Among the mountains, the highest peak is called Xiaoshan by the outside world.

Xiaoshan is one of the twelve great families in the ancient martial arts world and is home to the Xiao family.

An ancient building, nestled amidst the lush greenery, looms in the distance.

The smoke is curling, like a fairyland.

Below Xiaoshan, there are also many buildings, and even something like a small town.

They all belong to the Xiao family, have lived here for generations, and rely on the Xiao family for their survival.

It’s no exaggeration to say that in this area, the Xiao family... is the king!

However, as society develops, the Xiao family has not completely hidden themselves from the outside world, and the people living here also have some understanding of the outside world.

Although their clothing and appearance are somewhat different from those of the outside world, they are not like those of the ancients.

Except for a few hidden forces with independent spaces, most forces in the ancient martial arts world are unable to completely sever ties with the secular world!

This is also what the Chinese imperial court requires. Even powerful families like the Xiao family dare not be completely independent!

At the top of Xiaoshan Mountain, the meeting hall.

A dozen people were discussing something in the meeting hall.

Xiao Lin, who is known as the 'Xiao family's unicorn son', was also there.

At this moment, he was glaring at an old man opposite him, exuding a cold aura.

The old man ignored Xiao Lin's anger, took a sip of tea, and continued what he had just said: "Even though Xiao Chen is now unrivaled in the ancient martial arts world and is known as the 'unparalleled genius', he has no respect for his elders, is bold and reckless, and destroyed the fourth brother and others... No matter how outstanding he is, he should not be allowed to return to the Xiao family!"

Hearing the old man's words, another old man not far away flashed a cruel and resentful look on his face: "That's right, this boy has a vicious heart. How can he care about my Xiao family... Whoever dares to let this boy return will be my enemy!"

He resolutely went to Longhai to find Xiao Chen, but was destroyed by Xiao Chen!

"I also don't recommend letting Xiao Chen return to the Xiao family. He no longer has any feelings for the Xiao family. All he has is hatred... This can be seen from the fact that he destroyed me and my fourth uncle."

Next to Xiao Wei was a fat man, Xiao Lian, who went to Longhai with Xiao Wei last time.

At the beginning, he went to Longhai with Xiao Wei, thinking that he could take over the Xiao family in Longhai for himself... Even if it was to prepare for the birth of the Xiao family, it should be controlled by their lineage!

But what he didn't expect was that Xiao Chen would be so powerful that even Xiao Wei was no match for him!

Both he and Xiao Wei had their Dantian destroyed, becoming useless!

If they were not the direct descendants of the Xiao family, they would have become useless and would have no status at all, and their lives would be extremely difficult!

He hated Xiao Chen with gnashing teeth!

Especially recently, I keep hearing news about Xiao Chen, how powerful he is in the island country, and how he is called the "peerless twin prides". Some even say that he can suppress an entire era!

Hearing this, Xiao Lian hated it even more!

How could a useless person like me be where I am today?

At first, he could kill the waste with one hand, but now he has been disabled!

He hates!

Therefore, his purpose in today's meeting was to prevent Xiao Chen from returning to the Xiao family!

Their entire lineage...all share this idea.

Xiao Chen cannot return!

Once Xiao Chen returns, their lineage will probably have no good days.

"fart!"

Hearing Xiao Lian's words, Xiao Lin became furious and slammed the table.

"You know what you did in Longhai... If you tell Xiao Chen about it, will he destroy you?"

"presumptuous!"

Xiao Wei shouted angrily.

"Xiao Lin, are you talking about me?"

“…”

Xiao Lin glared at Xiao Wei and gritted his teeth. This old guy... was relying on his seniority to suppress him!

"What are you arguing about?"

A faint voice sounded, and an old man who looked even older spoke.

He is of a higher generation than Xiao Wei and the others, and is also one of the Xiao family's supreme elders.

He and the half-step innate person are of the same generation and have a great influence in the Xiao family.

"Let's not talk about what happened back then. I don't need to say much about Xiao Chen's current status in the ancient martial arts world, right? He is an unrivaled genius. How long has it been since our Xiao family has produced such a prominent figure?"

The old man glanced at everyone and spoke slowly.

Xiao Lin frowned. This old guy is on Xiao Wei's side. Will he speak for Xiao Chen?

Probably not!

Sure enough, the old man continued, "I don't deny that Xiao Chen is excellent, but if he is full of hatred for the Xiao family, the more excellent he is, the more dangerous the Xiao family will be... It is said that he has already reached the great perfection of Hua Jin. How many people in their twenties have reached the great perfection of Hua Jin in the ancient martial arts world? It's a pity that he can't be used by my Xiao family..."

"What does the Third Ancestor mean?"

Xiao Lin couldn't wait any longer and asked directly.

The old man looked at Xiao Lin and chuckled, "What I mean is, since he can't be used by me and may even become an enemy of my Xiao family, I should destroy him before he can fully develop his wings!"

Hearing the old man's words, Xiao Lin trembled and then his face turned pale.

It turns out... this is the idea that their lineage has!

Not only did they not allow Xiao Chen to return to the Xiao family, but in order to prevent Xiao Chen from settling accounts with them, they even wanted to kill Xiao Chen!

Are they scared?

Yes, they are scared!

Xiao Chen's growth rate was so fast that it scared them all!

"Third brother, it shouldn't be necessary, right? Even if he doesn't return to the Xiao family, he still has the blood of our Xiao family flowing in his bones... Don't you think it's a bit too much to destroy him?"

Another old man spoke up at the first position. He was also one of the elders of the clan, but was not from the same lineage as Xiao Wei and the others.

"Destroy him, or let him destroy the Xiao family, which one do you choose?"

The old man who spoke just now said lightly.

"Also, you said that he has the blood of my Xiao family flowing in his body. How can you prove it?"

Hearing this, a middle-aged man sitting at the top of the table clenched his fists with his hands under the table, and the veins on his forehead twitched a few times.

He is Xiao Sheng, the head of the Xiao family, and also Xiao Chen’s father!

"Third Ancestor, is this too much?"

Xiao Sheng looked at the old man and said in a deep voice.

"I can be sure that the blood flowing in Xiao Chen's body is that of my Xiao family."

The old man looked at Xiao Sheng, his eyes flashed, could he not hold back anymore? It seemed that he really had to kill Xiao Chen as soon as possible, otherwise... their lineage would probably be destroyed!

"Even if he is the blood of my Xiao family, what can I do if he doesn't acknowledge it? First it was Xiao Yunhong and Xiao Jiang, then it was Xiao Wei and Xiao Lian. He has destroyed many people in my Xiao family. Has he ever considered himself a member of the Xiao family?"

Thoughts flashed through his mind one by one, and the old man spoke slowly.

"Let's not talk about the distant past. He got the Xuanyuan Blade but didn't give it to the Xiao family... We gave him a chance, but he didn't know how to cherish it! Also, the Xiao family wanted to join the world and asked him to merge the Longhai Xiao family into it, but he refused!"

"That's right, this boy cannot be kept."

Xiao Wei nodded.

"I agree with what Uncle San said."

“He deserves to die!”

Xiao Yunhong, who had been silent, suddenly said something coldly.

Although his Dantian was not destroyed, one of his hands was.

Even though it was Xiao Lin who took action, this matter was still blamed on Xiao Chen!

"Now is a time of trouble, and the Xiao family is also in trouble... I think that at this time, we should not make trouble. We should find someone to contact Xiao Chen again and see what he means!"

Another ancestor spoke.

Back then, Xiao Chen was unable to practice, and after a series of events, he was kicked out... He didn't care too much.

At that time, Xiao Chen was indeed a waste and not worthy of the attention of him, the patriarch of the Xiao family.

But now it is different, Xiao Chen is famous in the ancient martial arts world and is known as the 'peerless genius', so the Xiao family's return is in line with the interests of the Xiao family and even more in line with the interests of their lineage!

“I’ll go!”

Xiao Lin spoke quickly.

"I will go find Xiao Chen and persuade him to return to the Xiao family... I promise that he will no longer be hostile to the Xiao family!"

"How can you guarantee that?"

Xiao Wei looked at Xiao Lin with gloomy eyes.

"If he really took you, his seventh uncle, seriously, he would have returned long ago instead of waiting until now."

“…”

Xiao Lin glared at Xiao Wei. This old guy...deserved to be deposed!

"Okay, let's not talk about Xiao Chen's matter for now. Let me think about it."

Suddenly, a voice rang out.

After hearing this voice, there was silence in the meeting room.

The person who spoke was the strongest person in the Xiao family today, the half-step innate person that Xiao Lin had mentioned to Xiao Chen before, Xiao Mian.

Now that he has spoken, even the ancestors will not say anything more.

In the ancient martial arts world, strength is respected, and the same is true within the family.

If that innate ancestor doesn't come out of seclusion, he will be the strongest!

Even Xiao Sheng, the head of the Xiao family, did not dare to ignore his words.

"We need to solve the current trouble first. Xiao Sheng, are you ready for everything?"

Xiao Mian looked at Xiao Sheng and asked.

"In reply to the ancestor, everything is ready, but... I'm not sure."

Xiao Sheng answered respectfully.

Hearing this, Xiao Mian frowned: "Do you really want them to bully my Xiao family because they have no one?"

“…”

Xiao Sheng couldn't answer.

Xiao Mian looked at Xiao Sheng, then at Xiao Lin: "What about you? Are you sure?"

"Replying to the ancestor, there is no problem on my side, but the next generation..."

Xiao Lin didn't finish his words, but his meaning was clear.

Xiao Mian was silent for a long time, and the other ancestors and people of the older generation also frowned.

Although the Xiao family is divided into three branches, each with its own interests, there is one thing that everyone understands, that is... only when the Xiao family is doing well can they be better!

Without the Xiao family, they are nothing!

Now, the Xiao family is in some trouble, so they don’t have too many small thoughts.

"Ancestor, I... have an idea."

Suddenly, Xiao Lin spoke.

"you say."

Xiao Mian looked at Xiao Lin and nodded.

"If Xiao Chen can return, then all problems will no longer be problems..."

Xiao Lin said seriously.

Hearing this, Xiao Wei and the others' faces changed and they felt a little depressed.

Xiao Mian looked at Xiao Lin and seemed to be a little moved, but when he glanced at Xiao Wei and others, he still did not express his opinion: "Let's not talk about him for now."

Xiao Lin was a little disappointed. If Xiao Mian agreed, things might have changed.

Now...it's difficult for Xiao Mian not to stand on their side!

He wanted to say something else, but when he noticed Xiao Sheng shaking his head slightly, he held back.

Just as they were discussing, a sound of footsteps was heard: "Master... there are guests visiting from the foot of the mountain, and they want to go up the mountain!"

"who?"

Xiao Sheng frowned. Who would come to the Xiao family at this time?

"Xiao Chen, the head of the Longhai Xiao family, is here to pay a visit to the Guwu Xiao family!"

The person coming shouted!