Battle Through the Heavens: Who put Laozi in my storage ring?

"Does being unserious mean you can't be handsome?" Xiao Yan glanced at the girl in his arms and lightly patted her pert bottom with one hand.

"You're asking for it."

"Well……"

The beauty in his arms shyly buried her head in Xiao Yan's chest.

In the distance, ten figures became increasingly clear. They were all completely black, with a single silver horn on their heads and four large wings flapping behind them, stirring up a gale that ravaged the surrounding forest.

Each magical beast was at least a sixth-tier being, and on each beast rode a young man clad in black armor.

"The Xiao family, Xiao Yan?"

When Ling Quan, who was in the lead, caught a glimpse of Xiao Yan, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes. After all, the reputation of that good-for-nothing was known throughout the entire ancient clan, but he never expected that this guy would actually be able to transform his Dou Qi into wings...

No, it's not wings formed from fighting spirit.

It is a flying technique.

Ling Quan secretly breathed a sigh of relief. Even though he had awakened the bloodline of the Dou Di, he was only a seven-star Dou Huang. How could this good-for-nothing be so fast?

Her eyes turned cold in an instant: "Xiao Yan, take your hand away! If you dare to touch Miss again, I will chop off your claws!!!"

"..."

“You…” A cold glint flashed in Xiao Xun’er’s beautiful eyes, and golden flames flickered in her palm. How dare this beast speak to Brother Xiao Yan like that? He really has a lot of nerve.

"No need."

Xiao Yan grasped the beauty's slender hand, crushed the Golden Emperor Burning Heaven Flame within, and smiled as he lightly kissed the beauty's fair forehead, "Leave this matter to me."

"You, you actually dared to kiss Miss Xun'er..." Ling Quan's eyes twitched wildly, and then she couldn't stop her anger. She waved her hand, signaling the nine people around her to surround Xiao Yan.

"Boy, how dare you defile the young lady! Today is the day of your and your Xiao family's demise!!"

"Oh?"

Xiao Yan was taken aback, his smile slowly faded, he released Xiao Xun'er from his arms, twisted his neck, and stretched his waist.

A warm smile appeared on his lips.

"Me and the Xiao family?"

"So...you're going to take action against my Xiao family?"

"Hmph, just a nobody. The Xiao family these days is nothing but a bunch of trash whose fighting spirit and bloodline have been drained. If it were the Xiao family of the past, I might have given you some leeway, but now that your Xiao family has fallen to this state, it's your own fault. I'm threatening you, what can you do about it, you piece of trash?" Ling Quan bared his teeth, looking at Xiao Yan with a provocative gaze.

"Brother Xiao Yan, don't kill anyone."

Xiao Xun'er's beautiful eyes were filled with worry as she spoke softly.

If someone is killed, things will not be so simple. Ling Quan is the deputy commander of the Black Annihilation Army, but his strength is only at the Dou Huang level, which means that his talent and background are not weak. He is qualified to be a commander in the future.

Killing him would likely enrage the ancient clan, and even my father would find it difficult to suppress.

Xiao Yan remained silent for a long time, seemingly seriously considering Ling Quan's words: "We have no right to comment on the decisions of our ancestors, but they took so many benefits from the Xiao clan. As allies, they didn't help us back then, and even reaped the rewards, but now they're turning around and biting us..."

"Are all the ancient clans like you?"

"You little beast, what are you saying?" Ling Quan was furious. He stepped on the back of his mount, and his battle qi transformed into wings that flashed behind him. He then thrust a long spear straight at Xiao Yan.

But the next moment.

His pupils suddenly contracted, and his body froze on the spot.

The spear that was once invincible and as sharp as a divine weapon was now held between the two fingers of the handsome young man, unable to advance an inch.

Wait, he's a Dou Huang!

He's a Dou Huang... how could this be?

Ling Quan's throat bobbed as he struggled to break free, only to find himself gripped tightly by what felt like an iron clamp. He only ever felt this way when facing his brothers at the Dou Zong realm, but he…

Xiao Yan slowly raised his head, his eyes indifferently looking down at the panicked Ling Quan: "I will ask the ancient clans about this sooner or later, but now..."

"You scum, who are you calling a little beast?"

Having said that, his fingertips were tinged with fire, instantly covering his entire body with the silver spear. The scalding heat of the flames made Ling Quan gasp in surprise, forcing him to release the spear. And the next moment...

With his other hand clenched into a fist, he slammed it into Lingquan's abdomen with lightning speed.

"wrong……"

Lingquan's eyes bulged out suddenly, and his body flew backward in an instant, crashing through two figures of the Black Annihilation Army, spitting out blood incessantly.

Just as Ling Quan was filled with terror and preparing to gather his fighting spirit to counterattack, Xiao Yan appeared like a ghost in front of him, grabbed his head, and punched him in the face. His once handsome features were completely caved in, and blood gushed out of his nose uncontrollably.

His body crashed heavily to the ground, kicking up a cloud of dust.

Following his body as it fell to the ground was a silver spear that pierced through his armor, embedded itself in his abdomen, and pinned him firmly to the ground.

"Pfft..."

After holding it in for a long time, he spat out a mouthful of blood.

The other nine members of the Black Annihilation Army were all stunned. They wanted to join forces, but Xiao Xun'er stopped them. They could only obediently stay aside and quietly watch Xiao Yan approach Lingquan.

Xiao Yan remained calm as he looked down at Ling Quan, who was lying on the ground in a disheveled state, his features contorted in pain.

He slowly bent down, revealing a warm smile: "So this is the deputy commander of the Ancient Clan's Black Annihilation Army? My Xiao family has been without the bloodline of a Dou Di for so many years, yet we can still crush you with ease. Then your Ancient Clan's pride... isn't it also a joke?"

"you you……"

Blood gushed from Ling Quan's throat, and his gaze was fixed on Xiao Yan, filled with anger and fear.

Xiao Yan chuckled and patted Ling Quan's cheek.

"waste."

"..."

In a fit of anger, Lingquan rolled her eyes and fainted.

"Tsk..."

Xiao Yan chuckled: "You've got quite a temper."

He addressed the wary Black Annihilation Army soldiers surrounding him, saying, "Since you can't take Xun'er away today, take your deputy commander back with you. Go back and explain to Uncle Gu that this guy attacked first, and I was just responding to the challenge."

"Oh, right."

He glanced at the many members of the Black Annihilation Army and said, "Please pass on a message to the many men of the Ancient Clan who are eyeing Xun'er: Xun'er is mine. I will come to the Ancient Clan to see what you men are capable of. If you are not strong enough for me to fight, then you will be a laughing stock."

"..."

The Black Annihilation Army soldiers looked at each other in bewilderment. Their deputy commander was "asleep," leaving them without anyone to lead them.

However, as Xiao Xun'er nodded, the others had no choice but to help Ling Quan onto his magical beast mount and then leave.

Judging from the cultivation level of this young man from the Xiao family, he is probably at least at the peak of Dou Huang, or even the legendary Dou Zong.

Rather than causing trouble, it's better to go back and report it before making a decision.

Moreover, with Miss Xun'er around, they don't have to take the blame.

Chapter 96 Heavenly Flame Refining Tower, Wu Hao: Brother, I'm begging you, please stop messing with me (Fourth update)

Until several demonic beast figures flapped their giant wings, carrying many powerful members of the ancient Black Annihilation Army away.

The secluded mountain stream finally regained its tranquility.

Xiao Xun'er looked at Xiao Yan with slightly worried eyes: "Brother Xiao Yan, are you... still angry?"

"This is a matter between the Xiao Clan and the Gu Clan. Of course, it can't be called a blood feud. At most, there's some resentment. My Xiao Clan is only at odds with the Soul Clan, who caused us to become like this back then. It won't affect my relationship with Xun'er."

Xiao Yan smiled and gently patted the girl's head, speaking calmly.

"Well……"

Xiao Xun'er bit her red lips lightly. She could see Xiao Yan's obvious anger, but he still managed to suppress it in front of her.

Otherwise, given Xiao Yan's personality, he would definitely have killed Ling Quan.

Therefore, she gently leaned closer to Xiao Yan, pressed her pretty face against the young man's chest, and gently hugged him, "No matter when, Xun'er will always stand on the same side as Brother Xiao Yan, even... when facing the ancient clans."

"I believe."

Xiao Yan smiled.

This girl seems worried that he harbors resentment.

He naturally wouldn't want her to be caught in the middle between her lover and her clan. Besides, while the Xiao clan and the Gu clan certainly had some conflicts, they were far from being mortal enemies. Back then, the Gu clan must have swallowed up a lot of the Xiao clan's remaining techniques and resources, without a doubt. Once swallowed, they would never be willing to spit them out.

He looked down on those things, but...

All the members of the eight ancient clans who participated in that whale fall feast back then have to give him back something, more or less.

The Xiao clan wasn't completely wiped out back then.

"Ah."

Seeing that Xiao Yan's expression was normal, Xiao Xun'er smiled, hooked her jade arm around Xiao Yan's neck, looked up at Xiao Yan who was taller than her, her beautiful eyes were dreamy, and her red lips gradually pressed against his.

They embraced and kissed passionately.

……