NOVEL NEXT Chapter 425: The Amon Clan is the Xiao Clan’s Firm Ally
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Xiao Zhan's gaze flickered, and he said in a deep voice, "You are our Xiao Family's... ancestor?"
The black-robed man, who called himself Xiao Yuanshan, nodded slightly.
"I didn't participate in that battle; the patriarch arranged for me to do something else. I am a contingency plan left by the patriarch. My mission is to ensure the Xiao Clan's bloodline never breaks.
"Prosperity or decline, as long as the Xiao Clan continues, that's enough. I won't interfere too much with anything else. At most, I'll prepare some minor 'fortuitous encounters' for certain clan members who go out, to see if one or two peerless geniuses like Xiao Xuan can emerge, capable of leading the Xiao Clan to glory once more.
"Unfortunately, such people are too few, too few. I haven't encountered one in all these years..."
"If it's just an ordinary genius, then the Xiao Clan might as well continue to stay in this corner; at least it's still safe here. After all, the Xiao Clan's former great enemy, the Soul Clan, is still strong."
Xiao Zhan asked with some doubt, "Then my clansmen..."
The black-robed man corrected, "They are our clansmen..."
After a slight pause, he said, "I mentioned earlier that a thousand years ago, our Xiao Clan had a great enemy, the Soul Clan. They have recuperated for so long and are starting to become active again."
"Their tentacles reach across the entire Dou Qi Continent; their shadows are everywhere. Even this remote Jia Ma Empire is no longer safe."
"Recently, I've noticed some movements from their Soul Clan's subordinate organization, the Soul Hall. They seem to want to make a move on the Xiao Family."
"I guess they might not be entirely certain that the Xiao Family is the Xiao Clan, but their style has always been to kill indiscriminately rather than let anyone slip away."
"What?" Xiao Zhan's face showed panic.
Xiao Zhan, as the patriarch, was perfectly clear about the current strength of the Xiao Family, or rather, the Xiao Clan. His own Dou Grandmaster cultivation was their strongest combat power. If that behemoth truly intended to act against the Xiao Family, the Xiao Family would certainly not escape.
He couldn't help but turn his gaze to the black-robed man, his eyes filled with anticipation.
The black-robed man said in a calm tone, "Don't panic. It is precisely because it has come to a moment of life and death for the Xiao Clan that I have revealed myself."
"Haven't you already noticed that your clansmen are acting strangely? I have secretly transferred them in batches. Now, in the entire Xiao Family, only you remain."
"Then who are they...?" Xiao Zhan looked at the 'clansmen' outside, who occasionally peeked into the room, feeling some doubt.
"Those are people from the Amon Clan... The Amon Clan is our Xiao Clan's most steadfast ally... They will stay here as substitutes for the Xiao Clan, to attract the attention of the Soul Hall."
The black-robed man clapped his hands, and an Amon walked in. He had no facial features, and his build looked similar to Xiao Zhan's.
Suddenly seeing such a bizarre figure, Xiao Zhan was startled, but with Ancestor Xiao Yuanshan right beside him, he forced himself to calm down.
Under Xiao Zhan's shocked and bewildered gaze, the Amon's face rippled, slowly forming the face of a middle-aged man.
Xiao Zhan stared at him for a while and realized that it was clearly his own face!
"I haven't wasted this past millennium either. These are allies I forged centuries ago... I will tell you more about the Amon Clan in detail later, as you are, after all, the patriarch of the Xiao Clan. For now, you just need to know that they are trustworthy, at least more reliable than the Ancient Eight Clans."
The black-robed man said calmly, "I, this old man, do not fear the Soul Hall, but I must guard against the Soul Clan behind them. Although I am also secretly gathering strength, I am ultimately unable to contend with them. So, for now, we can only hide."
Xiao Zhan looked at the Amon who had transformed into himself and asked hesitantly, "Then Ancestor Xiao Yuanshan, these brothers who are replacing our clansmen..."
He understood the black-robed man's meaning: to have these Amon Clan members stay behind as substitutes for the Xiao Clan, to attract the Soul Hall's attention, to go to their deaths in their place!
What kind of allies would go to such lengths?
Would the Amon Clan members willingly die?
What exactly is the relationship between our Xiao Clan and them?
Xiao Zhan's heart was full of questions.
"They will die." It wasn't the black-robed man who answered him, but the Amon who had transformed into Xiao Zhan.
This Amon gave Xiao Zhan a gentle smile: "Your concern for us makes me very happy. But do not feel guilty about it. We, the Amon Clan, are somewhat different from normal humans. You can also view us as a type of magical beast, a special kind of magical beast."
"The existence of all Amon is solely to make the entire Amon Clan stronger. Our cooperation with your Xiao Clan is a decision made by all Amon. We believe that you can make the Amon Clan more prosperous."
"All sacrifices in this process are worth it. All pay will be rewarded. The Xiao Clan will not disappoint us, right?"
The black-robed man said with powerful conviction, "That is natural. This old man's promise has always been valid!"
Xiao Zhan's expression became solemn, and he respectfully cupped his hands to 'Xiao Zhan,' saying,
"Although I don't know what Ancestor Xiao Yuanshan promised, I, Xiao Zhan, will engrave your efforts in my heart and will surely repay them in the future!"
Xiao Zhan basically believed everything the black-robed man said. The other party had, without his knowledge, replaced all the Xiao Family members except himself. Such a method was incredibly shocking and terrifying.
A person with such strength would likely not need to go to such great lengths to play tricks on a mere Dou Grandmaster like himself.
At this moment, he only had a tiny bit of doubt left. Although what the other party said seemed somewhat unreal, it was, paradoxically, somewhat believable in its absurdity.
Where are the clansmen? This was Xiao Zhan's only concern at the moment. If he could confirm some things from the clansmen's own mouths, then Xiao Zhan would completely believe everything 'Xiao Yuanshan' said.
After hesitating for a moment, Xiao Zhan asked softly, "Ancestor Xiao Yuanshan, where are my clansmen now?"
The black-robed man chuckled and said, "I will take you there in a moment. For now, I will first give some instructions to this Amon brother."
"Ancestor Xiao, please speak. Before I came out, the patriarch instructed me to obey all of your commands," the Amon, who had transformed into Xiao Zhan, said respectfully.
The black-robed man said to Xiao Zhan, "Patriarch, you should step out for a moment. Some things are not yet suitable for you to know."
Xiao Zhan nodded lightly. He understood the black-robed man's reservations, perhaps thinking that he, as patriarch, had not yet fully gained the other party's approval. So, after respectfully bowing, he left the room and closed the door behind him.
The 'Xiao Zhan' in the room said to the black-robed man, "Is this your plan, Wu Meng... to ascend the continent's stage as the Xiao Clan?"
The black-robed man who called himself Xiao Yuanshan, who was Wu Meng, smiled and replied,
"Except for the most important Xiao Meng, each of our dispatched avatars is a casual move for the main body. It's best if there's a gain, but he won't be too disappointed if there isn't."
"My actions here can be considered a supplement... The Xiao Clan is a good card; it not only involves Xiao Yan's emotions but can also Exploit their identity as one of the Ancient Eight Clans... Also, the most important ancient jade must be obtained."
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