Chapter 133 Return to the Xiao Realm, the Truth Behind the Great War a Thousand Years Ago
"Xiao Realm...?" Hearing this, Xiao Yi couldn't help but slightly furrow his brow.
Xiao Xuan, however, nodded: "That's right..."
"That world-shattering battle back then took place within my Xiao Realm..."
"Thinking back, when I gathered the Dou Di Bloodline of the entire Clan to attempt breaking through to Dou Di, I failed, suffered a backlash, and fell into a state of weakness..."
"The Hun Clan, led by Hun Tiandi, seized this Opportunity and invaded the Xiao Realm, which led to that earth-shattering battle..."
"Of course, you already know the result..."
Thinking of this, Xiao Xuan couldn't help but sigh once more.
Hearing this, Xiao Yi also nodded with a solemn expression.
Although Xiao Yi was currently unaware of how tragic that great battle truly was.
Xiao Yi knew one thing: that battle back then was a fight between the top powerhouses of the Fighting Qi Continent.
The Hun Clan Chief, Hun Tiandi, the Void Swallowing Flame ranked second on the strange fire ranking list, the four Eight-Star Dou Sheng elders of the Hun Clan, and the Four Demon Saints of the Hun Clan who were Seven-Star Dou Sheng!
While the Xiao Clan only had Xiao Xuan, whose strength was greatly reduced, and the six heroes of the xiao clan as their main fighting forces.
On the Fighting Qi Continent back then, the strength of the Xiao Clan was not the strength of the entire Clan, but merely the strength of Xiao Xuan alone!
After all, Xiao Xuan alone was capable of suppressing the Hun Clan's Dou Sheng to the point where they couldn't breathe.
It was also because of Xiao Xuan that the Xiao Clan was able to keep the Hun Clan suppressed!
The Hun Clan was the Dou Di Family with the greatest ambition; what they wanted was to dominate the entire Central Plains and the entire Continent!
Furthermore, their Clan Chief, Hun Tiandi, was skilled in scheming. Hun Tiandi had long anticipated that Xiao Xuan would risk everything to attempt breaking through to Dou Di.
For this reason, Hun Tiandi also made full preparations, closely monitoring the changes in the energy of heaven and earth, knowing that Xiao Xuan was destined to fail.
At the same time, while Xiao Xuan was in seclusion, he sent people to launch a sneak attack on the Gu Clan, making the Gu Clan preoccupied and unable to assist the Xiao Clan!
When he sensed that Xiao Xuan had failed in his breakthrough to Dou Di and suffered a backlash, he immediately gathered all high-level combat forces of the Hun Clan and invaded the Xiao Clan!
Eliminating the greatest threat to the Hun Clan's unification of the Continent... It can only be said that in that battle a thousand years ago, the moment Xiao Xuan decided to attempt breaking through to Dou Di, the outcome of failure had already been predetermined.
"Little Fellow..."
"Although I self-detonated back then to drag Hun Tiandi down with me, I ultimately failed to make him perish alongside me, only severely injuring him..."
"But looking at it now, the Hun Clan's ambition has not diminished, and judging by the current situation, the Hun Clan's influence has already spread across the entire Continent..."
"Once the Hun Clan gains the Qi to fight a decisive battle with my Xiao Clan like they did back then, I fear that even the other six great Dou Di Families combined will not be their match..."
"Therefore, we must speed up even more..."
"When we return to the Central Plains, it will also be time to revisit the ruins of my Xiao Realm..."
"There might still be some Opportunity there that could be useful to you..."
Xiao Xuan sighed and spoke in a deep voice.
Xiao Yi nodded, then spoke softly:
"Ancestor..."
"Right now, we still need to properly settle the Xiao Family. After all, the Hun Clan has already targeted the Xiao Family. If they weren't afraid of obstruction from the other Dou Di Families, they probably would have forcibly acted to seize the Tuoshe Ancient Emperor Jade long ago..."
Hearing this, Xiao Xuan nodded: "Indeed..."
"Once we head to the Central Plains and reopen the Xiao Realm ruins, it will be time to lead the Xiao Clan back to the Central Plains..."
"For the time being, let the Xiao Family stay in the Imperial Capital of the Jiama Empire for a transitional period..."
Xiao Yi nodded, then saw Xiao Yi slightly raise his head.
The Fallen Heart Flame in his palm instantly transformed into a massive fire python, roaring toward the Hall of Souls Northwest Branch below his feet.
In a moment, the pitch-black building was engulfed by intense flames, turning into a pile of ruins in the span of a breath, completely gone.
Xiao Yi was not worried about boldly eradicating the Northwest Branch.
After all, on the Continent now, the only powerhouse who knew that Xiao Xuan had broken free and awakened in the Heavenly Tomb was Gu Yuan.
The Hall of Souls would not suspect that the person who eliminated their branch was someone from the Xiao Family. After all, in the eyes of the Hall of Souls, the Xiao Family was merely a declining Imperial Clan, and it was impossible for such a powerful individual to emerge from it.
They would only assume it was the work of some powerful Loose Cultivator with a grudge against the Hall of Souls.
Since the goal of this trip had been achieved, Xiao Yi did not plan to stay any longer.
After all, now that the Cloud Mist Sect of the Jia Ma Empire had been eliminated, the Jia Ma Empire would undoubtedly undergo a major reshuffle!
At such a time, Xiao Yi had to return to the Xiao Family to secure the benefits they deserved... The Imperial Capital of the Jia Ma Empire.
With the help of the Mittel Family, the Xiao Family had successfully moved back to the Imperial Capital from Wutan City.
Due to Xiao Yi's presence, and the fact that the Xiao Family currently retained the presence of Xiao Yi Xian (a Dou Huang) and Zi Yan (a Dou Wang).
Therefore, even though the Xiao Family had just returned to the Imperial Capital, no one dared to look down on them.
On the contrary, the Xiao Family's entrance was bustling with activity, as everyone wanted to use this Opportunity to establish a connection with the Xiao Family.
Above the Imperial Capital, the Void Realm suddenly split open.
Xiao Yi's figure slowly stepped out from the Void Realm.
In the span of a breath, he had already arrived inside the Xiao Family's new manor.
Seeing Xiao Yi return, Xiao Yan was the first to greet him with a smile.
"Brother Yi, you're back..."
Xiao Yi nodded: "Yes... I went out to handle some matters..."
"How are the other powers reacting now that the Xiao Family has returned to the Imperial Capital?"
Xiao Yan paused before speaking: "Since our Xiao Family returned to the Imperial Capital, the Mittel Family, backed by Elder Hai, has maintained the best relationship with our Xiao Family..."
"As for the others—the Nalan Family, the Mu Family, the Alchemist Guild, and the Jia Ma Imperial Family—they merely sent people to offer congratulations..."
Hearing this, Xiao Yi nodded: "I understand..."
"Little Yanzi, I need you and Elder Hai to make a trip..."
"Tonight, I would like the heads of all the great Families of the Empire to gather at my Xiao Family. I have something important to discuss..."
After Xiao Yi finished speaking, Xiao Yan immediately nodded.
Night fell. Inside the Xiao Family's deliberation hall, the heads of all major powers in the Jia Ma Empire had gathered.
The main figures present were Hai Bodong of the Mittel Family, Mu Chen of the Mu Family, Jia Xingtian of the Jia Ma Imperial Family, Fa Ma of the Alchemist Guild, and Nalan Jie of the Nalan Family.
Xiao Yi slowly walked into the deliberation hall, and the many top ten powerhouses of the Jia Ma Empire present all respectfully stood up.
Jia Xingtian, with a smile, was the first to speak: "Congratulations, Little Friend Xiao Yi. It is truly gratifying that the Xiao Family has returned to the Imperial Capital..."
The others also hurriedly echoed a few words.
Xiao Yi, however, merely smiled slightly:
"It's a gratifying matter. So why is it that, apart from the Mittel Family, I feel that everyone here seems somewhat unhappy about my Xiao Family's return to the Imperial Capital..."
The moment Xiao Yi spoke these words, the scene immediately fell silent.
Xiao Yi, however, spoke again: "But it doesn't matter..."
"My Xiao Family's return to the Imperial Capital does not require your approval or disapproval..."
"The reason I invited everyone here today is to discuss a few things..."
"Now that the Cloud Mist Sect has been destroyed, what are your thoughts?"
"Will you immediately unite and form a new Alliance?"
As soon as Xiao Yi finished speaking, Hai Bodong was the first to state his position: "The Mittel Family is willing to closely follow the Xiao Family..."
The other Families all exchanged glances.
Because they clearly understood that if an Alliance were formed, the Xiao Family would naturally take the lead.
But they were also afraid that the Xiao Family would become the next Cloud Mist Sect, which would affect their interests.
After pondering for a moment, Jia Xingtian, mindful of the Imperial Family's status, still spoke in a deep voice: "Dare I ask, Little Friend Xiao Yi, if an Alliance is formed, will the Xiao Family become the next Cloud Mist Sect..."
The moment Jia Xingtian spoke, Xiao Yi's gaze coldly swept over everyone present, and he spoke in a deep voice:
"Everyone, I think you should clarify one thing..."
"It is not that my Xiao Family is begging to cooperate with you, but that my Xiao Family is giving you the Opportunity to sit at the table..."
"The Cloud Mist Sect suffered this fate, and your fate can also be the same..."
Xiao Yi's voice was icy cold, sweeping over the crowd with a powerful force...