Seeing Xiao Huohuo's expression of helplessness and grievance before him, Chen Guan gave a dry laugh and simply passed on the topic.
Fortunately, Xiao Yan had only casually complained a few times, and since Chen Guan didn't respond, he didn't continue.
"Brother Guan, did you come all the way to see me this time?"
Due to the unique location of the Tianmu Mountains, most people without business would not pass through it.
Even if they were returning to the northwest, there was a direct wormhole in the Dan Territory. Therefore, Xiao Yan could easily guess Chen Guan's purpose.
Chen Guan nodded slightly and said, "I'm planning to go to the Ancient Clan. I wanted to ask if you'd be interested in joining me?"
"Ancient Clan?!"
Things were different now. Xiao Yan didn't know much about the Eight Ancient Clan, but he had heard a little about them. He knew that the Eight Ancient Clan were transcendental beings, and he also knew that the disaster that befell the Xiao family seemed to be due to their being remnants of the ancient Xiao Clan.
"A few days ago, Gu Xun'er, formerly known as Xiao Xun'er, came to Danta and invited us to the Heavenly Tomb. It's a truly magical place, a place of rare opportunity. Speaking of which, I owe it to you to get a spot."
"For us, what we lack most right now is time. As far as I know, time flows differently inside the Heavenly Tomb than outside. Entering it would be of great benefit, especially for those of you, the Eight Ancient Clans. Within the Heavenly Tomb are the souls of many powerful individuals from the Eight Ancient Clans, including your Xiao Clan's legendary leader, Xiao Xuan!"
While Xiao Yan was stunned, Chen Guan dropped several bombshells, leaving him stunned.
These weren't secrets, but they were still difficult to uncover unless one reached a certain level.
After a pause, allowing Xiao Yan to digest them, Chen Guan finally asked for his opinion.
"What do you think? Are you interested in going with me?"
"Of course!"
Xiao Yan replied in the affirmative.
Even Chen Guan, even at the level of Dou Zun, needed time to develop, and Xiao Yan needed even more.
However, after his excitement, Xiao Yan considered some key issues.
"Brother Guan, can only those from the Eight Ancient Clans enter this Heavenly Tomb?"
"That's right. The Heavenly Tomb opens every once in a while, and each of the Eight Ancient Clans has a spot. However, due to the decline of the Xiao Clan, the spots have been used by the Ancient Clan. So, they've taken quite a few advantages. If it weren't for something unusual happening this time, they wouldn't have thought of you and me."
It wasn't that Chen Guan was fanning the flames; it was simply the truth.
Chen Guan had no good impression of the Ancient Clan.
Who could have imagined that the once-unrivaled and powerful Xiao Clan would decline, their most precious fighting technique a mere scroll of the Profound Stage?
Everyone understands the principle of possessing a treasure, but even if the Ancient Clan was acting in the Xiao Clan's best interests, they wouldn't have gone to such lengths.
This matter is inexcusable!
After the Xiao Clan's defeat, the Ancient Clan benefited just as much as the Soul Clan.
In fact, even more!
"I understand, Brother Guan. We must go to this Heavenly Tomb. Not just this time, but next time, and the time after that! This is what my Xiao Clan deserves!"
Xiao Yan, having also realized the underlying motive, made his decision with a touch of anger. Of course, he also understood that strength was crucial, and that truly achieving this goal would not be easy.
"Brother Guan, will this trip be dangerous?"
"The people of the Eight Ancient Clans tend to look down on others. You're from the declining Xiao Clan, and I'm an outsider. I'm sure I'll be ostracized, but my life shouldn't be in mortal danger. Don't worry. Those of your level will cause trouble, and you can handle them yourself. As for those who bully the weak, leave them to me. Consider it my reward for this favor." Chen Guan replied with a chuckle.
Even now, Chen Guan's silent suicide note remained silent, which was quite reassuring.
With the support of Danta and the Taixu Ancient Dragon Clan, Chen Guan felt a sense of security.
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Furthermore, this time, it was the Ancient Clan who approached them, rather than them asking them for help.
Furthermore, Xiao Yan and Gu Xun'er no longer had the same relationship as before, which invisibly reduced a lot of trouble.
"Brother Guan, thank you,"
Xiao Yan thanked him, feeling somewhat moved. At the same time, he was filled with longing, hoping that he too would one day possess such confidence.
Unfortunately, it would be difficult in the short term.
"We're all family, why would I say this? Besides, I can't prevent all trouble for you. You still need to be mentally prepared."
Glancing at Xiao Yan's current cultivation level, Chen Guan pondered briefly and quickly reached a decision.
Dou Zong strength was not bad, but it wasn't enough to compete with the younger generation of the Eight Ancient Clans.
Furthermore, the Eight Ancient Clans possessed numerous tactics, and with Xiao Yan's current strength, a true confrontation, even at the same level, would likely be difficult.
"A while ago, I was advised to use my soul perception to control the fusion of the various fires. While this move carries significant risks, it's still manageable for us alchemists. This technique is incredibly powerful; the stronger the combined flames, the more devastating the damage. You can try it out sometime."
This wasn't an overture. With Xiao Yan's current strength and mental fortitude, fusing several different fires was not difficult, but it was certainly not challenging.
Chen Guan believed that if Xiao Yan had the idea, he could easily pull it off, and it would give him an extra trump card against the Eight Ancient Clans.
Since the Xiao Clan's quota was being used simultaneously, this trip would be a shared success, and Chen Guan wouldn't hide any of this.
Besides, this wasn't his original idea.
Xiao Yan's eyes lit up at the suggestion.
He simulated it in his mind, and it felt feasible. He even had an inexplicable feeling that this technique was well suited to him, and he couldn't wait to try it out.
"Brother Guan..."
"No need to say more. Let's stop here today. You should return to Xingyun Pavilion first and tell Yao Lao and the others about your trip to the Ancient Clan. Learn more from Yao Lao about the Eight Ancient Clans. No one knows more about the Eight Ancient Clans than your teacher. We'll meet at Dan Tower in ten days, and then we'll set off."
Chen Guan had made a plan; he needed to return to make thorough preparations.
As the saying goes, believing everything in a letter is worse than having no letter at all, and believing everything in a will is worse than having no will at all. Being cautious in everything will always be a sure thing.
"Okay, Brother Guan, I'll meet you at Dan Tower in ten days."
Xiao Yan hadn't yet grasped the hidden meaning in Chen Guan's words, assuming he was referring to Yao Lao's identity as the head of Xingyun Pavilion, unaware that he was actually referring to the Yao Clan.
He was eager to try out the fighting skills Chen Guan had mentioned, and with his plan set, Xiao Yan no longer had any desire to linger. He bowed slightly and headed towards Xingyun Pavilion.
Chen Guan watched him leave, only glancing northwest a moment later.
There are too many powerful people from the eight ancient clans. Dou Zun strength is not bad when facing fellow Dou Zun, but the group of Dou Sheng is really a headache.
To be on the safe side, perhaps I can get more life-saving methods to rely on.
I guess the old Dragon Emperor doesn't want to see his daughter become a widow in the future, right?
(End of this chapter)