Chapter 9 The Purpose is Finally Revealed
"But copying cultivation techniques and combat skills is extremely mentally taxing, and it's impossible to do it in a short time."
Xiao Xuan was still somewhat reluctant. In his mind, every cultivation technique and combat skill of the Xiao Clan was unique, and copying more might lead to more risks of leakage.
"But clan leader, what were the preparations we made before?
Weren't they just in case? Like I said, if something really happens, at least we can preserve the Xiao clan's heritage and prevent the Xiao clan, which has been passed down for ten thousand years, from being wiped out here!"
Xiao Feng's words struck a chord with Xiao Xuan. Wasn't his reason for doing this for the sake of the Xiao clan?
He didn't want the Xiao clan to be destroyed in his hands.
As for Xiao Feng's suggestion to copy cultivation techniques and fighting skills, it is naturally very necessary. Knowing the plot well, he knows that the Xiao Clan, or rather the Xiao Family, did not have a single Earth-rank cultivation technique or fighting skill. The highest-ranking cultivation technique they had was only at the mid-level Profound rank.
While preserving the Xiao clan's heritage, it also allowed them to deceive others. Who would have thought the Xiao clan had such preparations? It wasn't that Xiao Feng didn't want to take the original versions of those cultivation techniques and fighting skills, but rather that he couldn't. With his current status and strength, it was already remarkable that he could negotiate with Xiao Xuan and get him to make such concessions. These were the foundation and basis of the Xiao clan's existence! Even if the Xiao clan's Grand Elder came, it might not be effective in taking them away.
Of course, he also knew that if such a battle were to break out later, it would be a miracle if even one-tenth of these techniques and skills remained. In addition, with the intervention of other ancient races, it would be very unlikely that the Xiao Clan's techniques would be able to spread.
Seeing that Xiao Xuan was deep in thought, Xiao Feng didn't say anything to avoid upsetting him, and waited for him to weigh the pros and cons and make a decision.
After a long while, Xiao Xuan sighed again, looking at Xiao Feng with complex emotions in his eyes. The Xiao Feng he saw now was completely shrouded in mystery and complexity, unlike the Xiao Clan genius he had heard the elders describe! The person before him was enigmatic, as if shrouded in mist, impossible to see through!
"Then let's do as you say and make a copy of the cultivation technique!" "Okay!" Xiao Feng replied excitedly.
"Speak up if there's anything else," he continued. "Chieftain, what follows is not too difficult."
"Next, after the clan leader extracts all the Dou Di bloodline from the clan members, he will select some disciples with better aptitude and secretly send them to that space. Of course, if the clan leader agrees, he can also leave some of the clan members' Dou Di bloodline behind and send them away with them."
"The former is acceptable. My Xiao clan has hundreds of millions of descendants, and countless clansmen. Selecting some is not a problem at all. However, the latter is problematic. This time, we are going to use the power of the Dou Di bloodline to break through to the Dou Di realm. At this time, even a trace of Dou Di bloodline may play a crucial role. We cannot leave any room for maneuver just because of some preparations." Xiao Xuan said decisively, not giving Xiao Feng any chance to persuade him.
Seeing this, Xiao Feng didn't say anything more. His original plan was to target the clansmen who had their Dou Di bloodline extracted. As for the latter, it was just a test. If Xiao Xuan agreed, that would be best; if he didn't, it wouldn't matter. Moreover, he could see Xiao Xuan's determination and caution in this matter!
"But that space has such an important function, and it contains all the cultivation techniques and fighting skills of my Xiao clan, as well as some rare and precious materials. It would be inappropriate to send only some clansmen and descendants who have lost their Dou Di bloodline."
"Moreover, as you said before, money can be a powerful motivator. What if some of them get the wrong ideas because of it? We need some people who are loyal to the Xiao clan and have the strength to keep them in check."
"It's here, it's here, the most important moment has arrived!" At this moment, Xiao Feng's heart was extremely unsettled, even somewhat tense, and filled with anticipation. Of course, he couldn't show these emotions. At this crucial juncture, revealing any emotion could lead to unexpected events, so he could only try his best to appear completely calm.
"As the clan chief said, the next person to be chosen requires careful consideration and a decision." "Whether the previous plan remains unchanged and we continue to entrust the ancient clans and other races with the task, or we secretly send out clansmen later, the purpose is the same—we must not alert the enemy, and we must not arouse suspicion."
"If we arouse suspicion, all our plans will be in vain, so this last person is the most important."
"First, this person must have sufficient strength, not only to suppress those clansmen, but also to have enough foresight to plan for the future; second, he cannot be a well-known expert. If we really send out a powerful or well-known expert, our Xiao clan only has so many experts, which will definitely attract the attention of others, and that would be a loss. Apart from that, there are no other requirements."
After speaking, Xiao Feng kept observing Xiao Xuan's expression. Sure enough, after hearing his words, Xiao Xuan's face changed like a mask.
"Are you going to say that you are the best candidate who meets the requirements?" At this moment, he had completely seen through Xiao Feng's thoughts. It turned out that what he said before and what preparations he made were not for the Xiao clan, but for himself.
Clearly, this was Xiao Feng's thought. Knowing the plot well, he knew what the Xiao Clan would face next. With his strength as a one-star Dou Sheng, it was impossible for him to make any changes, and even survival was a question.
Don't think that leaving the Xiao family will change everything. In his previous life, he was very puzzled. Xiao Xuan's proposal was so crazy that it was impossible for all the elders to agree. Similarly, that battle could not have caused all the members of the Xiao clan to perish. So why did no Xiao clan cultivators appear afterward? Not even a descendant with Xiao clan bloodline or inheritance?
This was clearly a tactic employed by ancient races like the Soul Clan. After the Xiao Clan's demise, they began a massive search for and slaughter of Xiao Clan cultivators, resulting in this situation. He understood the importance of eliminating any potential threats to prevent further harm, but unfortunately, they hadn't gone far enough to completely eradicate the Xiao Clan, which is why the Xiao Clan still exists.
Although Xiao Feng didn't think the other ancient races were wrong in doing so if he put himself in their shoes, he was now on the side of the Xiao Clan, and he didn't think he could escape the pursuit of the Soul Clan and other ancient races.
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