"Brother Xiao, may I ask, why did you choose this Heavenly Tomb as the place to attempt breaking through to Dou Di?"
Gu Yuan remained silent for a moment before continuing to ask.
However, upon hearing this, Xiao Xuan turned his head to look at the Heavenly Tomb in front of him and explained in a deep voice:
"That is natural... "
"I believe Brother Gu also knows that this Heavenly Tomb is inherently a creation left behind by an Ancient Dou Di expert... "
"And within this Heavenly Tomb, there is an ancient Dou Qi Formation. Activating that Formation might increase the probability of a successful advancement by a few points... "
After listening, Gu Yuan nodded: "The Formation left by a Dou Di can indeed aid in advancement. Brother Xiao's idea is truly excellent..."
However, Gu Yuan paused, and then continued to speak in a deep voice:
"Brother Xiao Xuan, I have something I wish to say, but I'm unsure if I should."
Xiao Xuan nodded upon hearing this: "Brother Gu, please speak plainly..."
Immediately, Gu Yuan also turned his head to look at the Heavenly Tomb and spoke in a deep voice:
"Brother Xiao, you also know that this Heavenly Tomb was left by an Ancient Dou Di, and it is located at the junction of the Xiao Realm and the Ancient World..."
"This is also an asset shared by our two clans, the Xiao Clan and the Gu Clan. With so many members of the Xiao Clan entering the Heavenly Tomb together now, I fear there will be dissatisfaction among my clan members..."
"Why don't you, Brother Xiao, temporarily entrust your clan's Tuoshe Ancient Emperor Jade to my clan for safekeeping? That way, I can silence the murmurs within my clan..."
Upon hearing this, a hint of surprise flashed in Xiao Xuan's eyes.
After all, the Tuoshe Ancient Emperor Jade represented everything to the Ancient Eight Clans—it was the crucial token related to the Tuoshe Ancient Emperor's Cave Abode!
The reason the Hun Clan acts so brazenly today is precisely for the Tuoshe Ancient Emperor Jade held by the other Families.
Xiao Xuan had not expected that Gu Yuan, this old fellow, was actually coveting the ancient jade belonging to the Xiao Clan...
However, Xiao Yi, who was watching this scene from the side, couldn't help but take a deep breath.
After all, Gu Yuan's behavior at this moment appeared somewhat repulsive to outsiders.
However, perhaps putting himself in Gu Yuan's shoes, Gu Yuan was indeed mediocre as a friend, but as the Clan Leader of the Gu Clan, his actions were understandable.
His current actions were merely an attempt to secure a benefit for the Gu Clan.
After all, the Ancient Eight Clans were fundamentally in a relationship of mutual restraint at this time, and it was only because Xiao Xuan and Gu Yuan had a good relationship that the Xiao Clan and the Gu Clan experienced this period of harmony.
But after Xiao Xuan fell, the actions taken by Gu Yuan and the Gu Clan were truly dishonorable...
Facing Gu Yuan's request for the Tuoshe Ancient Emperor Jade, Xiao Xuan was momentarily hesitant.
As the Clan Chief, he knew the importance of the Tuoshe Ancient Emperor Jade, but he had already decided to gather the strength of the entire clan to attempt breaking through to Dou Di!
If he succeeded in advancing to Dou Di, the Tuoshe Ancient Emperor Jade would lose its value...
But if he failed, that ancient jade could become a source of disaster...
Thinking of this, Xiao Xuan took a deep breath and nodded, saying:
"Brother Gu! I am willing to hand over the Xiao Clan's Tuoshe Ancient Emperor Jade to the Gu Clan, but only after my clan's advancement ceremony is over..."
After hearing Xiao Xuan's promise, Gu Yuan nodded in satisfaction.
Because Gu Yuan knew Xiao Xuan's character; his word was gold.
"Then I shall congratulate Brother Xiao in advance on his success..."
"As for the Tuoshe Ancient Emperor Jade, my clan will send someone to the Xiao Clan to retrieve it later..."
Hearing the words spoken by Gu Yuan in the illusion, Xiao Yi couldn't help but smile slightly.
Gu Yuan did not go back on his word; a millennium later, he sent his own daughter to the Xiao Family to retrieve the ancient jade...
It was just that the timing was a bit late...
Xiao Xuan in the illusion nodded upon hearing this.
Immediately, he gave Gu Yuan a deep look, then cupped his hands toward him and spoke with extreme solemnity:
"Brother Gu..."
"If I fail in my advancement today..."
"I hope Brother Gu can look after the Xiao Clan on my behalf..."
Seeing Xiao Xuan's serious and earnest expression and tone, Gu Yuan also cupped his hands and nodded:
"Brother Xiao, rest assured..."
"I, Gu Yuan, agree to this matter..."
"Brother Xiao, take care..."
Hearing Gu Yuan's promise, the pressure weighing on Xiao Xuan's heart immediately lessened by more than half.
Immediately, Xiao Xuan and Gu Yuan exchanged glances; both knew that this matter was not as easy as imagined...
But for the sake of the Xiao Clan, Xiao Xuan had no other choice!
Gu Yuan was also inconvenient to remain here any longer, so he took the experts of the Gu Clan and left this place...
Only the people of the Xiao Clan remained at the scene, looking toward the Heavenly Tomb.
Among the Xiao Clan members present at this moment, all the elite members of the clan had arrived...
Especially the top fighting force of the Xiao Clan, the six heroes of the xiao clan...
Clan Chief Xiao Xuan, Peak Late Nine-Star Dou Sheng...
Grand Elder Xiao Kong: Eight-Star Dou Sheng...
Third Elder Xiao Hao: Late Stage Seven-Star Dou Sheng...
Xiao Le: Six-Star Dou Sheng...
Xiao Jie: Five-Star Dou Sheng...
The only person not present was 'Blood Axe' Xiao Chen...
Because Xiao Chen was absent today, he became the only surviving top expert of the Xiao Clan...
Aside from the six heroes of the xiao clan, many low-star Dou Sheng and High-Tier Dou Zun level experts from the Xiao Clan were also present!
After all, this was a crucial moment that would determine the fate of the Xiao Clan...
"Clan Chief..."
"Since the decision has been made, there is no need for further worry... Even if today's endeavor fails, I believe no one in the clan will blame you..."
"After all, you are the most outstanding Clan Chief our Xiao Clan has had for thousands of years!"
"Moreover, with the combined Bloodline Power of our entire Xiao Clan, plus this Heavenly Tomb's ancient Formation and our clan's secret technique! We all believe that you, Clan Chief, will definitely succeed!"
Xiao Kong slowly stepped out and came up behind Xiao Xuan, speaking in a deep voice.
Xiao Xuan nodded upon hearing this.
The next second, the scene presented in front of Xiao Yi on the illusion flickered again.
They moved from outside the Heavenly Tomb to inside the Heavenly Tomb.
At this moment, Xiao Xuan and the others had successfully entered the Heavenly Tomb.
Under Xiao Xuan's leadership, the Xiao Clan members successfully found the ancient Formation left within the Heavenly Tomb!
Xiao Xuan scanned the ancient Formation beneath his feet, not hesitating too much.
Immediately, Xiao Xuan gently waved his sleeve, and a soft light diffused out from within his long sleeve.
In an instant, he successfully activated the ancient Formation that had been sealed for many years!
However, right at this moment, a strange energy fluctuation appeared in the space not far away.
Immediately afterward, a figure slowly stepped out from the smoke.
Dressed in white, his face was quite handsome, and his posture was tall and straight. At first glance, he possessed the scholarly elegance of a refined scholar.
However, his eyes were exceptionally bright, and looking directly into them felt as if one would be completely seen through.
Even though Xiao Yi knew that what was before him was only an illusion, when he looked at the "white-robed scholar," he couldn't help but tremble slightly!
The pressure was even comparable to the might emanating from Xiao Xuan!
When Xiao Xuan in the illusion raised his head to look at the white-robed scholar, he couldn't help but frown slightly, and his expression instantly became serious.
Because the person who suddenly arrived was none other than the Clan Chief of the Hun Clan, Hun Tiandi, who possessed the same Peak Late Nine-Star Dou Sheng strength!