Following Hai Bodong's departure, only Xiao Yi, Xiao Yan, Xiao Yi Xian, and Zi Yan remained at the Cloud Mist Sect.
Of course, there were also Yun Yun and Nalan Yanran, who had already become cripples.
Looking at the two extremely miserable people, Xiao Yan asked softly, "Brother Yi, are we truly not going to bother with them?"
Xiao Yi nodded. "The seeds the Cloud Mist Sect sowed, this is the fruit they deserve... Let's go. We're going home..."
Hearing this, Xiao Yan smiled slightly and nodded.
Immediately, he followed Xiao Yi onto the road home... to the Xiao Family in Wutan City.
Because Xiao Yi had already arranged for the Amethyst Winged Lion King to serve as the Xiao Family's security for three years before he left home, and coupled with the elimination of the Jia Lie Family and the Oba Family, the Xiao Family had now developed into the number one Family in Wutan City!
They were truly enjoying limitless prestige in Wutan City!
"Clan Chief!"
"Nalan Yanran was utterly defeated, and the Cloud Mist Sect has been destroyed! Young Master Xiao Yan and Young Master Xiao Yi have returned!"
At this moment, Xiao Zhan was seated upright in the main hall when a voice suddenly rang out from outside the room.
Hearing this, a smile naturally appeared on Xiao Zhan's face, and he immediately got up to welcome them!
Xiao Yi and the others once again stepped into the Xiao Family, and Xiao Zhan greeted them with a beaming smile.
Having not seen them for three years, Xiao Zhan was filled with relief upon seeing that both Xiao Yi and Xiao Yan had grown up.
"Yaner, Yier..."
"You two have worked hard these past three years..."
After Xiao Zhan finished speaking, he immediately pulled the two tightly into his embrace.
Xiao Zhan was not overly happy because Xiao Yan had defeated Nalan Yanran.
Instead, he knew how difficult the past three years had been for both Xiao Yan and Xiao Yi.
"Father..."
"Uncle..."
"We are back..."
Xiao Yi and Xiao Yan spoke simultaneously.
"It's good that you're back, it's good that you're back..."
Xiao Zhan's voice was unconsciously choked with emotion at this moment.
But he quickly adjusted and shouted loudly, "We shall hold a banquet tonight and celebrate properly!"
... At the banquet.
The events that occurred at the Cloud Mist Sect that day had already spread to Wutan City.
Everyone in the Xiao Family knew that Xiao Yan had defeated Nalan Yanran, and that Xiao Yi had achieved a Dou Zun Breakthrough and annihilated the Cloud Mist Sect.
Excitement and joy were undisguised on the faces of all the Xiao Family members!
After all, they knew what a Dou Zun Expert meant.
Only Xiao Zhan looked at Xiao Yan and Xiao Yi with a face full of heartache.
Xiao Yi and Xiao Yan disliked such lively scenes, so the two of them came to the familiar back mountain.
Just like before, they sat cross-legged side by side, looking up at the bright moon above their heads.
"Brother Yi, do you think I can reach your current achievements in the future?" Xiao Yan spoke first, asking softly.
Xiao Yi smiled and nodded. "That is natural... Dou Zun is nothing to you..."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan kept whispering softly, "Dou Zun..."
However, the next second, they heard a cough from behind them.
The two looked over and saw Xiao Zhan standing behind them with a smile on his face.
"You two..."
"You still like being here, just like when you were young..."
"But the scenery here is indeed quite nice..."
After Xiao Zhan finished speaking, he also took a step forward and sat down beside the two of them.
"Yaner, Yier..."
"To achieve what you have today, you must have gone through great hardship these three years..."
"But it's good that you're home now, it's truly good that you're home..."
Xiao Yi smiled slightly. "Uncle, perhaps this is the necessary threshold we must cross for our growth..."
Xiao Zhan turned his head to look at Xiao Yi and also nodded with a smile.
A moment later, Xiao Zhan spoke again in a deep voice, "Yaner, Yier, I am very happy to see the growth of you two... It's just that now, there is nothing I can do to help you anymore..."
After Xiao Zhan finished speaking, a hint of loneliness flashed in his eyes.
After all, Xiao Zhan had once dreamed that if the Xiao Family could be stronger, and if he himself could be stronger, perhaps these two children in front of him would not have suffered so much hardship.
"Yaner, Yier... Your path forward is entirely up to you to choose, but please remember, if you get tired or weary on the Dao of advancement... do not be lost.
Look back, and the door to your home will always be open for you..."
Hearing this, both Xiao Yi and Xiao Yan were deeply moved.
Xiao Zhan then slowly stood up. "Hahahahaha... I'm really getting old and long-winded..."
Immediately, Xiao Zhan slightly turned his head and said softly to Xiao Yi, "Yier, could you come with me for a moment? I have something I want to discuss with you..."
Xiao Yi nodded and followed Xiao Zhan away.
Inside the Xiao Family ancestral hall.
Xiao Zhan held a wooden brocade box in his hands.
"Yier, now that you have advanced to Dou Zun, although your uncle cannot truly feel the hardships you've endured over the past three years... you are indeed the strongest person in the Xiao Family now... Don't blame your uncle, but I have something I wish to entrust to you..." Xiao Zhan slowly turned around, holding the brocade box, and spoke in a deep voice.
"Please speak, Uncle..."
Xiao Zhan handed the brocade box in his hand to Xiao Yi before speaking again.
"This is the ancestral ancient jade of the Xiao Family... Perhaps it is because my Realm is too low that I cannot understand its true purpose... But I suspect this ancient jade is not simple... Since you have now become the strongest person in the Xiao Family, your uncle wishes to entrust you with its safekeeping."
Xiao Yi accepted the brocade box and slowly opened it.
Inside, placed within, was precisely the Tuoshe Ancient Emperor Jade.
"A thousand years have passed, and I didn't expect to see this ancient jade again..." Xiao Xuan's voice suddenly rang out in Xiao Yi's mind.
Looking at Xiao Zhan's fervent and expectant gaze, Xiao Yi said nothing, only nodding heavily.
The Tuoshe Ancient Emperor Jade was passed down by successive Xiao Family Clan Chiefs, and Xiao Zhan's intention in having Xiao Yi safeguard it was very clear.
After all, Xiao Yi grew up under Xiao Zhan's watchful eye; although he was not Xiao Zhan's biological son, Xiao Zhan had long since regarded him as his own son.
Moreover, Xiao Yi had the blood of the Xiao Family flowing through his veins!
There was no issue with him safeguarding the Tuoshe Ancient Emperor Jade.
Xiao Zhan smiled slightly. "Yier, I shouldn't have burdened you with so much responsibility at such a young age... But..."
Xiao Yi nodded and said, "I understand, Uncle... Uncle, please rest assured... The Xiao Family will officially rise up starting today!"
Xiao Zhan listened, smiled, and nodded.
In Xiao Zhan's view, Xiao Yi had not only grown in strength but his Heart-Nature had also matured...
"Lan Di, Yier has truly grown up..." Xiao Zhan couldn't help but murmur to himself.
Xiao Yi put the Tuoshe Ancient Emperor Jade back into his storage ring, said goodbye to Xiao Zhan, and left the ancestral hall.
Instantly, Xiao Yi detected a Dou Zong aura emanating from the back mountain.
Xiao Yi's first reaction was to wonder if someone from the Hall of Souls had come knocking.
Without the slightest hesitation, Xiao Yi's figure instantly vanished from where he stood, reappearing moments later on the back mountain.
However, the Dou Zong aura was not being emitted by someone from the Hall of Souls, but rather by that woman in a long red dress with a graceful figure: the famous Queen Medusa!