The night was still. Xiao Yan tiptoed out of Xuner's room. Stars twinkled in the sky, and the moon cast a soft glow, painting the ground in silver. Looking at the doors of the other rooms, Xiao Yan felt a sense of contentment. They were all the women closest to him, who had accompanied him through thick and thin, sacrificing and striving for him.
Now, they were all together. They all loved him, and they all understood each other. Without them, he, Xiao Yan, wouldn't have come this far. Defeating the Hall of Souls and revitalizing the Xiao Clan had been a long and arduous journey for Xiao Yan, but these women had shared his burdens.
Dou God, how many people craved that title! In the eyes of others, it represented the pinnacle, but Xiao Yan didn't want to be first. Being first meant distance, and it meant farewell. A tear slowly rolled down his cheek, tracing its path over his jaw, feeling cold and bitter. Why was the usually strong young man so sad now?
Xiao Yan's mind drifted back to the visions he'd experienced during his recent training… "Xiao Yan, Xiao Yan…" An old, deep voice, impossible to resist, echoed in Xiao Yan's ears. Startled, Xiao Yan, who was in the middle of his training, closed his eyes and sensed the surroundings. He was even more astonished. He knew that this Emperor Void Space was created by his own Dou God power, and ordinary people couldn't enter. Even if they somehow did, Xiao Yan would sense them immediately. Yet, someone was speaking to him, and he couldn't detect their presence at all. As a Dou God, the pinnacle of power, how could anyone be stronger than him?
However, Xiao Yan was a man of self-awareness. Since his interlocutor was a strong individual, he couldn't afford to be rude. "Greetings, senior. I am Xiao Yan. May I ask what you seek?"
"Hahaha… You're sensible. Unlike some who think they're superior and become arrogant, not knowing there's always someone better!" The person seemed pleased with Xiao Yan's polite response.
A powerful person, indeed. Just a few laughs conveyed an overwhelming pressure. It seemed there truly was a world beyond his own, Xiao Yan thought with a start. "Thank you for your praise, senior. May I ask what matter you wish to discuss with this junior?"
"Alright, I don't have much time. Let's get to the point. I am a Void Transporter. The purpose of my visit is to inform you to prepare yourself in a few days to be transported to another continent." The old voice left Xiao Yan perplexed. "Why would I need to travel? I'm doing fine here…" After a pause, the voice continued, "This isn't where you should stay for long. The Dou Qi Continent cannot withstand the power of a Dou God for extended periods. If the Dou Qi Continent can't bear it, the entire continent will be shaken, and you will be torn apart by the void turbulence. Besides that, the bloodline can only be inherited by those of Dou God level, but if no one reaches the Dou God level after a long time, your Xiao Clan will decline again. However, there is a better solution: you can travel to another continent and become a strong individual there, which will extend the inheritance of your bloodline. If you reach the pinnacle of that continent, your hereditary bloodline will live forever, and your Xiao Clan will become the strongest."
The voice spoke all this in one breath, its breathing still steady. Hearing the explanation, Xiao Yan felt a flicker of excitement. Strength was what he desired, but his loved ones were even more important. "If I go to another continent, what about my loved ones?"
"They can only stay on the Dou Qi Continent. Even if they went with you to another continent, their bodies would explode due to the excessive energy there." The old voice made Xiao Yan feel a sense of despair. He couldn't go, and he couldn't stay. Being in a neutral position truly put him in a dilemma.
The voice seemed particularly pleased with Xiao Yan. "Kid, I admire you. When others hear they're going to be transported to another continent, they immediately forget about their families. Your affection is something others lack! However, you must leave because it's closely linked to your origins. Also, if you reach a certain level, you can come back to see them. If any of them become a Dou God, I'll also transport them to the continent you're on, to reunite with you. Why wouldn't you want to?"
"What, origins?" The Void Transporter's words made Xiao Yan even more puzzled. He immediately stared at the other party, hoping they would explain. "Hehe, I slipped up a bit. But it won't be a big deal if I tell you a little." The Void Transporter coughed and looked at Xiao Yan. "You don't belong to the Dou Qi Continent. You're from a place called Earth, and I'm the one who transported you here. As for why I brought you to the Dou Qi Continent, it's because of your special identity. And this time, you're going to another continent with a mission. I can't tell you the mission, but when you reach the peak, you'll understand."
Earth. A beautiful picture appeared in Xiao Yan's mind: a blue planet, a continent resembling a rooster, black hair, black eyes, yellow skin – his true home, stirring up long-dormant memories. A special identity, carrying a mission. What exactly was it?
Xiao Yan turned his doubtful gaze towards the Void Transporter, but seeing the other party's expression, which clearly showed they wouldn't say anything, he could only shake his head helplessly. "Don't ask why. The peak is what you should be pursuing now. Enough talk, I still need to notify the others. This is a Void Transmission Jade. If you've made up your mind, crush it in three days, and it will take you to the Void Transmission Array."
With that, it tossed a jade slip, cool and green. "Think it through, and strive towards your goal…" The voice grew fainter, gradually disappearing from Xiao Yan's ears.
Thinking of this, Xiao Yan took out the jade slip from his Storage Ring. A wave of coolness washed over his body. He tried to scan it with his soul, but couldn't even discern its structure.
"What is this? It's so dark, why aren't you asleep yet?" A wisp of fragrance brushed past Xiao Yan's nose. He felt a warm and soft body slowly embracing him. Turning around, he saw a beautiful, captivating face staring at him with watery eyes.
"Xuner…" Xiao Yan hugged the beautiful woman in front of him, feeling heartbroken. "Xiao Yan gege, what's wrong?" Seeing Xiao Yan like this, Xuner seemed to sense something. Xiao Yan knew that hiding it wouldn't lead to a good outcome. Better to have a short pain than a long one. "Xuner, I have to leave…"
"What…?" Hearing Xiao Yan explain the situation, Xuner immediately felt a splitting pain in her head. "Bang… bang…" "Xiao Yan… Xiao Yan…" At that moment, the surrounding doors were all kicked open, and beautiful figures flew out, rushing over to hug Xiao Yan tightly, all of them weeping like little girls.
After a long while, Xuner wiped away her tears. "Brother Xiao Yan, go if you wish. You must strive for your ideals. Won't we have opportunities to meet again in the future? We'll all be waiting for you…" After saying this, she hugged Xiao Yan tightly again.
Seeing that the person he cherished most understood his thoughts, Xiao Yan was very relieved. "Alright, I'm only leaving for a while. Tomorrow, I will announce to the world that I am ascending…" The entire Emperor Void Realm trembled violently because of these words.
"What happened…" All the residents of the Emperor Void Realm felt that something big was about to happen…