"What do you think? Surprised, aren't you?" Third Elder chuckled, throwing an arm around Xiao Heng's shoulders as he led him toward the main hall.
Xiao Heng nodded seriously. This strength had truly shocked him. He had thought the clan having two or three Dou Shengs would already be impressive, but looking at things now, how was this a destitute clan? Even the Spirit Clan and Shi Clan were probably only on par with the Bai Clan!
A full nine Dou Sheng powerhouses. Second Elder and Third Elder were likely even Four-star Dou Shengs. Then what about the Great Elder above them? He could not possibly be weaker than Second Elder and the others! And the Clan Leader had yet to appear. As the leader of an entire clan, he had to be at least a Five-star Dou Sheng! If so, the Bai Clan truly might not be weaker than the Spirit Clan and the others.
Moreover, judging by the Bai Clan's collection, the cultivation methods and Dou Techniques he had seen back then were no fewer than those of the Shi Clan. Had this clan truly suffered destruction before?
"Strong. Truly strong!"
"Hahaha! I knew it." Seeing Xiao Heng's astonishment, Third Elder laughed heartily before continuing, "Now that you've broken through to the Dou Sheng realm, you're qualified to learn the clan's true circumstances. Second Elder will tell you about those matters, so I won't waste my breath. All right, let's go in and sit first!"
"Mm!" Xiao Heng nodded.
Led by Second Elder, the group entered a side hall. A huge stone table stood within, surrounded by chairs. The elders took their seats one after another, leaving only Xiao Heng standing beside the table. It did not seem quite appropriate for him to sit down!
Eighth Elder tugged