Chapter 71

At this moment, a graceful figure appeared among the Xiao Clan. As soon as this figure appeared, it immediately caused quite a stir in the area, with countless gazes turning to her, sparking discussions.

This graceful figure was none other than Xiao Qi, who was known as the first genius of the Xiao Clan before Xiao Yan appeared.

Xiao Qi always came first in every clan competition and possessed the second-ranked Heavenly Fire in the Xiao Clan. A few months ago, she came to the Heavenly Demon Mountain Range to cultivate. Now, with the sudden appearance of a stone gate in the sky and the influx of many powerful figures, she hurriedly rushed over.

When she arrived above the stone gate, it was precisely when the five major forces appeared. The grand entrance of the five major forces greatly surprised Xiao Qi: What could be inside this stone gate that it has such a tremendous allure, attracting those old fellows from the five major forces who rarely show themselves to come here?

Xiao Qi naturally saw the argument between Xiao Long and the Demon Yi Sect when she arrived, and she quickly understood the reason. Instantly, her sharp eyes filled with disdain as she glared at Xiao Yong from the Demon Yi Sect.

Xiao Yong stood in the Demon Yi Sect's camp, his fists tightly clenched. Xiao Yong, who had always harbored feelings for Xiao Qi, looked at the disdainful gaze Xiao Qi cast upon him, and his already unpleasant expression became even more distorted and ugly.

Countless gazes were directed at Xiao Qi, her delicate features and flawless skin, her long, flowing hair gently swaying behind her, and her impressive figure accentuated by her green robe. Such beauty was truly a source of disaster. These gazes contained admiration, infatuation, amazement, and even jealousy—jealousy of her beauty and her almost unparalleled talent in the entire Imperial State. However, Xiao Qi seemed accustomed to such attention and moved straight toward Xiao Li.

"Xiao Qi, you're here too." Xiao Li naturally sensed Xiao Qi's presence.

Watching Xiao Long's figure dart toward the stone gate, Xiao Li shook his head helplessly, then slowly turned around and looked at Xiao Qi in her green robe.

Xiao Qi nodded, "Grandfather, what's going on with this stone gate?" Xiao Qi's gaze turned to the ancient and mysterious stone gate in the distance as she asked Xiao Li.

"This is an ancient relic hidden in the Heavenly Demon Mountain Range, recently discovered by a new junior member of our clan."

"A new junior member of our clan?" Xiao Qi was somewhat puzzled.

"Many things have happened in the clan in the months since you left. Perhaps... it's something you might find hard to accept..." Xiao Li said with a bitter smile.

"Something happened in the clan?" Xiao Qi was startled, her beautiful eyes widening, her face filled with urgency.

"It's not really a bad thing, perhaps it's the best thing that could happen to the Xiao Clan. Xiao Qi, in the clan now, the first genius might no longer be you." Xiao Li said calmly.

"What?! You mean, in these few months I've been away, a new genius has emerged in the Xiao Clan?" Xiao Qi, who was extremely competitive, was immediately curious upon hearing that there was now a clan member with even better talent than her, but she also felt a bit uncomfortable. How could a genius surpass her in just a few short months? This was clearly hard for her to accept.

Xiao Li sighed helplessly. In just a few months, Xiao Yan's appearance had shattered the original tranquility of the Xiao Clan. Xiao Li then recounted all of Xiao Yan's achievements since he came to the Emperor Continent to Xiao Qi, who had been training in the Heavenly Demon Mountain Range and was completely unaware of the outside world.

"You mean Xiao Yan broke the record set by our ancestor?!" Xiao Qi looked at Xiao Li in great shock. When Xiao Qi first came to the Emperor Continent and started cultivating, she achieved remarkable results in just over half a month, which was already impressive in the Xiao Clan. Xiao Yan's achievements far surpassed her own, which she had once been proud of. How could Xiao Qi not be shocked? This alone was enough to overshadow her.

Xiao Li nodded. He had long known that Xiao Qi would be shocked. Not just Xiao Qi, but everyone in the Xiao Clan was shocked at the time.

Although she was shocked and a bit uncomfortable, as she listened to Xiao Li's account, Xiao Qi secretly admired Xiao Yan. She heard that this Xiao Yan had entered the stone gate, which people speculated to be an ancient relic. If Xiao Yan came out, she would have to learn from him, she thought to herself. Her beautiful eyes gazed into the distance at the stone gate. An ancient relic, would that so-called genius be able to come out alive?

Now, with the figures flashing in the sky, everyone's attention was on the five major forces in the air. The barrier in front of the stone gate might only be opened by these five major forces. In the sky above the Heavenly Demon Mountain Range, everyone was eagerly waiting.