Chapter 1

Xiao Yan's figure slowly hovered above the continent, squinting his eyes as he looked at the pillar of light that had erupted. His eyes, which had been calm for many years, suddenly became fiery, and he muttered, "These decades of cultivation have almost made me forget the feeling of battle... Huh?"

Xiao Yan sensed something and his eyes suddenly opened wide, staring intently at the pillar of light, his eyes filled with surprise.

At the moment the pillar of light erupted, powerful figures from all directions rushed over. In just a brief moment, this space was filled with countless new generation powerhouses.

The two people of the Yao Clan whom Xiao Yan had saved from the Void Swallowing Flame had already begun to continue their lineage; the Gu Clan had also given birth to many new generation powerhouses, with Gu Li and Gu Mei being representatives of the Gu Clan, reaching the Dou Zong level at a young age; the Tai Xu Ancient Dragon naturally did not fall behind. With such momentum, it was likely that in the future, this world would give birth to even more splendid legends.

Gu Yuan and Zhu Kun hovered near Xiao Yan, their eyes constantly looking at the pillar of light. They asked in a low voice, "Is this... the passage to another continent?"

The surrounding powerhouses, upon hearing this, all turned their heads. Xiao Yan's brows slightly furrowed, and then he nodded.

At this moment, those standing within a thousand miles of the pillar of light all felt a strange energy pulling at the Dou Qi within their bodies. Gu Yuan and Zhu Kun's faces changed slightly, and they quickly used Dou Qi to protect themselves, then retreated continuously, their eyes filled with surprise. Only Xiao Yan remained unmoving, still watching the pillar of light from such close proximity.

"This is... the Emperor's Source Qi?" Xiao Yan was suddenly stunned, a strong feeling rising in his heart. He desperately reached out his hand into the pillar of light, grabbing handful after handful. Gu Yuan, Zhu Kun, and the other powerhouses, seeing Xiao Yan's actions, knew the importance of this thing and also began to collect the Emperor's Source Qi that Xiao Yan was grabbing. Instantly, the Dou Qi continent had a bit of the Emperor's Source Qi. With this Emperor's Source Qi, they would have the potential to advance to the Dou Di level.

At such a close distance, Gu Yuan and Zhu Kun were subjected to an extremely strong pressure, which came from the ten-thousand-foot pillar of light. This dense Emperor's Source Qi was not something that non-Dou Di powerhouses like Gu Yuan and Zhu Kun could withstand. Even the Dou Qi within Xiao Yan's body trembled slightly.

After grabbing a considerable amount of Emperor's Source Qi, Xiao Yan turned and descended, wrapping his arms around Xun'er's slender waist and burying his head in her shoulder, saying softly, "Don't worry about me, take good care of the children. Xun'er, wait for me to come back."

Xun'er's delicate body trembled slightly. Xiao Yan was leaving, and to a world unknown. How could she bear to let him go, and how could she not worry? But she knew that Xiao Yan was not only her man but also the strongest on this continent, always pursuing the supreme realm. She could only say reluctantly, "The outside world is not like the Dou Qi continent. Don't show off, take care of yourself."

Xiao Yan smiled, nodded, and responded. At that moment, an angry voice sounded in his ear: "Hmph, Xun'er allowed it, but I didn't."

A graceful figure appeared in the sky, a green light flashing as she came to Xiao Yan's side, clearly Cai Lin.

Xiao Yan was first stunned, then smiled at Cai Lin. He didn't know how to express his feelings, so he could only look at Xun'er with a pitiful expression for help.

Seeing Xiao Yan's pitiful expression, Xun'er couldn't help but laugh. Before Xun'er could speak, Cai Lin said angrily, "Hmph, don't let Xun'er persuade me, it won't work. I can't let you leave so easily. Taking care of such a large family and so many children, leaving it to Xun'er and me, hmpf, you think it's easy?"

The surrounding people could only laugh awkwardly. Xiao Yan was also helpless. Xun'er quickly moved closer and smiled at Cai Lin, "Sister Cai Lin, Xiao Yan is a big man, he likes to explore. Let him go. If not, I'll take care of the children."

Cai Lin, hearing this, looked at Xun'er and then at Xiao Yan's pleading face, and waved her hand helplessly, "Alright, alright, hmpf, you better come back in one piece. If you're missing a hair, I'll skin you. I don't want the children to grow up without a father. Otherwise... hmpf, just wait and see what I'll do to you."

Xiao Yan's expression was somewhat wooden. Cai Lin's words sounded a bit scary. He quickly bowed and said with a smile, "Thank you, my wife. Rest assured, I will definitely come back in one piece." Then he waved his hand, and several light balls appeared before him. "This is the Emperor's Source Qi. With it, you can break through to the Dou Di level. Use it when you are ready to break through." Saying this, he waved his hand, sending the light balls to Cai Lin, Xun'er, Gu Yuan, Zhu Kun, and others.

"Seniors, after I leave, I hope you will help take care of the Xiao Clan. Xiao Yan thanks you all." Xiao Yan bowed to the surrounding powerhouses who had come to see him off. His only worry was the Xiao Clan, and he couldn't let anything go wrong. Now, Xiao Yan had a large family. The Xiao Clan, after Xiao Yan advanced to the Dou Di level, had its bloodline power activated, and all of Xiao Yan's close relatives benefited from it, their strength improving effortlessly. In just a few years, the Xiao Clan had developed at an astonishing rate, becoming the leading clan among the major families. Of course, this was inseparable from the presence of Xiao Yan, the Flame Emperor.

"Haha, don't worry. With me here, nothing will go wrong with the Xiao Clan," Gu Yuan said with a laugh, looking at the black-clothed youth in the distance, his heart filled with admiration. In just a few decades, an ignorant youth had grown into the pinnacle of the continent, truly enviable.

"I'm here too. Don't worry, Xiao Yan. Leave it to us. I and the old man Gu will break through to the Dou Di level as soon as possible and then find you," Zhu Kun stepped forward and patted his chest, saying. With the Emperor's Source Qi, their advancement to the Dou Di level was only a matter of time.

"Haha, good. Xiao Yan will definitely come to greet you when the time comes," Xiao Yan bowed in gratitude, feeling much more at ease about the Xiao Clan.

"Daddy!" With a tender call, a graceful figure rushed into Xiao Yan's arms. It was none other than Xiao Xiao.

Xiao Xiao was now eleven or twelve years old, looking just like her mother, with a naturally charming face. Most people would find it hard to resist her. After years of growth, Xiao Xiao's strength had indeed made the old fellows spit blood. Xiao Xiao had the bloodline of her mother's Nine-Colored Swallowing Sky Python and Xiao Yan's Dou Di bloodline, her strength exploding to the Nine-Star Dou Sheng level. With Xiao Xiao's growth rate, Cai Lin's strength might not even match her in the future.

Xiao Yan affectionately stroked Xiao Xiao's head and said with a smile, "Xiao Xiao, Daddy will be back soon. You have to take care of the Xiao Clan for Daddy." He hugged Xiao Xiao and pinched her nose, and Xiao Xiao immediately became serious, saying like an adult, "Yes! No problem! Daddy, don't worry. Look, Grandmaster is here." She pointed behind Xiao Yan.

"Teacher—" Xiao Yan turned his head, and a weathered figure appeared in his dark eyes, making him instantly excited. As an ignorant youth from U坦城 (Utan City), it was under the protection of this weathered figure that Xiao Yan had grown strong. Without him, Xiao Yan might have been worthless, or even soulless, and would never have achieved today's success.

Yao Lao smiled with satisfaction, recalling the youth who once needed his protection, now grown into the overlord of the Dou Qi continent, feeling deeply moved.

"Be careful. Now, your teacher can't help you much. But when you make a name for yourself, take me along to see it, hahaha..." Yao Lao laughed heartily.

Xiao Yan smiled, his teacher was still the same as before. He waved his hand, shooting several pills and light balls toward Yao Lao, and said slowly, "Disciple will follow Teacher's teachings. Teacher, this is what I offer you, wishing you to advance to the Dou Di level soon." These were the Nine-Grade Golden Pills that Xiao Yan had specially prepared for Yao Lao over the years, along with the Emperor's Source Qi he had just obtained.

Yao Lao looked at the items in his hand, a flicker of emotion passing through his eyes.

Gu Yuan and Zhu Kun, seeing the golden pills in Yao Lao's hand, couldn't help but feel envious. These Nine-Grade Golden Pills were probably unmatched on the Dou Qi continent, as they were always refined by Dou Di powerhouses, not ordinary Golden Pills.

"Alright, go. Be careful." Yao Lao nodded.

"The kindness of Teacher, Xiao Yan will never forget. Please accept my bow." Xiao Yan immediately knelt down, making a loud sound that seemed to move the heavens and the earth.

Xiao Yan bowed deeply several times, his eyes filled with deep gratitude, recalling the past, how could he not be moved.

Xiao Yan slowly stood up, said no more, and his figure, like a streak of meteoric light, shot into the sky, rushing into the passage, instantly disappearing from the world, leaving behind a grand farewell.

"Send off the Flame Emperor—Long live the Flame Emperor—"

On the Dou Qi continent, Xiao Yan was a legend, and his story would be passed down through generations, for eternity.

The blue pillar of light was filled with violent energy. Even powerful figures like Gu Yuan and Zhu Kun, standing a thousand miles away, could feel the strength of the pillar's energy. If they entered, they would likely be crushed instantly by the violent energy within. Now, perhaps only Xiao Yan had the strength to enter, and even he did not know what would happen inside. The Flame Emperor, the strongest on the Dou Qi continent, did not dare to be careless, showing how powerful the pillar was.

Xiao Yan stepped into the void, his figure directly entering the pillar of light, which then disappeared from the continent.

As a person who had once saved the Dou Qi continent, Xiao Yan had already taken a sacred place in the hearts of the powerhouses. Everyone couldn't help but worry about him, as it was an unknown space, and no one knew what would happen.

On the Dou Qi continent, why had no Dou Di left behind? Had the ancient Dou Di fallen with the passage of time, or had they all been taken away from this world like Xiao Yan? This was a mystery, known to no one.