Chapter 298: Invitation from the Ancient Clan

Staring at the letter in his hand, Xiao Han fell into deep thought, while Yi Huang beside him asked with worry, "Is there some issue with the Ancient Clan inviting you?"

"Not sure!" Xiao Han shook his head.

Xiao Han had already made arrangements for this trip to the Ancient Realm, but he had not expected that one month before the Adult Ceremony, the Ancient Clan would suddenly send an invitation letter, written personally by the Clan Leader Gu Yuan, inviting him to the Ancient Clan to discuss matters.

"However, I can go and take a look at this trip," Xiao Han said indifferently.

He did not believe the Ancient Clan had the audacity to make a move on him; although he might not be able to escape if he were inside the Ancient Realm, he could definitely take two-thirds of the Ancient Clan's Dou Sheng experts down with him.

With such heavy losses, the Ancient Clan would inevitably be buried with him, and Gu Yuan would not be so foolish.

"Are you going alone, or are you taking Xian'er and the others with you?" Yi Huang asked.

"I'll go alone; Xian'er and the others will take a different route," Xiao Han mused.

Although he did not know what scheme the Ancient Clan was plotting, it was certain that Dou Sheng of the Ancient Clan would be there to welcome him, and some occasions were not suitable for juniors to appear.

……

One month later.

In the Central Plains' Eastern Region, above a plain ten thousand miles away from Ancient Saint City, a pitch-black vortex appeared, and a man dressed in white stepped out.

"This is the place," Xiao Han muttered to himself after observing the surrounding environment.

Immediately, he flipped his palm, and a deep cyan Jade Pendant appeared; he applied a slight force, turning it into dust, and a strange ripple spread out.

……

Inside the Ancient Realm.

A figure sitting in silence suddenly opened his eyes; at the same time, the group of figures sitting around him sensed this and were also startled awake, watching him with curiosity.

"Hehe, our Ancient Clan's honored guest has arrived," that person said with a light laugh.

"Gu Dao, go and welcome him!"

"Yes, Clan Leader!" The elderly man with an immortal air named Gu Dao felt his body stiffen upon hearing this, then agreed.

At the same time, he sighed inwardly: "Sigh! What must come cannot be avoided!" It was evident how much of a psychological shadow Xiao Han had cast upon him back then.

Gu Dao's figure flashed, turning into a streak of light, and streaked toward the outside of the Ancient Realm.

A quarter of an hour later.

"Elder Gu Dao, I trust you have been well!" Xiao Han said with a smile.

He still remembered the scene where this member of the Ancient Clan's Three Immortals had come to Langya Pavilion together with other Ancient Races, trying to pressure him!

"Cough~" Gu Dao's expression was somewhat unnatural; no one could remain indifferent upon seeing the culprit again after having been beaten half to death and returning in such a sorry state.

"This old man is here to escort the Ice Saint to the Ancient Realm; please follow me, Ice Saint."

"Please!" Xiao Han was not looking to cause trouble, so naturally, he did not nitpick.

On the way, Xiao Han asked with great interest:

"May I ask Elder Gu Dao to enlighten me, why did the Ancient Clan suddenly think to invite me to your lands?"

Gu Dao gave a bitter smile: "Ice Saint, please do not continue to ask; this old man can only say that everything is the Clan Leader's intention."

"Oh?" Xiao Han raised an eyebrow, "To be valued by the Ancient Clan's Clan Leader, that is my honor."

"Ice Saint is too modest," Gu Dao said with a chuckle. If a Nine-Star Dou Sheng could not make a Clan Leader value them, then Gu Yuan must be crazy.

Gu Dao paused his words and smiled: "We have arrived."

He saw the former wave his sleeve, and a portal several dozen feet in diameter suddenly opened.

"Please enter!" Gu Dao said respectfully.

"Please!" Xiao Han flashed inside first, and Gu Dao followed closely behind, closing the portal with a wave of his hand.

As soon as he entered the Ancient Realm, Xiao Han felt several powerful consciousnesses peeking at him, but since there was no malice, Xiao Han let them be.

Feeling the dense energy of the Ancient Realm, Xiao Han was shocked in his heart and sighed to himself, as expected of one of the most powerful Ancient Races; the energy concentration here could not be compared to the Spirit Realm of the past.

Just at this moment, Xiao Han's gaze narrowed, staring at a space ahead with no anomalies, and he said in a deep voice: "Ancient Clan Clan Leader?"

"Hehe!" Amidst the laughter, a steady, middle-aged voice came out: "As expected of the Ice Saint."

A group of figures with auras as vast as the abyss appeared before Xiao Han's eyes; the leader was an ordinary middle-aged man in a long robe, but his identity was one of the peak experts of the entire Dou Qi Continent.

While Xiao Han was observing Gu Yuan, Gu Yuan was also probing him; through Xiao Han pointing out his hiding place with a single word just now, Gu Yuan could be certain that the other party had definitely broken through to Nine-Star Dou Sheng.

Confirming this point, the astonishment in Gu Yuan's heart was beyond measure.

He thought of himself, possessing the Ancient Clan's Divine Grade Bloodline, gifted with talent, and having the support of massive resources, yet it had taken him several hundred years to reach this level.

But it was certain that the Ice Saint's bone age was less than two hundred. Such a young Nine-Star Dou Sheng—whether this would be a blessing or a curse for his Ancient Clan in the future!

His thoughts raced, and Gu Yuan smiled calmly: "I hope you can forgive me for the presumptuous invitation to the Ice Saint this time!"

"No need for such formalities!" Xiao Han said nonchalantly: "I have also long yearned for the Ancient Clan."

Then, changing the subject, Xiao Han asked: "I wonder what is the reason for Clan Leader Gu Yuan's invitation this time?"

"It is not very convenient here." Gu Yuan looked around and gestured with his hand: "Please come to the Gu Clan Main Hall to talk."

………

Ancient Saint City.

Ye Xinlan, who had come for the first time, looked around curiously like a young beast seeing the outside world for the first time, not saying a word.

Compared to her, Xian'er was extremely mature and did not have the slightest bit of restraint despite being on the territory of the strongest Ancient Race. She just quietly followed the crowd in line.

Just at this moment, a commotion in the queue ahead attracted the attention of those queuing behind.

"Hmm?" Xian'er looked toward the front, the corners of her mouth curling up, "So that's how it is!"

Ten minutes earlier.

Xiao Yan looked at Yao Lao and Xiao Zhan in front; with two Saints gathered together, the sense of security was simply off the charts!

He said to Xiao Ding beside him: "Big Brother, where is that Qing Lin girl?"

Xiao Ding replied helplessly:

"That girl wasn't paying attention and went around causing trouble, and as a result, she accidentally had her soul invaded by the remnant soul of an Ancient Heaven Snake. She's busy dealing with the trouble right now!"

Xiao Yan teased, "Why didn't Big Brother go to accompany her?"

Xiao Ding grumbled inwardly, "If it weren't for the important business I have to attend to, I really would have gone over." But he naturally couldn't say this as he was now.

"Don't talk about me." Xiao Ding waved his hand, then wore a mischievous grin, "You were just dealt with by your own wife a while ago, weren't you!"

"I really want to see how you'll get past Xun'er's hurdle!"

Hearing this, Xiao Yan's face turned bitter. He had been walking on eggshells about this matter recently, and just when he had finally managed to temporarily ignore it, it was dug up to torture him again!

Thinking of his daughter, who was said to be extremely cute, Xiao Yan couldn't help but feel his heart stir.

Up ahead, Yao Lao and Xiao Zhan were chatting and laughing. Seeing the invitation from the Heavenly Mansion and that a Medicine Saint had arrived in person, the guards originally intended to respectfully invite them in just like that.

However...

There was a fuse following behind Yao Lao!

"Are you Xiao Yan?" The Commander at the city gate stared at Xiao Yan with an ugly expression and asked.

"What's wrong?" Xiao Yan was stunned for a moment when he heard someone ask, but immediately saw a pair of contemptuous eyes. He felt a bit displeased; he hadn't provoked anyone from the Ancient Clan!

"Nothing, I just hope you know your place. Miss Xun'er is not someone you can lay your hands on!" The guard's hand clenched and then relaxed. He glanced at the silent Yao Lao in front, and finally said this unwillingly.

He didn't have the guts to make a move on someone's personal disciple in front of a Saint and the leader of a super power.

On the other side, hearing the other party's words, Xiao Yan already understood the cause and effect of the matter. He felt helpless in his heart, but didn't care at all about the guard's threat.

He grinned and said indifferently, "I'll be waiting!"

Yao Lao and Xiao Zhan looked at each other and smiled. They naturally wouldn't care about the grievances of the younger generation, but watching a show was human nature!

"Clan Leader Xiao, your son is quite a capable person!" Yao Lao transmitted his voice.

"Eh!" Xiao Zhan waved his hand and said in a lighthearted tone, "Mr. Yao Lao is joking. One can only say that he is influenced by those around him!"

Listening to Xiao Zhan's slightly teasing words, Yao Lao shook his head speechlessly. He was handsome and strong; could he be blamed for having a few more female confidantes?

However, both of them realized that this trip to the Ancient Clan might be a bit difficult for that kid Xiao Yan!