Chapter 634: Entering the Heavenly Tomb Again
Xiao Ze's face lit up with joy when he saw how easily Gu Yuan agreed. After a moment of hesitation, he made another request.
"Uncle, may ancestor Xiao Chen enter with me?"
Hearing Xiao Ze's request, Xiao Chen felt a tinge of nervousness. Although they had old ties, the Xiao family had declined, and the Heavenly Tomb was entirely controlled by the Ancient Clan. Allowing him entry was solely Gu Yuan's decision.
"Of course, if we're already sending one person in, adding another won't make a difference," Gu Yuan said with a smile, nodding to Xiao Chen.
"However, if there's nothing particularly urgent, after meeting Xiao Xuan, you should come out first and leave the remaining time for Xiao Ze. Since it hasn't been twenty years since it last opened, one less person can extend Xiao Ze's stay."
Xiao Chen hesitated, about to decline, when he felt a hand on his shoulder.
"Ancestor Xiao Chen, since we've decided, don't hesitate now," Xiao Ze said seriously. "One more person won't cause the Heavenly Tomb to reject us."
Soon after, they arrived at a deep mountain. As Dou Saints, they could sense the abnormality of the space. Xiao Ze looked up at the sky, squinting slightly. It seemed he could forcibly tear open a rift to enter with his strength.
"You two can stay in the Heavenly Tomb for no more than a year before being forcibly expelled," Gu Yuan said, standing with his hands behind his back and gazing into the void as if he could see his old friend through the spatial barrier. "Make sure to handle everything quickly; if you're expelled, you might not finish what you started."
With that, Gu Yuan waved his hand, and energy surged between heaven and earth, accompanied by the sound of tides. The void suddenly fluctuated violently, tearing open a pitch black rift that emitted an ancient and wild aura.
"Let's go!" Xiao Ze nodded at Xun Er and Gu Yuan before entering the rift with Xiao Chen.
A misty fog enveloped the land, filling the air with solitude and silence. Suddenly, this quiet world experienced a change. The surrounding fog swirled into a vortex as two figures emerged. Xiao Ze smiled as he looked around the familiar environment.
"The Heavenly Tomb... I haven't been here in a thousand years."
Xiao Chen couldn't help but sigh as he took in the familiar yet strange world. In his youth, Xiao Chen had been extraordinarily gifted and had qualified to enter the Heavenly Tomb for trials.
Then Xiao Chen looked towards the depths of the Heavenly Tomb, his eyes filled with excitement. Despite knowing he would only see Xiao Xuan's remnant soul, he was still happy.
Their speed was remarkable, and it didn't take long for them to reach the depths of the Heavenly Tomb. Xiao Ze and Xiao Chen's strength was enough to sweep away all Dou Saint energy bodies except Xiao Xuan's. Even in the depths, they moved with ease, their golden and blood red streaks of light cutting through the silence.
The sudden disturbance attracted numerous Dou Saint energy bodies, but sensing the auras of the two lights, they quickly abandoned any thoughts of confrontation.
The lights stopped at a void within the depths, marked only by a solitary tombstone that no Dou Saint energy body dared approach.
A figure leaned casually against the tombstone, long black hair draped over his shoulders, exuding a carefree air. His gentle smile was like a spring breeze.
Seeing this figure, the blood red light halted, revealing Xiao Chen's teary eyed form.
"Brother Xiao Xuan!" Xiao Chen cried, rushing to the tombstone and kneeling, tears streaming down his face. "Brother Xiao Xuan, I was controlled by Jing Lian Demon Fire. Otherwise, I would have fought for the Xiao Clan during its darkest times."
Xiao Xuan, still smiling warmly, helped Xiao Chen to his feet. "Don't say such things. Being controlled by Jing Lian Demon Fire saved you from the Xiao Clan's catastrophe. I'm just glad you're alive and stronger now."
Xiao Xuan's comforting words made Xiao Chen cry even harder.
Xiao Ze approached, bowing deeply. "Descendant Xiao Ze greets ancestor Xiao Xuan!"
"Hahaha, no need for formalities!" Xiao Xuan's smile widened as he patted Xiao Ze's hand. "I didn't expect Xiao Chen to survive. The burden of reviving the Xiao Clan was heavy on you alone. Now, Xiao Chen can share that load."
"Ancestor Xiao Xuan, restoring the Xiao Clan is my duty!" Xiao Ze declared, and Xiao Chen thumped his chest in agreement.
"As long as I live, the Xiao Clan will not fall. Anyone wanting to destroy the Xiao Clan will have to step over my dead body!" Xiao Chen vowed.
"Good! Though I'm just a remnant soul, I can't do much for the Xiao Clan. It's up to you now," Xiao Xuan said, looking at Xiao Ze with satisfaction and surprise. "It hasn't been that long, and you've already reached the peak of the six star Dou Saint?"
Xiao Xuan studied Xiao Ze, noticing the hidden power in his soul. "Your soul power has reached a bottleneck."
Smiling, Xiao Xuan continued, "I can still do one last thing for you."
Facing their curious gazes, he spread his hands as if embracing the entire Heavenly Tomb.
"The Heavenly Tomb doesn't bury ordinary people. The remnant souls here were once great powers, and their marks formed the soul of the Heavenly Tomb. But this has turned a place of rest into a bloodthirsty realm. I've wanted to destroy this place for a long time, but the Xiao Clan's plight held me back."
Xiao Xuan's eyes softened as he looked at Xiao Ze. "Fortunately, heaven has blessed us with a genius like you. I can entrust the Xiao Clan to you."
"Xiao Ze, let your ancestor do one last thing for you. I will merge the Heavenly Tomb's soul to help you break through to the Emperor level soul!"
(End of Chapter)
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