Fighting: Practice makes it real, start with a poisonous body.

Chapter 268 The Son of Dragon and Phoenix is ​​About to Appear

In the heart of the Central Plains, an unnamed mountain range stands silently amidst the clouds and mist. Ancient trees reach for the sky, and clear springs gurgle, a stark contrast to the devastated ruins of the ancient realm.

Suddenly, a ripple appeared in the space, and a dark spatial portal slowly opened, revealing Su Yun, Xiao Yan, and Xiao Xuan, who landed steadily on the ground covered with fallen leaves.

Xiao Yan gazed at the boundless, verdant mountain range before him and let out a long sigh.

The oppressive atmosphere and life-or-death crisis of the ancient realm, like a nightmare, have finally dissipated.

He turned to look at Su Yun and asked, "Ancestor, now that the matter in the Ancient Realm has been resolved, what are your plans for the future?"

Xiao Xuan looked over as well, his gaze filled with concern.

Su Yun brushed the dust off his clothes and said with relief, "I've rescued the last remaining members of my clan, which puts one of my worries to rest. As for what happens next..."

He paused, gazing at the distant, mist-shrouded mountain peaks, then suddenly turned around and smiled gently at the two of them: "Clan leader, Xiao Yan, let's part ways here."

"what?"

Xiao Yan's eyes widened instantly, his face full of astonishment, and he subconsciously asked, "Ancestor, aren't you coming with us?"
The Xiao Clan needs your leadership right now, and with the threat from the Dragon-Phoenix Child, working together will provide greater security!

"No."

Su Yun gently shook his head, his eyes becoming firm: "The Dragon-Phoenix Son is already refining the Dragon-Phoenix Origin Fruit, and will emerge from the mountain soon."

His strength will inevitably surge after refining the Origin Fruit, wreaking havoc on the continent. I must find a quiet place to quickly increase my strength so that I can be confident in contending with him.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Xuan couldn't help but sigh.

"Is it using that secret technique that consumes lifespan and forcibly increases cultivation level?"

Xiao Yan has already told me about this... Why must you bear the burden of humanity alone? The price is far too heavy."

"If I don't go to hell, who will?"

Su Yun smiled faintly, his expression calm: "There's no need to be sad for me. From the moment I decided to inherit my teacher, the Sword Emperor's legacy, I was already prepared."

Xiao Xuan remained silent for a long time. After a moment, he suddenly raised his head, as if he had made a decision.

"In that case, let me follow you."

Although I am but a remnant soul, I am still a soul at the Emperor Realm. In the current Dou Qi Continent, there are no more than a handful of people who can defeat me, enough to protect you.

Xiao Xuan's expression was serious. Although he also thought highly of Xiao Yan, he preferred Xiao Jibai because of his closeness to Xiao Yan.

Looking at the scene before him, Xiao Yan felt a mix of emotions, but he also understood Su Yun's determination.

He opened his mouth, but in the end he only whispered, "Ancestors, forefathers, take care."

As soon as he finished speaking, he seemed to suddenly remember something and quickly took out a purple and black flag from his storage ring.

On the banner, there were faint, deep purple patterns flowing, emitting a weak yet steady soul fluctuation. It was the Human Emperor Banner that Su Yun had given him before.

Xiao Yan stroked the banner with his fingertips, his eyes filled with reluctance, but he still handed the banner to Su Yun: "Then I'll return this Emperor's Banner to you, Ancestor."

The remnant soul of our ancestor exists by clinging to the Emperor's Banner. Without it, he can barely maintain even the basic stability of his soul. It's most suitable for you to carry it."

Su Yun's gaze swept lightly over the Emperor's Banner, but he shook his head gently and said, "There's no reason to take back what's given away."

"Clan leader, you'd better stay by Xiao Yan's side."

"why?"

Xiao Xuan's remnant soul floated in front of Su Yun, his expression full of confusion.
Because I have too many secrets, I don't like you old men who are always around me...

A glint of light flashed in Su Yun's eyes, but this reason was obviously something he couldn't tell Xiao Xuan.

“The Xiao clan is not just me. Putting aside other things, most of the clansmen who are currently living in Danta are elderly, weak, women and children, and they still need your care.”

Su Yun smiled and said, "Perhaps the ancient imperial clans will be mindful of the jade slip left by our teacher and won't cause them any more trouble. But who knows if some villains will come along and try to take advantage of them? Without a powerful force to protect them, their lives won't be easy."

"This……"

Xiao Xuan's remnant soul paused slightly, and the light and shadow rippled, which seemed to be the case.

Su Yun stepped forward and patted Xiao Yan on the shoulder, saying, "Furthermore, Xiao Yan is the only remaining divine-grade bloodline of our clan. Once he grows up, he can protect our clan for a thousand years."

Now he needs your protection more than ever... As for me, once I activate the secret technique, a hundred years from now, I will turn into dust, and all my strength will be useless.”

Upon hearing this, the atmosphere among the three instantly turned somber.

The mountain breeze seemed to slow its pace, fallen leaves drifted down, and clear springs gurgled, creating an atmosphere of desolation and loneliness.

After a long while, Xiao Xuan's expression turned somber. He sighed and said, "Alright then, you've really suffered."

"It's good that you can understand, Chieftain. My sacrifice was just a small act of personal loyalty... In that case, see you another day."

Su Yun cupped his hands in a fist salute: "If I had not obtained the great power to contend with the Son of the Dragon and Phoenix, I would not have left seclusion. Today we part ways, and who knows how many years will have passed. Take care."

"treasure!"

The two looked solemn.

Su Yun nodded, then tore through the void again and flew away.

"The ancestor has passed away."

After Su Yun left, Xiao Yan felt a deep emptiness in his heart.

"The best way to help him is to improve his strength as soon as possible."

Xiao Xuan's expression was serious as he said, "He is working tirelessly for the human race, and we cannot hold him back. At the very least, we must eliminate any worries he may have!"
The tragedy of the ancient tribes must not be repeated... Let's go! We'll go to the Dan Tower and bring back the children of the Xiao tribe!

"Yes!"

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On the other side, Su Yun's figure appeared high in the sky above Zhongzhou. He stood on the void, with faint spatial fluctuations surrounding him, and was traveling through the clouds at an extremely fast speed.

"We finally managed to fool them."

Su Yun's lips curled into a smile: "Xiao Jibai has completed most of his mission and it's time for him to disappear for a while."

Next, the son of the dragon and the phoenix will step onto the stage of history!

Destroying the ancient realm and killing a few Dou Shengs is far from satisfying Su Yun's appetite. The seemingly tragic price that the Imperial Clan is paying is merely an appetizer.

The true end of the ancient imperial clans will come when the sons of the dragon and phoenix appear in the world!

"My most important task right now is to find an absolutely safe place to refine the Dragon-Phoenix Origin Fruit, so that my cultivation level can skyrocket and I can obtain the body of a Dragon-Phoenix..."

A strange green light flickered in Su Yun's eyes.

During his time in the Heavenly Tomb, he had already finished nurturing the Netherworld Poison Fire.

"However, there are some preparations that must be made before that."

…………

One day later, Su Yun's figure slowly came to a stop in the sky above the Netherworld Valley in Zhongzhou.

He hovered high in the sky, looking down at the icy plains shrouded in perpetual cold, and sighed, "Great chaos is coming, and you two are my true weaknesses..."

Although, it was I who started this chaotic world.

(End of this chapter)