Chapter 284: Returning to the Xiao Clan
As the ancient stone stele burned under Xiao Yan's Heavenly Flame, it gradually transformed, melting into a crimson sphere. Xiao Yan remained calm, continuing to refine it with his flame, patiently removing impurities bit by bit.
After the time it took for an incense stick to burn, a golden orb of molten liquid, radiating intense heat, appeared before him.
At that moment, the orb seemed to come alive. It broke free from the Heavenly Flame's grasp, hovered in the air, and rotated three times before transforming into a shimmering golden scroll.
The scroll, once it dissipated its residual heat, gently floated into Xiao Yan's hands.
The Voice of the Spring God Sect Master
"Young one, I entrust the legacy of my Spring God Sect to you. Heh, to think that thousands of years later, there might still be hope for our sect's continuation."
The casual yet heartfelt voice echoed in Xiao Yan's mind, leaving him momentarily stunned.
"What magnanimity..." Xiao Yan thought, impressed by the former master's poise even in the face of calamity.
Driven by curiosity, Xiao Yan infused a wisp of his soul power into the golden scroll. In the next instant, part of his consciousness was transported into a mysterious space.
A Legacy Preserved
The ancient dimension was vast and eerily quiet, with no living beings in sight. At its center stood a massive, withered tree, barren of leaves or life.
The tree's thick, gnarled branches held numerous scrolls, some shimmering faintly with power. At the very top, three scrolls gleamed brilliantly, each marked with the characters for "Heaven Tier."
Below them hung over a dozen "Earth Tier" scrolls, while countless "Mystical" and "Yellow Tier" scrolls stretched across the lower branches like a cascading library.
Given Xiao Yan's current strength, ordinary high level Earth Tier techniques no longer held much appeal. His attention immediately gravitated toward the three Heaven Tier scrolls at the top.
"Heaven Tier Battle Skill: Withered Wood Revives"
"Heaven Tier Cultivation Method: Spring God Technique"
"Heaven Tier Secret Art: Spring God Art"
A Glimpse of Heavenly Techniques
Xiao Yan examined the information about the three techniques, a faint smile appearing on his face.
"As expected of Heaven Tier techniques. Even the lowest among them offers extraordinary benefits."
"Withered Wood Revives":
A unique healing oriented battle skill. Though it lacked offensive power, it granted its user immense regenerative abilities. Practitioners could achieve near immortality, recovering from even the gravest injuries in moments. At its peak the seventh layer equivalent to a Dou Zong level even a shattered skull could be restored as long as the soul remained intact."Spring God Technique":
A cultivation method of the wood attribute. Though powerful, it was unsuitable for Xiao Yan due to his lack of alignment with the wood element. However, with the Yin Yang Sacred Flame and Ten Thousand Beast Spirit Flame in his arsenal, Xiao Yan could use the healing ability of Withered Wood Revives to greatly enhance his vitality."Spring God Art":
This technique made Xiao Yan's expression turn odd. While not as overtly provocative as the Yin Yang Saint Canon, it still had some similarities it enhanced life force and included auxiliary benefits for dual cultivation. Its most notable feature was the ability to make the user stronger the longer a "battle" lasted, regardless of the battlefield.
Choosing the Treasures
Without hesitation, Xiao Yan selected Withered Wood Revives and Spring God Art, transferring their knowledge directly into his mind. As he absorbed the information, the two Heaven Tier scrolls in the mystical space dimmed, indicating their limited use.
"Heaven Tier techniques can only be copied or studied by those at the peak of Dou Zun, or higher," Xiao Yan mused, his expression calm. For now, his understanding was enough.
Securing the Legacy
Exiting the scroll's mystical world, Xiao Yan carefully stored the golden scroll in his storage ring.
"Senior, rest assured. I will find worthy successors to carry on the Spring God Sect's legacy."
He sighed, gazing at the surrounding ashes.
The sacrifice of the Spring God Sect had been monumental, sealing away a branch of the Soul Demon Clan at the cost of their entire sect. Yet this was only a small piece of the extraterrestrial demons' vast strength.
A Chilling Realization
Xiao Yan thought of "Han Feng" and the implications of his words. During the height of the ancient Dou Qi Continent, the extraterrestrial demons had been powerful enough to warrant the collaboration of Dou Shengs and even Dou Di experts to resist their invasion.
"Could there still be Dou Di level extraterrestrial demons lurking in the shadows?"
Xiao Yan's thoughts drifted to the Yin Yang Evil Saint's mention of a Dou Di's corpse, corrupted by the same demonic aura.
The realization sent chills down his spine, but he forced himself to focus. For now, the most pressing matter was ensuring Xiao Wu received treatment.
A Plan to Return
Xiao Yan turned to Xiao Wu and Xiao Wen, smiling faintly.
"Wu Lao, Wen Lao, the matter of the extraterrestrial demons is resolved for now. But I still have questions. Let's return to the clan. I want to speak with the clan leader and learn more about these ancient secrets."
Xiao Wen nodded solemnly. Xiao Wu, though slightly dazed, grinned and agreed, albeit with an uncharacteristically brash laugh.
The Journey Back
Three days later, under the vibrant skies of the Xiao Realm, a massive ancient wormhole shimmered. From its depths emerged two elderly figures and a young man.
Xiao Wu took a deep breath, his expression filled with awe. "Ah, the energy here is incredible. It's five, no ten times richer than the Northwest Continent. Even a pig could evolve into a magical beast in this environment."
As they flew deeper into the Xiao Realm, Xiao Yan subtly took out a jade talisman.
"Clan Leader, this is Xiao Yan. My protector, Xiao Wu, has been infected by an extraterrestrial demon's soul. Requesting immediate assistance!"
He was never shy about calling on Xiao Xuan or Xiao Shaobei for help.
Moments later, the space in front of them rippled, and a handsome young man appeared.
Who else could it be but Xiao Shaobei?
(Chapter End)
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