While in Battle Through the Heavens, one can pre-appoint oneself as an emperor.

Chapter 325 Entering the Heavenly Tomb

When Chen Xiao gave an affirmative answer, he could clearly feel that the breathing of the five people in the pavilion quickened slightly.

"For Xun'er's sake, I'd like to remind you all not to be attached to things you shouldn't be attached to. I dare to come to the Ancient Realm openly and say these things to your faces, so I'm not afraid of what you might think. Instead of wasting your time here, you should think about how to deal with the threat from the Soul Clan. That's your old adversary."

"Since you have nothing else to do, let's call it a day. Farewell, everyone."

Chen Xiao stood up, but instead of flying away, he walked down the mountain step by step, giving the five people enough time to make their move.

Unfortunately, these people did not make any move until Chen Xiao completely disappeared from their sight.

Hesitant and indecisive, wanting both things and not wanting them—these two words perfectly describe the ancient tribes.

Chen Xiao chuckled and shook his head, then strode back to his residence.

On the mountaintop.

The five top experts all looked somewhat gloomy, unable to determine whether Chen Xiao was bluffing or genuinely confident.

If it's the former, that's fine; but if it's the latter—

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The confidence that allows one to calmly face a late-stage nine-star Dou Sheng expert is truly astonishing.

In an era without Dou Di (Battle Emperors), having such a trump card is tantamount to being invincible.

"Clan leader, we still don't know enough about this young man. Everyone should be able to sense that he's only willing to tell us so much because of Miss. He doesn't have any genuine respect for us at all. Since he wants to cultivate Miss, the clan should let him have more opportunities to interact with us. Perhaps we can gain something from it."

"I agree with what Gu Dao said. Chen Xiao spoke with great confidence that he could protect Miss's safety. As for the Soul Clan, we will keep a close eye on them. As long as it's not some old monster who sneaks away, they won't be able to threaten Miss. Even if we do make a mistake, we can take this opportunity to see what Chen Xiao is relying on," Black Annihilation King echoed.

Two people have already expressed their opinions, and Gu Yuan is also subtly biased towards Xun'er. Gu Heng and Gu Yao exchanged a glance and didn't say anything more at the moment.

Seeing this, Gu Yuan nodded slightly.

"Alright, let's do it this way. I'll explain things to Xun'er after the Heavenly Tomb matter is over."

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The mountains are verdant and the waters are shrouded in mist; being there, all worries vanish like dust in the air.

Two peaceful days passed quietly amidst this serene scenery.

In the past two days, no one from the ancient clans has shown up to bother them, and even the faint, elusive spirits that once peered in have completely disappeared.

Chen Xiao understood this perfectly, and smiled without saying a word, thus understanding the thoughts of those ancient clans.

These peaceful days lasted for two days. On the third day, as dawn broke and the bright sunlight spread across the land, a strange aura suddenly spread through the mountain range, enveloping Chen Xiao and the others.

"Today is the day the Heavenly Tomb opens."

Under the eaves of the bamboo house, Xun'er gently smoothed the hem of Chen Xiao's robe with her fingertips.

Immediately, she raised her sleeve and a snow-white figure swept out from the forest. It was the familiar unicorn, which stopped steadily in front of her.

Xun'er was the first to leap onto the unicorn's broad back, and Chen Xiao and Qing Lin followed suit with ease.

With a clear whistle from Xun'er, the unicorn spread its wings, carrying Lin Feng, and sped towards the east of the mountain range.

A gentle breeze ruffled Xun'er's long, flowing black hair that reached her slender waist. She turned her head and smiled softly, saying slowly to the two of them, "The place where the Heavenly Tomb is opened is deep in the Ancient Sacred Mountains. Normally, it is a forbidden area that the ancient clans keep sealed off all year round. Even when Qing Lin was in the clan, he had never set foot there. It is only open to the public once every twenty years on the day the Heavenly Tomb is opened."

As the three talked, the unicorn gradually ventured deeper into the mountains.

Along the way, the three also encountered many other people from other ancient races.

Among them, a familiar figure was suddenly added.

"Haha, Chen Xiao, you didn't expect to see me again so soon, did you?"

Amidst a burst of hearty laughter, a group of people slowly approached.

The leading elder strode with the aura of a powerful Dou Sheng, emanating from him like a beacon in the darkness, impossible to ignore.

"When I emerged from seclusion, only the one from the Pill Tower remained. I haven't had a chance to thank you until now. Fortunately, I've met you again today."

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Bu Tianchi stopped joking and solemnly cupped his hands in greeting.

If it weren't for the help of Chen Xiao, Zi Yan, and others, he would never have been able to refine the Black Demon Lightning like a buffet. Even if he were to advance to the Dou Sheng realm in the future, that would be ten or eight years from now.

Therefore, this favor is quite substantial.

"Dean, this is not like you at all," Chen Xiao smiled, not being so formal with Mang Tianchi.

"Are you kidding me? I've finally gotten serious for once, and you're not even appreciating it?"

Bu Tianchi glared at her, feigning anger, but looked quite helpless.

After a brief chat, Mang Tianchi moved aside, making way for the two young men behind him.

"Miss Xun'er, these are Lei Luo and Lei Ming, the people from my Lei Clan who are entering the Heavenly Tomb this time. If you need any help in the Heavenly Tomb, just give the order to these two boys."

Upon hearing this, Xun'er first glanced at Chen Xiao, and seeing Chen Xiao nod slightly, she smiled and agreed.

"Then thank you very much for taking care of me, Miss Xun'er. Chen Xiao, I'll take them over to wait first." Mang Tianchi cupped his hands and led Lei Luo and Lei Ming ahead.

Watching the three grow further and further away, Qinglin asked with some doubt, "Young Master, what about the Lei Clan—"

Chen Xiao shook his head: "It doesn't matter. With the Soul Clan around, the ancient races can fight each other to the death. These trivial matters are insignificant and won't affect the overall situation."

The flight lasted for about ten minutes before the unicorn finally came to rest amidst a rugged mountain range.

At this moment, a number of people had already gathered here. Chen Xiao glanced around and saw that apart from the Xiao, Ling, and Shi clans, all the other five clans had arrived.

Suddenly, Chen Xiao felt a shadowy gaze fixed on him.

Turning around suddenly, one could see three figures in black robes hovering in the void, a chilling aura slowly emanating from their bodies.

"The Soul Clan is truly fearless. Aren't they at all worried about perishing in the Heavenly Tomb?"

Seeing the three men's venomous gazes, Chen Xiao recognized them at a glance, even without Xun'er's introduction.

Thinking back to the original timeline, where two people entered the Heavenly Tomb but emerged as two corpses, Chen Xiao couldn't help but laugh out loud.

"Hmph, Chen Xiao, the Heavenly Tomb belongs to all eight clans. You are not from an ancient race, so even if you are a Dou Sheng powerhouse, you are not qualified to enter!"

Hearing Chen Xiao's laughter, the leading Soul Clan youth snorted coldly, showing no leniency despite being only at the Dou Zun realm, revealing his arrogance.

Of course, the Soul Clan does have more reason to be arrogant than the Ancient Clan. If there are no unforeseen circumstances, in at most ten years, the Soul Clan will be in charge of the Dou Qi Continent.

Unfortunately, there are no "what ifs".

Even without Chen Xiao, with Xiao Yan present, the Soul Clan's grand plan was destined to be nothing but a mirage.

Chen Xiao glanced at the young man with some surprise, then took a step forward.

Although he did not release any pressure, the young man still felt as if he were facing a formidable enemy, and quietly protected the old man beside him.

"Chen Xiao, this is the territory of an ancient clan—"

Snapped!

Before the young man could finish speaking, a crisp slap landed, instantly silencing the room to the point where you could hear a pin drop.

The young man from the Soul Clan who had just spoken touched his cheek; he was unharmed and felt no pain whatsoever.

Just as he was wondering, he looked up and saw that one side of the elder's face was swollen, as if blood was rushing to his head.

"Chen Xiao!!" The old man gritted his teeth, his eyes burning with rage that seemed to materialize, wishing he could tear Chen Xiao to pieces.

A beam of light turned towards Chen Xiao, who calmly smiled and said, "You just said that I am not a member of the ancient clans. The rules set by your eight clans cannot govern me. How dare a mere Dou Zun be so rude? If I don't teach you a lesson, how can I save face? However, I have no interest in an ant like you. Let this old fellow suffer for you."

"you!"

The Soul Clan youth was furious, and his expression shifted as he was about to speak again.

However, the old man in front of him raised his hand to stop him.

The old man took a deep breath and forcibly suppressed the murderous intent in his heart.

"Soul Cliff, please don't be rude. The Pavilion Master of Zixiao Pavilion is right!"

At the same time, he also transmitted his voice: "We'll talk about it after you come out of the Heavenly Tomb."

This is the territory of the ancient race, and the influence of the Soul Clan is limited.

Moreover, during this period, the Soul Clan was plotting against the Stone Clan, and had removed a large number of their strong members. The remaining members were either being watched by Gu Yuan and others, or were trump cards that could not be exposed unless absolutely necessary. They could not let such a small matter today affect their plans.

Chen Xiao glanced at the old man again and nodded slightly: "It's nothing, no need to be so polite."

The three members of the Soul Clan seemed to have made up their minds to temporarily refrain from conflict with Chen Xiao and to ignore his Yin-Yang theory.

Seeing this, Chen Xiao also felt bored and put the light away.

"Brother Chen Xiao, this person is named Hun Ya. It is said that he has a great reputation among the younger generation of the Hun Clan. Another young man is named Hun Li, who is also an outstanding member of the younger generation of the Hun Clan. Brother Chen Xiao, you disdain to fight them. Xun'er can take care of them after entering the Heavenly Tomb."

"That old man is called Hun Lin. I don't know much about him, but the Hun Clan sent him with those two people, so his strength and cunning must be quite good," Xun'er whispered in Chen Xiao's ear.

Chen Xiao nodded, about to speak, when the ground beneath his feet suddenly trembled violently. Then, a vast and ancient aura slowly emanated from the void, like a colossal beast awakening from its slumber, quietly enveloping the entire world.

Faced with this aura, all the powerful figures present, whether they were Dou Zun or Dou Sheng, even Chen Xiao, who had already reached the late stage of a four-star Dou Sheng, couldn't help but feel an instinctive sense of awe from the depths of their souls, and even subconsciously softened their breathing.

"Brother Chen Xiao, the Heavenly Tomb is about to open!"

Xun'er looked up at the suddenly darkening sky, her voice so soft as if afraid of disturbing the ancient silence.

"Boom!"

As soon as Xun'er finished speaking, a deafening roar suddenly exploded in the void, as if the heavens and earth were being torn apart at that moment.

The next moment, a spatial rift stretching for thousands of feet rapidly spread out from the sky.

In the center of the crack, a silver halo slowly condensed and expanded, eventually transforming into an ancient stone gate hundreds of feet high!

That vast and ancient aura was caused by the continuous flow of energy emanating from behind this stone gate!

Chen Xiaoyao gazed at the stone gate that stood between heaven and earth, seemingly bearing the marks of countless ages, and a hint of shock flashed in his eyes.

The person who created the Heavenly Tomb must be among the top-tier Dou Di (Battle Emperor) level.

Because this ancient and wild aura is no less impressive than that at the entrance of the Tuoshe Ancient Emperor's cave!

"Gentlemen, I am an expert in the Daoist arts, so I will not waste any more words. You should all know the rules for entering the Heavenly Tomb. Each clan has two slots, and there should be absolutely no more than that."

Elder Tongxuan's aged figure appeared in the sky, his gaze sweeping over the surrounding figures as he spoke calmly.

Many people nodded slightly upon hearing Elder Tongxuan's words.

The rules for entering the Heavenly Tomb have always been the same, with each clan having two slots, which has continued to this day. Only the Ancient Clan, as the race that guards the Heavenly Tomb, has a special privilege. For example, this time, they have as many as eight slots to enter the Heavenly Tomb, exceeding any previous time!

Unfortunately, such benefits are something we can only envy. It's one thing for the Xiao clan to be like this, but who would have thought that the Ling clan, which has existed for countless years, would suddenly disappear?

As for the Stone Clan, their specific situation remains a mystery.

"Boom!"

As Elder Tongxuan's voice fell, a short while later, the ancient gate in the spatial rift in the sky suddenly erupted with a thunderous roar. Then, the gate slowly cracked open, and dazzling light shot out from it, illuminating the world.

"Alright, you can enter the Heavenly Tomb now. Remember, you can only stay in the Heavenly Tomb for three years. After three years, the Heavenly Tomb will automatically expel you!" Elder Tongxuan said again in a deep voice as he looked at the ancient gate that was slowly cracking open.

"boom!"

Above the sky, the cracks in the ancient gate grew wider and wider, eventually reaching a massive ten zhang in size, from which a dense, ancient aura billowed out like mist.

"Screech!" "Screech!" "Screech!"

"Screech!" "Screech!" "Screech!"

As the ancient gate opened, several whooshing sounds suddenly rang out in the mountains and forests. Seven figures swept across the sky with lightning speed, and then, under the watchful eyes of many, they rushed straight into the opened gate.

"The ancient people have gone in."

"Ancient Zhen, Ancient Demon, Ancient Qingyang—"

After the seven members of the ancient clan set off, Hunya and Hunli did not hesitate and resolutely soared towards the horizon, disappearing from everyone's sight in an instant.

The Thunder Clan, the Flame Clan, and the Medicine Clan followed closely behind.

Before long, only Xun'er remained in the room.

Seeing many eyes on her, Xun'er turned around and smiled sweetly: "Brother Chen Xiao, Qing Lin, I'm going too."

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Chen Xiao and Qing Lin both nodded, showing no concern for Xun'er's safety.

Even if it's purely a contest of raw strength, Xun'er is among the top in the Heavenly Tomb.

What's more, Chen Xiao also gave her four Ice Soul Talismans!