Battle Through the Heavens: He marries Xun'er, but she refuses to consummate the marriage!

"Boom!"

A deafening clap of thunder echoed through the sky, and dark clouds gathered over the entire city of Wutan, accompanied by flashes of lightning and thunder. A fierce wind howled past, whipping up dust from the ground and forming small tornadoes.

A chilling sense of oppression hung in the air, as if the heavens and earth were trembling in anticipation of something momentous.

Xiao Yan hovered in mid-air, holding the crystal-clear seventh-grade pill in both hands. The pill was a pale gold color and emitted a captivating fragrance.

Countless golden runes flowed across the surface of the pill, as if they were alive.

Xiao Yan was enveloped in a faint golden light, which was a protective shield formed by the powerful release of his Dou Qi.

His black hair moved without wind, his robes fluttered, and he exuded an awe-inspiring aura.

"boom!"

Another thick bolt of lightning descended from the sky, heading straight for Xiao Yan. The lightning was entirely silver, radiating immense power.

However, Xiao Yan showed no fear whatsoever in the face of this terrifying pill lightning.

"The descendants of the Xiao clan wish to see their ancestors!"

Xiao Yan took a deep breath, suddenly looked up at the sky, and shouted again.

Xiao Yan's voice contained powerful Dou Qi fluctuations, instantly spreading throughout the entire Wutan City. The voice seemed to pierce through the boundaries of time and space, reaching the highest heavens.

The moment Xiao Yan finished speaking, an unusual fluctuation suddenly appeared in the world.

"well!"

A long, drawn-out sigh suddenly echoed between heaven and earth.

The voice seemed to come from both antiquity and the future, filled with vicissitudes and helplessness.

Immediately afterwards, space began to distort violently.

A pitch-black spatial rift appeared in mid-air, emanating a chilling aura. The rift seemed capable of devouring everything, not even light could escape.

"Buzz!"

The spatial rift trembled slightly, and a tall, slender figure slowly emerged from it.

The newcomer was dressed in a blood-red robe embroidered with intricate gold patterns.

This man had a resolute face, eyes like lightning, and an aura of terrifying suffocation emanating from him.

It was none other than Xiao Chen, an ancient powerhouse of the Xiao clan!

Xiao Chen's appearance instantly silenced the entire world.

Even the howling wind stopped roaring at this moment, as if paying tribute to this ancient powerhouse.

"Thump!"

Upon seeing this, the members of the Xiao family all knelt down and kowtowed to Xiao Chen devoutly.

"Greetings, ancestors!"

Countless respectful voices rang out, leaving the entire Xiao family in awe.

Many people never dreamed that the Xiao clan would have such a powerful backer.

That kind of aura was far beyond their comprehension.

Xiao Chen slowly landed on the ground, his gaze sweeping over the kneeling members of the Xiao family. A complex light flashed in his deep, unfathomable eyes, as if containing endless vicissitudes and helplessness.

Originally, seeing the Xiao family's decline to this point, Xiao Chen didn't intend to let them know about the ancient past. He planned to silently protect this lineage and never reveal himself until the day he died.

This time, he finally saw a decent junior who could cultivate to the Dou Zun stage without relying on bloodline power. This made Xiao Chen feel a sense of relief.

"What is it?"

Xiao Chen asked, his voice deep and weathered, as if containing endless years.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan immediately stepped forward and respectfully bowed.

"Ancestor, my father has been missing for many years. We suspect he was captured by those ancient races!"

"Please, ancestors, help me!"

Xiao Yan's voice was filled with anxiety and earnestness, clearly indicating that he was deeply troubled by his father's disappearance.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Chen frowned, a thoughtful look flashing in his eyes.

"Tell me the specifics."

Xiao Chen said in a deep voice.

Xiao Yan nodded and recounted in detail the circumstances of his father's disappearance and his own speculations.

When he mentioned that the ancient jade of the Xiao clan had been borrowed by the ancient clan, Xiao Chen raised his eyebrows slightly, but quickly returned to normal.

Xiao Chen didn't pay much attention to this matter. In his view, the ancient jade was actually a scourge to the currently weak Xiao clan. Lending it to the ancient clan might not be a bad thing.

However, Xiao Chen had no choice but to intervene when the descendants of the Xiao clan were arrested. After all, they were connected by blood, and he couldn't just sit idly by.

"I am aware of this matter."

Xiao Chen pondered for a moment, then slowly spoke.

"In that case, come with me to Zhongzhou."

As soon as Xiao Chen finished speaking, the entire Xiao family was in an uproar.

Zhongzhou! That's the center of the continent, teeming with powerful figures and experts. A small family like the Xiao family simply can't reach that level.

However, with Xiao Chen, an ancient powerhouse, in charge, the situation is completely different.

Upon hearing this, a hint of excitement flashed in Xiao Yan's eyes. He knew very well that with Xiao Chen's help, the hope of finding his father had greatly increased.

"Thank you, ancestors!"

Xiao Yan said respectfully, his tone filled with gratitude.

Xiao Chen nodded, his gaze sweeping over his surroundings.

"You all stay here. I'll take Xiao Yan alone to Zhongzhou."

Xiao Chen's voice wasn't loud, but it carried an undeniable authority.

Upon hearing this, the members of the Xiao family were somewhat disappointed, but they dared not say anything more.

They knew very well that with their own strength, they wouldn't be of much help in Zhongzhou, and might even become a burden.

"Yes, ancestor."

Xiao Ding and the others responded respectfully.

Xiao Chen nodded, then looked at Xiao Yan.

"Get ready, we're setting off immediately."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan nodded quickly. He turned to bid farewell to the Xiao family members, then strode over to Xiao Chen's side.

"boom!"

Xiao Chen waved his hand, and a terrifying spatial force instantly enveloped the two of them. The next moment, the two figures vanished into thin air, as if they had never existed.

The entire process was seamless and without any sense of stagnation. Such techniques were far beyond the comprehension of those present.

The Xiao family members watched the two leave, their eyes filled with shock and awe.

Zhongzhou, the main camp of the six-tribe allied forces.

Xiao Chen and Xiao Yan had already arrived and were floating above the camp.

As far as the eye could see, tents stood tall and banners fluttered in the wind. Countless warriors clad in various colored armors moved about, making the entire camp appear orderly and efficient.

However, a closer look reveals that the entire camp was shrouded in a somber atmosphere.

It has been a long time since the last great battle with the Soul Clan, but the Soul Clan has remained silent. This endless wait is making many people impatient.

Many of the younger members of the clan, in particular, began to discuss it privately.

"If we keep waiting like this, when will it ever end?"

A young member of the Yan clan couldn't help but complain.

Just as everyone was discussing this, a majestic voice suddenly rang out:

Just as the atmosphere became somewhat tense, a tall, slender figure suddenly appeared in the center of the camp.

The person who arrived was none other than Gu Fei, who had just returned to the camp.

Gu Fei's eyes were sharp as he scanned his surroundings.

His handsome face was somewhat solemn, clearly indicating that he had also noticed the unusual atmosphere in the camp.

(End of this chapter)