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

not far away,

A desolate figure seemed out of place in this time. It was Ms. Ku, no, Ms. Gu, Xiao Xun'er. She originally wanted to bring the Foundation Building Elixir to Xiao Yan because she knew that this was the most painful time for her brother Xiao Yan, and she needed to comfort him.

But what she saw was an appalling scene: Xiao Xun'er grabbed the wall and tore off a piece with a single effort.

"I was here first, Nalan Yanran!"

Xiao Xun'er gritted her teeth and said that she never expected to have a rival in love in her life. From this moment on, Nalan Yanran was Xiao Xun'er's lifelong enemy!

However, as the possessor of the divine bloodline of the ancient clan, Xiao Xun'er was extremely mature and naturally did not make a big fuss over such a matter. She quickly regulated herself.

Xiao Xun'er took the Foundation Building Elixir and walked towards Xiao Yan.

"Brother Xiao Yan, I heard that you... so I'd like to borrow your Foundation Building Elixir." Xiao Xun'er told Xiao Yan the words she had prepared.

Xiao Yan was deeply moved. At least two girls still cared about him: one was his fiancée, the most important person to him in the future, and the other was the little sister who followed behind him.

"Thank you, Nizi. And Yanran, believe me, I will definitely pull myself together!"

Xiao Yan stood up and regained his confidence.

. . . . . .

Meanwhile, Xiao Li led the Pei sisters and his grandfather Xiao Ting to the Eastern Region.

Next, they will go to the Ancient Realm to participate in the Heavenly Tomb, accompanied by Tianyinzi from Yin Valley.

The Ancient Realm is located in the Eastern Region of Central Continent, and is the true hegemon of the Eastern Region, without exception! All other forces in the Eastern Region are subordinate to the Ancient Clan.

The Ancient Clan, a mysterious race that has been passed down from the distant past to the present, has the bloodline of a Dou Di flowing in their veins. They possess talents that are unmatched by ordinary people. What is an extremely difficult path of cultivation in the eyes of ordinary people is, in their eyes, a smooth road leading directly to the Heavenly Dao.

They only need to engage in a small amount of training to become strong in the eyes of ordinary people, quickly surpassing their peers who are working hard to cultivate, and ultimately bestowing all sorts of dazzling halos upon themselves.

Xiao Li scoffed at this, saying that the Ancient Clan was nothing more than a slightly larger skeleton in a tomb. If it weren't for Gu Xun'er clinging to the Flame Emperor's coattails, the Ancient Clan would have been wiped out by the Soul Clan long ago.

Since the decline of the Xiao Clan and the "severe blow" to the Soul Clan, which then adopted a low-key approach, the Ancient Clan has become the most powerful of the eight major clans, and every member of the Ancient Clan is proud of the title of the strongest clan.

"At our current speed, we should be able to reach the ancient holy city in the center of the Eastern Region by tomorrow morning. The entrance to the ancient realm is located there."

Pei Yuhan held the map and spoke to Xiao Li.

"The Ancient Holy City, the Ancient Realm, we're finally almost there," Xiao Li said with a faint smile.

"The Ancient Holy City is a city that outsiders are strictly forbidden to enter. It is guarded by many powerful figures from ancient clans. If you want to enter the Ancient Realm, even a peak Dou Zun expert would probably be unable to get in without an invitation."

Pei Yuru spoke, casually waving the invitation in her hand.

"The other imperial clans are finally going to face them. Grandfather, Yuhan, Yurou, are you confident?" Xiao Li asked.

Xiao Ting, Pei Yuhan, and Pei Yurou all wore smiles, and a strange rune suddenly appeared on their foreheads.

The Xiao clan's emblem.

The answer was self-evident, and Xiao Li nodded confidently.

After four years of arduous training, and with the help of Xiao Li's elixirs...

Xiao Ting was promoted from the peak of Dou Zong to a six-star Dou Zun. Xiao Li spent a lot of effort to raise his grandfather to this level.

With Xiao Ting's own abilities, including a Heaven-rank cultivation technique, a Heaven-rank fighting skill, and the activation of his clan mark, he is capable of rivaling an eight-star Dou Zun.

The Pei sisters, Pei Yuhan and Pei Yurou, have already raised their cultivation to the eighth-star Dou Zun level. This is the level they can achieve even though they need to take time to take care of their children and cannot devote themselves to cultivation.

Don't forget, the most powerful thing about the Pei sisters is their combined attack technique when they are of one mind. Now that they have activated their clan mark and are using their combined attack technique, even Xiao Li has to give way.

The leader of Xiao Li's team this time, the current head of the Xiao clan, has reached the level of a third-level Dou Zun!

In the past four years, Xiao Li has spent his time cultivating and helping his grandfather and two wives improve their cultivation levels, which has somewhat slowed down his cultivation progress.

But Xiao Li didn't complain. He still had some time to cultivate, about ten years of free time. Xiao Li hoped that his family's cultivation would increase, rather than just his own.

Xiao Li always puts his family first. What meaning would his life have without a family?

But don't underestimate Xiao Li, a third-level Dou Zun. When he activates his clan mark and has a powerful physical body, he won't be afraid of even a fifth-level Dou Zun.

Moreover, he has a series of trump cards, and no one below the Dou Sheng level can pose a threat to Xiao Li!

. . . . . .

"Ancient Holy City, Ancient Realm, let me see what's different about them." Xiao Li flew forward with a smile.

Chapter 193 Interlude

(P.S.: The third update is a little late.)

This is an extremely vast grassland. In one part of this grassland, there is a huge stone plaza. On this huge stone plaza, the space presents a distorted color, with silver light flashing from time to time. Figures flash out from within it and then lightly land on the plaza.

It was exceptionally noisy and bustling with people.

whoosh-

The space in mid-air distorted violently once again, and then several figures emerged from it, landing steadily on the giant stone platform.

“This should be the Ancient Stone Square,” Pei Yuhan said, looking at the surrounding environment.

"Okay, let's go." Xiao Li nodded and looked around at the people. There were quite a few powerful figures, but none of them caught his eye.

Xiao Ting, standing to the side, remarked with admiration, "As expected of an ancient clan, their influence is truly terrifying. Those who were invited are all powerful individuals."

"The ancient holy city is just ahead. Let's go take a look." Xiao Li looked at the extremely large outline of the city in the distance.

At first glance, the city didn't seem as imposing as I had imagined. The city was built entirely of pale blue giant rocks, and perhaps due to the erosion of time, it looked somewhat decayed, exuding an ancient atmosphere and giving one a sense of antiquity.

As they approached the city, Xiao Li and his companions discovered that this ancient city was enveloped in a slightly transparent light shield. The shield appeared thin, yet it exuded a soul-stirring pressure.

Xiao Li stared at the light barrier and explained to everyone, "This ancient holy city was left over from ancient times. It is said to have been built by a Dou Di powerhouse from the ancient clan. The light barrier contains a trace of Dou Di power. With this light barrier protecting it, this ancient holy city can be described as impregnable. It can be described as terrifying."

"Xiao Li, why do you say everything you see is terrifying?" Pei Yuru suddenly asked from the side.

"Uh, I was just reminiscing." Xiao Li hadn't expected Pei Yuru to ask such a insightful question.

"By the way, flying is not allowed within a thousand feet of the Ancient Holy City, as a sign of respect for the ancient clan's Dou Di. Let's walk," Xiao Li continued.

After hearing this, everyone set off. It was their first time visiting the Ancient Holy City, including Tian Yinzi. They didn't know much about the Ancient Holy City. Xiao Li was the leader of this trip to the Ancient Clan because he had collected information about the Ancient Clan and the Ancient Holy City himself.

At the gate of the Ancient Holy City, Xiao Li and his group stopped. The Ancient Holy City was not a city that could be entered at will. Only those who had been invited by the ancient clans could enter. Ordinary people were generally prohibited from entering.

Xiao Li glanced at the city gate and saw nearly a hundred figures in black armor standing upright on both sides of the gate, holding long spears. Their sharp and cold eyes swept around, and powerful auras emanated from their bodies.

The Ancient Clan's Black Annihilation Army is the direct line of the Ancient Clan, and only elites can enter. The Black Annihilation Army soldiers at the gate are all at least at the Dou Zong level.

There were nearly a hundred Dou Zong powerhouses, rarely seen in ordinary times, at the gate. In the center of these Black Annihilation Army were several Dou Zun powerhouses. It is no wonder that an ancient clan uses Dou Zun powerhouses to guard the gate.

Xiao Li's gaze swept over the figures in black armor, then suddenly fixed on several familiar figures at the city gate, and his eyes narrowed slightly.

"Tsk, what a small world. Let's go." Xiao Li grinned.

As Xiao Li and his group approached the city gate, the Black Annihilation Army commanders at the gate also saw Xiao Li.

"It's you! The bastard from the Xiao clan..."

Snapped--

Before the man could even utter a word, Xiao Li slapped him to the ground from a distance.

"How could the ancient clans have raised such a foul-mouthed bastard like you?" In the next instant, Xiao Li's foot stepped on the man's face.

"Let me think of your name, you ant? I can't remember. You were no match for me back then. Do you think you can swagger in front of me now that you've broken through to Dou Zun?"

Xiao Li kicked Lin Qian away with force.

"Rubbish."

The surrounding Black Annihilation Army soldiers were about to make a move, but they were all suppressed by Xiao Li's aura and could not move.

"Who is this guy? How dare he make a move on the territory of the ancient clan?" the onlookers exclaimed in surprise.

Not far away, several figures emitting black smoke watched Xiao Li's retreating figure: "Hehehe, that ancient clan trash just said this person is from the Xiao clan. We got him without any effort. If someone from the Xiao clan has that thing on him, then we..."

"You two should not underestimate him. This person's cultivation is extremely high, reaching the level of a third-level Dou Zun. You two are no match for him. You can exchange words with him later, but you must not fight him!"

These strange black figures were the people from the Soul Clan. The one who just spoke was the leader of the Soul Clan this time, Soul Lin.

The two people behind him were young people from the Soul Clan who came to participate in the Heavenly Tomb event: Soul Rain and Soul Mist. Both of them were eight-star Dou Zun, and their strength was already very powerful, but they were still no match for Xiao Li.

"A Third-Rank Dou Zun? He's already on the path to becoming a Saint after the Ninth Rank? I never thought that the Xiao Clan, that centipede that never dies, could still produce such a figure." Hun Yu frowned.

Soul Mist: "It's alright, it has nothing to do with us. He's teaching the ancient people a lesson, not us. Why bother with all this? The ancient people are indeed too arrogant. If they were worried about being exposed, I would have already shown them what I'm capable of."

At this moment, at the city gate,

The commander on duty today came out, exuding an extraordinary aura. He wanted to use his cultivation to shake Xiao Li, but found that no matter what he did, he could not shake him, nor could he even save the brothers beside him.

“Friend, I am Yang Lie, the fifth commander of the Black Annihilation Army. Your insults to my ancient Black Annihilation Army show that you do not respect my ancient clan.”

Yang Lie said with an unfriendly expression.

"Catch!" Xiao Li simply grinned, flicked his finger, and threw out an exquisite jade token. The token brought with it a sharp gust of wind and shot towards Yang Lie like lightning.

Yang Lie's pupils contracted, and he tried to catch the jade sticker by circulating his entire body's fighting spirit. However, after the jade sticker made contact with him, he felt a tremendous force, and Yang Lie's figure was directly blown back dozens of steps before he could barely stabilize himself.

Just as Yang Lie thought he had finally caught the jade sticker, an extremely terrifying temperature suddenly emanated from the jade sticker, scorching his palm and causing thick white mist to rise from it.

"hiss--"

Yang Lie felt the pain in his hand but didn't utter a sound.

"Hmph, this is the invitation from the ancient clan. You can see that it was personally sent by the clan chief. I was just teaching a talkative bug a lesson."

You immediately threw a huge accusation at me. I'm here as a guest; I have no right to lecture someone in my own home. So, this is a small punishment to teach them a lesson. Understand your place, understand?

Xiao Li crossed his arms and said.

Yang Lie gritted his teeth, wanting to say something, but he couldn't bring himself to speak. His instincts told him that it was safest to remain silent at this moment.

"Hmph, let's go." Xiao Li snorted coldly and led his men inside.

After Xiao Li and the others entered the Ancient Sacred City, the oppressive aura emanating from the Black Annihilation Army at the city gate dissipated, and Lin Qian regained his freedom.

whoosh-

A figure appeared here, and Lin Qian and Yang Lie were both stunned. They exclaimed in unison, "Big Brother!"

Black Annihilation Army Grand Commander, Gu Feng, Seven Star Dou Zun

"Hmm, Lin Qian, have you forgotten the way to treat guests? Do you want others to laugh at my ancient clan for not knowing etiquette?" the Grand Commander reprimanded.

“But he’s too arrogant. He killed Lingyu back then,” Lin Qian said indignantly.

Gu Feng said with exasperation, "The clan leader didn't say anything, so why are you trying to show off? Someone like Ling Yu who doesn't know his place is better off dead. The Xiao clan was personally invited by the clan leader. Are you trying to embarrass the clan leader by blocking him like this?"

Lin Qian immediately deflated: "Clan leader..."

Yang Lie, standing to the side, then spoke up: "Brother, just what level of cultivation does that Xiao clan member possess? I, a three-star Dou Zun, couldn't even catch what he threw?"

Gu Feng shook his head: "I can't see through him. He's very dangerous. Even if I met him, I probably wouldn't be a match for him."

"It's so scary!"

Chapter 194: Fourth Transformation

Xiao Li entered this ancient city, a place steeped in history.

The ancient holy city is currently bustling with activity, with a constant flow of people on the streets. Although it doesn't have the terrifying crowds of the Holy Pill City, most of the people who can walk in this city possess considerable strength.

"Brother, you're really something, daring to make a move on the territory of the ancient clan. I wonder if you'd be interested..."

"roll!"

A gray-robed old man with a lewd appearance came to Xiao Li's side and whispered, but Xiao Li didn't tolerate such a person. How dare a four-star Dou Zun come and chat with him?

Xiao Li's voice was mixed with the sonic techniques of Yin Gu, and the single word "Get lost" made the four-star Dou Zun's head buzz.

“Let’s go to the special resting place set up by the ancient clans in the city first. I just inquired and found out that the spatial gate to the ancient world will not open for five days. During these five days, we can only rest in this ancient holy city.”

Pei Yuhan inquired about some information from others and then spoke to Xiao Li and the others.

The group then arrived at a magnificent manor.

. . . . . .

In the ancient world,

"Oh? That little guy is here, right? A third-level Dou Zun? That does suit his talent, but he's still quite a bit inferior to Xiao Xuan back then."