Starting with the Sword Ancestor System: Xiao Yan, Your Harem is Mine!

282: The fiery realm welcomes guests, but hidden currents are brewing.When the ten-zhang wide crimson light gate, constructed purely from fire-attribute energy, stabilized above the volcano, the scorching heatwaves almost twisted the sky. Inside the light gate, there wasn’t rolling magma, but a more intense, yet orderly, phantom of a flame world.

The first to step out of the light gate was a figure like an Incarnation of flame. His red hair blazed like fire, wild and unrestrained, his face was as resolute as a rock, and when his eyes opened and closed, lava seemed to flow within them. It was none other than the Yan Clan Clan Chief, Yan Jin! He wore a crimson battle robe embroidered with ancient fire-pattern totems. Just standing there, the invisible heat radiating from him caused the air within a hundred li below to crackle, and space itself subtly fluctuated. The majestic pressure of a Five-Star Dou Sheng Late Stage spread out unreservedly, carrying a domineering will that seemed capable of incinerating all eight directions.

Following closely behind were ten elite guards clad in crimson heavy armor, their faces even obscured by flaming visors. Their Auras were stern, their movements perfectly synchronized, and each held a long halberd burning with dark red flames. They were all Peak Half-Saints! This was the Yan Clan’s trump card military force that awed all sides—the Flame Dragon Guard. After them came the resolute-faced Huo Xuan with burning eyes, and several other Yan Clan Elders. Huo Zhi also followed at the end of the Elder’s procession, her expression docile, her gaze downcast.

Such a welcoming lineup represented the Yan Clan’s highest Specification. On one hand, it was to display their strength to Li Ao and the others and to show their act of eradicating hidden dangers outside their gate. On the other hand, it was also an unspoken display and deterrence.

Yan Jin’s gaze, like a physical torch, instantly locked onto Li Ao, who was suspended above the canyon. His sight lingered longest on Li Ao, as if trying to penetrate the black robe and discern the essence of the Power of Gui Xu. Then it swept over Gu Xun’er, Medusa, and Xiao Yi Xian. When he sensed the faint, almost imperceptible Chaos Poison Body Aura within Xiao Yi Xian, a deeper curiosity and solemnity flashed in his eyes.

”Ruins Hall Master, Li Ao?” Yan Jin’s voice was as resonant as a bell, carrying a fiery, scorching texture, echoing above Molten Fire Canyon. ”Ancient Clan Young Miss, Miss Xuner. And these two... friends of extraordinary strength.” His gaze paused slightly on Medusa’s Seven-Colored Dou Qi and Xiao Yi Xian.

Facing Yan Jin’s unreservedly powerful Aura, Li Ao’s expression remained as calm as water. He took a step forward, as if invisible steps supported him in the Void Realm. His movements were casual yet possessed a rhythm that harmonized with heaven and earth, completely unaffected by the opponent’s pressure. The Power of Gui Xu was restrained, yet it was like a bottomless abyss, silently dissolving all approaching heat and pressure.

”Clan Chief Yan Jin, I’ve long admired your reputation.” Li Ao cupped his hands, neither humble nor arrogant. ”Presumptuously visiting, I am fortunate that the Clan Chief does not disdain us and opens the Realm to welcome us. A small, insignificant contribution is not worth mentioning. The Hall of Souls’ arrangements in the canyon have been cleared, and the remaining poisonous miasma has also been dealt with.” He lightly brushed over the fierce battle that had just occurred.

Gu Xun’er also stepped forward, performing an elegant bow: ”Gu Clan’s Xun’er, on behalf of my father Gu Yuan, sends greetings to Clan Chief Yan Jin. My father said that the Yan Clan is a pillar among the ancient races, and its Way of Fire shakes the universe.”

Yan Jin’s gaze swept between Li Ao and Gu Xun’er, thoughts churning in his mind. This young man faced his pressure with such composure, his Aura deep as an abyss, appearing even more unfathomable than what he saw in the Scrying Mirror. Gu Xun’er was also poised and dignified. Although the Golden Emperor Sky Burning Flame’s Aura was restrained, it caused his Red Lotus Karma Fire to resonate more clearly and... a barely perceptible trace of apprehension? The top three on the strange fire ranking list truly each possessed their own profound mysteries.