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898. The Last Item
After severely injuring Soul Emperor and Gu Yuan, Xiao Xuan, carrying Xiao Yan, returned to his tomb. Huo Zhi and Xun'er were still peacefully cultivating, so Xiao Xuan took Xiao Yan to another part of the tomb.
Xiao Yan took a deep breath, slowly calming the still turbulent fighting spirit within him. Although he was nearly exhausted from unleashing his full power and helping to conceal Xiao Xuan's fatal blow, the excitement in his heart was far from calm.
That final blow from their ancestor was truly awe-inspiring, displaying its full power. It severely injured the patriarch of the Soul Clan and the Ancient Clan; such power was truly terrifying.
"Ancestor, I never knew you possessed such hidden power. Does this mean I still have a chance to resurrect you?"
Xiao Yan, with a hint of urgency, voiced his deepest question. Xiao Xuan had spent thousands of years in this Heavenly Tomb, yet he still possessed the ability to severely injure the patriarchs of the Soul Clan and the Ancient Clan. If his ancestor could be reborn like Yao Lao, the benefit to him would be unprecedented. Facing other Dou Di descendant families, Xiao Yan would also be much more confident.
However, Xiao Xuan simply floated there quietly, a serene smile of understanding the ways of the world appearing on his illusory face.
"I understand your intentions. I know you have some means to revive a soul, but those methods are meaningless to me. My demise was due to the exhaustion of my origin, the collapse of my physical body, and my soul suffering irreversible damage from the backlash of my failed attempt to become a Dou Di and the siege by the Soul Clan. The reason this remnant soul can hold on is because of its inner obsession, but to revive me, I would need to reach the Dou Di realm, where there might be some hope."
Xiao Yan still wanted to try: "But if I hadn't seen it with my own eyes, I would never have imagined that your remnant soul could actually fight against the soul projections of two Emperor Realm experts."
Xiao Xuan pointed to the tomb space: "The reason I was able to hold my own against those two and even severely injure them in the end is not because of my remnant soul, but because of this Heavenly Tomb!"
"The Heavenly Tomb?" Xiao Yan pondered, having long sensed that this Heavenly Tomb was extraordinary. The Heavenly Tomb was a self-contained small world, capable of nurturing so many undead energy entities; it was clearly no ordinary place.
"Indeed! The exact time when the Heavenly Tomb appeared is impossible to verify, but this place is definitely not something an ordinary Dou Sheng powerhouse could construct. Having perished here for so many years, I've remained within this Heavenly Tomb and discovered that the reason it can function and continuously condense necromantic energy lies in the fact that it has given birth to a hazy will, which I call—the Spirit of the Heavenly Tomb!"
Xiao Yan gasped. Although the answer was astonishing, it seemed quite reasonable when considering the various aspects of the Heavenly Tomb.
"Fortunately, the spirit of this Heavenly Tomb is not yet fully mature, like an infant, possessing only instincts and lacking self-awareness. Over thousands of years, I have continuously guided it, and finally, relying on this spirit, I have mastered a portion of the Heavenly Tomb's abilities. The reason I was able to fight against the soul projections of those two for so long is because the spirit of the Heavenly Tomb can continuously provide me with power; otherwise, with just a remnant soul like mine, it would have been extremely difficult for me to escape from them." As he spoke, a hint of pride crept into Xiao Xuan's tone.
"So that's how it is..." Xiao Yan nodded. No wonder his ancestor dared to go looking for trouble with the two of them.
"It's a pity that Soul Emperor and Gu Yuan are also very cautious. If they had dared to come here in person..."
A cold glint flashed in Xiao Xuan's eyes: "I will completely detonate the Heavenly Tomb. At that time, even if they are exceptionally powerful, they will be severely injured, and it's not impossible for them to perish together!"
Xiao Yan was deeply moved, his blood boiling, yet a chill ran through him. His ancestor's power and strategic vision were truly unfathomable. To avenge the Xiao clan and pave the way for future generations, he had orchestrated such a world-shaking scheme. Even after years of decline, he still possessed the ability to severely injure two nine-star Dou Sheng powerhouses. Such skill and audacity were truly awe-inspiring.
"However, this outcome isn't the worst. The projection was severely damaged, and their true soul power will also be significantly impacted, making it impossible for them to recover to their peak in a short time. I also told them all the information about advancing to Dou Di. No matter how they cooperate, reaching Dou Di remains their paramount goal. Their internal strife is inevitable, and regardless of who wins or loses, it will give you and the other Dou Di descendant families some time."
Looking at Xiao Yan's youthful face, Xiao Xuan felt a pang of guilt. After all, it was because of him that Xiao Yan was now in this predicament, facing the Ancient Clan and the Soul Clan. These two forces were arguably the pinnacle of the Dou Qi Continent. Anyone facing their adversaries would feel immense pressure, and surviving in such a precarious situation was far from easy.
All he can do now is help Xiao Yan improve his own strength and buy him some breathing room.
From Xiao Yan's perspective, this trip to the Heavenly Tomb has already brought him immense gains, and it has given him the confidence to face the Ancient Clan and the Soul Clan. It is because of Xiao Xuan that Xiao Yan is able to stand on the same level as the Soul Clan and the Ancient Clan.
"Thank you, Ancestor. After leaving the Heavenly Tomb, I will spread this news. I believe that not only us, but other families descended from Dou Di will also be very anxious." Xiao Yan was now starting to plan his actions after leaving the Heavenly Tomb. Fighting against the Soul Clan and the Ancient Clan was definitely not something that only the Xiao Clan could do.
"There's no rush for now, because of the spirit of the Heavenly Tomb. Before you leave the Heavenly Tomb, I have one last big gift to give you." As Xiao Xuan spoke, Xiao Yan noticed that the entire Heavenly Tomb seemed to resonate.
"There's more? Ancestor, you've already given me so much..." Xiao Yan exclaimed in surprise. Because of his ancestor's existence, his strength had been fundamentally improved during this trip to the Heavenly Tomb.
Seeing Xiao Yan's reaction, Xiao Xuan nodded and then pointed to the sky: "This gift is the only one that can be called a great gift among all the things I gave you. It is the real reliance that will allow you to fight against the Soul Clan and the Ancient Clan."
Then, as if keeping someone in suspense, Xiao Xuan paused for a moment before saying, slowly and deliberately, "This last thing is that I'm giving you the entire Heavenly Tomb!"