Chapter 61: Reviving the Clan, Crafting the Heaven Demon Puppet
Heaven Beyond Heaven, Tiance Mansion, Ninth Floor.
"You know, revitalizing a clan isn't something that can be achieved by a single person standing at the pinnacle of the Dou Qi Continent," Xiao Tiance remarked with a bitter smile, shaking his head. "It requires the contributions of every single member of the clan."
Xiao Qing, seated across from him, fell silent for a long time after hearing these words. Xiao Tiance didn't rush him. If Xiao Qing could grasp the deeper meaning of what he had just said, it would undoubtedly benefit the Xiao Clan's future.
After nearly five minutes, a glimmer of understanding flashed through Xiao Qing's eyes. He stood, bowed deeply to Xiao Tiance, and solemnly said, **"Third Uncle, I understand now.
Only when everyone contributes their strength can the clan truly grow stronger. Otherwise, we'll end up like our Xiao Clan hiding here in Heaven Beyond Heaven after the patriarch's fall, constantly afraid of being discovered by the Hun Clan."**
"Exactly." Xiao Tiance nodded approvingly. "You've grasped the essence. As the saying goes, 'A nobleman's influence lasts five generations.' If the Xiao Clan wishes to stand eternally on the Dou Qi Continent, each generation must nurture individuals capable of reaching its apex.
Only then can the revival of the clan truly be achieved.
Your brother and I, we are merely guides, pathfinders for the younger generations. Ultimately, the responsibility for revitalizing the clan will fall upon you and your peers."
Looking directly at Xiao Qing with a serious expression, Xiao Tiance continued, **"Qing'er, within your generation, you are the only one currently capable of carrying the banner of the Xiao Clan's revival.
Your task is to find those within the clan who share your vision and are willing to dedicate themselves to this cause. Unite with them to become the backbone of the clan.
If you can achieve this, then the clan may thrive for tens of thousands, even millions of years."**
Xiao Qing's expression grew grave. He felt the immense pressure on his shoulders but also understood the duty and obligation he needed to bear.
"Third Uncle, I understand." He bowed deeply.
"Ha!" Xiao Tiance laughed. "Don't feel too overwhelmed. For the next thousand years, I'll still be here to shield you from the storms.
But a thousand years later, you must grow into an eagle that soars through the skies or a dragon that dominates the Dou Qi Continent.
I'm looking forward to it, and I believe in you."
"I won't let you down," Xiao Qing replied earnestly.
Seeing his formal demeanor, Xiao Tiance chuckled wryly and waved him off. "Go on, then. Prepare for the clan's Dou Sheng meeting in three months."
"Understood. I'll take my leave now."
After Xiao Qing left, Xiao Tiance retrieved the storage ring left by Xiao Xuan. Erasing the trace of Xiao Xuan's soul power, he activated the ring, releasing countless treasures, cultivation techniques, battle skills, rare medicinal herbs, magical cores, special metals, and more.
The sheer quantity of items nearly filled the entire space of the ninth floor. Xiao Tiance's eyes were filled with astonishment.
Even though he had known that the Xiao Clan, with its legacy spanning tens of thousands of years, would be immensely wealthy, witnessing its accumulated wealth firsthand still took his breath away.
"The foundation of the Xiao Clan is truly terrifying!" he exclaimed.
If the heritage of the Heavenly Phoenix Clan resembled a mountain of gold, then the Xiao Clan's wealth was at least twice as abundant.
"With resources like these, the clan won't have to worry about a lack of cultivation materials for the next several millennia."
Taking a deep breath, Xiao Tiance began organizing the items by category, storing them in various storage rings.
Finally, he turned his attention to the items needed to craft a Heaven Demon Puppet: a peak level ninth rank magical beast core and the materials Xiao Xuan had specifically set aside.
As Xiao Tiance brought out Xiao Xuan's body, he bowed deeply, speaking solemnly, "Brother Xuan, forgive me for what I'm about to do. If the opportunity arises in the future, I'll restore your body."
Straightening, he began planning the crafting process. Xiao Xuan had possessed strength beyond a nine star Dou Sheng peak, nearing a half emperor level. While the crafted puppet could never reach its original power, Xiao Tiance aimed to make it as strong as possible ideally at the nine star Dou Sheng late or peak level.
Carefully selecting materials, he started with a peak level ninth rank magical beast core from a Taixu Ancient Dragon, one Xiao Xuan had retrieved during an ancient expedition.
Next came the special metals Xiao Xuan had left behind, along with Xiao Tiance's Golden Emperor Heaven Burning Flame. Although only a sub flame, it had been nurtured for millennia and nearly rivaled its main flame.
Finally, there was Xiao Xuan's pristine body, undamaged despite his injuries before death. It seemed Xiao Xuan had anticipated this fate, ensuring his body remained intact.
With everything prepared, Xiao Tiance took a deep breath, his eyes filled with determination. "It's time to begin."
The Golden Emperor Heaven Burning Flame flared to life in his hand, its golden hue radiating unparalleled power. Splitting the flame in two, he used one part to temper Xiao Xuan's body and the other to refine the selected metals.
Time passed swiftly. A month later, the body was fully tempered, and the special metals were liquefied. Xiao Tiance carefully melded the molten metal over Xiao Xuan's form, enhancing its durability and strength.
Finally, the peak level ninth rank magical core was embedded into the body, its energy merging seamlessly.
As the puppet's golden surface gleamed brilliantly, Xiao Tiance smiled in satisfaction. "Just one final step remains."
Releasing his soul power, Xiao Tiance activated the Heavenly Soul Art. Using the Soul Severing Technique, he split a significant portion of his soul to imbue the puppet with intelligence.
"Ah!" He let out a pained cry as the agony of splitting his soul overwhelmed him, even though he had prepared himself. Unlike crafting the puppet for Huang Jiuji , this time, Xiao Tiance sacrificed far more of his soul.
"Go!"
The severed portion of his soul entered the puppet, which began radiating an aura that resembled Xiao Xuan's original strength.
(End of Chapter)
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