Eternal madness

Chapter 205 The Fate of Yin and Yang Flames

(P.S.: The third update will be a little late; I'm still thinking of ideas.)
Xiao Li told Xiao Xuan about the Xiao family's affairs, including the various changes that had befallen the family, their exile to the Northwest Continent, the preparations Xiao Li had made for the Xiao family, and the resurrection of Xiao Kong.

“I had expected the Xiao clan to decline to this state, but at least there were still some remnants of its lineage. I didn’t expect the Grand Elder to still be alive. That’s wonderful. With a good child like you and the protection of the Grand Elder, the Xiao clan is not yet in a state of true despair.”

Xiao Xuan came to Xiao Li's side and patted him on the shoulder with satisfaction.

“I discovered you as soon as you entered the Heavenly Tomb. I have seen your performance along the way. Although you do not have the bloodline of the Dou Di, you are still the most outstanding children.”

Xiao Xuan was generous with his praise. After all, in his view, it was already a blessing from heaven that the Xiao clan, whose bloodline of Dou Di had completely disappeared, could still produce a few Dou Zun.

Xiao Xuan looked at Xiao Li: "I suppose the Grand Elder has already told you about the decline of the Xiao Clan back then, right? The reason for it all was that I was too arrogant back then, thinking that I was destined by heaven, and as a result, I let everyone down and let down the Xiao Clan."

Xiao Xuan felt very dejected at this moment, after all, he was largely responsible for the decline of the Xiao clan.

“Ancestor, that was a last resort. At such a critical moment, we had to go all out!” Xiao Li said firmly.

"You seem to have a very open mind about things. But with you around, the Xiao Clan will only get better and better. You have great talent and are a very high-ranking alchemist. Your soul power has even reached the Heavenly Realm! You are truly outstanding."

Xiao Xuan looked Xiao Li up and down and said with satisfaction, "Your talent is excellent, just like mine was back then, and even your appearance is just as excellent as mine."

Perhaps it was because he had been lonely for a long time, or because he had been reunited with his clansmen, or because he had heard the news that his old friends were still alive, Xiao Xuan seemed particularly "funny" at this moment.
Xiao Xuan finally looked into Xiao Li's body: "You actually subdued the Yin-Yang Twin Flames? Hmm? They seem somewhat familiar, could it be?"

Xiao Xuan extracted the Yin-Yang Twin Flames from Xiao Li's body. The Yin-Yang Twin Flames transformed into a black and white fire dragon. The fire dragon looked at Xiao Xuan, and then at Xiao Li.

"Hmm? Why are there two bosses? Why does the older one here look so familiar?" the fire dragon said in human language.

Xiao Xuan carefully examined the Yin-Yang Twin Flames: "Their intelligence is so high? So that's how it is? Interesting, perhaps this is fate?"

Xiao Li asked in confusion, "Is there a problem?"

Xiao Xuan smiled faintly: "Back then, I also had a Yin-Yang Twin Flame, which was the predecessor of your Yin-Yang Twin Flame. After I failed to advance to Dou Di, I stayed behind alone to cover the retreat, intending to kill Hun Tian Di."

At that time, I detonated the three strange flames within my body. Your Yin-Yang Twin Flames should be a trace of the original essence left after the explosion of the strange flames. After many years of recovery, it has become a brand new strange flame.

The Yin-Yang Twin Flames were also my first extraordinary flame. I nurtured it with great care, and even with only a trace of its original essence remaining, it will still be close to the bloodline of the Xiao clan. So, you must have found it quite easy to subdue these Yin-Yang Twin Flames, right?

Xiao Li pondered for a moment: "Yes, it is particularly affectionate towards me. Back then, I rashly absorbed two strange flames, thinking that the sub-flame of one strange flame would not affect the absorption of the complete strange flame. As a result, it triggered a strange flame riot, and in the end, Yin Yang saved my life."

Xiao Xuan looked at the Yin-Yang Twin Flames: "No wonder, you're really bold. I only managed to contain three different flames after reaching the advanced Dou Sheng level. How dare you contain two different flames when you're weak? Even if they are just a division of different flames, they are incompatible."

Your Yin-Yang Twin Flames actually contain the aura of the Fallen Heart Flame and the Three Thousand Burning Flames. You must have allowed it to devour the essence of other strange flames before, right? That's why your Yin-Yang Twin Flames possess such exceptional intelligence.

Xiao Li asked in surprise, "You can recognize all of these?"

Xiao Xuan laughed and said, "How could I not recognize you? Back then, I had three different flames in my body: Yin Yang Twin Flames, Volcanic Stone Flame, and Three Thousand Burning Flames. At that time, the Xiao Clan also had a Fallen Heart Flame."

"Impressive! This is truly the peak moment for our Xiao clan."

Xiao Xuan smiled and said, "You've come here to inherit the bloodline of the Dou Di, right? Have you decided who will come first?" Xiao Li shook his head and said, "Ancestor, we do not intend to inherit the bloodline of the Dou Di this time."

"Hmm? Why?" Xiao Xuan frowned.

Xiao Li smiled slightly: "We have already achieved some success in our cultivation. The bloodline of the Dou Di is just icing on the cake. Let's not waste it. There are still many talented young people in the Xiao Clan, as well as younger generations of children."

"How about we let them come in and inherit the bloodline of the Dou Di next time we visit the Heavenly Tomb?"

"This... sigh~ alright, I'm already dead, there's no need for me to make any decisions for you. My decisions back then harmed the Xiao clan, and now I can no longer accomplish the task of revitalizing the Xiao clan, nor can I interfere in anything."

But Heaven hasn't forsaken my Xiao clan. I believe you will do even better than me. Come, come, Xiao Li, sit here and tell me in detail how you cultivated."

Xiao Xuan beckoned Xiao Li to sit down beside him, as he was very curious about how Xiao Li had cultivated.

Xiao Li came to Xiao Xuan's side and told him the story of how he started cultivating. Xiao Xuan listened with great interest and did not find it boring at all.

"Alright, alright, I'm relieved to have you with the Xiao Clan. Next time the Heavenly Tomb opens, you must show me this little genius who's even more talented than you. I trust you wouldn't try to deceive a ghost like me, would you?" Xiao Xuan said with a smile.

"Of course not, Ancestor, you should be prepared. There's only one Dou Di bloodline, and I'm afraid you won't know who to give it to," Xiao Li said with a smile.

"Hahaha, I'm really looking forward to it!" Xiao Xuan laughed loudly. It had been so many years since he had felt this happy.

"By the way, Ancestor, is there still hope for your resurrection? Currently, only Ancestor Xiao Kong is holding the family together. The alliance I have gathered consists mostly of one-star Dou Sheng and half-saints, which is still insufficient to fight against the Imperial Clan."

Xiao Li pressed for an answer, as he wanted to revive Xiao Xuan.

"Resurrect me? I'm afraid that won't work. Xiao Kong left behind a remnant soul back then, but I'm not even a remnant soul now. Your resurrection method is useless against me," Xiao Xuan shook his head and said.

“Ancestor, I have Soul Infant Fruit and Spirit Dragon Heavenly Herb here. Can they restore your original soul energy?” Xiao Li took out three wooden boxes.

These are all treasures he obtained from the ruins of the Thousand Demon Saint.

"Soul Infant Fruit? And the highest quality Gold-grade Soul Infant Fruit at that. These two Spirit Dragon Heavenly Mushrooms have been around for a thousand years, and their medicinal effects are extremely potent." Xiao Xuan looked at the three precious herbs in Xiao Li's hand.

Xiao Xuan shook his head: "After I died, I was able to survive only because of the special environment of the Heavenly Tomb. Now I am not even a remnant soul. These two treasures that replenish my original soul energy will probably not have any effect."

"If it weren't for the strange nature of the Heavenly Tomb, I would have long since vanished into nothingness. I know your thoughts—to resurrect me like you resurrected Xiao Kong. Unfortunately, that won't work unless you break through to the Dou Di realm. Perhaps the power of a Dou Di could resurrect me."

Xiao Li: "This junior does not seek to revive our ancestor now, but only wishes for him to live a little longer. Perhaps our Xiao clan can produce another Dou Di? At that time, we can revive our ancestor! Has our ancestor given up on breaking through to Dou Di?"

"Break through to the Dou Di realm." Xiao Xuan murmured to himself, recalling the Xiao clan's glory thousands of years ago, when he carried the hopes of the Xiao clan on his shoulders.
"Alright! Since that's the case, I'll prolong my life as a ghost a little longer." Xiao Xuan put away the Soul Infant Fruit and the Spirit Dragon Heavenly Herb, then looked at Xiao Li.

"Xiao Li, do you want to inherit the Dou Di bloodline? With your talent, inheriting the remaining Dou Di bloodline can help you break through to Dou Sheng faster. You may not have realized that you have a flaw."

"defect?"

(End of this chapter)