Chapter 60: The Time Barrier!

A single night passed, and those who slumbered in Uta City were still unaware that the heavens above their city had changed. They could not know that the two families who had opposed the Xiao family—the Galleo and the Oba clans—had met their fates: one annihilated, the other wholly subjugated. No one would have guessed that the modest Xiao family now boasted five Dou Kings among its ranks.

Morning arrived, and Uta City was as lively as ever, though something seemed missing—yet no one could quite put their finger on what it was. The Xiao family had not made public the annihilation of the Galleo clan or the subjugation of the Oba family. For now, the only voice in Uta City belonged to the Xiao family—their power was unrivaled.

In a secluded corner of the Xiao estate, Qianmo carved out a new space. “Yan’er, within this space, your master has created a time barrier. Three years will pass inside, while only three days elapse outside!”

“Yan’er, your master must leave for a while. Stay here and train diligently. Cultivate the arts and secret techniques I’ve bestowed upon you. I will return in as little as a year, or as long as three years.” Qianmo spoke earnestly.

“These are the twenty-second, twenty-first, and twentieth ranked Heavenly Flames: Spirit Fire of Ten Thousand Beasts, Samsara Flame, and Dragon Phoenix Blaze. While I am away, absorb them and refine your skills. If you absorb each flame separately, you’ll achieve even greater results.” As Qianmo spoke, three distinct flames appeared in her hand.

“I understand, Master! Don’t worry!” Xiao Yan replied, gazing eagerly at the three flames in his hand. These were Heavenly Flames—coveted treasures that even Dou Saints would yearn for, and he possessed three, in addition to the Profound Yellow Flame within him, totaling four.

The Spirit Fire of Ten Thousand Beasts was a red flame, faintly shaped like countless beasts. Samsara Flame existed only within the cycle of reincarnation; those who possessed it could draw upon the powers of the six realms. Dragon Phoenix Blaze, according to legend, originated from the feathers of the offspring born of the ancient dragon and phoenix—its power rivaled the Heavenly Flames.

These were treasures born of heaven and earth!

“When your master returns, it will also be time for you to absorb your fifth Heavenly Flame. Train well!” With that, Qianmo’s figure vanished in midair.

The wind stirred Xiao Yan’s hair as he watched his master disappear. Resolute, he whispered, “Don’t worry, Master. I won’t disappoint you. Someday, you’ll tell me whether you truly are a traveler from another world. You are… too mysterious.”

Xiao Yan stored the flames in his ring and went to greet Xiao Zhan and the others.

“Brother Xiao Yan, how long will you be in seclusion?” Xun’er asked, holding onto Xiao Yan’s arm.

“Little Xun’er, would you like to train with your brother?” Xiao Yan gently rubbed her head.

Since his master had established the time barrier within the Xiao estate and not solely for him, it meant all Xiao family members, including Xun’er, could train inside.

Xiao Yan had just explained this to his father and the others, and their joy was boundless.

Three years of training inside, with only three days passing outside? Even better, the barrier allowed them to battle simulated magical beasts and select their difficulty level.

This was a priceless treasure.

Xiao Zhan immediately summoned all Xiao family disciples to prepare for training.

This was the foundation of the Xiao family’s revival!

“I feel that it won’t be long before the Xiao family rises again,” Xiao Yan thought to himself.

“Of course! Xun’er wants to train with Brother Xiao Yan!” Xun’er exclaimed with delight.

“Alright, let’s go!” Xiao Yan took Xun’er’s small hand and headed toward the time barrier.

Outside the time barrier, the main force of the Xiao family had assembled. Xiao Ning, Xiao Mei, and others were present.

Xiao Yan appeared before everyone, holding Xun’er’s hand.

“Yan’er, you finally arrived,” Xiao Zhan said excitedly. Everyone had been waiting for him to activate the barrier.

“Third Young Master!” the others greeted him respectfully.

Now, Xiao Yan’s prestige within the family was unmatched—a young man already a Dou Fighter, with limitless potential.

“Thank you all for waiting,” Xiao Yan replied, cupping his hands.

“My master named this barrier ‘Time.’ It’s not an arbitrary name. Inside, three years of training pass while only three days elapse outside. I think you all understand what that means.”

Xiao Yan explained to the assembled crowd.

“What?” “Three years inside, only three days outside?” “This is a treasure beyond compare! The Xiao family will surely rise again!”

The disciples were abuzz with astonishment.

“Such a divine artifact exists in this world? Who is Brother Xiao Yan’s master, and how powerful is he? Not even the ancient eight clans could create such a thing, yet Brother Xiao Yan’s master crafted it as if it were a toy, left here without fear of theft. This alone proves his strength,” Xun’er marveled, her cherubic face so adorable that one could hardly resist pinching her cheek.

Kawaii!

Xiao Yan smiled at their amazement. He himself had been astonished when his master revealed this to him.

“Ahem! Enough chatter—let’s begin. I will now activate the time barrier so everyone can begin training.” Xiao Yan coughed, drawing all eyes back to him.

When Qianmo created the barrier, she had imprinted the mark of time within Xiao Yan; only he and his master could activate it. Others who tried would be destroyed, their souls scattered to nothing.

Xiao Yan extended his hand, and the time barrier responded. Before everyone’s eyes, a beam of light appeared.

A humming sound filled their ears.

All those assembled outside vanished, transported within the barrier.

Once someone entered, they could return simply by silently reciting, “Enter the time barrier.” Qianmo had set this up for convenience.

Within the barrier, the environment was a lattice of deep blue lines, forming grids against a backdrop of starry black skies.

At the center, a pillar of light appeared.

When the light faded, the Xiao family members stood there, gazing about as if discovering a new world.

“So this is the time barrier?” most disciples exclaimed.

Their voices echoed gently in the space.

“How familiar it feels! Everything here reminds me of the scenes I saw in movies and anime in my previous life. I never imagined such places truly existed,” Xiao Yan mused, his eyes darting as he pondered.

Whether it was his transmigration to this world or all that had happened since, it felt like a dream—sometimes he wondered if he’d ever wake up, yet the dream was so vivid.

While Xiao Yan was lost in thought, Xun’er’s voice broke through.

“Brother Xiao Yan, is this really the time barrier? It’s like a fantasy—I never thought I’d experience something like this in my lifetime,” she said in disbelief.

Her words resonated with the others; they all felt the same.

“My master told me that we can observe everything happening outside from here, but those outside cannot see in. So everyone can train in peace,” Xiao Yan assured them.

As he spoke, the scene within the barrier shifted. Before them appeared the Xiao family estate; behind them, another place—not the lattice, but an area with training platforms and individual rooms, each perfectly assigned.

“Alright, everyone—go ahead!” Xiao Yan said.

With his instructions, the crowd began their training.

…

After this, the story moves to Qianmo’s journey. When she returns, the main storyline truly begins—Nalan Yanran’s withdrawal of her engagement!

In the years to come, the changes within the Xiao family will be astonishing beyond measure…