manynovel 901. No more obstacles
901. No more obstacles
Just before Xiao Yan and Xun'er were about to leave the Ancient Clan, a powerful aura suddenly arrived, causing them to stop in their tracks.
The previously active energy of heaven and earth was forcibly stopped at this moment, and Xiao Yan was completely unable to mobilize it. Clearly, the owner of this aura was far more powerful than Gu Zechuan!
Another powerful figure has arrived from among the ancient clans!
"Xun'er, what you did was a bit too willful."
A voice, devoid of joy or sorrow, rang out, but the person who had arrived had not yet revealed themselves.
At this moment, the many strange flames within Xiao Yan's body were all poised to erupt. The Void Devouring Flame Sub-Flame, having acquired its own soul imprint, was also incredibly obedient. Most importantly, it was the trump card that Xiao Xuan had left for him.
Now, Xiao Yan can remain calm and composed even when facing such a powerful opponent. He will never allow anyone to forcibly separate him and Xun'er, and even if the opponent is a top expert from the ancient clan, he is prepared to fight to the death.
Xun'er sensed this aura, and her delicate body trembled slightly, almost imperceptibly. At the same time, she stepped forward, shielding Xiao Yan behind her: "Uncle Lie, are you also going to stop me from leaving?"
Hearing Xun'er's tone, Xiao Yan could guess that the person who came was different from the other ancient clan elders; at least Xun'er treated him with more respect.
Space distorted slightly, and a figure appeared silently in mid-air. The newcomer was dressed in black, with a tall and straight figure and a calm, expressionless face. Most striking were his eyes, sharp as a hawk's.
He was one of the highest-ranking beings in the ancient clans, the true ruler of the Black Annihilation Army, King Gu Lie of the Black Annihilation Army.
"Xun'er, you are of divine bloodline in the clan, carrying the future and hope of the entire clan. Neither I nor the other elders would feel at ease leaving the ancient clan like this. You do not yet have the strength to protect yourself."
Xun'er took a deep breath and met Gu Lie's gaze: "Uncle Lie, I know you are different from them... So, you've come here today because you're willing to hear my true thoughts?"
Seeing this, Gu Lie nodded, clearly supporting Xun'er in taking the initiative to express her inner thoughts.
"How could I not know the kindness my family has shown me? From the moment my bloodline awakened, the clan poured endless resources into nurturing me. The elders cherished me and entrusted me with the responsibility of reviving the ancient clan and returning to its peak. This expectation and dedication are the reason why I possess this strength today." Xun'er's gaze swept over this familiar ancient realm space, and there was still a hint of nostalgia in her expression.
"But, Uncle Lie..." Xun'er turned slightly to the side, getting closer to Xiao Yan, "In my heart, Brother Xiao Yan is more important than all of this! This is not an impulsive decision, but a choice I made after careful consideration."
Upon hearing this confession, Xiao Yan instinctively tightened his grip on Xun'er's hand. He had already decided that no matter the cost, he would take Xun'er with him and leave this time.
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"Before I woke up, I did consider this matter. Back then, the conflict between the two sides wasn't like it is today. My thinking was simple: since there would be some conflict between Brother Xiao Yan and the clan, I would do my best to mediate. As long as Brother Xiao Yan and I are strong enough and he can demonstrate his talent, we will eventually gain the recognition of the elders in the clan. It may take a long time, but we will eventually find a balance. Even if it takes a hundred years, I am completely willing to wait."
As she spoke, Xun'er's voice choked with emotion.
"But now we all understand the situation clearly. Whether from what we hear from the clan or from Brother Xiao Yan himself, I know that Brother Xiao Yan did nothing wrong in this conflict. Perhaps he didn't understand the value of the Tuoshe Ancient Emperor Jade at first, but we all know why the clan just can't tolerate the Xiao family."
"The only 'wrong' thing about Brother Xiao Yan is that he's backed by the Xiao Clan, a force we don't even acknowledge. So now, I have no reason to leave Brother Xiao Yan."
"There's only one way left to restore Xiao Yan's relationship with the Ancient Clan: for him to apologize to them. But he's never done anything wrong. Maybe I could use our relationship to blackmail him and make him conflicted. But that would be too unfair, and I would never use such a method to make things difficult for him."
"If we were to fight, the two of us would definitely be no match for Uncle Lie. But my mind is made up. I will only leave with Brother Xiao Yan, even if the final result is that we both die at Uncle Lie's hands." Xun'er said with unwavering determination. A faint golden flame appeared around her, illuminating her face and eyes clearly, which was enough to show her resolve.
Gu Lie gazed silently at Xun'er, his eyes filled with complex emotions—helplessness, regret. But these ultimately coalesced into a long sigh. He clearly had no intention of actually fighting Xun'er: "Leaving now means truly severing ties with the Ancient Clan. Are you really sure?"
Xun'er nodded, her tone showing no hesitation about completely severing ties with the ancient clan: "I've thought it through, and I will never regret it!"
Upon hearing this, the man nodded. Then, Xiao Yan felt the pressure that had been controlling him vanish instantly, the uncontrollable energy of heaven and earth returned to his body, and the flow of his internal fighting spirit returned to normal.
"Xun'er, you should go..." After saying this, the man completely disappeared from the spot, as if he had never been there at all.
The tense atmosphere that had just been palpable vanished instantly, and Xun'er's taut body trembled violently, as if the last bit of strength supporting her had been drained away. A trace of blankness filled her eyes; something in her heart, which she had always considered unimportant, had suddenly disappeared, leaving her feeling empty.
"Brother Xiao Yan, we can go now."
Xiao Yan held her hand tightly, his heart filled with tenderness. He understood the heavy price she had paid to stand by his side. Leaving him meant an uncertain future. Completely severing ties with the Ancient Clan would also mean the complete disappearance of their previous assistance.
Xiao Yan looked at Xun'er's somewhat dazed profile and said in a low, gentle voice, "Alright, Xun'er. Let's... go home."
"Hmm!" Xun'er suddenly came to her senses and nodded vigorously. She then gripped Xiao Yan's hand tightly in return.
The two left the ancient tribe together.