Chapter 4 Crazy Ideas
"Elder, we know we were wrong, but what can we do now! It's inevitable that the bloodline of the Dou Di will gradually become thinner, and we are powerless to change it!" an elder said with deep concern.
"Yes, yes, what should we do?
Throughout history, many Dou Di families have declined and disappeared into the annals of history because of this. Is our Xiao clan destined to suffer the same fate?"
Under Xiao Kong's warning, everyone understood the current situation of the Xiao clan.
Just as he had said before, the Xiao clan belonged to everyone, and everyone was a member of the Xiao clan, so naturally they did not want to watch the Xiao clan head towards destruction.
After a brief argument, the elders of the Xiao clan exchanged glances, stood up in unison, bowed to Xiao Xuan, the clan leader, and cried out, "We beg the clan leader to save us! If needed, we will risk our lives!
The Xiao clan must not be allowed to decline!" At this moment, everyone was of one mind and achieved a common goal.
As for whether Xiao Xuan would be helpless, that's impossible. Under Xiao Xuan's leadership, the Xiao Clan has accomplished one incredible goal after another, achieving the situation they have today.
Therefore, in everyone's hearts, he is a god! He is omnipotent!
Looking at the determined crowd below, Xiao Xuan finally smiled.
Fortunately, the Xiao clan had not lost its fighting spirit and could still unite in times of crisis with high morale. This was undoubtedly the best outcome and the answer he most wanted to see.
"Everyone, as Elder Xiao Zheng said before, it is inevitable that the bloodline of the Dou Di in our Xiao Clan, as the oldest Dou Di family, will gradually become thinner, unless our Xiao Clan gives birth to another Dou Di!" At this point, Xiao Xuan paused and looked at everyone.
Upon hearing this, all the elders wore expressions of helplessness and regret, as if they had lost their souls, becoming listless and pale.
They knew that Xiao Xuan's method was impossible. Ten thousand years had passed since the birth of the last Dou Di in the Dou Qi Continent. In those ten thousand years, there had been many extraordinary people, but without exception, they all failed to break through to the Dou Di level.
Looking at everyone's expressions, Xiao Xuan continued, "I, Xiao Xuan, know how difficult it is to break through to the Dou Di realm, but since things have come to this, I have no choice but to try. Moreover, we have a greater advantage than others—the Dou Di bloodline within us is proof of that! This is something that others do not possess. Therefore, I have decided to gather all the Dou Di bloodlines of the Xiao clan into one body and use this to break through to the Dou Di realm!"
Xiao Xuan's words shocked everyone. The elders wore complex expressions, unsure of what to do. Xiao Feng, standing in the corner, was equally stunned upon hearing Xiao Xuan's words.
"He gathered the bloodline of the entire clan's Dou Di into one person, using this to break through to the Dou Di realm. This was mentioned many times in the original work. It seems that the Xiao clan is in dire straits now, otherwise Xiao Xuan would not have done such a risky thing. But after this, the Xiao clan will be completely desolate. What should he do then?"
"Will I die a heroic death in the great battle, or live a wretched life as a deserter? No, I don't want that. Since I've come to this era, I must find a way to change all of this!" Xiao Feng secretly vowed in his heart.
But how can all of this be changed? Others may not know, but does he not know what the Xiao Clan is about to face? It is a calamity that will wipe out the entire clan! From the few words he heard in his previous life, he could feel how massive and tragic that battle was. Even Xiao Xuan, a nine-star peak Dou Sheng, perished. Not to mention himself, who was only a one-star Dou Sheng. It seemed like something that was impossible to do.
Thinking of all this, Xiao Feng's heart was filled with despair. Was he just going to give up like this? Was he just going to watch helplessly as the Xiao clan and himself were heading towards destruction? This feeling of helplessness and powerlessness filled his whole body, making him feel somewhat sad.
"Phew—" He let out a long sigh and made up his mind again. "So what if there are many difficulties ahead? So what if my life cannot be guaranteed? In my previous life, I had seen descriptions of that great battle, but I refused to believe it. Surrendering and waiting to die was not my style! I will change things with my own strength. Even small changes will be enough to prove my ability and make this trip worthwhile."
Just as Xiao Feng was struggling with his decision, the elders who had been shocked by Xiao Xuan's words gradually came to their senses, their faces filled with shock and hesitation.
"Trying to reach the Dou Di realm? How is that possible?!" an elder exclaimed.
"Indeed, since the birth of the last Dou Di, Tuoshe Ancient Emperor, the Dou Qi Continent has not produced a Dou Di for ten thousand years. Although Tuoshe Ancient Emperor left behind a legacy, the great battle a hundred years ago shattered Tuoshe Ancient Emperor's legacy, the 'Tuoshe Ancient Emperor Jade,' into eight pieces. Each of our eight ancient clans holds one piece. It is simply impossible for us to gather them together to obtain the legacy and break through to the Dou Di realm!"
"So this is the last method left."
"Yes, over the past ten thousand years, there have been many talented individuals who have attempted to break through to the Dou Di level. Their precedents have shown that this is nothing but a pipe dream. But don't forget that we are the Xiao Clan, and our ancestors once produced a Dou Di powerhouse! We possess the bloodline of the Dou Di!"
"I don't need to elaborate on the wonders of the Dou Di bloodline; you've all experienced it firsthand. So I anticipate that if all the Dou Di bloodlines were gathered into one person, some incredible things might happen, and it's even possible to break through to Dou Di!"
"Clan leader, concentrating the power of the entire clan's bloodline into one person is tantamount to taking the lives of my Xiao clan members! How many clan members will be left? I'm afraid we're not far from extinction! Even if some survive, their cultivation level and strength will plummet. If war breaks out, my Xiao clan will face a shortage of capable successors, and the Xiao clan will exist in name only!"
The elder's words resonated with many elders in the hall, who spoke up one after another, hoping to persuade Xiao Xuan to reconsider his idea. Of course, the elder's intentions may have been good, but it is undeniable that everyone has selfish motives. Perhaps some of these elders who echoed his sentiments were considering the Xiao clan and the overall situation, but there were also elders with their own selfish motives.
Among these elders, some were afraid of death, while others were simply because Xiao Xuan's methods had severely damaged their interests.
It is important to know that extracting the bloodline of a Dou Di is no simple matter; it is a matter of life and death.
Even if they were lucky enough to survive, their cultivation level would drop, and their strength would be far less than before.
End of this chapter...