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"Forget it, I can't show too much strength, or the Gu Clan probably won't let me into the Heavenly Tomb. Half-Saint is probably the limit, and as a Half-Saint… I probably can't beat him." The black-clad person who initially wanted to teach Xiao Yan a lesson shook his head.
"You can't win. A nine-star Dou Venerate with a Heavenly Realm soul is fully capable of competing with a Half-Saint… It's uncertain who would win in a fight with a normal Half-Saint, but you…" The leader of the black-clad people shook his head, clearly not optimistic about him.
Hun Xiao's eyes darted around, and when his gaze swept over these black-clad people, it froze. Although their faces were obscured and their aura was chaotic, the long legs vaguely visible beneath their robes remained unchanged.
It was that Xiao Clan woman who sparred with Hun Zhang when the Soul Hall was being handed over!
Hun Yu also noticed the group, his pupils contracting: "What are they doing here?"
"They're not trying to hook up with the Gu Clan again, are they?" Hun Xiao guessed wildly without any basis.
"You should go back and report to Lord Hun Zhang." Hun Yu reminded him.
"Mm." Hun Xiao nodded slightly.
The warship brought the guests who came to observe the ceremony to the Ancient Saint Mountain Range. Xun'er was already waiting there and, amidst the stunned gazes of the Gu Clan youths, she threw herself into Xiao Yan's arms.
"Cousin Xun'er…" Xiao Ning and Klein, who were mingling in the crowd with Xiao Yu, also cast envious, jealous, and hateful glances.
Xiao Yu rolled her eyes: "You two, it's about time you gave up, isn't it?"
Hun Yu glanced at Hun Xiao beside him: "Don't you have any thoughts?"
"Thoughts?" Hun Xiao looked puzzled.
Looking at her clear eyes, Hun Yu immediately felt bored, "I thought you also fancied him."
"Hmph, the bastard who stole my Fallen Heart Flame!"
He's not even as good as a pig's trotters!
After resting for a day, the Gu Clan's coming-of-age ceremony began.
The entire Ancient Saint Mountain Range became lively, with figures flashing across the sky and the sound of festive gongs and drums resounding ceaselessly.
Xun'er and Xiao Yan rode a snow-white unicorn together to the ancient square, which was heavily surrounded by Hei Nie Army warriors.
They arrived at the seats in the center of the square without hindrance. Xiao Yan leisurely observed several young people not far away who frequently cast glances at him.
A young man in a green shirt walked over. Xun'er frowned: "What, are you also here to cause trouble?"
Although she knew Xiao Yan was not weak, Xun'er still worried for Xiao Yan when she saw him.
Because the person in front of her was, besides herself, the one with the best bloodline in their Gu Clan, praised by the Black Nirvana King as having the potential to succeed him—Gu Qingyang.
"Sister Xun'er, you worry too much. I wouldn't dare to lay a hand on a Master Alchemist; I'm just here to get acquainted."
He looked at Xiao Yan, revealing a gentle smile: "Hello, I am Gu Qingyang. You are the second person of my generation I've met who makes me feel inadequate."
Xiao Yan returned a slight smile: "Then who was the first? Xun'er?"
"No, it was a guy named Zhou Mingrui, but he's been missing for a long time."
Zhou Mingrui… Xiao Yan's expression was strange.
An ancient bell chime resounded through the heavens and earth, spreading majestically across the vast Ancient Saint Mountain Range, centered on the square.
"The time has come, let the ceremony begin…"
A grand yet calm voice echoed in everyone's ears, and the pressure contained within the voice made many people's hearts tremble.
Dou Saint!
Xiao Yan's expression, however, was as usual. He had seen quite a few Dou Shengs: Gu Yuan, Hun Tiandi, Amon, Void Swallowing Flame, ninth grade golden pill… The appearance of a Dou Saint at the Gu Clan's coming-of-age ceremony could not surprise him.
Xiao Yu chuckled: "As expected of the Gu Clan, this is much grander than our coming-of-age ceremony… I wonder which one of the Gu Clan it is."
"Not weak, it even makes me feel threatened. It's probably one of the Three Immortals of the Gu Clan." Xiao Ning responded softly.
Three Gu Clan Elders, neatly dressed and solemn, rose from their seats and walked towards the center of the square.
The Gu Clan's coming-of-age ceremony proceeded in an orderly manner.
"Ling Quan, sixth-grade bloodline, bestowed with golden clan Texture…"
"Lin Xio, sixth-grade bloodline, bestowed with golden clan Texture…"
"Gu Zhen, seventh-grade bloodline, bestowed with purple-gold clan Texture…"
One after another, Gu Clan youths whom Xiao Yan recognized ascended the stage and were solemnly bestowed with clan Pattern.
Xiao Yan suddenly noticed a hostile gaze. A young man with black and white hair, dressed in a silver robe, walked onto the stage.
"Who is he?" Xiao Yan asked.
"Gu Yao, one of the Four Grand Commanders." Xun'er replied calmly. She didn't pay much attention to Gu Yao, believing that only Gu Qingyang posed a threat to Xiao Yan.
"Gu Yao, eighth-grade bloodline, bestowed with purple-gold clan Texture…" The announcer's voice even rose slightly.
After being granted his clan Pattern, Gu Yao did not immediately descend but instead asked: "Do I have the right to challenge anyone I wish?"
The Elder presiding over the ceremony hesitated for a moment, then said: "According to the rules, you can challenge anyone from our clan. For those not of our clan, their consent is required."
A smile played on Gu Yao's lips. Then he raised his finger and pointed… behind Xiao Yan.
"Dare to fight?"
Xiao Yan thought it would be directed at him, so he was stunned for a moment before turning his head to look behind him, only to see a person wearing a black robe, with a hood over their head, and their face covered by a layer of gray mist, pointing at their own nose with an index finger and saying: "Huh? Me?"
Gu Yao nodded: "Yes, it's you… You're from the Xiao Clan, aren't you? I heard you applied to the clan for a spot in the Heavenly Tomb this time. If you want to enter the Heavenly Tomb, then come and fight me."
"I don't think there's any necessary connection between entering the Heavenly Tomb and fighting you." Klein responded.
"The candidates for entering the Heavenly Tomb were already decided, but then you suddenly said you were coming, which means my spot will be squeezed out. I don't want to give my spot to a bunch of trash." Gu Yao's voice held a hint of coldness.
People from the Xiao Clan? Xiao Yan's heart jolted, his gaze carrying a hint of scrutiny. This black-clad person gave him a strange sense of familiarity.
Xun'er also looked intently at those people: "The Xiao Clan? Brother Xiao Yan, do you know them?"
Xiao Yan shook his head: "I've never seen anyone from the so-called Xiao Clan. I have many questions to ask them too!"
Klein nodded: "That's a reason, I guess. I knew you wouldn't give up the spot so easily. Since that's the case, then let me show you."
He leaped up, flying to the center of the square, standing about ten meters in front of Gu Yao.
Xiao Yan vaguely sensed several gazes coming from unknown places.
Are they the Dou Shengs of the Gu Clan…? It seems Gu Yao's challenge was authorized by the Gu Clan's higher-ups, to test these Xiao Clan visitors?
"Wait, if the Xiao Clan's spot is given to them, what about Brother Xiao Yan?" Xun'er suddenly became worried.
Xiao Yan smiled slightly: "They are the Xiao Clan, and I am also the Xiao Clan. It's hard to say who is the legitimate one. At worst, I'll fight them again and snatch the spot back."
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