Battle Through the Heavens: Transmigrating into Douluo Continent, Forging an Emperor with Gods!

"Child, if you have any grievances, please speak them out. This is still your family."

After a long silence, Xiao Zhan broke the silence with words that were both expectant and somewhat heavy.

These words were spoken.

All eyes in the hall were focused on Xiao Yan.

The air was so quiet it was almost still.

Xiao Yan frowned slightly.

Feeling wronged? What's wronged you?

How come he didn't know?

That look... isn't it a bit too heavy?

He was a diligent and hardworking member of the Xiao family who only wanted to cultivate and become stronger. How could he have so much free time to think about these things?

As for the cultivation resources mentioned, does the Xiao family have resources for those below the level of a Fighter? Precisely because they don't have them, or they're not very useful, he didn't go to collect them.

The situation is similar in other places. He cultivates diligently and consumes energy quickly, so he naturally needs more food. That's why he buys it with his own money. Isn't that... a very reasonable thing?

Are you expecting him to eat and drink for free?

As for duels, that's even simpler.

No matter what, the Xiao family was a family that moved from the capital. The fighting techniques collected in their training hall were incomparable to those sold at street stalls.

But back then, what he wanted was cheap stuff! Low-level combat techniques that were quick to learn, simple, straightforward, and easy to master.

More powerful intermediate or even advanced Yellow-rank combat skills are time-consuming and laborious to cultivate, and the cost-effectiveness is not as good as learning a few more low-grade Yellow-rank skills.

Furthermore, no matter how powerful it is, it's not that powerful.

Instead of spending a lot of time studying a mediocre Yellow Rank intermediate or advanced skill, it's better to invest your time in quantity.

Later, he received the Xuan-rank advanced Ku Rong Palm from Xun'er, making him even more proficient in combat skills.

Therefore, his decision not to go to the martial arts training hall was not because he looked down on his family's heritage, but because he was in a very awkward situation.

He really didn't mean to isolate the Xiao family.

Really!

Well… it really isn’t because the Xiao family… fell on hard times.

But these gazes always seem to be trying to take advantage of the situation.

The highest-ranking fighting technique in the Xiao family is currently the mid-level Xuan-rank Mad Lion's Roar, but only the clan leader can learn that technique.

Uh… intermediate Xuan rank? Never mind…

So... what else can we take advantage of?

Magic Core?

Xiao Yan fell into a brief silence.

however.

This silence, however, took on a different appearance in the eyes of others.

"Never mind." Xiao Zhan sighed softly, breaking the silence.

"If you ever feel like talking about it, you can come to us anytime."

That being said...

But his gaze remained fixed on Xiao Yan's expression. He then turned to the two boys beside him and asked, feigning concern.

"Ding'er, Li'er, are you both fully prepared for your trip to the Yunlan Sect?"

"Father, everything is ready."

Xiao Ding and Xiao Li nodded simultaneously.

"Yunlan Sect? What are they going to do there? Join?"

Xiao Yan's brows twitched slightly upon hearing this.

Yunlan Sect, the number one sect in the Jia Ma Empire, is renowned for its prestige.

Although the Xiao family has declined, if they can successfully establish a connection with the Yunlan Sect, it will be a significant boost to their future return to the capital.

It wasn't just the Xiao family; almost every well-known family in the Jia Ma Empire had members cultivating in the Yunlan Sect.

Xiao Ding and Xiao Li are already outstanding talents among the younger generation, and now with Xiao Yan's reputation as a genius paving the way, their joining is almost a certainty.

But is this scene in the original work?

He remembered that after Xiao Yan's talent disappeared, his two elder brothers went to the Tagor Desert, hoping to establish a territory for Xiao Yan without any worries.

He later became the leader of a renowned mercenary group.

Did they spend those nine years at the Yunlan Sect? Or at Canaan Academy? Or perhaps their entire family and mercenary group?

Well, it's not impossible.

The Xiao family has ultimately fallen on hard times; the Great Dou Master is their current limit, and it's highly likely that members of the Xiao family will go elsewhere for further training.

However, Xiao Zhan saw through his entire performance.

Seeing that Xiao Yan finally reacted after hearing about the Yunlan Sect, Xiao Zhan's face showed a complex helplessness, but also a sense of relief. Besides disliking the family, there was another possibility for Xiao Yan's behavior: he was too focused on cultivation!

That's why he mentioned the Yunlan Sect, the strongest sect in the Jia Ma Empire, to test the boy's reaction.

The result was both expected and unexpected.

"Your main purpose in attending the Yunlan Sect's disciple recruitment ceremony this time is to broaden your horizons. Under no circumstances should you get into conflicts with other families. The former sect master of the Yunlan Sect dislikes anyone disrespecting them on their territory. Do you understand?"

"Yes, Father."

Xiao Ding and Xiao Li bowed in unison.

Xiao Zhan nodded slightly, but his gaze swept over Xiao Yan beside him as if he were not paying attention. Seeing that Xiao Yan seemed to be shaken, the corners of his mouth involuntarily turned up slightly.

Catering to someone's preferences is a method that will never go wrong.

Yearning for cultivation? Then the Yunlan Sect, the most powerful sect in the Jia Ma Empire, must be something to yearn for.

Although he's not old enough to officially join yet, seeing it for himself must be something this child has always longed for.

He secretly hoped that Xiao Yan would take the initiative to ask.

However, at this moment, Xiao Yan's heart was in turmoil.

Wait, who?

The former sect leader? Yun Yun?

When is Yun Yun considered old?

There are still nine years until the main storyline begins.

She was only in her early twenties, just past her prime... wait!

In her twenties, is Yun Yun still not the sect leader of Yunlan Sect?

But Xiao Yan remained lost in thought and silent, so Xiao Zhan added slowly:

"I heard that after this apprentice-acceptance ceremony, the patriarch will announce some extremely good news!"

He paused slightly, his expectant gaze falling on Xiao Yan's face again, as if urging Xiao Yan to say, "I want to go, I want to go."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan's expression became quite interesting.

This is incredibly good news, isn't it?

Will Yun Yun succeed as sect leader?

Yunshan has retreated to the background to pursue his goal of becoming a Dou Zong?!

Seeing a barely noticeable emotion flicker on Xiao Yan's face, Xiao Zhan smiled with relief. Sure enough, he was focused on cultivation and not dissatisfied with his family.

"I think adding one more person to the team shouldn't be a problem."

Xiao Zhan's words were almost a direct indication, and he even looked at Xiao Yan with a kind gaze, as if he was just waiting for him to speak before giving the opportunity to the other party.

When Xiao Yan felt that gaze, he immediately understood Xiao Zhan's meaning and blurted out...

"No, I don't want it, don't give it to me."

Who knows if those people from the Soul Palace have even arrived?

Although going there doesn't necessarily mean walking into a trap, what if someone gets interested again and wants to capture a member of the Xiao family for research? That area is a high-risk zone and not worth going at all.

Xiao Zhan, who was originally full of confidence, froze instantly upon hearing these words. The words he was about to say stuck in his throat, making him feel extremely uncomfortable.

But if someone doesn't want to go... then forget it.

Just as Xiao Zhan was about to speak again, he caught a glimpse of the conflicted look on Xiao Yan's face out of the corner of his eye. Was he embarrassed?

He had a fleeting thought of trying to persuade him again.

"Rest assured, Elder Yunlan..."

"Never mind." Xiao Yan thought for a moment and shook his head. "I'd better not go."

I was interrupted again.

Xiao Zhan looked at the child in front of him, and a strange feeling of frustration rose in his heart. He unconsciously clenched his fist, but then slowly relaxed it.

It seems... this kid is all alone, and it's probably not just because of the other disciples.

The problem mostly lies with the kid himself.

He took a deep breath.

"You...go back."

At least it confirms that this kid doesn't hate the family.

"Huh? Everything's alright?"

"..."