At this moment, Xiao Xuan had just briefly exchanged blows with Hun Tiandi, though he hadn't been completely defeated by Hun Tiandi.
Even though Xiao Xuan's strength had reached the level of a Nine-Star Dou Sheng, he was, after all, only a Soul Body!
Without a powerful Physical Body as a foundation... so in just the short time he exchanged blows with Hun Tiandi, Xiao Xuan was at a disadvantage throughout.
Moreover, his Soul Power was greatly depleted. If it weren't for the soul essence dragon crystal fruit that Candle had given him earlier... Xiao Xuan's Soul would likely have fallen back into slumber at this moment... It was also fortunate that Gu Yuan and the others arrived in time; otherwise, Xiao Xuan and Brother Xiao Yi might both have fallen into the hands of the Hun Clan today.
"Xiao Xuan..."
"A thousand years ago, you didn't hesitate to self-destruct your Physical Body and Soul, gravely injuring Hun Tiandi..."
"Now, a thousand years have passed. Judging by Hun Tiandi's posture today, his injuries must have fully recovered, and his strength seems to have grown considerably..."
After Gu Yuan finished speaking, a strange look flashed in his eyes. He paused before continuing:
"Xiao Xuan, you must know what the Tuoshe Ancient Emperor Jade signifies..."
"The Hun Clan's current arrogance and domineering behavior are all for the Tuoshe Ancient Emperor Jade in the hands of the other Families..."
"Although you have successfully awakened today, you are still just a Soul..."
"Hun Tiandi personally came here today, naturally eyeing the Xiao Clan's Tuoshe Ancient Emperor Jade..."
"Are you willing to temporarily entrust that Ancient Jade to the Gu Clan? My Gu Clan is willing to safeguard it..."
After Gu Yuan finished speaking, there was a hint of expectation in his eyes as he looked at Xiao Xuan.
Although Gu Yuan also acknowledged that even as a Soul Body, Xiao Xuan's strength was still formidable!
On the current continent, there were few who could contend with a Soul Body. In fact, apart from the Gu Clan and the Hun Clan, the Clan Chiefs of the other ancient Families were not as strong as the current Xiao Xuan... But at least the other Families still had many strong individuals and deep foundations... However, the current Xiao Clan, apart from Xiao Xuan, had no other strong individuals, nor any deep foundations to speak of... Therefore, Gu Yuan was somewhat uneasy about the Xiao Clan's Tuoshe Ancient Emperor Jade.
However, upon hearing this, Xiao Xuan's face once again showed that familiar smile from before:
"Gu Yuan, today's matter counts as a favor I, Xiao Xuan, owe your Gu Clan..."
"It's just that my Xiao Clan's Ancient Jade doesn't need the Gu Clan's concern for now..."
Hearing Xiao Xuan's words, Gu Yuan sighed heavily.
Because Xiao Xuan's words made his meaning very clear... The Hun Clan would not take the Xiao Clan's Tuoshe Ancient Emperor Jade, nor would it be easily handed over to the Gu Clan!
Although a thousand years ago, Xiao Xuan had promised Gu Yuan that he would hand over the Xiao Clan's Ancient Jade to the Gu Clan.
However, that premise also required the Gu Clan to take good care of the Xiao Clan, but the current Xiao Clan no longer existed, leaving only the weak and fragile Xiao Family... Furthermore, over these thousand years, the Gu Clan had, more or less, taken some of the Xiao Clan's high-level Dou Techniques or Cultivation Techniques... So Gu Yuan naturally didn't feel comfortable bringing up that promise from a thousand years ago...
And Gu Lie and the others behind Gu Yuan, upon hearing these words, felt a slight displeasure in their hearts.
But they also deeply knew Xiao Xuan's power and found it difficult to act out.
Moreover, if Xiao Xuan was unwilling to hand over the Tuoshe Ancient Emperor Jade, the Gu Clan couldn't just directly snatch it, could they... Otherwise, wouldn't that make them no different from the Hun Clan...
Immediately, Gu Lie and the others turned their gaze to Xiao Yi, who was beside Xun'er.
Gu Lie's expression was serious, and he spoke in a deep voice:
"Is this the Xiao Family's Little Fellow that Young Miss often thinks about?"
"Reaching the Dou Zun Realm at such a young age is not bad, but compared to Young Miss, he is still somewhat lacking..."
Gu Lie's words were clearly meant for Gu Yuan to hear.
Although Xun'er's Divine Grade Bloodline of the Gu Clan had not yet been tested, she was already the most outstanding young generation in the Gu Clan.
Therefore, Gu Lie and the others naturally looked down on Xiao Yi, or more accurately, looked down on the Xiao Clan with its wasted Bloodline.
But after all, with Xiao Xuan's Soul also present, what he said was still relatively tactful.
However, upon hearing this, Gu Yuan coldly turned his head and glanced at Gu Lie and the others behind him, motioning for them not to speak carelessly.
A moment later, Gu Yuan looked at Xiao Xuan again and said in a deep voice:
"Xiao Xuan, the matter of your Soul's awakening has already been exposed..."
"The Hun Clan's power now spreads across the entire continent. Do you truly not consider going to the Ancient World to take refuge for a while...?"
Xiao Xuan waved his hand and said softly:
"Going to the Gu Clan, that's not necessary..."
"However, Gu Yuan, I promise you today, if one day I no longer have the strength to protect the Xiao Clan's Tuoshe Ancient Emperor Jade..."
"Then I will naturally send the Ancient Emperor Jade to the Gu Clan..."
As the words fell, the two looked at each other, and then Gu Yuan gently nodded.
"Take care..."
Gu Yuan softly uttered these two words. Immediately, a wave of energy slowly appeared behind him, and a golden spatial teleportation array reappeared.
Then he turned and led Gu Lie and the others away from this place...
At the same time, Xun'er looked at Xiao Yi with reluctance and said softly:
"Brother Xiao Yi..."
Xiao Yi also looked at Xun'er and said softly: "Xun'er..."
"Don't worry, I will definitely work hard to become stronger!"
"Until I reach the peak of this continent and personally go to the Gu Clan..."
Xun'er said nothing, just nodded heavily.
Although Xun'er at this moment also very much hoped that Xiao Yi could go to the Gu Clan with her.
But Xun'er also knew Xiao Yi's character; he would never go.
So all Xun'er could do was choose to believe in Xiao Yi...
The next second, Xun'er's figure was also enveloped by the golden light of the spatial teleportation array.
As the spatial tunnel closed, Xun'er and the others disappeared from this place.
And at this moment, the Xiao Realm's spatial barrier, due to the immense energy impact from Xiao Xuan's brief exchange with Hun Tiandi, could no longer withstand it and completely collapsed.
And Xiao Xuan's Soul, which had so painstakingly recovered to the Nine-Star Dou Sheng level, was now too depleted from that brief battle...
Xiao Xuan's clothes were no longer in their previous solid state, but rather the translucent state they were in when Xiao Xuan first awakened...
"Ancestor..."
Seeing this, Xiao Yi flashed to Xiao Xuan's side and asked with some urgency.
But Xiao Xuan forced another smile and said in a deep voice:
"Little Fellow, it's nothing..."
"I just burned some Soul Origin to contend with Hun Tiandi. A short rest will be fine..."
"However, Little Fellow... you might have to endure on your own for a while now..."
"If you encounter a desperate situation, it's fine to hand over the Tuoshe Ancient Emperor Jade..."
"The first thing you need to do is protect yourself..."
At this moment, Xiao Xuan could no longer hold on. Lights slowly flickered around him, and then the vast Soul aura instantly disappeared.
And Xiao Xuan's Soul once again transformed into a ray of light, returning to Xiao Yi's ancient black storage ring...