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

Chapter 252 Even without a divine bloodline, I can still reach the pinnacle.
Xiao Xuan's anger surged again.

If what those two children said was true, then his entrustment from a thousand years ago was a mistake! This frustration at being deceived by an old friend and even causing the Xiao clan to fall into ruin fueled his endless anger!

Afterwards, Xiao Xuan calmed his mind slightly and scanned the dark space inside the Emperor's Banner.

A chilling atmosphere permeated the place, with countless blurry ghosts wandering in the shadows, creating a sense of oppressive unease.

Soon, his gaze settled on something not far away.

A figure was tightly bound by a cold, gleaming chain of ghostly souls, writhing in agony, surrounded by countless tiny souls, enduring the agony of being devoured by a thousand souls.

"This aura... belongs to the Medicine Clan?"

Xiao Xuan raised an eyebrow, a hint of doubt rising in his mind: "Those two children, do they have a conflict with the Medicine Clan?"

He pondered for a moment, then shook his head, deciding not to get involved.

The Medicine Clan people were already eccentric, arrogant, and intolerant of others a thousand years ago, and it is unlikely that they have changed in any way now that a thousand years have passed.

This person's suffering within the Emperor's Banner is mostly his own fault.

Outside, Xiao Yan was already covered in sweat and nearly exhausted, but his face was full of undisguised smiles. His lips moved slightly, and his voice entered the Emperor's Banner.

"Ancestor, how did you feel inside?"

"Very good, better than ever."

Xiao Xuan's voice came from the banner, echoing clearly in their ears, carrying a hint of relief at regaining freedom, but soon he raised a question.

"But what should I do if I want to leave this Emperor's Banner?"

Xiao Yan immediately realized what was happening and said, "I will grant you free access right now."

Xiao Yan then quickly raised his hand and injected a wisp of pure Dou Qi into the flagpole of the Human Emperor Banner.

Inside the banner, Xiao Xuan instantly felt a gentle power surge into his soul, as if establishing some kind of connection with this space. He looked thoughtful: "So that's how it is."

Immediately, with a thought, Xiao Xuan's soul body pierced through the barrier of the Human Emperor Banner and reappeared in the courtyard of the Heavenly Tomb, his form solid and identical to that in the Heavenly Tomb.

"In this way, my Xiao clan can be said to have truly possessed a top-tier combatant."

Su Yun smiled.

"This time, I really owe you a lot."

Xiao Xuan smiled, raised his hand, patted Su Yun's shoulder, and scrutinized him for a moment before suddenly asking, "Your Dou Di bloodline should be at least grade nine, right?"

"Ah."

Su Yun nodded.

Back then, the Xiao clan's bloodline had severely declined and could no longer produce divine-grade bloodlines. Even if he claimed to have a divine-grade bloodline, no one would believe him.

Otherwise, when he took on the identity of Xiao Jibai, he would have liked to create a divine bloodline.

"That's just right."

Xiao Xuan's smile deepened as he raised his hand and pointed towards the pool in the center of the courtyard.

In the pool, a ball of seven-colored light floats above the water, radiating a pure and warm aura.

"Originally, there were two reasons why I stayed in the Heavenly Tomb for so long and was unwilling to dissipate."

Firstly, he hoped to one day meet the descendants of the Xiao clan and put an end to his regrets;

Secondly, it is to protect this thing.

Although I failed to break through to the Dou Di bloodline back then, I preserved the bloodline essence that was gathered from the power of the entire clan.

Now, as long as you... oh right, I still don't know your names.

Xiao Yan spoke first, his tone respectful: "I am Xiao Yan."

Su Yun said softly, "My name is Xiao Jibai. This name was given to me by Elder Xiao Kong."

“Xiao Jibai, Xiao Jibai, the East is white... Xiao Kong, he is thoughtful.”

Xiao Xuan repeated the name softly, a complex expression flashing in his eyes—a mixture of relief, guilt… and above all, deep regret. Years ago, Xiao Kong had repeatedly advised him not to trust Gu Yuan so easily, and to be wary of the Gu Clan's ulterior motives.

But he was blinded by so-called brotherhood at the time, and instead of listening to this advice, he scolded Xiao Kong.

The current state of the Xiao clan perfectly confirms Xiao Kong's worries. The fact that he was able to see the descendants of the Xiao clan and even have the opportunity to re-enter the Heavenly Tomb is entirely due to the contingency plan that Xiao Kong had prepared in advance...

"I'm so sorry, Xiao Kong."

Xiao Xuan gazed into the void and let out a heavy sigh.

"It's not too late to look back now."

Su Yun said softly.

"The Grand Elder's painstaking efforts have not been in vain. Now that you have regained your freedom, you can make up for the regrets of the past and protect the Xiao Clan to rise again. This is the best way to comfort him."

"Good child, the future of the Xiao clan depends entirely on you."

Xiao Xuan calmed his turbulent emotions and turned his gaze back to the seven-colored ball of light in the pool. His expression was solemn: "The bloodline power sealed here is enough to create a divine-grade bloodline!"
"Ji Bai, Xiao Yan, which of you two will inherit this power?"

His gaze slowly shifted between the two, but unconsciously lingered more on Su Yun.

The Xiao clan has long since fallen from its imperial glory, and its remaining resources must be used wisely.
Only those with the most outstanding talent and the most solid bloodline foundation can make this remaining bloodline power exert its greatest value.

In Xiao Xuan's view, Su Yun, who possesses a ninth-grade bloodline and has inherited the legacy of an ancient sword emperor, is undoubtedly the best candidate!
As for Xiao Yan... he's a good kid, but for now we can only ask him to make do.

As Xiao Yan gazed at the surging, multicolored light in the pool, his Adam's apple bobbed involuntarily.

Everyone hates the imperial family, but everyone also wants to become a member of the imperial family!

That's a divine bloodline. Looking at the entire ancient clan, only Xun'er has a divine bloodline.

It's impossible to say he had no thoughts at all.

But soon, Xiao Yan's expression hardened.

During his journey to the ancient realm, the ancestor risked his life to save him; how could he possibly compete with the ancestor for anything?

Xiao Yan took a deep breath and said, "This bloodline power..."

Just as he was about to speak, wanting to give this supreme opportunity to Su Yun, Su Yun said calmly, "Clan leader, give this to Xiao Yan."

"what!"

Both Xiao Xuan and Xiao Yan showed deep astonishment.

"why?"

Xiao Xuan frowned deeply and said, "Ji Bai, you must know the significance of a divine bloodline."

A ninth-grade bloodline can at most guarantee a advancement to the Dou Sheng realm. After breaking through to the first-star Dou Sheng realm, it will experience a lack of further strength.

However, divine bloodlines are different; those with divine bloodlines can definitely cultivate to the peak of the nine-star Dou Sheng!
"With this divine bloodline, after you leave, you only need to remain hidden for a hundred years. When you reappear, you will reign supreme over the continent and lead my Xiao clan back to its peak!"

"Giving it to Xiao Yan would be the same; with a divine-grade bloodline, he could also advance to the peak of the nine-star Dou Sheng."

"But……"

Xiao Xuan wanted to persuade him further.

Su Yun lowered his eyes, his gaze falling on the ball of seven-colored light, but without the slightest lingering affection. Instead, his gaze remained as calm and still as an ancient pool.

"As for me... even without divine bloodline, I can still reach the pinnacle."

A hint of shock flashed in Xiao Xuan's eyes.

Upon hearing this, even he, who had once stood at the pinnacle of the continent and witnessed countless geniuses, was deeply impressed by Su Yun's aura!

That's a divine bloodline!

"Are you really that confident?"

Xiao Xuan couldn't help but ask a question. Looking at Su Yun's calm profile, he suddenly realized that this young man in front of him might not have taken the bloodline constraint seriously from the very beginning!
(End of this chapter)