BTTH: From Genius to Invincible

Chapter 205: Chapter 205: Past Events



'Hun Clan? Could it be that Hun Clan from the Hall of Souls? Then the Xiao Clan is...' Xiao Yan's expression grew solemn. It seemed he had discovered something extraordinary.

Before he could think further, another man immediately spoke up: "The Hun Clan is becoming increasingly arrogant. They're brazenly declaring their intent to seize the 'Tou She Ancient God's Jade' from the other seven clans. Oppressing our Xiao Clan, whose bloodline is waning, so blatantly is truly despicable."

The light-green-robed man sitting at the head seat kept his eyes slightly closed, remaining silent.

Xiao Yan reflected for a moment. The mention of the 'Tou She Ancient God's Jade' sparked some thoughts in his mind. He hadn't forgotten that, back when Hun Huzi first infiltrated the Xiao Clan, he had been searching for something specific.

"Clan Head, our Xiao Clan is already at a life-and-death juncture. If this continues, it's only a matter of time before we're devoured by the Hun Clan. Only if you break through and become a Dou God can our Xiao Clan's bloodline be preserved!" The elder sitting beside the green- robed man said solemnly.

Everyone's faces showed visible worry the moment they heard this. Xiao Yan's heart also skipped a beat. Many years ago, he had heard talk of the clan's bloodline. During his trial on the Soul Path, that person named Hun Yu Cun had mentioned activating his own Dou God Bloodline to increase his strength!n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

'Could it be that my clan once had a Dou God?! But why are we in such a desperate state now?' Xiao Yan murmured inwardly.

"Grand Elder, have you considered the consequences of failure?" The middle-aged man who had initially denounced the Hun Clan's despicable acts spoke solemnly to the elder who had just spoken.

"If we succeed, the Xiao Clan will produce another Dou God, and our bloodline power will be preserved. If we fail, whether we become cripples or lose our lives, how is that any different from being completely devoured by the Hun Clan? Rather than becoming the Hun Clan's dogs, it's better to stake everything on the future of the Xiao Clan." The elder known as the Grand Elder stroked his white beard and spoke sternly.

"The Grand Elder is right. Our Xiao Clan has reached a critical juncture of life and death. No matter success or failure, we must bear it!" Several others voiced their agreement.

However, no matter how passionately everyone spoke, the green-robed man sitting at the head remained calm, his eyes slightly closed.

"Right now, only your strength holds the possibility of breaking through to the Dou God realm. You are the hope of all of us in the Xiao Clan, Xiao Xuan!" The Grand Elder said loudly.

"So that man's name is Xiao Xuan." Xiao Yan observed the middle-aged figure in front of him, who appeared more like a projection, and spoke in a low voice.

All of a sudden, Xiao Xuan's eyes snapped open, and the piercing gleam within them met Xiao Yan's gaze head-on. Xiao Yan's heart trembled.

Even though he knew it was merely an illusory scene, for just an instant, that man felt utterly alive, almost as if he had reached across the river of time to look him straight in the eye.

"Give me a few more days to consider." Xiao Xuan said in a low voice.

Abruptly, the entire scene vanished. After a jarring shift, the scenery transformed into another setting.

"Brother Xiao Xuan, bringing so many of your clan members to the Heavenly Tomb... may I ask what your intentions are?" A refined, handsome man cupped his hands respectfully as he inquired.

Xiao Xuan replied, "Brother Gu Yuan, although all eight of our clans possess the Dou God Bloodline, as time has passed, the bloodlines have begun to decline. You know that our Xiao Clan's bloodline has withered the most severely. Therefore, our clan has decided to stake everything and gather the entire clan's bloodline power to help me break through to the Dou God realm."

Xiao Xuan paused briefly when mentioning the clan's all-or-nothing decision, but his voice remained firm and resolute.

A small furrow appeared between Xiao Yan's brows. "Surnamed Gu? I remember that Xun Er's surname is also Gu... Moreover, this man's appearance somewhat resembles Xun Er."

Hearing Xiao Xuan's words, Gu Yuan's heart was shaken. He glanced at the group of Xiao Clan members behind Xiao Xuan. Their gazes were unwavering, and their expressions revealed no compromise. Gu Yuan sighed inwardly.

"Is there a reason you've chosen to attempt the breakthrough to Dou God here in the Heavenly Tomb?" Gu Yuan collected himself and inquired.

"Naturally. It's because the Heavenly Tomb contains Origin Qi Arrays from ancient times. Once activated, they'll greatly increase the success rate of the advancement ceremony."

Gu Yuan nodded thoughtfully and said, "Using the Origin Qi arrays to aid in advancement is indeed a good method. Brother Xiao Xuan, the Heavenly Tomb lies at the border between our two clans' territories, essentially shared by both clans. Although you have done favors for my Gu Clan, matters concerning the Heavenly Tomb may not sit well with some in my clan. Perhaps if you entrust the 'Tou She Ancient God's Jade' to my clan, I can represent the Gu Clan in granting you permission to enter the Heavenly Tomb for the advancement ceremony." "Very well. Our Xiao Clan is willing to gift the Tou She Ancient God's Jade to the Gu Clan, but it must be after the advancement ceremony." Xiao Xuan said earnestly.

"If we fail, I hope Brother Gu Yuan will take good care of our Xiao Clan."

At this point, Xiao Yan's heart had already sunk. He understood the outcome. If they had succeeded, how could the Xiao Clan be in such a state now?

Sure enough, in the next scene change, an unexpected event occurred.

A refined and scholarly white-robed man appeared before Xiao Xuan. Behind him surged thick black fog, from which countless individuals wearing Soul Robes emerged, pouring out of a swirling vortex of darkness.

Xiao Yan didn't need any introduction when he saw the Soul Robes. The main antagonist had made his entrance.

"Hun Tiandi, what brings you here?" Xiao Xuan questioned.

"Naturally, I've come to witness the Clan Head of the Xiao Clan break through to the Dou God realm, and, incidentally, to request the Tou She Ancient God's Jade." Hun Tiandi's clean- shaven face wore an elegant and composed smile.

"The eight clans each hold one piece. Why would our Xiao Clan hand ours over?" Xiao Xuan refused coldly.

Hun Tiandi was unsurprised by Xiao Xuan's rejection; a faint smile remained on his face. He spoke in a soft, persuasive tone. "Do you know why no one on the Dou Qi Continent has broken through to the Dou God realm in so many years?"

Xiao Xuan kept silent, merely returning Hun Tiandi's gaze with cold eyes.

'Hmm? No one has advanced to Dou God for many years? So there really aren't any Dou Gods left on the Dou Qi Continent?' Xiao Yan was taken aback. A being at the Dou God realm was, of course, someone he couldn't come into contact with. Not to mention Dou Gods, even Dou Saints and Dou Venerates were invincible existences to him.

He'd always assumed Dou Gods existed somewhere in the Central Plains. Only now did he realize there might truly be none at all.

Hun Tiandi continued unhurriedly, "It's because the Dou Qi Continent lacks Origin Qi, and Origin Qi is the key to advancing to the Dou God realm!"

"I know your Xiao Clan wants to make one final gamble, but have you considered the reality? The Dou Qi Continent no longer has Origin Qi. Even if you muster the last ounce of your bloodline power, you still won't succeed." Hun Tiandi glanced at the distant sea of busy Xiao Clan members, his tone soft yet carrying a hint of eerie persuasion.

"Xiao Xuan, do you really want your entire Xiao Clan to be buried with you?"

Xiao Xuan sneered, "You think I don't know the secret of Origin Qi? Our Xiao Clan is already at

a point of no return. We might as well go all out."

Hun Tiandi shook his head repeatedly, sighing with a look of deep regret, "Why are you so stubborn? If you hand over the Tou She Ancient God's Jade, once I gather all eight pieces and unlock the Dou God's relic, the Essence God Qi and the Di Tier Embryonic Pill inside will help both of us break through to the Dou God realm. Why risk your entire clan for such a desperate

bet?"

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