against you. However, you must not participate in this battle with the Xiao and Hun clans."

Having said that, Gu Shan snorted coldly and turned to leave.

"I will make you understand that the Soul Clan is nothing but a bunch of petty villains hiding in the shadows, too afraid to show their faces."

Hearing the sound gradually dissipate, Xun'er showed no reaction whatsoever, but continued to gaze at the dark clouds in the sky.

For some reason, after relinquishing her position as the young master of the ancient clan, most of the anxiety and frustration she had felt disappeared, and her mind became much more relaxed.

This strange feeling of moving from the game to the sidelines did not cause Xun'er to fall into despair; instead, it gave her an inexplicable understanding.

Changing the ancient tribes doesn't seem to be in a hurry right now.

Before she truly possesses enough strength to contend with the elders, the position of young master will only become an obstacle to her fulfilling her own will.

"Father," she murmured softly, seemingly disappointed, but with an added hint of bewilderment.

Gu Yuan had never truly punished her. Even though he turned a blind eye to the elders' actions, he himself had never spoken a harsh word to his daughter, let alone ordered her to relinquish her status as the young master. Was this truly just an exception?
In the center of the main city, powerful clans stood in great numbers.

Apart from the Spirit Race, which did not come, the other seven of the eight ancient races have now gathered together.

However, compared to the bustling crowds during the previous coming-of-age ceremony, the venue was noticeably quieter at this moment, with only a few hundred people present.

One can imagine what an honor it is to be invited to witness the opening of the Heavenly Tomb.

This is a true gathering place for elites!
Just as the geniuses and elders of various races entered the arena, two striking figures suddenly appeared in everyone's sight.

"Those are... the young master of the Soul Clan and the young master of the Xiao Clan?!"

"The relationship between the Xiao and Hun clans has become so close that even the two young masters are traveling together. If our clan's elders in the Heavenly Tomb saw this, they might think that the Hun clan rules the Dou Qi Continent!"

"Hehe, what's so special about this? You should imagine how interesting the expressions of the powerful Soul Clan members inside that tomb will be."

"I feel I'm not as good as Senior Xiao Xuan."

A commotion erupted, instantly turning the atmosphere into a noisy mess, completely erasing the previous solemnity.

Seeing this, Xiao Yan, who was walking beside Hun Ruoruo, couldn't help but raise his eyebrows and twitch his lips slightly.

"It seems that the Xiao Clan and the Soul Clan of the past have indeed left a deep impression on these people."

Xiao Yan touched his nose and smiled wryly.

"Where is this?"

Hun Ruoruo's expression was cold and indifferent, but when she transmitted her voice, she was playful and mischievous, saying with a grin, "These people are just repeating hearsay; they don't really understand the grudges between the Xiao and Hun clans from a thousand years ago."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan's heart skipped a beat, and a bad premonition immediately arose within him.

"Wh-what do you mean?" he asked sheepishly.

"My lord, you must know this, right?" Hun Ruoruo chuckled. "In that tomb, there are not only your Xiao clan's ancestors, but also the Saint-level experts of my Hun clan."

Having said that, from a perspective unseen by the crowd, the noble young woman, who was bathed in the awe and respect of everyone, suddenly turned her head away, revealing a shy and timid demeanor, a stark contrast.

"So, if you want to see your Xiao clan's ancestors, you'll probably have to pass the test of our clan's Saint-level powerhouse first, my lord~"

Upon hearing the girl's words, Xiao Yan was first stunned, then his expression suddenly became incredibly interesting.

"The Soul Clan also has powerful beings in the Heavenly Tomb?!"

"That's for sure. Back then, the Xiao and Hun clans fought to the death. Not only did the Xiao clan members perish, but the Hun clan also suffered heavy losses. If it weren't for that, Father wouldn't have had to recuperate for a thousand years and eventually become connected with Mother."

"A connection was formed."

Xiao Yan's expression changed slightly, and he stammered, "You mean—"

"That's right."

Hun Ruoruo smirked, her eyes gleaming mischievously: "He has always kept his emotions and desires to himself. The reason he was able to give birth to me is probably because he owes a debt of gratitude to Senior Xiao Xuan."

"In other words, my husband is only able to win me over thanks to your ancestor for arranging this marriage, isn't he?"

In an instant, Xiao Yan was struck as if by lightning, his entire body stiffened, and his jaw almost dropped to the ground.

No wonder his father-in-law, with his cultivation and vision, was so tolerant of him, even personally writing a letter to express his approval.
This marriage was actually arranged by our ancestors a thousand years ago!
(End of this chapter)