Chapter 698: Washing the Car

Since Hun Tian Di also became an Emperor, the entire Dou Qi Continent sank into a long, profound silence; in the past, when top-tier experts fought, regardless of who won or lost, it would become gossip on every street and alley, a topic over tea and meals.

But after this battle ended, it was extremely unusual—no one wanted to speak of it, and even after the war, all sects and factions fell into prolonged silence, countless cultivators and experts hiding within their sects, afraid to emerge.

The reason was simple: Xiao Yan and others did not keep the secret, but instead informed several factions possessing Dou Sages about the disappearance of Source Qi. After all, opening the passage to the Great Thousand World would affect the entire Dou Qi Continent.

Learning that Xiao Yan's breakthrough to Dou Emperor had shattered the ancient seal imposed by the former Emperors, the entire Dou Qi Continent was filled with fear and unease; no one knew when disaster might strike.

One could say that during this period of silence, the Dou Qi Continent experienced its most peaceful and tranquil era in ten thousand years; in the past, no matter how glorious the golden age or how peaceful the times, friction and minor conflicts always existed across the vast continent.

But during this time, all experts and sects on the Dou Qi Continent suddenly fell silent, as if overnight, everyone had become obedient and restrained.

Yet this quiet period did not last long; soon after Hun Tian Di broke through to Dou Emperor, he not only released the remaining descendants of the Stone Clan and Ling Clan, but also returned their ancestral inheritances—including those of the Yao Clan.

And even stranger, the remaining remnants of the Stone Clan and Ling Clan united to form a sect called Spirit Stone Sect, openly recruiting disciples and offering the Stone Clan's and Ling Clan's Dou Emperor inheritances unconditionally as sect transmissions to all who entered.

A sect possessing two Dou Emperor inheritances instantly ignited the entire Dou Qi Continent.

Remember, the original eight Dou Emperor Families held the eight strongest Dou Emperor inheritances, and these inheritances were never passed outside the family—only those with Dou Di Bloodline could learn them.

Even when Xiao Yan learned the Ancient Clan's Emperor Seal Technique, Xun Er had to sneak out the Scroll in secret.

Now, it had become a sect transmission, openly recruiting disciples—imagine how shocking this news was. Spirit Stone Sect became an ultra-powerful sect overnight, surpassing One Hall One Tower.

Yet before Spirit Stone Sect's matter had settled, the remaining Yao Clan disciples announced they would share the Yao Clan's inheritance with Dan Tower and the Jia Ma Empire's Medicine Hall, no longer keeping it hidden.

"Xiao Yan, as you requested, the Dou Emperor inheritances are gradually being opened to the public; trials have been established in many places, giving even lone cultivators a chance to obtain powerful transmissions," said Cai Lin, holding several Scrolls in Xiao Realm's grand hall.

"What about the Gu Clan, Lei Clan, and Yan Clan?" Seeing Cai Lin approach, Xiao Yan took her jade hand and lifted her onto his chair.

Cai Lin's enchanting eyes fluttered lightly, sending heat surging through Xiao Yan, a tingling numbness spreading through his body.

"How could the Gu Clan and the other two possibly share their clan transmissions so easily? Even with Xun Er's persuasion, it would still take time. If not for the fact that the Ling, Stone, and Yao Clans were already doomed to decline—with all their strong elders dead—they could never have formed a sect, nor acted so readily," Cai Lin shook her head. "Are you planning to use these three clans' inheritances to raise the overall strength of the Dou Qi Continent?"

Xiao Yan wrapped his arms around Cai Lin's slender waist and nodded. "Since we've decided to reopen the connection to the Great Thousand World, we must take proper precautions."

"Regardless, the Dou Qi Continent's strength is now far weaker than before. The Ling Clan excels in Sealing Arrays, the Stone Clan in body refinement; with these two clans' transmissions, methods for arrays and body refinement will multiply. Combined with the Yao Clan's Alchemist lineage, I believe that in time, Nine Grade Profound Pill Alchemists—and even Nine Grade Golden Pill Alchemists—will become numerous."

Xiao Yan had already resolved to reopen the Great Thousand World passage, but if it truly opened, it would no longer be his personal matter—it would become the entire Dou Qi Continent's affair.

Remember, once the connection to the Great Thousand World is reopened, not only can the Dou Qi Continent reach the Great Thousand World, but beings from the Great Thousand World can also enter.

Hearing of the opening of the Great Thousand World passage, Cai Lin's beautiful eyes flickered with Battle Intention. If the passage truly opened, it would mean Source Qi would return—and she would have a chance to break through to Dou Emperor. No, to Ten Rank—to become a Divine Beast!

Sensing Cai Lin's intense Battle Intention and excitement over the Dou Emperor realm, Xiao Yan feigned a sigh. "Sigh, soon you'll surpass me again."

Hearing Xiao Yan's smug tone, Cai Lin gave him a sultry glance, pinching his waist with her jade finger as a small punishment.

Seeing Cai Lin's domineering tenderness in his arms, Xiao Yan swallowed hard, his bloodline stirring, the side effects of Fallen Heart Flame rising.

Sensing Xiao Yan's rigid body and his increasingly restless hands, Cai Lin's cheeks flushed crimson, her Clan Mark seeming ready to surface, her body growing warm.

Cai Lin seized Xiao Yan's large hand and said softly, "It's still morning. Come to my palace tonight."

Xiao Yan nodded, but his smile betrayed his triumph.

Though he already had two daughters with Cai Lin, Xiao Yan had no objection to having a son; now that he was a Dou Emperor, the barren Dou Qi Continent could no longer help him grow stronger, and Mao Wu was still refining Tuoshe Ancient Emperor's Emperor Flame seed and couldn't immediately open the passage—besides expanding his lineage, Xiao Yan truly had nothing better to do.

Though Xiao Yan was now a Dou Emperor, in certain moments he remained a very ordinary man.

That night, this all-powerful Dou Emperor arrived at the SnakeTribe Empire's Imperial Palace, entering Cai Lin's chamber as easily as if he knew every corridor.

The chamber was dark, without a single light.

Xiao Yan smiled knowingly; snakes are nocturnal, and darkness only added to the romance.

Xiao Yan cleared his throat twice, adjusted his robes—he would never use Soul Perception to ruin this atmosphere. Though he was now the strongest on the Dou Qi Continent, romance never grows old.

With a soft click, Xiao Yan gently pushed open the chamber door, stepped inside quietly, and waved his hand to seal the entire room.

When Xiao Yan entered and closed the door, it was nearly pitch black—only the faintest moonlight filtered through the window gauze.

Just as Xiao Yan thought Cai Lin planned to play a new game of hide-and-seek, a sudden flame appeared—a candle lit, casting a dim glow, and then he saw a slender, willow-waisted figure in sheer silk standing in the candlelight.

"Young Master Yan."

"Qing Lin?!" Xiao Yan froze, then instantly understood—the promise he made long ago in Jiu You Huang Quan, when he used Pure Lotus Demon Fire to cleanse Qing Lin's Qi San Hua Tong!

Clearly, Cai Lin had sensed Qing Lin's timidity and had accepted her, so she deliberately pushed Qing Lin forward.

Xiao Yan was now a Dou Emperor—if he still cared about trivial matters, it would be unreasonable; he now had nearly endless life.

Seeing Qing Lin's timid expression, afraid he might be displeased, Xiao Yan studied her briefly, then spoke up: "Qing Lin, are you planning to make me stand?"

Hearing Xiao Yan's tone was not angry, Qing Lin exhaled in relief, then stepped forward, grasped his large hands, and led him through the darkness to the bed, guiding him to sit.

"Young Master Yan, Qing Lin has learned a dance and wishes to perform it for you." Her voice was soft, her large, watery eyes glowing with a pure emerald hue under the candlelight.

Qing Lin was barefoot, clad in a thin green gauze dress, delicate as a cicada's wing—similar to a dance skirt; Xiao Yan had often seen SnakeTribe dance performances at banquets in the SnakeTribe Empire.

"Of course—I've never seen you dance before."

With Xiao Yan's approval, in the dark chamber, beneath the faint candlelight, Qing Lin, dressed in sheer gauze, danced alone.

Her figure was light and graceful, like a butterfly dancing elegantly in midair; her arms and legs moved fluidly, each pose meticulously choreographed, captivating.

Qing Lin's gaze held depth, her eyes enchanting, fixed unwaveringly on Xiao Yan.

Fully grown, Qing Lin's eyes grew increasingly dreamy with each step, sending Xiao Yan unmistakable signals.

"Young Master Yan… let Qing Lin serve you."

Qing Lin clung tightly to Xiao Yan's arms, her body pressed against him, her voice gentle yet seductive.

Xiao Yan gazed at Qing Lin—her eyes held pure, sincere emotion, yet every glance and movement was naturally alluring. It was hard to imagine such a pure gaze could produce such a seductive voice and motion.

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