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Chapter 532: Seeking External Power

Faced with the Tuo She Ancient Emperor's Jade handed over by Xiao Zhan, Xiao Ze hesitated for a moment but eventually took it.

From the events in the original narrative, it was clear that if something were to go wrong and the Xiao family faced danger, as long as the Tuo She Ancient Emperor's Jade didn't fall into the hands of the Hun clan, they wouldn't dare to harm the members of the Xiao family. The jade was a powerful deterrent.

However, holding the jade would bring many troubles. If the Hun clan discovered it, they would relentlessly hunt Xiao Ze down. Xiao Ze sensed the spatial jade slip that Xun'er had given him in his storage ring, feeling reassured. It was a jade slip crafted by Gu Yuan, significantly increasing its safety.

"For now, my strength is adequate. I will keep the Tuo She Ancient Emperor's Jade in my custody."

The Xiao family members had no objections. After all, Xiao Ze's strength had already reached the pinnacle level on the continent. It was far safer in his hands than theirs.

Xiao Zhan hesitated for a moment before speaking thoughtfully, "Ze'er, the Tuo She Ancient Emperor's Jade is a hot potato. If the Hun clan finds out about it, they might launch fierce attacks. It would be better to hand it over to the Gu clan for safekeeping."

Xiao Li frowned slightly and said unwillingly, "Father, such a precious thing like the Tuo She Ancient Emperor's Jade, do we really have to give it to the Gu clan?"

Xiao Ding and Xiao Yan, however, appeared to be deep in thought and did not immediately oppose Xiao Zhan's words. Yao Lao, stroking his beard with a glint of wisdom in his eyes, also refrained from intervening in the Xiao family's affairs.

"Sigh, as Ze'er mentioned, our ancestor Xiao Xuan had already promised to give the jade to the Gu clan, but due to unforeseen events, he couldn't fulfill his promise. If the Tuo She Ancient Emperor's Jade brings harm to Ze'er because of the Hun clan's pursuit, it's not worth it. Ze'er's safety is more important to the Xiao family than the jade!"

Only then did Xiao Li understand the reasoning behind his father's concern, realizing that he had been shortsighted.

Seeing Xiao Zhan's unwavering gaze filled with trust, Xiao Ze was a bit surprised but still shook his head with a smile, "The realm of Dou Di is too vague and elusive. I can only do my best."

The family, having been separated for a long time, had much to talk about, and it wasn't until day turned to night that they reluctantly ended their conversation. The adventures and experiences of Xiao Ze and Xiao Yan in Zhongzhou amazed them, realizing that beyond the Northwestern Continent lay a vast world filled with opportunities for talents to flourish.

Over the next period, Xiao Ze did not rush back to Zhongzhou but stayed in Tianmeng City to handle the alliance's affairs. He also took the opportunity to guide some of the younger members of the Xiao family. The Xiao family was overjoyed by the return of Xiao Ze and Xiao Yan. Even the clan leader and elders sent messages urging the family members who were outside to return to Tianmeng City and reunite.

It's worth mentioning that since the establishment of Tianmeng, Xiao family members no longer had to risk their lives for cultivation resources. Thanks to Tianmeng's immense power, the resources they casually distributed were more than sufficient to support the Xiao family, whose average strength was below that of a Dou Wang.

Apart from a few talented individuals close to Xiao Ze, the overall strength of the Xiao family remained relatively weak. After all, it had not been that long since Xiao Ze rose to prominence. A family's decline could happen overnight, but rising from obscurity could take generations.

However, if someone in the family achieved the Dou Di level, that would be a different story. The bloodline of a Dou Di is incredibly powerful, and achieving this level could benefit the family for hundreds of generations. Activating the Dou Di bloodline could instantly elevate a family to the top of the continent!

Over the years, Lu Xin had managed the Tianmeng Alliance meticulously. Apart from some issues that he couldn't solve due to his lack of strength, his management was practically perfect.

Now that Xiao Ze had returned, those unresolved problems were no longer a concern. No matter how challenging the issues in the Northwestern Continent were, they wouldn't be beyond the capabilities of a Dou Sheng-level powerhouse.

Xiao Ze reviewed the detailed report of the Soul Hall's invasion and stroked his chin. It seemed that the Tianmeng Alliance needed to change its strategy of remaining within its own territory.

Now that the Xiao family was exposed to the Hun clan, there would be continuous attacks aimed at them. Xiao Ze didn't harbor any illusions that the Soul Hall would cease their activities after this failed operation.

However, Xiao Ze couldn't always stay in Tianmeng. He had many things to handle, such as the Spatial Trading Fair, the Desolate Ancient Region, and the Void Thunder Pool—places where he had to seize his opportunities.

Once he started seeking these opportunities, Xiao Ze wouldn't be able to return immediately whenever the Xiao family faced danger. Therefore, the most urgent task was to strengthen the Tianmeng's power.

Having already become a dominant force in the Northwestern Continent, the Tianmeng couldn't make a qualitative leap in the short term and could only seek help externally. With its complex powers and even the Soul Hall's cautious maneuvers, Zhongzhou was naturally the best option.

Having the reference of the original events made Xiao Ze's decision easier. He now held a high position in the Pill Tower and had considerable influence there. Almost any decision Xiao Ze wanted to make would be supported by the other two Pill Tower presidents unless it would put the Pill Tower in danger.

Additionally, the Great Elder of the Small Pill Tower greatly valued him, making it likely that an alliance could be formed without much difficulty. The Pill Tower had also actively engaged in communication with other top powers in Zhongzhou, so if Xiao Ze initiated the proposal for an alliance, there shouldn't be much resistance.

While Xiao Ze was considering his options, Lu Xin entered with a serious expression.

"Leader, after your return battle where you killed a Dou Sheng powerhouse, we have followed your orders and preserved his remains well, placing them on an altar outside the city as a deterrent."

Xiao Ze nodded. The remains of a Dou Sheng-level powerhouse placed outside Tianmeng City would be enough to deter anyone who dared to come.

"Is there a problem?"

"We have completed your instructions, but naming that area has been a challenge for us," Lu Xin explained respectfully. "Originally, that plain outside Tianmeng City had no special name. Now, due to your incredible deeds, we find it difficult to decide. We ask for your guidance."

Seeing Lu Xin being so serious, Xiao Ze paused. While killing the deputy leader of the Soul Hall wasn't a difficult task for him, it was an extraordinary event for everyone in the Tianmeng Alliance.

"How about we call it 'Falling Saint Plains'?"

*Note: The additional setting for the Tuo She Ancient Emperor's Jade—'belonging to the Gu Clan'—is taken from the official sequel of "Battle Through the Heavens" by Xiao Xuan, focusing on the Hun Heaven Emperor and Xiao Xuan. Xiao Xuan had agreed to use the jade as a wager to enter the Heavenly Tomb, promising to hand it over to the Gu Clan after his breakthrough.

For settings in the sequel that do not contradict the original story, the author might incorporate them. However, for contradictory ones, such as the early knowledge of the Emperor-tier pill and source energy by the Hun Heaven Emperor and Xiao Xuan, the original narrative takes precedence.

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