On the green peak, a graceful figure darted swiftly, appearing before Xiao Yan in just a few flashes, her eyes filled with concern. "Xiao Yan, are you all right? Just now..." Xiao Yan shook his head with a smile, gazing at Xun'er's anxious expression, and said, "Yes, that person just now was your father, Gu Yuan, the chief of the Gu Clan." "I knew it!" Xun'er furrowed her brows, her voice tinged with subtle frustration. She hadn't expected that, after the elders had taken turns intervening, even her father would finally step in. "Haha, Gu Yuan didn't say a word to obstruct us. He merely discussed matters related to the Xiao Clan with me." Xiao Yan smiled to defend Gu Yuan. "Really? Did he not mention anything about us?" Xun'er was slightly taken aback, clearly also surprised. Xiao Yan rubbed his nose and suddenly leaned in close to Xun'er's delicate ear, whispering a few soft words. Upon hearing his gentle speech, Xun'er's refined cheeks flushed warmly, and her beautiful eyes flashed a playful scolding at him. Yet, observing her expression, it was clear she had quietly breathed a sigh of relief—Gu Yuan held an exceptionally high status within the ancient clan. If even he were opposed, she would indeed find herself in a difficult predicament, something she most dreaded. "Thank you, Xun'er..." Xiāo Yīn gently rubbed his palm against the soft, jade-like hand in his grasp, softly speaking. He could sense that Xun'er must have played a vital role—having hurried to the ancient clan this morning, she likely had something to do with this matter. Xun'er smiled softly, her slender waist gently twisting, her cheeks flushed as she leaned lightly against Xiāo Yīn's shoulder, her eyes closed, breathing deeply the warm, comforting air that calmed her soul. Gazing at the jade-like figure in his arms, Xiāo Yīn felt a wave of warmth spread through his heart. He gently encircled her delicate waist with his arms, burying his head in her smooth, flowing hair, inhaling the subtle fragrance—feeling as though all the fatigue he had carried these days had quietly melted away. In the empty expanse of the sky, Gu Yuan's figure slowly materialized, gazing at the young couple gathered atop the mountain peak, and couldn't help but softly sigh. Then, with a subtle movement, he faded away once more. "Xiao Xuan, it seems you still outplay me..." Xiao Yan smiled, and so did Xun'er, who waved her hand—then the snow-white unicorns soared forth from the forest. Xiao Yan and his companions swiftly climbed aboard, and finally, at Xun'er's soft whistle, the creature spread its wings and took off toward the eastern part of the mountain range. "The site where the Heavenly Tomb is activated lies deep within the ancient sage mountains—typically considered a sacred sanctuary of the ancient clans, accessible only during the time of the Heavenly Tomb's opening." With the gentle breeze brushing her fine hair that cascaded down to her slender waist, Xun'er smiled and explained to Xiao Yan and the others. "Within the Heavenly Tomb, there are also dangers—countless ancient masters lie buried there. Though their souls have long since faded, the magical nature of the Tomb preserves their life energies, which have transformed into forms resembling their former appearances. These energy bodies possess powerful offensive capabilities and retain the combat techniques they mastered in life, making them quite difficult to overcome..." As she spoke, Xun'er's face grew slightly serious. "Therefore, when encountering particularly strong energy bodies, it's best to avoid them. It's said that some of the most powerful masters in life have energy bodies that exhibit a certain level of intelligence—indeed, they may even be considered unique forms of living organisms." "Organisms formed from the deceased," Xiang Yin mused, realizing that the combination of exceptional strength in life and the Tomb's extraordinary magic gave rise to this remarkable phenomenon. "The Heavenly Tomb has three layers. The energy bodies in the first layer are mostly Star-Three or lower Dou Zun-level beings, drifting aimlessly without awareness—these are relatively easy to deal with. The second layer consists of Dou Zun-level beings at Star-Three and above, up to Star-Eight, which are quite troublesome. As for the third layer, it features true peak Dou Zun-level beings, and even some who had reached the Dou Sheng stage during their lifetimes—true superiors. Generally speaking, unless one has absolute confidence, very few would dare venture into the third layer, as it is exceptionally dangerous." Xun'er said slowly. "My ancestor, Xiao Xuan's tomb estate, is also located in the third layer?" Xiao Yan asked. "Well... it's reportedly situated in the very innermost part of the third layer. Even within our ancient clan, few are brave enough to enter that region." Xun'er replied with a sigh. "Such a hassle...," Xiao Yan frowned slightly. The very innermost part of the third layer—ah, this seems to be another challenging task. Yet no matter how difficult, he would have to give it a try. "There's always a path when you reach a mountain; let's first enter the Heavenly Tomb." With this thought passing through his mind, Xiao Yan felt much more at ease and once again asked Xun'er for updates regarding the Heavenly Tomb. As they conversed, the unicorns gradually ventured deeper into the mountain range. Along the way, Xiao Yan and his companions encountered others coming to this place—mostly strong members from the remaining six clans and some ancient clans. Though they met, they exchanged only brief greetings and continued on. Only the members of the ancient clans, upon seeing Xun'er, bowed respectfully from a distance before swiftly moving on. His gaze swept across the surrounding peaks, and suddenly stiffened. At the point of his vision, three figures in black robes floated in the void, their cold aura slowly radiating out from within their bodies. "Bone Cliff..." Seeing these three, Xiao Yan's eyes slightly narrowed, and his fist in his sleeve tightened gradually. "Xiao Yan, be cautious of the leading member of the Bone Clan—his name is Bone Cliff. He's well-known among the younger generation of the Bone Clan and notoriously difficult to deal with. This time, he's likely the one entering the Heavenly Tomb. Should you encounter him there, stay alert." Xun'er whispered softly into Xiao Yan's ear. "Well, I've already met him..." Xiao Yan nodded slightly. He naturally knew the strength of this Hún Cliffs; according to his assessment, the difficulty of dealing with them would likely not fall short of that of the ancient beasts. Indeed, the prodigies among these long-established races were truly outstanding—far beyond the mere talents from outside, who simply lacked substance. "Among the eight clans, the Lin Clan hasn't arrived yet. The group from the southeast direction are the Yao Clan members..." Regarding this gaze, Xiao Yan's eyes also slightly narrowed, it seemed these medicinal clan members indeed held some reservations towards him. "The eastern group consists of members from the Thunder Clan. Master Meng Tianchi is their leader for this journey, though he probably won't enter the Heavenly Tomb—most of those who do enter are the younger generations of the clan, as the Tomb offers an exceptional training ground." Xiao Yan shifted his gaze again, observing the group with lightning markings on their foreheads, and gave a slight nod. "You've already met the members from the Flame Clan..." "The western group belongs to the Stone Clan. Due to their bloodline, their physical strength is exceptionally formidable, capable of rivaling some of the top beasts in the Beast Realm." Xiao Yan turned his attention westward, where a group of people with pale gray skin stood, each bearing a large stone clan emblem on their foreheads. "These are the members entering the Heavenly Tomb this time. However, aside from the ancient clan responsible for guarding the Tomb, each of the other clans has only two spots allocated." Xun'er smiled. Xiao Yan nodded slowly. As he was about to speak, he suddenly sensed the entire realm trembling violently. A vast, ancient aura began to seep out from the void space, filling the air. Under this ancient presence, every person present felt a deep sense of reverence stir within their souls.