Chapter 68

At the same time, a great upheaval also occurred within the Xiao Clan.

In the grand hall of the Xiao Clan, a young man in a white robe stood before Xiao Li and Xiao Long, his hands trembling slightly. There were a few spots of blood on his white robe, and his face was ashen.

"You say Xiao Yong left the clan to track Xiao Yan? What does this little brat want to do?! If a single hair of Xiao Yan is harmed, I will not let him off easily!" Xiao Long slammed his large hand on the table, and in an instant, the finely crafted table made of high-quality wood turned to powder. Xiao Yong's talent was originally second only to Xiao Qi, the first genius in the Xiao Clan. Xiao Yong also harbored deep feelings for Xiao Qi, but Xiao Yan's appearance directly threatened his status as a genius.

Now, the person Xiao Long had sent back reported that Xiao Yong had left the clan to track Xiao Yan. Xiao Long immediately understood Xiao Yong's intentions. If Xiao Yan were killed by Xiao Yong in the Tianmo Mountain Range, it would be easy to fake the signs of a beast attack. At that time, no one could prove that Xiao Yong had killed Xiao Yan. Xiao Long secretly rejoiced that he had secretly sent people to protect Xiao Yan.

"Is Xiao Yan alright?" Xiao Long looked at the man in the white robe and asked anxiously.

The man in the white robe was slightly stunned, his face turning extremely pale. Xiao Long also noticed this and his face turned grim.

The man in the white robe said in a trembling voice, "While we were secretly protecting Xiao Yan, we discovered that Xiao Yong had found him and seemed to be planning something harmful. Just as we were about to intervene, many powerful figures, all members of the Yimo Sect, appeared beside Xiao Yong. We didn't dare to act rashly, and then..." The young man in the white robe paused, his face alternating between green and white, his voice trembling.

Xiao Long's expression grew increasingly grim. If Xiao Yan were to die or become crippled, the Xiao Clan would lose an extraordinary genius.

Xiao Li, standing beside him, also had a serious expression and said softly, "Don't rush, take your time."

The young man in the white robe nodded and continued, "Then, a large number of Yimo Sect disciples rushed into the Tianmo Mountain Range, surrounding Xiao Yan. The situation was very urgent. At that moment, a burst of golden light appeared. It was the Nine Profound Golden Thunder Dragon that had emerged from the five stone pillars. The Nine Profound Golden Thunder Dragon fought fiercely. We were about to charge forward to protect Xiao Yan when something unexpected happened. Two Rank Intent Skills were simultaneously cast, with immense power."

The young man in the white robe took a deep breath and continued, "After the Rank Intent Skills ended, Xiao Yan appeared in the air, riding the Thunder Dragon into the Tianmo Mountain Range. It is said that the ancient relic passage in the Tianmo Mountain Range, which has been causing a stir recently, was entered by Xiao Yan alone."

All the elders in the hall gasped. Xiao Yan had actually entered the ancient relic. According to intelligence, no one could approach this passage, yet Xiao Yan had entered it.

Xiao Long also felt a bit relieved. Although Xiao Yan had entered the ancient relic, a place as dangerous as a forbidden zone, he had not yet escaped the danger. However, at least he had escaped from the encirclement of Xiao Yong and the Yimo Sect.

"Wait, you said two Rank Intent Skills? One might have been cast by Xiao Yong, but the other? Could it have been cast by Xiao Yan?" Xiao Long, recalling what the young man in the white robe had said, quickly followed up.

"We were far away at the time and didn't see clearly, but one of the skills was the Golden Emperor Giant Explosion Spear."

Upon hearing this, all the elders in the hall, including Xiao Li who was sitting in the main seat, were shocked.

The man in the white robe said he didn't see who cast the Rank Intent Skill, but one of them could be identified as the well-known "Golden Emperor Giant Explosion Spear" in the clan. The Golden Emperor Giant Explosion Spear is a初级 Rank Intent Skill, which is owned by Xiao Yong, who has consistently ranked second in the clan's testing competitions.

In the Xiao Clan, only those who win the top three in the clan's testing competition, held every hundred years, are eligible to enter the Skill Hall and learn Rank Intent Skills, with the rank of the skill determined by their placement.

As for the other skill, the man in the white robe didn't know what it was, but no elder believed that Xiao Yan had cast it. However, Xiao Yan had indeed escaped from Xiao Yong, who was a Two-Star Dou Di, which left them puzzled.

"Xiao Yong colluded with the enemy to hunt down a fellow clan member. According to clan rules, his bloodline will be extracted, and he will be expelled from the clan! All clan members, arrest Xiao Yong!" Xiao Li stood up abruptly and ordered sternly, clearly extremely angry about the matter.

Xiao Li's authoritative voice echoed in the hall, and all the elders remained silent, with no one objecting or daring to oppose.

Xiao Li's face was extremely grim. This was the first time such an incident had occurred in the clan, and he could not tolerate it. Regardless of whether Xiao Yan was safe, the fact that Xiao Yong had colluded with the enemy was enough to have his bloodline extracted and be expelled from the clan. Moreover, colluding to hunt down a fellow clan member was a capital offense according to clan rules. Thus, he decisively determined Xiao Yong's punishment.

At this moment, Xiao Long angrily shouted at an expressionless elder beside him, "I don't care who cast the second Rank Intent Skill. If anything happens to Xiao Yan in the ancient relic, Xiao Wu Tian, you will not be spared!" He believed that if Xiao Yong hadn't gone to hunt down Xiao Yan, Xiao Yan wouldn't have accidentally entered the ancient relic, a place as dangerous as a forbidden zone. Xiao Yong was a disciple of Xiao Wu Tian, the fourth elder of the Xiao Clan.

After finishing his angry outburst, Xiao Long coldly snorted, said no more, and strode out of the hall.

After Xiao Long left, Xiao Wu Tian, who had been scolded by Xiao Long, maintained an indifferent expression, a hidden smile appearing at the corner of his mouth, unseen by anyone.

Xiao Li, watching Xiao Long's departing back, could only sigh helplessly. Indeed, this matter directly threatened Xiao Yan's life, and Xiao Long, who valued Xiao Yan greatly, couldn't help but be angry.

"Alright, we can't delay. Other forces might also be heading to the Tianmo Mountain Range. Please, all elders, gather your forces. We will set out for the Tianmo Mountain Range."

Xiao Li, still playing with two small balls with extraordinary auras in his hand, straightened his robe and said slowly, his voice authoritative.

All the elders stood up, responded with a "Yes," and left the hall one by one.

Watching the elders leave, Xiao Li inwardly sneered, "It seems I have a good idea of who is behind this."

PS: Chapter 13 is the last chapter of Volume 2, "Begin Training."

It is about to be completed, and after that, I will fulfill my promise.

I will update the first three chapters of the upcoming Volume 3, "Demon Domain Graveyard," here first.

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Volume 3, "Demon Domain Graveyard," and Volume 4, "Fusion of Sacred Flame," are in the printing process and will soon be available to everyone.