Proposal

The pitch-black flame wings extended several hundred feet, scorching the sky. The land below cracked under the intense heat, and in the area closest to the center, lava even began to seep out!

People around leaped into the air, their eyes fervently fixed on the center of the wings.

The scorching heat did not dampen their enthusiasm; the flame marks on their foreheads seemed almost alive!

Black markings wound around the boy's body, and his eyes were replaced by dark flames. The massive flame wings gave a fierce tremor, sending waves of fire scattering in all directions—overwhelming and unparalleled!

"Heaven bless our clan!"

"Heaven bless our clan!"

... No one knew who started the chant, but those with flame marks on their foreheads shouted. This power seemed to captivate their minds, even the strong among them couldn't resist.

"It seems our young clan leader has been decided."

High in the sky, a figure joked.

Another man in luxurious robes gently shook his head, "I thought Huoxuan would stand out, but this boy took the lead. Though he has a good temperament, he possesses a restless heart."

"Haha! Since when has anyone in our Yan clan been content? I like this boy!"

"What, do you want to take him as your disciple?"

"I'd like to, but the clan leader probably won't agree."

Huoa exhausted his inner Dou Qi, and the already limited source of energy was nearly halved to create such a scene.

Seeing the scene, he was satisfied. The system's subconscious mind interference was highly effective and affordable.

Infecting stronger layers with weaker clansmen's spiritual power was why he valued subconscious mind interference.

With his Dou Qi exhausted by the Bahuang Extinguishing Flame, Huoa fainted and fell.

However, he was not worried. In the Yan clan, with his eight-star Dou Sheng late-stage father backing him, he believed he would see important figures when he woke up!

Dou Qi's exhaustion and mental fatigue from controlling the Bahuang Extinguishing Flame were not serious, especially in a clan that played with fire and turned it into countless tricks.

The Bahuang Extinguishing Flame, the strongest fire controlled by the Yan clan at present, was not as aloof as the Golden Emperor Burning Heaven Flame.

It had been handled by many over the centuries, and this domineering black flame had long been imprinted by generations of the Yan clan!

As consciousness gradually returned and light appeared, Huoa turned his head to see his stern father sitting in the hall, drinking tea.

"Clack~"

The middle-aged man stood up and walked to Huoa's bedside, and a rare stiff smile appeared on his usually stern face.

He was very pleased with this son, who had condensed his bloodline to the ninth rank at a young age, showing astonishing talent!

"Father."

The middle-aged man nodded, "You were unconscious for two days. Your physique needs improvement. In the coming year, I will take time to train you."

"Yes!"

Huoa hurriedly sat up, only to be pressed back by a large hand.

Yanjin's face had an awkward smile, "During your two-day coma, I had other saints in the clan go to the ancient realm."

Huoa was stunned, then his young body trembled with excitement! He was genuinely thrilled! To influence his eight-star Dou Sheng late-stage father, he spent 1,000 source points! That was almost half of his points since birth!

All to make his powerful father remember that sentence!

"Father, you..."

"That little girl named Gu Xun'er, right?"

"Yes, yes." Huoa nodded quickly.

He had an almost pathological desire to pursue the girl described in the book! The more unattainable, the more he craved! This did not conflict with his past experiences of being taunted by that wretched woman; the first time he saw the depiction of "Xiao Xun'er" in the book, he was consumed with jealousy!

Why? Why could someone as useless as him receive such affection?

Why, despite all his efforts, did he come home to a woman who only flirted with other men?

After crossing into this world, Huoa, after his initial excitement, had planned everything.

In the Dou Qi continent, strength was fundamental. With enough power, he would have everything in this world!

Thinking of "Xiao Xun'er," a flash of heat appeared in Huoa's eyes.

'She is mine!'

The man seemed not to notice Huoa's unusual expression and continued, "The elder council of the ancient clan is ambiguous, saying they are somewhat confident. They surely recognize your potential and are weighing their options."

"Huoa, remember, between major clans, only interests matter. If they refuse, it means the benefits offered are insufficient!"

"And what about Uncle Gu..."

Yanjin shook his head, "The saint did not meet Gu Yuan, but it is said he doesn't value that daughter much."

'Not value her? How could that be?!'

Huoa thought skeptically but maintained a compliant expression.

"Father, when can I go out to train?"

"You?" The middle-aged man was stunned, then laughed heartily, ruffling the boy's head, "As expected of my Yan clan blood, always filled with passion!"

"But you're still young. Don't think about training outside for now. I promise, if you reach the Dou Wang realm before you turn fifteen, you can go out to train whenever you wish!"

"Yes, Father, I will work hard!"

The man nodded, truly seeing the fighting spirit ignited in his son. After a few encouraging words, he left.

As he walked out, ignoring the guards' salutes, a gleam of light flashed in his eyes!

'Gu Xun'er? It's a pity Gu Mo'er won't marry outside, but if Huoa marries Gu Yuan's younger daughter, it will be a win-win!'

In the room, Huoa's compliant expression darkened.

"Damn it!"

"What now?"

The system's androgynous voice echoed in his mind.

"I can't stand the thought of Xun'er being touched by Xiao Yan for years!"

"Calm down, calm down, host. What does a little girl understand? Even if she likes Xiao Yan, so what? Show them your exceptional talent and the ancient clan's elder council might betroth her to you."

"But Xun'er will have divine bloodline at her coming-of-age ceremony, and..."

"What are you worried about?" The system's voice was seductive, "Divine bloodline? Just find a way to prevent her from achieving it! Would the ancient clan involve the Yan clan's young master for a 'waste'?"

"Waste?"

Ha murmured, his eyes flashing with a sinister light. The thought of the goddess described in the book becoming a waste-filled him with evil thoughts.

"How can I make her a waste?"

"There are many methods. The simplest and quickest is to destroy her primal yin before she comes of age!"