Published: January 8, 2025
“Xiao Clan Head, what brings you here?” Ji Tianyao, the ancestor of the Ji Family, slightly changed his expression, knitting his brows as he spoke.
His heart sank; the Xiao Clan Head's sudden appearance made him uneasy. Was it possible that he was here to undermine the Ji Family’s reputation in front of everyone?
With that thought, Ji Tianyao felt increasingly gloomy.
“Haha.”
After Xiao Wujin landed, he looked at the many powerful figures present and couldn't help but nod slightly, smiling as he clasped his hands in greeting. “I am Xiao Wujin, the head of the ancient clan Xiao Family in the Ancient Realm. My Xiao Family is the leader of the Ancient Realm, and now that this Ancient Realm is under our control, I welcome all of you friends who have come to my Xiao Family's territory.”
“Well said!”
“Xiao Clan Head is too polite.”
“The ancient clans of the Ancient Realm are a force that shakes the universe, and the Xiao Family is indeed a leader of the human race. Today, meeting the Xiao Clan Head, he truly has an extraordinary demeanor.”
The many top-tier experts in attendance all clasped their hands, smiling.
There was truth in what they said; currently, the Xiao Family indeed held power in the Ancient Realm, and they were the rulers here. Everyone was willing to show some respect, considering that the ancient clans had always kept to themselves and rarely made an appearance. In reality, not many had close ties with them.
However, while smiles adorned their faces, when they glanced at the Ji Family, their expressions became more profound.
It seemed the Xiao Family had come with ill intentions, and it was uncertain how the Ji Family would respond.
At this moment, the expression of many experts from the Ji Family turned grim.
The Xiao Family had taken the lead! From the very start, they had imposed their authority over the Ji Family. Even though they were in the Ji Family's territory, they insisted that the Xiao Family was the leader of the Ancient Realm and that their territory was where they now stood. What kind of message did this send to the Ji Family?
Many of the younger generation from the Ji Family were filled with indignation.
But despite their anger, no one dared to refute them. Given the current situation in the Ancient Realm, it was indeed the Xiao Family that held dominance. The Ye Family and Jiang Family remained silent, following behind the Xiao Family as mere background figures, did they not?
In terms of strength, both the Ye Family and the Jiang Family were slightly above the Ji Family.
Thus, Ji Tianyao could only suppress the anger in his heart. However, given that this was his Ji Family's territory, he couldn’t show no response at all.
Immediately, Ji Tianyao stepped forward, smiling as he said, “Xiao Clan Head, since the wind is strong outside, why don’t we move to the main hall of my Ji Family for a banquet and discuss things while we eat?”
This was an attempt to regain some initiative.
Xiao Wujin gave Ji Tianyao a casual glance and replied indifferently, “Why the hurry, Ji Tianyao? Today is the day of your Ji Family’s martial arts recruitment. Since the recruitment hasn't concluded yet, why rush to leave?”
Ji Tianyao's expression instantly changed.
“Xiao Clan Head, what do you mean by that? Our Ji Family’s martial arts recruitment has already concluded.”
Ji Tianyao forced a smile, saying, “Previously, the two friends from the Void Temple and Tian Gong have already emerged victorious, and our Ji Family has announced the results. Does the Xiao Family have any dissatisfaction with the victory of the Void Temple and Tian Gong?”
Ji Tianyao's heart tightened. He worried that the Xiao Family wanted to intervene in the recruitment, disrupting the Ji Family's plans. If that were the case, the Ji Family would never agree.
Earlier, Ji Tianyao had already announced the victors, so he aimed to use the Void Temple and Tian Gong to pressure the Xiao Family, hoping to incite hatred between the Xiao Family and those two powerful factions.