Chapter 40: Gathering

One month later, Xiao Clan.

Xiao Zhan was looking at the young man and woman in front of him with a respectful face; they were none other than Xiao Han and Yi Huang, who had just finished their newlywed life.

"Grand-uncle, everything is already prepared, we can set off at any time."

"Mm," Xiao Han nodded and asked, "Have the personnel staying behind in the Xiao Clan been selected?"

"They are ready," Xiao Zhan said with a hesitant look, "But Grand-uncle, we don't seem to need to leave so many people behind, do we?"

Heaven knows what Xiao Han wanted to do by making him leave behind nearly thirty Dou Wang and Dou Huang powerhouses—was he going to steamroll the small dungeon that was the Jia Ma Empire?

"That's impossible," Xiao Han shook his head, "The Xiao Clan cannot send all its powerhouses to the Central Plains.

These are just for you, the Clan Leader, to use as manpower. As for how to use them, that is up to you."

Xiao Han patted Xiao Zhan's shoulder heavily with an encouraging expression, making him stagger for a moment.

"Yes," Xiao Zhan said with a forced smile.

"Alright, take me to see them." Xiao Han stepped forward first, with no intention of letting Xiao Zhan lead the way.

Xiao Zhan, who was left behind, felt helpless for a moment before quickly catching up.

Looking at the Xiao Clan members before him, whose morale was like a rainbow, Xiao Han was quite satisfied in his heart; it seemed Xiao Zhan had indeed put in a lot of effort over the past year.

As for the Xiao Clan members below, they showed fanatical expressions upon seeing Xiao Han. As the direct beneficiaries of the changes Xiao Han brought, these Dou Wang and Dou Huang Xiao Clan members worshipped Xiao Han to the point of prostrating themselves.

Especially since the Clan Leader had already specifically notified them that this time, Ancestor Xiao Han was coming to take them to the Central Plains.

The Central Plains? For a time, many people felt a sense of yearning.

The Central Plains, where legends said powerhouses were as numerous as clouds, where only Dou Huang powerhouses could barely protect themselves, and only Dou Zong powerhouses could occupy a place.

Noticing their eager gazes, Xiao Han felt a bit gratified. These people were the future hope of their Xiao Clan!

Who knows how many people will be able to achieve the rank of Venerable in a few decades? And whether anyone will be able to break through to Half-Saint or even the Saint Realm?

However, Xiao Han temporarily cast those distracting thoughts aside and began to deliver his speech.

"Now, you have already become Dou Wang and Dou Huang powerhouses; one could even say without reservation that you already possess the opportunity to become the overlords of the Jia Ma Empire.

But, tell me... is this your goal?" Xiao Han's expression was serious.

"No," the Xiao Clan members answered in unison.

"Then tell me your goal."

"The Central Plains." The tone was firm, without a hint of hesitation.

"Very good." Xiao Han wore a smile.

"But once you get there, you so-called powerhouses will be nothing more than ordinary, and even a great battle between powerhouses could easily affect or even take your lives.

I will not specifically provide you with protection, because powerhouses are always forged through their own killing.

And at that time, you will have nothing." Xiao Han's tone immediately became cold and stern.

"Do you still want to go to the Central Plains now?"

There were some consequences Xiao Han had to make clear; once a person arrived in the Central Plains, it was not something one could just withdraw from at will.

To return to the Xiao Clan, one must at least reach the Dou Zong realm or wait for ten years.

The former meant having the strength to traverse the Central Plains and return to the Northwest, while the latter was the time for Xiao Han to open the Space Wormhole again.

After all, Xiao Han could use the Space Wormhole to send them into the Langya Pavilion, but he could not act as their doorman forever.

At this stage, the existence and function of the Space Wormhole needed to be concealed. Once a large number of people frequently entered and exited the Space Wormhole, it would naturally not escape the notice of the people in the Langya Pavilion. And this would disrupt Xiao Han's original plan.

Moreover, Xiao Han had now felt the opportunity to break through, so after bringing the Xiao Clan members into the Central Plains, he would inevitably fall into seclusion.

It would be difficult to look after these people, and they could not stay in the Langya Pavilion to cultivate forever; they would certainly be sent out to execute missions and gain experience.

Once an accident really occurred, a collective wipeout was not just talk.

Everyone remained silent, but their eyes were fixed on Xiao Han. Feeling the firmness of their attitude, Xiao Han smiled with satisfaction.

Although the current Xiao Clan's strength was weak, as long as they had this spirit, along with the supply of various resources and Medicinal Pills, once they successfully survived the chaotic battlefield of the Central Plains one day, they would inevitably be able to step into the ranks of powerhouses.

"Very good,"

Xiao Han felt much more relaxed at this moment; although he appeared very indifferent, he was actually extremely nervous inside.

However, the worst result did not happen. Xiao Han's mischievous nature flared up again. Noticing the strange curve at the corner of Xiao Han's mouth, Yi Huang couldn't help but stroke her forehead; this guy was starting to make trouble again!

"Very good," as expected, Xiao Han said passionately, "Then, now, I will let you experience the power of a Saint Realm powerhouse."

Once these words were spoken, everyone showed expressions of anticipation. A Saint Realm great power! Even Xiao Zhan, who had matured quite a bit, couldn't sit still.

Then, Xiao Han flicked his sleeve, and the many Xiao Clan members only felt an invisible force instantly bind them. At this moment, many people experienced what it meant to be absolutely suppressed.

However, for Xiao Han, the good show had only just begun...

Magical Beast Mountain Range, Purple Crystal Winged Lion King's cave dwelling.

A middle-aged man with purple hair was leisurely sitting on a recliner at the cave entrance, closing his eyes to rest.

For some time now, the Purple Crystal Winged Lion King's life could be said to be quite comfortable. His subordinates no longer caused trouble, and his own strength was rapidly increasing. He could even go to the human world to wander around from time to time.

The recliner he was sitting on, as well as the various objects inside the cave, were all his gains from the human world.

Ever since he experienced the beauty of human life, the Purple Crystal Winged Lion King immediately abandoned the disdain he had as a Magic Beast.

Human life is better; soft large beds, all kinds of delicious food, and rich and colorful entertainment were much better than this dead and silent place in the Magical Beast Mountain Range.

If it weren't for the fact that he still didn't like the scent of humans and had a heavy responsibility, he would have planned to reside in the human empire permanently.

Just as the Purple Crystal Winged Lion King was lamenting the peak of his lion life, a large group of figures with terrifying auras suddenly appeared in front of him.

It almost scared him to death.

Among this group of people, the weakest were comparable to his own top generals, and there were even no fewer than twenty figures whose auras were no weaker than his own.

Although these people were a bit strange—vomiting and having diarrhea as soon as they appeared, their faces pale, and it was unknown how much of their strength they could exert.

If not for seeing the man in white at the very front, he would have thought he had done something so heinous and detestable that he was being attacked by the masses, and he would have started preparing to run away.

"Senior, I wonder what instructions you have?" the Purple Crystal Winged Lion King asked as he stepped forward fawningly.

"Hmm," Xiao Han glanced at the furnishings inside the cave dwelling and the Purple Crystal Winged Lion King's slightly plump belly, smiling faintly, "Old Zi, you are living quite well!"

"Ah," the Purple Crystal Winged Lion King chuckled, and with his appearance, he looked somewhat simple and honest.

"All of this is thanks to Senior's care."

"Hmm," Xiao Han did not mind, tossing a jade bottle over.

"You have done well; I have only come this time to use the Space Wormhole."

"Yes."