Chapter 16

Stepping out of the crack, Xiao Yan looked around and at his feet, feeling quite astonished. All around was a layer of clouds, but there was no land beneath his feet. However, the magnificent scenery around him made him feel much more relaxed.

Looking at the surroundings, Xiao Yan seemed to have entered a strange realm, feeling particularly comfortable in body and mind. Xiao Long cut through the clouds, revealing a floating city suspended in the sky. Xiao Yan was greatly surprised; such a large city, yet his soul power had not detected it.

"Let's go!" Xiao Long reminded Xiao Yan.

Xiao Yan closely followed Xiao Long, flying forward. Along the way, all the buildings were magnificent and towering, even inlaid with materials and crystals he had never seen before. It seemed that the Xiao family on the Dou Di continent was very prosperous.

Xiao Long introduced Xiao Yan to the different buildings, including auction halls, combat halls, and academies, among various other halls, which made Xiao Yan feel a bit overwhelmed. The most magnificent building in the center of the city was naturally the main hall of the Xiao clan.

Entering the hall, people were coming and going, bustling with activity. Xiao Yan could sense a connection of blood with each person.

Many clan members looked at Xiao Yan, who was following Xiao Long, with curious glances. For this new clan member, many were extremely curious. It was said that the source of imperial energy no longer existed on the Dou Qi continent, yet a Dou Di had been born, leaving everyone in doubt. However, with Xiao Long leading the way, no one dared to ask questions, only guessing in their hearts.

Xiao Yan also felt these curious gazes. With a helpless smile, he shook his head, ignoring the curious looks and followed Xiao Long to the central hall of the building. After passing through several small paths, they arrived at the central hall, which was also the most important place in the Xiao clan.

As soon as he entered the hall, several powerful auras rushed towards him, causing Xiao Yan's spirit to tremble. These auras were even more formidable than those of the Bright Emperor.

Several elders were seated in the hall. Xiao Yan looked around and then bowed, saying, "This young man, Xiao Yan, pays respects to the ancestors."

The elders all looked at Xiao Yan. The elder in the middle smiled and waved his robe, saying, "No need for formalities, please sit down." This elder was named Xiao Li, an elder of the Xiao clan, but not the founding ancestor. The founding ancestor of the Xiao clan was named Xiao Yao. The Xiao family's status as one of the top clans in the Imperial State was entirely due to this founding ancestor. Without him, the Xiao family would not be so prosperous, indicating his terrifying strength. However, this founding ancestor had not been seen for about five hundred years, and no one knew where he had gone to cultivate. Currently, Xiao Li was the most senior in the Xiao clan, the second elder, with a position even higher than Xiao Long, and all clan matters were decided by him.

Xiao Yan did not hesitate and sat down in the nearest place.

Xiao Long approached Xiao Li and whispered something in his ear. Xiao Li immediately frowned but quickly recovered. Xiao Long turned and sat on Xiao Li's right.

"Xiao Yan, I welcome you to the Dou Di continent on behalf of the Xiao clan." The elder smiled.

"Thank you, ancestor." Xiao Yan hurriedly replied.

The elder then asked in a serious tone, "You should know that you possess the Chaos Holy Flame, right?"

Xiao Yan nodded. On the way to the Xiao clan, Xiao Long had told him some relevant information.

All the elders in the hall, upon hearing the words "Chaos Holy Flame," immediately had a strange heat rise in their eyes. "Chaos Holy Flame?!" The elders looked at each other, their eyes revealing various expressions, each one staring intently at Xiao Yan.

Xiao Li suddenly stood up and said to the elders, "Everyone, please disperse. I have some matters to discuss with Xiao Yan."

Everyone understood that it must be related to Xiao Yan's Chaos Holy Flame. Including Xiao Long, they all stood up and respectfully replied, "Yes!" before leaving one by one.

Only Xiao Yan and Xiao Li remained in the hall.

Xiao Li walked to Xiao Yan's side and said softly, "Xiao Yan, do you know the situation of the Chaos Holy Flame within you?"

Xiao Yan nodded and said, "Ancestor Xiao Long has already told me some things, but I still do not fully understand the core information of the Chaos Holy Flame."

Xiao Li nodded, smiling, and said, "The Chaos Holy Flame indeed has many secrets. Now that you are its master, you should know some things about it." As he spoke, Xiao Li waved his hand, and a beam of light shot from his fingers into Xiao Yan's forehead.

Instantly, in Xiao Yan's mind, scenes from thousands of years ago appeared, when a senior of the Xiao clan betrayed the clan. This senior was the possessor of the Chaos Holy Flame, with great ambitions to吞并整个萧家。然而，众长老的实力也不容小觑，双方开始了大规模的战斗，激战惨烈。最终，由于几位长老自爆打开的一个空间通道，这混沌圣焱逃窜到了斗气大陆。