Fighting Soul Clan Demoness

Chapter 848 Xiao Xuan's Resolve (3k6, Bonus Chapter!)

Inside the ancient palace, Xiao Xuan stood with his hands behind his back. In front of him was a pool of water in which blue lotuses floated, constantly emitting a refreshing fragrance, as if floating in the air without any support.

As the girl finished speaking, the once calm water surface began to ripple.

"I never imagined that there would be such a tragic fate between him and me."

Looking at the smiling girl in front of him, Xiao Xuan's eyes flashed with a rare hint of bewilderment, and he sighed softly.

Even Yao Xian, who had only met the Soul Clan Chief once, could recognize the other party's identity at a glance, so it was naturally no secret to him.

The girl before him was none other than the mastermind behind the destruction of the Xiao Clan, the great enemy who had personally driven him to the brink of destruction, and the daughter of the Soul Emperor!
"With your magnanimity, you wouldn't hold your generation's grudges against us juniors, would you?" Hun Ruoruo blinked and said with a smile.

"Hehe. You little rascal, you're just as cunning as him."

Xiao Xuan shook his head and smiled, as if he had seen through Hun Ruoruo's concerns, and said indifferently, "There's no need to be nervous. With my status, I wouldn't stoop to the level of a junior like you."

He paused, a hint of amusement flashing in his eyes: "Moreover, if I were to truly bully the weak, not only your father, but even that old fellow Gu Yuan would ridicule me for the rest of his life."

Upon hearing this, Hun Ruoruo's expression softened slightly, and she breathed a sigh of relief.

Even with her current composure, she had to admit that she couldn't remain completely calm when facing such a former supreme expert, especially one whose attitude was unclear.

After all, given the opponent's strength, even a single thought could easily determine her life or death. Hun Ruoruo has never had the habit of entrusting her life to others.

Except someone.

Sensing the girl's gaze, Xiao Yan, who had been staring at the pool, shuddered and quickly chuckled, "Ahem... Ancestor, from what you're saying, it seems you're quite familiar with Ruoruo's father and Xun'er's father?"

"Xun'er?"

Xiao Xuan was taken aback, but didn't pay much attention to his little actions. He frowned and asked, "The father of Xun'er you're talking about, is it that old fellow Gu Yuan?"

"This"

Realizing he had misspoke, Xiao Yan hesitated for a moment before nodding and saying frankly, "Xun'er and I have a very good relationship. She has lived in the Xiao family since she was a child, and the person who sent her to the Xiao family was none other than the clan leader Gu Yuan."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Xuan's expression immediately turned strange, and he fell into a long silence.

"So, in the end, he managed to save that stillborn baby?"

Xiao Xuan's gaze grew increasingly complex. His lips moved slightly as he said in a low voice, "The relationship between the three of you may truly be a predestined fate."

"stillbirth?!"

Upon hearing this, not only Xiao Yan, but even Hun Ruoruo couldn't help but show astonishment, as if they had heard something utterly absurd.

"Ancestor, what exactly is this stillbirth you mentioned? How could Xun'er have died a thousand years ago?"

Xiao Yan hurriedly stepped forward and called out, but no matter how he pressed for details, Xiao Xuan remained silent, as if he were in a meditative state.

Only the crystal-clear pool water became increasingly turbulent, as if ripples would appear at any moment.

"Things from a thousand years ago are still too distant for you today."

After an unknown amount of time, Xiao Xuan slowly opened his eyes and said softly, "Xiao Yan, can you tell me about the current situation of the Xiao Clan?"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan felt a lump in his throat. After hesitating for a moment, he finally replied honestly, "The Xiao Clan no longer exists. What remains is only a declining Xiao family."

After speaking, he paused for a moment and then recounted the entire situation of the Xiao family, including his past experiences with Hun Ruoruo.

From the power struggle among the three families of Wutan City to the annulment of the engagement by the Yunlan Sect, Xiao Zhan was kidnapped because of the ancient jade, but was eventually rescued with the help of a girl who was his enemy, and the Xiao clan was relocated to the capital.
Throughout this account, Xiao Yan did not embellish any details, and presented the history of the Xiao family in the most objective tone possible.

However, anyone could hear the barely concealed sense of relief in the boy's voice when he mentioned the girl.

"With her by my side, it is a blessing for the Xiao family."

Xiao Yan took a deep breath and slowly uttered his most emotional yet rational words: "It is also the greatest fortune of my life, Xiao Yan."

After Xiao Yan finished speaking, Xiao Xuan's previously somewhat moved face returned to calm.

"I had long anticipated the decline of the Xiao clan. The fact that their lineage continues is indeed a fortunate thing."

Xiao Xuan slowly stood up, and then, to the disbelief of the two, he slightly clasped his hands in a fist salute towards Hun Ruoruo, saying, "Girl, thank you."

"Ancestor, you...!" Xiao Yan's eyes widened.

"It doesn't matter."

Xiao Xuan smiled, his eyes seemingly holding a deeper meaning: "For being able to continue this bloodline for my Xiao clan, regardless of the reason, I must thank her."

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Hun Ruoruo lowered her head somewhat awkwardly.

In her opinion, Xiao Yan's boasting about his achievements would be like a thief crying "stop thief!", which would not only fail to lower the other party's guard, but might even backfire.

But now it seems like it's pretty good.

After all, he was praising me, and in front of my elders. This situation seems to be beneficial to both the Soul Clan and myself, right?

whee.

Unnoticed by anyone, Hun Ruoruo's lips curled slightly, and a blush appeared on her cheeks that no one knew about, which vanished in an instant.

Compared to the girl's secret joy, Xiao Yan's excitement was far more obvious. "Ancestor, you...you mean you agree to my relationship with Ruoruo?!"

Xiao Yan felt dizzy, as if a pie had fallen from the sky, making him feel unreal.

"Even that incredibly shrewd fellow has no objections, so how could I possibly interfere too much?"

Xiao Xuan smiled faintly and said, "We have never intended to get involved in the affairs of the younger generation."

"Really?!"

Xiao Yan was overjoyed. At this moment, even the joy he felt when he first absorbed the strange fire paled in comparison to the joy he felt now.

With the ancestor's approval, no one in the world will ever question the legitimacy of their relationship!
In other words, his long-cherished wish is finally about to see the light of hope!
However, just as he was about to let out a long roar of excitement, that calm voice rang out again—

"However, don't get too excited too soon."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan's smile froze instantly, and Hun Ruoruo also raised her head, looking as if she had expected it.

"really."

Hun Ruoruo sighed softly, but she wasn't too surprised. She said calmly, "It seems that you still don't trust me, senior."

"It's not that I don't trust you, it's that I don't trust him."

Xiao Xuan shook his head, but did not offer any further explanation, remaining calm as if stating a fact.

The Soul Emperor was arguably the culprit who directly caused the destruction of the Xiao Clan.

No matter how open-minded or detached he is, he can never erase the existence of this hatred.

"He was my lifelong best friend, Xiao Xuan, and also the most unforgivable mortal enemy of my Xiao clan. I know very well that no one in this world can understand him."

Xiao Xuan's deep eyes slowly shifted, looking at the girl whose temperament was exactly like her father's, "Including you and me."

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Hun Ruoruo's face was gloomy, but unusually, she did not argue anymore.

Xiao Yan frowned and couldn't help but ask, "Ancestor, what do you mean by this?"

If the other party directly expressed their opposition, he wouldn't be too surprised. At most, it would just require more words and effort. Having trained for so long, Xiao Yan was confident in himself.

However, it was truly difficult for him to understand why the other party had first expressed gratitude to Hun Ruoruo, and then immediately changed their attitude and poured cold water on him.

In this way, even with Xiao Yan's intelligence, he could no longer discern his ancestor's thoughts.
“Back when the Xiao Clan still existed, I sensed that the Dou Di bloodline of the Xiao Clan was about to be exhausted. You should know how important the Dou Di bloodline is to our ancient races.”

Xiao Xuan did not rush to answer him, but slowly said as if telling a story: "The only way to replenish the bloodline of the Dou Di is for the Dou Di to appear again."

"The threshold of becoming a Dou Di had remained uncrossed for nine thousand years before that. Unfortunately, I was too proud and arrogant to believe that I would be stopped by that threshold. In the end, I took a desperate gamble and decided to break through to the Dou Di realm."

“The elders used a secret technique to transfer the majority of the clan’s bloodline into my body. I understand that this was the clan’s last hope.”

Xiao Xuan gave a self-deprecating laugh, making no attempt to conceal the painful truth, and bluntly stated: "But I lost, I lost to the Soul Clan, and I also lost to the Soul Emperor. And because of this, all the blame falls on me alone."

"Therefore, even if I have to be the villain again, I am determined to preserve this last bloodline to the very end!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the pool that had been rippling suddenly turned into a towering wave that swept up!

The originally crystal-clear water, as it churned and rolled, quietly shimmered with a crimson hue, gradually turning into an almost eerie blood-red color.

At the same time, Xiao Xuan's black hair turned white at a visible speed, and even his face showed signs of aging.
"This"

Xiao Yan's expression changed drastically, and he immediately shouted, "Ancestor!"

However, just as he was about to move, he was held back by an invisible force and could not move an inch.

"Back then, I exerted all my strength to preserve some of the Dou Di bloodline and sealed it with my life force, all so that my Xiao clan could have another member with bloodline power."

Xiao Xuan's face showed signs of aging more and more clearly, but the sharp light in his eyes was captivating.

“I originally intended to pass on this legacy to you, but now it seems that you, with your close contact with the Soul Clan, are not the best choice.”

Xiao Xuan's expression remained expressionless as he slowly said, "You cannot imagine the methods of the Soul Emperor. To ensure that this last legacy is not severed, I must say I cannot hand it over to you."

"The power of blood?"

Xiao Yan's brain buzzed, as if he were hallucinating.

The Xiao clan, which disappeared a thousand years ago, still has the power of its bloodline remaining?
Or should our ancestors risk their lives to preserve it themselves?
If anyone else had told this story, Xiao Yan probably wouldn't have believed a single word, but since Xiao Xuan said it, he had no choice but to believe it.
Seeing the boy's astonished face, a trace of guilt flashed deep in Xiao Xuan's eyes, but it quickly turned into cold indifference. He said indifferently, "I do not object to your relationship, but the successor of this bloodline power is not suitable for you."

"If you are willing, then pass on my words to your clan. I believe that sooner or later a more suitable candidate will emerge."

“But Ancestor, your health…” Xiao Yan became increasingly worried.

As an energy entity within the Heavenly Tomb, the other party not only has to endure the erosion of desolate years, but also faces the suppression of the Heavenly Tomb's will. Every moment of waiting will be an unbearably long and agonizing ordeal.

Moreover, one day in the outside world is equivalent to six days in the Heavenly Tomb; the torment involved is something only the person experiencing it can truly understand.

"It's alright. I've already waited for six thousand years, what's a little longer?"

Xiao Xuan's eyes suddenly sharpened, and the majesty of his former overlord was finally fully awakened at this moment: "For the continuation of my Xiao clan, even if I have to wait here for thousands or thousands of years, I will not hesitate!"
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To ensure the well-developed character of our ancestor, the current chapters will be repeatedly polished and written as brilliantly as possible.
P.S.: Xiao Yan will get plenty of stuff, and there will be plenty of fun. The ending should be revealed around tomorrow. Thank you to all the readers for your continued support and monthly votes!
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