Absolute Resonance - Chapter 1701

Chapter 1698 Xi Chan takes over

When Lin Miao, Grand Master of the Beast Taming Hall, spoke out, everyone present understood that Xi Li’s position as Clan Leader was now untenable.

Amidst the resounding exclamations of amazement, Xi Chan was stunned. She hadn’t uttered a single word since Li Luo brought her to the Xi household, yet Li Luo had already forcefully removed every obstacle.

To ensure her future control of the Xi household, he even took the initiative, forcing Lin Miao out and using the most domineering and forceful stance to force him into a decision.

This scene had a far greater impact on Xi Chan than witnessing Li Luo emerge from his confinement to battle the three demon kings.

This wasn’t to say Lin Miao was stronger than the three demon kings. Xi Chan, after all, was from the East Sea Realm of Xuanling Shenzhou. Instilled with this from a young age, she held a deep reverence for the Beast Taming Palace. Lin Miao, the Grand Palace Master, was considered an untouchable deity in the eyes of the various clans and factions within the East Sea Realm.

Yet, now, this power was being forced back by Li Luo.

What a powerful force!

Xi Chan’s beautiful eyes gazed at Li Luo’s back, a slightly complex expression.

At this moment, Li Luo also turned and met Xi Chan’s gaze. His expression, previously unusually aggressive and fierce towards Lin Miao and the others, quickly softened.

“Teacher Xi Chan, please complete the succession ceremony,” he said with a smile.

All the paths were paved; Xi Chan only needed to ascend to the throne.

Xi Chan’s heart couldn’t help but surge. Although she disliked this place, it was her home, her many ties to it. When she fled, she’d thought she’d never return.

But who could have imagined that not only would she return, but the entire Xi family would be transformed because of it?

And all of this was because of Li Luo.

At that moment, Xi Chan felt a surge of gratitude. She was thankful that she’d chosen Li Luo when she chose a teacher at Shengxuanxing Academy.

Then, in full view of the crowd, Li Luo personally led Xi Chan before the old patriarch, Xi Wenwu.

“Xi Chan greets the patriarch,” Xi Chan bowed slightly.

Xi Wenwu looked at the woman before him with a complicated expression. This was the only person in the Xi family’s century-long history to hold the position of patriarch, despite being a branch of the family. Such a rebellious act would have been impossible in the Xi family, but behind her stood a man with the power to break all rules.

“Sir Li Luo, when Xi Chan becomes clan leader, I will pass on my secret technique to her, helping her break through to the highest level of marquis and achieve the status of king.”

“What do you plan to do with Xi Li, Sir Li Luo?” Xi Wenwu asked respectfully.

“I have sealed him with a technique, and I will teach it to Teacher Xi Chan. With this technique, she will control Xi Li’s life and death. From now on, any hard work can be left to him,” Li Luo said calmly.

This technique, called the “Divine Wheel Sealing Method,” was cultivated by the leader of the Wuxiang Holy Sect. It was taught to him by the Alchemy Saint during his years of seclusion.

With this technique, Xi Li would be unable to break the seal, no matter what, as long as his strength did not surpass his.

A chill ran through Xi Wenwu’s heart. Li Luo’s ruthless tactics clearly meant to treat Xi Li like a toilsome beast of burden. From now on, his life and death would depend on Xi Chan’s whim.

But perhaps this was all for the best. Xi Li was a First Crown Champion, after all. Eliminating him outright would be a waste. His advancement depended on the family’s resources anyway. If Xi Chan could also achieve First Crown Champion after receiving the inherited secrets, then their Xi family’s top position would be secure.

Of course, most importantly, behind Xi Chan’s leadership stood Li Luo.

The future Xi family would hold a unique and special place in the East Sea.

With this in mind, Xi Wenwu pulled the Xi family head’s golden seal from his bosom and solemnly handed it to Xi Chan in front of everyone from the main and branch Xi families.

Xi Chan accepted it with both hands.

At that moment, countless people from the Xi Clan’s branch clan cheered excitedly, while many from the main clan remained silent with complex expressions. Such a divided scene made it clear that the future of Clan Leader Xi Chan would be a difficult one. She wanted to end the feud between the main clan and the branch clan, and bloodshed was inevitable.

But Li Luo believed Xi Chan could handle it. Although this mentor seemed intellectual and aloof, she also had a decisive and fierce side. Otherwise, she wouldn’t have resigned as a mentor, gone it alone, and blocked the gates of Lanling Mansion.

“Congratulations, Clan Leader Xi Chan.”

The leaders of various factions who were watching the ceremony also congratulated Xi Chan. As for Xi Li,

he had long been forgotten by everyone. Holding the golden seal, Xi Chan stood beside Li Luo and returned the greetings. Then she turned her eyes to the branch family. As soon as she appeared, she saw the two figures she had been thinking about day and night.

The situation was now completely stable. The longing in her heart could no longer be suppressed, and her eyes gradually became moist.

Then she took a step forward and appeared lightly in front of Xi’s father and mother.

“Dad, Mom, my daughter is back.” With tears in her eyes, she took off the veil on her cheek, revealing her beautiful and charming face.

As for the fish curse on her cheek, it had long been completely resolved.

The armless father Xi looked at his graceful daughter. When she left home, she was still just a bright and beautiful girl, but now she had grown into an intellectual and elegant woman.

“Chan’er! You’ve suffered so much these years!” Xi’s mother burst into tears and couldn’t help but come forward to hug Xi Chan and sob.

Xi Chan hugged her mother, tears streaming down her fair and smooth cheeks.

Many members of the branch family around her also showed Xi Chan eager and even flattering smiles. Regardless of whether they had resentment in the past because Xi Chan ran away from her marriage, which led to their branch family being targeted by Xi Li, from now on, Xi Chan would be the true leader of their branch family.

Xi Song, who was standing aside, silently watched the family reunion scene. After a moment, he coughed lightly and said, “Don’t neglect our guests.”

Xi’s father and mother were shocked to realize that behind Xi Chan, there was still the intimidating young man standing. At this time, the latter was just looking at them with a smile, without any sign of authority on his face.

“Alliance Leader Li Luo, thank you for your care for my daughter.” Xi’s father and mother bowed to Li Luo.

Li Luo smiled and waved his hand. A gentle, invisible force supported the two of them. He said with a smile, “You’re welcome, both of you. Teacher Xi Chan has been so kind to me. She has always protected and looked after me.”

Xi’s father and mother exchanged glances, somewhat puzzled by the precise nature of the relationship between Xi Chan and Li Luo. However, they could see that their friendship was profound.

Li Luo exchanged a brief greeting and withdrew from the family reunion. He then vanished from the square and reappeared in the distance.

Lin Miao, the Black Fire King, and the Green Pine King were all present.

“Alliance Leader Li Luo, are you here in Xuanling Shenzhou for the Dragon Clan’s ‘Ten Thousand Dragons Returning Blood Sacrifice’? You should have a spot in the blood sacrifice, right?” Lin Miao spoke first upon seeing Li Luo appear.

Li Luo’s brows raised slightly, but he wasn’t overly surprised. After all, to the north of the Beast Tamer Alliance lies the Spirit Beast Realm, where the Dragon Clan is one of the most powerful clans. As the leader of the Beast Tamer Alliance, Lin Miao would naturally be aware of such a major event as the “Ten Thousand Dragons Ancestral Blood Ceremony.”

However, what did surprise Li Luo was that Lin Miao knew about the quota.

“Could it be that you have a quota as well?” Li Luo studied Lin Miao thoughtfully. He was a Triple Crown Champion and the leader of the Beast Tamer Alliance. Most importantly, he knew from their previous encounter that Lin Miao possessed a poisonous dragon aura.

This clearly met the Shenzhou Association’s selection criteria.

Lin Miao smiled and nodded, saying, “So, it seems I’ll be traveling with Leader Li Luo again this time. I wonder if Li Luo’s allies are just hoping to participate in the blood ritual’s physical training, or if they’re hoping to ultimately achieve the “Ancestral Baptism” and strengthen their foundation for future advancement to Heavenly King status?”

Li Luo said calmly, “Why? What else is going on?”

Lin Miao nodded slightly.

“If Alliance Leader Li Luo simply wants to use this ‘Ten Thousand Dragons Ancestral Blood Sacrifice’ to strengthen his body, I think this trip will go quite smoothly. But if your ultimate goal is the ‘Ancestral Baptism’, then I think…” “I

‘m afraid the current leader of the Tianlong Clan, who is in charge of the Dragon Clan, will not allow it.”

(End of this chapter)