Soon, Xuan Xiao saw the You Feng clan.
The You Feng clan ancestor wore a long robe made of coarse hemp. His face was old, with a long beard, giving off a heroic and ethereal aura.
Xuan Xiao walked forward, his gaze swept across the elder, and after pondering for a moment, he raised his hand in a salute: "Xuan Xiao of the Tian Xing tribe, along with my tribe members, greets the You Feng clan ancestor."
"No need to be formal." The You Feng clan ancestor stroked his beard and smiled, looking at Xuan Xiao with a warm gaze, and also at the many members of the Tian Xing tribe, his expression full of joy: "Good, good... It's been a long time since this old man has seen such a vibrant scene among the human race. Xuan Xiao, you've done a great job as the human leader!"
"Ancestor You Feng, you flatter me." Xuan Xiao smiled, slightly humble about the praise, but his heart was also filled with joy. He sincerely admired this elder who possessed such noble character, willing to sacrifice himself to protect the human race: "Please, ancestor, enter my Tian Xing tribe and take a look!"
"Good! I also want to see this vibrant and prosperous Tian Xing tribe." The You Feng clan ancestor smiled contentedly, nodding his head in approval, and walked into the tribe alongside Xuan Xiao.
The arrival of the You Feng clan ancestor filled everyone in the Tian Xing tribe with excitement and joy. Naturally, a few clan members with strong reservations remained wary of the You Feng clan ancestor before them. After all, who knew if this human ancestor was real or not, appearing out of nowhere like this.
In fact, Xuan Xiao had also initially harbored such suspicions. But upon seeing the You Feng clan ancestor, he felt a sense of kinship from his bloodline, and a special intuition as a First Generation Human.
Indeed, Xuan Xiao had experienced a rebirth and then a True Dragon transformation, becoming a First Generation Human long ago. As a First Generation Human, he naturally possessed an innate Primordial physique and special profound mysteries.
First Generation Humans shared a special connection with one another. Coupled with the unfathomable cultivation of the You Feng clan ancestor, it was enough to confirm his identity as a human ancestor.
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As the You Feng clan ancestor toured the Tian Xing tribe, his joy and excitement grew with each passing moment.
His contented smile never faded.
It wasn't until they reached the central hall of the Tian Xing tribe, also named the Tian Xing Hall by Xuan Xiao, that the You Feng clan ancestor stopped smiling, but his warm and compassionate gaze remained unchanged.
The You Feng clan ancestor was filled with emotion and admiration for the Tian Xing tribe and its leader. He expressed his appreciation for Xuan Xiao, the leader: "Xuan Xiao, thank you for taking care of so many humans, allowing them to grow and cultivate safely!"
"I am a human myself, this is all I should do." Xuan Xiao remained humble, but his words also carried a hint of curiosity: "Ancestor You Feng, may I ask how many ancestors like you still exist in the human race?"
"Alas... When the demon race invaded, we followed the ancestors, Sui Ren, Zi Yi, and You Chao, to fight. Sadly, our human race was born too late, lacking development, and our foundation was shallow, unable to withstand the long-established demon race. In the end, Ancestor Sui Ren and the others fell first, followed by us ancestors, and our people."
"After years of bloody battles, we managed to protect a portion of our people and bring them to the East Sea. Including myself, only eight ancestors survived and made it to the East Sea."
"Now, we eight guard the eight directions of the East Sea, repelling any threats to the human race, preventing them from entering the East Sea. We also hold the demon race at bay."
"Isn't the East Sea under the protection of a Saint? Why are there still dangers that can enter the East Sea? Why would the demon race dare to violate the Saint's decree and invade our human race again?"
"Under the protection of a Saint, dangers that could destroy the entire human race cannot enter the East Sea. However, some threats that can cause harm to the human race but not threaten its existence are allowed to enter the East Sea. This is also a kind of trial for the human race from the Saint."
"Unfortunately, the human race suffered a devastating disaster, and we haven't recovered yet. So the eight of us ancestors intercept all dangers. Once the race has somewhat recovered, we'll allow some threats to enter the East Sea. For example, the disaster caused by the Kuafu and Golden Crow battle, the eight of us didn't intercept it, but let it enter the East Sea."
"As for why we hold the demon race at bay, it's because the demon race emperor, Di Jun, seemingly made an agreement with the Saint, forbidding the demon race from entering the East Sea. But the demon race is domineering and ruthless, always going for complete annihilation of their enemies."
"However, bound by the Saint's agreement, they could only choose to surround the East Sea and restrict the development of the human race. As long as a human dares to take even a single step out of the East Sea, they will come to slaughter. Therefore, we ancestors have to guard the eight directions, hold the demon race at bay, and save any humans who accidentally venture out of the East Sea."
"What a ruthless and complete annihilation, what a demon race. Hateful, truly hateful!"
Xuan Xiao was filled with anger. He couldn't believe that the demon race was so vicious. They carried out a complete annihilation and even surrounded the East Sea, preventing the human race from leaving.
Although Xuan Xiao knew this, it was only natural from the demon race's perspective. If he were in their shoes, he would also adopt a strategy of complete annihilation if he were at war with a race.
But even though he understood, the fact that this was happening to his people still filled him with anger.
However, when he considered that only eight human ancestors remained out of many, and that they were still protecting the human race and holding the demon race at bay, Xuan Xiao couldn't help but feel admiration.
After a brief chat, he learned some of the human race's secrets and the current state of the human race.
Xuan Xiao's heart was heavy, and he wanted to continue asking questions.
But the You Feng clan ancestor said, "Xuan Xiao, I will answer your many questions later. There is an urgent matter that needs to be taken care of, and that is the purpose of my visit."
"What is it? Tell me, if I can help, I will do everything in my power." As a member of the human race, Xuan Xiao naturally wanted to contribute to his people.
The You Feng clan ancestor didn't hide anything and said directly, "I left my post and roamed the East Sea because I was entrusted by the Dragon race. One of their members may have been stranded in the East Sea during the previous Kuafu and Golden Crow battle."
"But because of the Saint's protection, the Dragon race doesn't dare to easily enter the East Sea, so they asked us humans to find him. I've been searching for years, and I've also asked many human tribe leaders to search, but we've found nothing."
"Now that I've come to you, I ask you to search as well. It's best to find him, but if you don't, it's okay. Of course, because of the terrifying disaster back then, this Dragon member who might have been stranded in the East Sea is probably dead. But the Dragon race's request is to find him alive or dead."
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