Battle Through the Heavens: Xiao Yan, I am your second master.

Xiao Li's idea was to use the demon puppet as a trump card, to strike when the enemy was confident of victory, and then knock them back to their original state with a single blow.

"Let's put that aside for now. Yun'er, what happened to your cultivation level? Last time I saw you, you were a two-star Dou Zun, how did you become a five-star now?"

Xiao Li inquired, "Since the inheritance of Ten Thousand Swords Mountain is sword intent, then why did Yun Yun's cultivation level increase by three stars?"

"Oh! I know. The flow of time is different in the secret realm of Ten Thousand Swords Mountain. I don't know how long I stayed there. Anyway, besides comprehending sword intent, I was cultivating battle qi."

"I have completely absorbed the battle qi of Ancestor Yun Potian, making it entirely my own power. Combined with the benefits of compressing battle qi earlier, my cultivation speed has increased considerably."

Yunyun told Xiao Li about what happened at Wanjian Mountain.

"So that's how it is. In that case, Yun'er, prepare to take the pills. I'm going to use pills to help you reach the peak of Dou Zun. Having a peak Dou Zun next to me makes me feel much safer."

Xiao Li stroked his chin and said, "Yun Yun hasn't taken any eighth-grade pills since she entered the Dou Zun realm. I happen to have the ingredients for the Purple-Green Supreme Pill and the Gale Supreme Pill on hand. These two pills are enough to help Yun Yun increase her cultivation by two stars again."

Yun Yun was speechless at Xiao Li's words. Here we go again. He is clearly very strong, yet he is unusually cautious, as if there are many powerful enemies outside.

Xiao Li stared at the ceiling, contemplating his future. His only source of pride was his alchemy skills, but that was all he was good at. He was truly inept at fighting.

Sealing techniques are a last resort; Xiao Li can only use this disgusting method to suppress his opponent, since weakening the enemy is equivalent to strengthening himself.

Xiao Li was unwilling to fight like Xiao Yan, who risked his life to fight opponents of higher levels, or even those of higher ranks.

Xiao Li's only wish right now is to first revive Ancestor Xiao Kong, and then raise Elder Tianyin and Tianyinzi to the rank of Dou Sheng.

When I have time later, I'll go to the Beast Realm to find the ruins of the Creation Saint, get the Dragon-Phoenix Origin Fruit, and then I can just live off Zi Yan.

'Zi Yan? Zi Yan! Oh right, this girl is the Dragon Emperor's legitimate daughter. The old Dragon Emperor is still guarding the gate for Emperor Tuoshe. Why don't we take some time to go to the area below Canaan Academy?'

Sending Ziyan to her father would surely allow the old Dragon Emperor to rapidly improve her cultivation, given his abilities and experience.

After obtaining the Dragon-Phoenix Origin Fruit, give it to Zi Yan to consume. With the Old Dragon Emperor overseeing it, she should be able to perfectly absorb the fruit's energy. I remember that Zi Yan should be at the late stage of a four-star Dou Sheng after consuming the Dragon-Phoenix Origin Fruit.

If the old Dragon Emperor were to look after her, he should know how to properly consume the Dragon-Phoenix Origin Fruit, and Zi Yan would only become stronger.

After Zi Yan unifies Dragon Island, she'll use all the medicinal herbs accumulated there over the years... tsk tsk, I can't even imagine! But first, I need to become a ninth-grade alchemist. Sigh, I'll take it slow. I should go back and visit after being away for so long.

Xiao Li embraced Yun Yun: "Yun'er, let's stay here a little longer, then we'll go back to the Northwest Continent."

"Ah."

. . . . . .

Northwest Continent, Yinge

On a wide plaza, a silver ship suddenly burst out from a spatial portal, then gradually shrank and was taken into Xiao Li's hands.

"Phew, we're back again. Yun'er, let's go check out the Music Pavilion first."

Of those who returned to the Northwest Continent, only Xiao Li and Yun Yun came back. The Pei sisters had not yet emerged from seclusion, while Wang Ming stayed in the Sound Realm to take care of Su Wanyin. Su Wanyin was about to give birth, and as her husband, Wang Ming naturally had to stay by her side.

Yinge Main Hall

"Oh my, Your Excellency, it's been a long time! You've reached the Dou Zun level. You're truly gifted. Compared to you, I've been cultivating for so many years, it's like I've wasted my life."

The First Elder, Yin Wuzi, said with a smile.

"How could that be? The Grand Elder is the backbone of Yin Valley, the Valley Master's right-hand man. I was just lucky. Besides, Grand Elder, you have now reached the Five-Star Dou Zun level."

Once the next batch of medicinal herbs is gathered, I will refine another batch of pills for the Grand Elder. The Grand Elder has a bright future ahead of him.”

Xiao Li clasped his hands in a fist salute and said.

"Hehe, I shouldn't waste these pills on this old body. I'll save them for Yuhan and Yurou. These two girls have better talent than this old man. They are the future of Yin Valley and the right-hand men of the Holy Son." Yin Wuzi cupped his hands and said.

Looking at Yin Wuzi, Xiao Li naturally knew that the Grand Elder wanted his two daughters to have a better life, and he could even guess what the Grand Elder was thinking.

Sending his two daughters to his side, ostensibly as bodyguards, was clearly a scheme by which Xiao Li harbored ulterior motives. However, Xiao Li was not averse to it. Yu Han was intellectual and calm, suitable for devising strategies, while Yu Rou was more lively and playful, which could add a touch of fun to the tedious training.

"Yuhan, I will certainly not forget Yurou's share. I will definitely give her the best. Elder, you can rest assured." Xiao Li cupped his hands and said.

Otonashi chuckled and said, "Then I'll thank you in advance."

. . . . . .

Gama Empire, Utan City

"Madam, you are nearing your due date and need to rest properly. How can you move around like this?"

Xiao Zhan was helping a young woman who was heavily pregnant as they strolled through the courtyard.

"I'm a mother of two, how could I not know this? I just wanted to move around a bit after staying in the room for too long."

This young woman is Xiao Zhan's wife, named Bai Xinya.

Xiao Zhan was helpless. His wife was gentle, but once she made up her mind, it was hard to change it.

"Ouch~" Bai Xinya suddenly felt a pain in her stomach and fell into Xiao Zhan's arms.

"She's about to give birth! Someone come quick! The lady is about to give birth! Call Physician Huang over immediately!" Xiao Zhan exclaimed in alarm.

"Yes!"

Xiao Zhan continued, "And bring Xiao Wan, my cousin, here too!"

"Yes!"

Chapter 143 The devil boy comes to the world

Wutan City, Xiao Family

"Finally back. Home is always the warmest place." Xiao Li stretched.

After Xiao Li entered the Xiao family, he found that everyone in the family was busy.

"What happened?" Xiao Li was completely confused. What had happened to the Xiao family that made them so busy?

"Hey, what happened?" Xiao Li asked, grabbing a young man.

"Who are you? Wait, you're Lord Xiao Li! Lord Li, you've come home?" The young man exclaimed in surprise after recognizing Xiao Li's appearance.

"Yes, it's me. What happened?"

The young man said, "Master Li, the young mistress has given birth, and the third young master is about to be born?"

Xiao Li tilted his head: "Young Madam? Oh~ it's Xinya, Xiao Zhan's wife. She gave birth to her third son? What's his name?"

Youth: "As decided by the clan leader and the young clan leader, the third young master will be named Xiao Yan!"

"Is that you, Huo Huo? Your second grandpa has finally waited for you! Waaaaah, finally someone can share my burden!"

"I gonna go see."

As soon as Xiao Li finished speaking, his figure disappeared, leaving the young man completely dumbfounded: "Disappeared? As expected of Lord Li, his strength is terrifying."

Xiao family backyard,

The place was already packed with people, and many Xiao family disciples were gathered around whispering among themselves.

"What do you think of the talent of the third young master born to the young mistress this time? The eldest and second young masters have already shown extremely strong aptitude for cultivation."

The eldest son, the second son, Xiao Wan (aunt), Xiao Che (cousin), Xiao Zhou (cousin), and Xiao Yu (cousin) are known as the Six Heroes of the Xiao Family by the clan leader, who places high hopes on them!

I wonder about the Third Young Master's talent? It's said that the young clan leader once asked Lord Li for a elixir; if a pregnant woman takes it, it will greatly improve the child's aptitude!

A disciple of the Xiao family whispered among himself.

Another member of the Xiao family asked in confusion, "Why are you so sure it's the Third Young Master? And what about the baby? How can you tell the sex?"

"Are you stupid? What is the patriarch's cultivation level? He's a Dou Huang powerhouse! With his discerning eye, how could he not tell whether the young mistress is carrying a boy or a girl? I seriously suspect you're a spy sent by another family!"

"Huh? No, I'm not, I'm not."

"You still dare to say no! You audacious spy, I'll expose your true colors! Take this Iron Mountain Lean!"

. . . . . .

Xiao Li arrived outside the most crowded room. At this moment, Xiao Lin and Xiao Zhan were standing outside the door. Xiao Zhan was pacing back and forth, occasionally pressing his ear against the wall, hoping to hear some good news.

"Zhan'er, how old are you? Why are you still so impatient?"

Xiao Lin criticized Xiao Zhan with a stern face, but Xiao Zhan didn't take it to heart. After all, this was about the birth of his third child, so how could he not be anxious?

"Brother, don't criticize Xiao Zhan. It's only human nature for him to act this way." Xiao Li suddenly appeared in front of Xiao Lin and Xiao Zhan.

"Xiao Li?"

"Uncle?"

Xiao Li nodded with a smile: "I'm back. Is Xiao Zhan's third child about to be born? That's fast. Your uncle doesn't even have any children yet."

Xiao Zhan smiled upon hearing Xiao Li's words: "Then Uncle, you'd better keep it up."

“Waaaaaaaaaaaa——”

Suddenly, the sound of a baby crying came from inside the room, instantly drawing the attention of the three people who had been chatting.

Before long, a servant of the Xiao family opened the door, and a wet nurse carrying a newborn baby boy slowly appeared in front of the three of them.

Xiao Li leaned closer and took a good look at the baby boy. He had been crying at first, but now he was quiet and didn't make a fuss. The little guy's big eyes were exceptionally bright.

"Oh my, my little grandson is so well-behaved! He's bound to achieve great things in the future. Let Grandpa hold him!" Xiao Lin took the baby boy from the wet nurse.

"Yan'er, it's Grandpa~olllllll~" Xiao Lin didn't look like a clan leader at all at this moment, but more like a playful and lively grandfather.

"Xiao Zhan, what's this little guy's name?" Xiao Li asked excitedly. Although he already knew the answer, he still wanted to hear Xiao Zhan tell him in person. Xiao Li's lips kept curving upwards.

"Xiao Yan."

Xiao Li couldn't suppress the smile on his face: "Xiao Yan? What a good name. I believe this child's future achievements are immeasurable."

"Hmm~ I also think this child is very good."

Suddenly, an unfamiliar voice came, which startled Xiao Li and Xiao Lin. The voice appeared behind them without warning, and Xiao Li immediately turned around.

There was a man who looked to be around forty years old, dressed in simple linen clothes. He appeared to be an ordinary middle-aged man with a slight smile on his face, which made people feel a little at ease.

This person is definitely not from the Xiao family. Xiao Lin knows everyone in the Xiao family very well, and this person is definitely a strong individual.

Xiao Li, however, had a solemn expression. Who exactly was this person?

"Who are you? Isn't it impolite of you to enter the backyard of my Xiao family like this?" Xiao Li roared.

"Hehe, I was being presumptuous. It's just that I haven't seen an old friend for a long time, and now that I have some free time, I've come to see how he's doing."

I never expected that after the bloodline of the former Dou Di was abandoned, the Xiao Clan would still produce such an outstanding young man. Three-star Dou Zun, bone age of twenty-six. Even the geniuses of my clan are probably not as good as you.

Oh~ I haven't introduced myself yet. My surname is Gu, and my given name is Yuan.

The middle-aged man in hemp clothing said with a smile.

Xiao Li was shocked. He hadn't expected Gu Yuan to come here. Fortunately, Gu Yuan had come. Xiao Li breathed a sigh of relief.

"Clan Chief Gu, I have been rude. This is not the place to talk. Please, Clan Chief Gu, proceed to the main hall." Xiao Li said, cupping his fists to Gu Yuan, and then invited Gu Yuan to the main hall.

"Easy to say."

Xiao Lin and Xiao Zhan exchanged glances. Xiao Lin knew how strong his younger brother was. Since even his younger brother respected them so much, could it be an ancient clan?

"Zhan'er, put Yan'er next to Xiao Ya first, then you come with me!" Xiao Lin said anxiously.

"Yes!"

. . . . . .

Main hall,

"Ah Long, serve the tea!" Xiao Li invited Gu Yuan to the main hall, then looked at the steward Xia Yilong and informed him.

"Yes."

Before long, Gu Yuan was drinking the Xiao family's tea. As he savored the tea, he felt an indescribable sense of comfort.

Xiao Lin and Xiao Zhan both arrived. Xiao Lin clasped his hands in a fist salute to Gu Yuan and asked, "Clan Chief Gu, what brings you to my Xiao clan?"

Gu Yuan leaned back in his chair: "Nothing much, just came to visit the descendants of an old friend. Judging from your words and actions, you must know quite a bit."

Xiao Li said expressionlessly, "Of course I know some of it. It all comes from an ancient jade heirloom in my family. I was lucky enough to trigger a restriction on the ancient jade, which contained a projection of the soul left by my ancestor Xiao Xuan."

I've learned quite a few secrets. The ancient clan chief came for the ancient jade, right? I'll tell you then…

"No, no, no." Gu Yuan interrupted Xiao Li: "I have no interest in that jade. I just didn't expect Brother Xiao Xuan to have such a backup plan back then. It's really amazing. Actually, I just came to see how the Xiao family is doing today."

"The atmosphere here is wonderful. I feel much more relaxed in the clan, and I haven't had this much leisure in a long time, Clan Chief Xiao."

Xiao Li interrupted, "Uh, Clan Chief Gu, I am not the Clan Chief of the Xiao Clan, my elder brother is!"