Gu Xun'er has a pretty good temper and is easy to coax. If it were Cai Lin, Yao Yan felt that she would not talk much to him and would just practice silently. Once she became stronger, she would probably get rid of all those coquettish bitches.

Fortunately, Yao Yan had no intention of getting too entangled with women of various races. With his current bloodline level, it would be too difficult to have a child.

What's more.

Yao Yan didn't think he was so despicable as to hope to use the child to gain resources for cultivation. But just when he was taking a walk with Gu Xun'er, Gu Qingyang came hurriedly and brought a very interesting news.

Xiao Ning from the Xiao family actually came to the ancient world. Not only did he hide his identity and watch the entire process of the ancient clan's coming-of-age ceremony, but now he has revealed his own identity, hoping that the ancient clan will allow him to enter the Heavenly Tomb!

Yao Yan knew the news well.

Gu Xun'er, who was beside him, was surprised when she heard this. She didn't expect to hear the name Xiao family again. She thought that after she left, she would never have the chance to meet them again. After all, with the strength of the Xiao family at that time, it was not enough to train someone to enter the Heavenly Tomb.

Even Xiao Yan, whom she had looked up to back then, did not have this ability. Although he had good talent, it was almost impossible for him to reach the level of Dou Zun and enter the Heavenly Tomb before the age of thirty.

"What is his current strength?" Gu Xun'er asked softly with a flickering gaze.

"Seven-Star Dou Zun!" Gu Qingyang's expression remained unchanged, as if he did not notice the intimacy between Yao Yan and Gu Xun'er. He reported without looking away. Regarding the relationship between the two people in front of him, no one in the Gu clan dared to say anything now. Even the clan leader and the elders recognized the matter, and even the clan leaders of the major imperial clans witnessed it. What did the opinions of the younger generation of them matter?

Regarding this matter, the ancient demon has become autistic and has gone into seclusion. He will not come out until he breaks through to the level of Fighting Saint.

He must have been seriously hurt by this incident, but after all, the person he loved was Gu Xun'er. All we can say is that this incident was a tragedy from the very beginning.

"It seems that he has had some opportunities in recent years~" Gu Xun'er hit the nail on the head. If there was no special opportunity, with Xiao Ning's original talent, how could he reach this level in just a few years? Even among the major imperial clans, Xiao Ning's cultivation speed was at the monstrous level.

She hesitated for a moment and then asked, "What did the elders of the clan say?"

"The elders' intention is to let him enter the Heavenly Tomb, because this was the agreement between the ancient clan and Xiao Xuan. If he can obtain the Xiao clan bloodline left by Xiao Xuan, it will be his personal opportunity and there is no need to stop him... and the elders believe that perhaps he can get the Xiao clan's imperial jade through Xiao Ning!" Gu Qingyang's face gradually became solemn, and he said in a deep voice.

"Isn't the Xiao clan's Tuoshe ancient emperor jade in the ancient clan?" Upon hearing this, Yao Yan showed a look of surprise on his face and asked curiously.

“Of course it’s not here… Due to the relationship with the Xiao clan back then, my father has never touched this imperial jade, nor does he allow anyone to claim it. But some time ago, the Gu clan sent people to look for it, only to discover that the Xiao family’s Tuoshe ancient imperial jade had been swapped out. I don’t know if it was like this from the beginning, or if someone tampered with it later!” Gu Xun’er nodded slightly, revealing a secret. Very few people know about this matter so far, and even Emperor Hun Tian probably doesn’t know much about it.

However, her relationship with Yao Yan has already been established, so it doesn't matter if she lets the other party know about it. It's only a matter of time.

"Have you found any clues?" Yao Yan asked with a serious expression.

"There are no clues for the time being, and the Xiao clan migrated all the way from Zhongzhou to the northwestern continent, which took nearly a thousand years. No one can be sure whether any accidents have occurred during this period... Now that the Heavenly Tomb has been opened, my father is also going to find Xiao Xuan to ask about it." Gu Xun'er said softly.

"Are you worried that Xiao Xuan has done something?" Yao Yan said.

"There is this worry. If Xiao Xuan doesn't have a backup plan, then this matter will become troublesome." Gu Xun'er nodded slightly, her beautiful eyes sank slightly, and she spoke slowly. She knew very well that once the day came to open the Tushe Ancient Emperor Cave, if the Gu Clan could not produce the Xiao family's imperial jade, then it would become very troublesome.

After all, the Xiao family has been under the protection of the ancient clan over the years. Even a trace of Xiao Xuan's soul imprint is in the Heavenly Tomb. No one would believe that the ancient clan doesn't know the whereabouts of the Xiao clan's imperial jade.

But that's the truth.

Because of Gu Yuan, the Gu Clan has never taken any action against the Tushe Ancient Emperor Jade over the years. Even if some elders had this idea, they were suppressed by Gu Yuan.

"...After entering the Heavenly Tomb, I will go to Xiao Xuan to ask for clarification." Yao Yan held Gu Xun'er's hand tightly and said softly.

"If you go in, Xiao Xuan may not be willing to see you!" Gu Xun'er looked worried. The Xiao clan was exterminated by the Soul clan back then. Xiao Xuan was considered to be quite magnanimous as he did not kill Yao Yan.

"It's okay, I'm pretending to be a member of the Yao clan." Yao Yan said frankly.

Gu Xun'er was slightly stunned when she heard this, then she covered her mouth and chuckled: "You are such a liar~"

However, with Yao Yan's unique bloodline, it might not be impossible to deceive Xiao Xuan, provided that the people of various tribes have not seen Xiao Xuan.

"It's all for you." Yao Yan hooked Gu Xun'er's palm and said with a smile.

Gu Xun'er rolled her eyes at Yao Yan in reproach, then pretended to look at Gu Qingyang indifferently and said softly, "Then let's arrange it this way. Let Xiao Ning enter the Heavenly Tomb. As for whether he can obtain Xiao Xuan's inheritance, it depends on him."

"Okay, I'll go tell the elders right away!" Gu Qingyang seemed to have seen nothing. He bowed and responded, then turned into a stream of light and flew away.

Wait for them to leave.

Gu Xun'er looked at Yao Yan and said, "Let's go back too. It will be a few days before the Heavenly Tomb opens."

Yao Yan nodded slightly with a hint of anticipation in his eyes. He wondered what kind of person Xiao Xuan, who was able to suppress Emperor Hun Tian back then, was. The original novel only gave a few paragraphs describing him, so it was difficult to really judge.

Just like Emperor Hun Tian... he is even more scheming than described in the original novel!

Until now, I have not revealed anything about the Emperor Grade Young Pill to Yao Yan. Is it because I don’t trust him... or is it because the time is not right yet!
……

With Gu Xun'er's company, the two days of leisure time passed in a flash.

And this day is also the day when the Heavenly Tomb opens.

The location of the Heavenly Tomb is deep in the Ancient Saint Mountains. That area belongs to the forbidden area of ​​the ancient clan. It is usually guarded by the Black Annihilation Army. Even the disciples of the ancient clan cannot enter at normal times. It will only be open to the public when the Heavenly Tomb is opened.

When Yao Yan and Gu Xun'er arrived, all the children from different clans had already arrived, including Xiao Ning. He stood alone on the side with a grim expression until he saw Yao Yan and Gu Xun'er. His expression changed slightly, but he did not say hello, as if he knew the gap between him and the two.

The innocence of youth will eventually be defeated by reality. Having lost his master, he can only rely on himself now. He always keeps in mind his master's words and be careful in everything!
"Xiao Ning's cultivation method is somewhat special..." Gu Xun'er glanced at Xiao Ning. With her strength, she could naturally see through everything in Xiao Ning's body in an instant, including the Heaven Devouring Demonic Art he was practicing. That unique method also transformed his physique into something very special, just like mixing various paints together without producing the final color, which looked a bit colorful. "His body can't withstand the cultivation method he's practicing... If he can't make it, let alone becoming a Dou Sheng, it's hard to say whether he can save his life." Yao Yan said slowly.

The Heaven-Devouring Demon Art was created by him, so he naturally knew the drawbacks of this art. He brought Xiao Ning an unparalleled training speed. Even his physical and soul power increased exponentially due to devouring others. However, if the power exceeds one's control, he will undoubtedly suffer a backlash of power, especially since these powers are not from his own training.

If Yao Yan had not used the blood of the Fighting Saint to cleanse his essence and marrow and suppress his energy in the ancient ruins, it would be a question whether Xiao Ning could stay awake, let alone break through to the Seven-Star Fighting Lord.

But now it has reached its limit!

Unless Xiao Ning can completely refine the power in his body and transform it into one, and embark on the same path as Yao Yan...it is impossible for Xiao Ning alone. It all depends on whether Xiao Xuan can take this step for him.

Yao Yan was very curious about this. After all, Xiao Xuan was a genius from the imperial family thousands of years ago. His talent and ability were even higher than Emperor Hun Tian and Gu Yuan!

He even took a different approach and created the Three Mysterious Transformations of Heavenly Fire.

"Boom~"

Just as the two were talking, the void trembled, and a breath that seemed to come from the wilderness was transmitted from the void. Even a Dou Zun would tremble with that breath, and a sense of awe inexplicably surged in his heart, as if a tiny person could see the world.

"Click~"

As the space cracked open a hole thousands of feet wide, a silver realm gate appeared in front of everyone. The ancient aura spread out, causing everyone's soul to tremble.

"The breath of the Dou Emperor..." Yao Yan felt the heavy pressure and sighed in his heart. He knew that the Heavenly Tomb was created by the ancient Dou Emperor. This kind of ability involving time has surpassed the ability of the Dou Saint.

Compared with the Douluo Emperor, the Douluo Saint has become an ant. The higher the strength, the gap between each level is exponential. It is nothing but a pipe dream to want to kill such a strong man by relying on numbers.

"Everyone, you should know the rules for entering the Heavenly Tomb. Each clan has two places!" An old figure emerged from the void, his eyes calmly looking around at the people present, and said calmly.

There was a slight pause.

He looked at Yao Yan and Gu Xun'er again: "You are special cases. When you enter this time, do not stay in the first two floors... They are reserved for the younger generation of each race to practice!"

After saying this, the old man's eyes revealed some emotion. In previous years, most of the young generation who entered the Heavenly Tomb were Dou Zuns. Even those with extraordinary talents could only enter the ranks of Nine-Turn Dou Zuns at most. No one was like the two in front of him who directly entered the Dou Sheng level.

The combat power of an intact Douluo is undoubtedly overwhelming in the Heavenly Tomb, even on the third floor.

After all, most of the energy bodies in the Heavenly Tomb are just a wisp of soul imprint. Even if they were Fighting Saints in their lifetime, their current strength is only one hundredth of what it was before, which is not enough to bring experience to the two of them. The only thing that may be useful to them is the abundant energy of heaven and earth inside, and the unequal time with the outside world!
"Okay." Yao Yan nodded and responded.

Gu Xun'er held Yao Yan's arm, looking well-behaved, and her attitude was self-evident. It was obvious that she would go wherever Yao Yan went.

Yao Yan held Gu Xun'er's soft and boneless waist and was the first to enter the Heavenly Tomb. Soon, the younger elites of various races also entered one after another. Xiao Ning was undoubtedly the last one to step in. He looked a little nervous, but finally gritted his teeth and followed everyone into the space portal.

Gu Yuan, who was hiding in the void, watched all this for a long time before whispering, "Xiao Xuan, do you have any backup plan..."

The matter of the Xiao clan's imperial jade being swapped gave him a headache. If he didn't handle this matter well, he would have a hard time explaining to the other clans. Just think about it, all the clans had taken out their imperial jades, but it happened to be the last one, the Xiao clan's imperial jade. The eyes of the clan leaders would surely fall on him.

That scene is embarrassing just thinking about it.

……

……

Tomb of Heaven.

This is a dark void, and the air is filled with a substance like smog.

As the space twisted, Yao Yan and Gu Xun'er appeared in the void hand in hand. As soon as they appeared, an invisible ripple began to vibrate, causing ripples in the surrounding haze-like substance.

Yao Yan raised his hand and detained some of the haze-like substance, with a look of surprise on his face: "What a strange energy of heaven and earth, it seems to contain some spiritual energy that nourishes the soul."

"This place is special. It can bring the dead back to life with a trace of soul imprint. Although this kind of resurrection is not real and is just a unique energy body, it can revive with past memories. Many strong people from all races will choose to be buried here after death." Gu Xun'er looked around with her elegant eyes and explained to Yao Yan at the same time.

"This place is very suitable for seclusion. After we resolve the issue with Xiao Xuan, we can find a place with abundant energy to seclude ourselves for three years!" Yao Yan nodded slightly and suggested.

"Yeah." Gu Xun'er naturally wouldn't object to anything.

"What a well-behaved little wife~" Yao Yan raised his hand and scratched Gu Xun'er's nose, chuckled, and looked at the smiling Gu Xun'er, his voice suddenly became low, "If I break with the Gu Clan in the future, will you stand by me?"

"Why do you say that?" Gu Xun'er was stunned and frowned slightly, "Is it because of the Soul Clan?"

"Yes and no, I just have this worry. If you really face such a problem in the future, I want to know what choice you will make." Yao Yan looked at Gu Xun'er and asked softly, because he had been hiding a lot of things, and these things would come out sooner or later.

The reason for not telling Cai Lin and the others was to protect them, and they were not involved in the affairs of the imperial family, so Yao Yan was not very worried.

But Gu Xun'er is different.

Gu Xun'er blinked slightly, her black and white eyes reflecting Yao Yan's face like a mirror, and gave her answer: "I only stand on your side!"

The ancient tribe has a father, but she only wants to choose Yao Yan! (End of this chapter)