151: Goodbye Xun'er!

Stepping through the spatial gate, one could see the Black Annihilation Army heavily guarding all around.

The two leading commanders, Ling Quan and Lin Xiu, were particularly conspicuous.

Their gazes fell upon Xiao Ze; the former's eyes held a hint of hostility, but he dared not show the slightest bit.

The scene in Ancient Saint City had not long passed, and he did not think that with his meager One-Star Dou Zun cultivation, he could do anything to Xiao Ze.

So, at this moment, even if he had grievances in his heart, he could only swallow them down.

Lin Xiu, on the other hand, compared to Ling Quan's forbearance, had a much more benevolent gaze.

Although they also did not welcome this man who had captivated their Young Miss, you had to admit that Xiao Ze's strength was far beyond what they could compare to.

Not to mention their eight great commanders, even if the four grand commanders came, they could only temporarily avoid his sharp edge.

Those who do not enter Dou Saint are all ants.

This phrase perfectly described their situation.

Facing everyone's gazes, Xiao Ze's expression was much more ordinary.

He neither frowned at Ling Quan's hidden hostility nor lingered because of Lin Xiu's deliberate show of goodwill; he merely swept his gaze over the surrounding Black Annihilation Army formations and then stepped into the spatial gate.

The faint Dou Saint aura around him, like an invisible barrier, caused the scrutinizing gazes around him to subconsciously retract a few points.

His steps were unhurried, as if the heavily guarded spatial gate before him was not an entrance to the mysterious Ancient World, but merely an ordinary garden path.

As space rippled, Xiao Ze's figure quickly vanished.

When the spatial fluctuation lit up again, what greeted his eyes was a vast blue sky.

"Is this the Ancient World? As expected, it's extraordinary!" Xiao Ze emerged, finding the dense Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi to be the rarest he had ever encountered.

It was many times denser than the outside world, and inhaling it into his lungs actually caused subtle ripples in the Dou Saint Dou Qi within his body, making the Xiao Clan Qi hidden in his Bloodline become even more active at this moment.

He looked up, seeing experts from various Clans gradually appearing from the spatial fluctuations not far away; some marveled at the environment of the Ancient World, while others cautiously observed their surroundings.

Only the people of the Hun Clan remained hidden in black robes, their gazes sinister as they swept over the crowd, finally resting on Xiao Ze with a hint of unwillingness and apprehension, yet they dared not step forward.

The red-robed person from the Yan Clan also noticed Xiao Ze, merely nodding from afar as a greeting.

At this moment, looking towards the horizon, one could see a mass of dark clouds rapidly approaching them.

As they drew closer, everyone saw clearly that the dark clouds were actually ten flying warships.

"Such a grand display, probably only the Ancient Clan can produce it."

Looking at the rapidly approaching warships, everyone was astonished.

At least for the Families behind them, they did not have such a grand display.

When the warships drew near, an aged voice was heard from above, "Guests, please."

As the voice fell, a rift appeared in the large mass of dark clouds, leading directly to the warships.

After a moment of hesitation, everyone unfurled their figures and flew towards the massive warships.

Xiao Ze also marveled at the scene before him.

If he could get one of these warships and bring it back to the Xiao Clan, it would be a huge help.

The Xiao Clan's Foundation was not yet stable, and if they had such warships that could traverse space and travel at speeds far exceeding a Dou Zun, it would provide an extra layer of security, whether for Clan disciples traveling for experience or for responding to sudden crises.

However, he also knew that this Shuttle Sky Boat was an ancient treasure passed down by the Ancient Clan, and by no means easy to obtain, so he could only temporarily suppress this thought in his heart.

Upon arriving on the warship, Xiao Ze also realized its immensity; being inside it, one felt particularly small.

Within the warship, Black Annihilation Army soldiers holding long spears could be seen everywhere, and the defenses were exceptionally strict.

When everyone had entered the warship, the aged voice from before sounded again, followed by a tremor in the ship's body, and the surrounding spatial fluctuations became extremely violent.

In less than half a day, the warship carried everyone to the Ancient Holy Mountain Range of the Ancient World.

As the warship drew closer and closer to the mountain range, Xiao Ze's gaze also turned towards the cloud-shrouded peak, where a graceful figure in green was faintly visible.

Even from a great distance, Xiao Ze still felt a deep-seated familiarity and longing.

From a distant place, their four eyes met, as if frozen together.

"Xun'er!"

Xiao Ze felt his heart skip a beat.

Ling Quan and the other Black Annihilation Army commanders, looking at the noble figure on the mountain peak, like a goddess, suddenly felt a pang in their hearts, their eyes filled with complexity.

That was the Ancient Clan's Little Princess they had protected since childhood, a treasure held in the palm of the entire Ancient Clan's hand, yet now she stood alone on the mountain peak, waiting for someone from the long-declined Xiao Clan.

They saw this devotion, and though they still harbored reservations about Xiao Ze, they also understood that their Young Miss's heart was already tied to him.

Especially Ling Quan, his fingertips unconsciously tightened around his long spear, recalling Xun'er's gentle yet distant attitude towards the Clan's disciples in the past, and then seeing the undisguised tenderness and anticipation in her eyes as she looked at Xiao Ze now, his heart was even more a mix of emotions.

He ultimately sighed softly, suppressing that unwillingness.

Xiao Ze's strength was evident, and the Young Miss's feelings were clear; as subordinates, they could only protect, with no other choice.

Lin Xiu stood by, his gaze sweeping back and forth between Xun'er and Xiao Ze, the deliberate benevolence on his face fading a bit, replaced by a trace of imperceptible helplessness.

He knew better than anyone Xun'er's status in the Ancient Clan, and also knew that Xiao Ze was no ordinary person, but thinking of the dissatisfaction some Elders in the Clan had towards Xiao Ze, he couldn't help but worry for Xun'er.

Later, when the Heavenly Tomb opened and forces from various Clans gathered, it was hard to guarantee that no one would use the opportunity to target Xiao Ze; at that time, the Young Miss would likely have to worry for him again.

At this moment, the spatial fluctuations on the warship gradually subsided, and the aged voice came again: "The Ancient Holy Mountain Range has been reached; everyone may disembark at their leisure.

Before the Heavenly Tomb opens, you may rest in the outer perimeter of the mountain range."

No sooner had the words fallen than a wide staircase descended from the side of the warship, leading directly to the ground.

Xiao Ze could no longer hold back; without waiting for others to move, he tapped the deck with his foot, his figure like a streak of pale golden light, soaring towards the cloud-shrouded peak.

The wind along the way seemed to carry warmth; his eyes saw only that graceful figure in green, completely ignoring the gazes of the various Clan experts around him.

On the mountain peak, that graceful figure was indeed Xun'er.

She wore a light green dress, the fabric as light as clouds, her skirt swaying gently with the mountain breeze, as if merging with the surrounding scenery.

Three thousand strands of dark hair were casually tied with a simple jade hairpin, the remaining strands falling along her shoulders, trailing over her slender waist that could be encompassed by a hand, finally reaching her delicate hips.

When the breeze brushed past, her dark hair fluttered, making her appear ethereal and otherworldly, like a Fairy who had stepped out of a painting.

And that beautiful face, with eyebrows like distant mountains, eyes like autumn water, a delicate nose and cherry lips, and skin so fair it seemed to glow, even made the clouds and greenery of this Heaven and Earth dim in comparison.

A pair of captivating bright eyes held an ethereal quality, like the deepest starry sky, concealing endless tenderness and clarity, making Xiao Ze's gaze, once it fell upon them, unable to shift away.

One glance could topple a city, another could topple a nation.

Such peerless beauty truly belonged to one who could bring down cities and nations.

Facing such a girl, born of the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi, even Xiao Ze, who had weathered countless storms and whose state of mind was already steady, couldn't help but feel his heart stir at this moment, even a subtle sense of inferiority arising.

How could there be such a perfect person in the world? It seemed no beautiful word was too much to describe her; where in the human world could such a one be found?

Seeing Xiao Ze rushing towards her, the ripples in Xun'er's originally calm eyes spread, and a gentle smile slowly curved her lips.

She gently raised her hand, a wisp of green Dou Qi swirling around her fingertips, scattering some of the surrounding clouds, allowing Xiao Ze to see her more clearly.

Only when Xiao Ze landed not far in front of her did she speak softly, her voice carrying a barely perceptible tremor: "Brother Xiao Ze, you've finally come."

"I made you wait."

Xiao Ze quickly stepped forward, his gaze locked on Xun'er, and after confirming her safety, the worry in his heart completely subsided.

He could clearly feel that Xun'er's aura was even stronger than before, evidently she had not been idle in the Ancient Clan these years, but a faint worry seemed to be hidden between her brows, likely troubled by matters of the Heavenly Tomb or pressure from the Clan.

The Black Annihilation Army soldiers nearby, seeing this scene, wisely retreated to a distance, leaving only the two of them facing each other on the mountain peak.

Ling Quan, looking at this scene, finally turned and instructed the soldiers behind him: "Send word down, strengthen the defenses around the outer perimeter of the mountain range.

No one is permitted to approach the peak where Young Miss and Your Excellency Xiao Ze are located."