Speaking of which, among the Eight Ancient Clans, only the Soul Clan could still be considered ambitious. The other Ancient Clans were far too lacking.
There was no need to mention the Spirit Clan and Stone Clan. These two clans were essentially the bottom rung of the Eight Ancient Clans, and their strength might not even have surpassed the Pill Tower. They were also the first two major clans to be destroyed in the original work.
Next came the Yao Clan, which could be said to be the most arrogant and conceited of the Eight Ancient Clans.
Perhaps because they were a clan of alchemists, the Yao Clan possessed the dual pride of the Dou Di Bloodline and their status as alchemists. They looked down absolutely upon outside factions and other alchemists.
They met no good end in the original work either. Nihility Devouring Flame led the attack and wiped out their entire clan.
Then came the Flame Clan and Lei Clan. These two clans were second only to the Soul Clan and Gu Clan, and their strength was formidable.
Yet they too had settled into their own corners and lost their drive to advance.
Then there was the Gu Clan, reputedly the strongest faction on the continent in the open.
The Gu Clan was somewhat better than the other Ancient Clans, but not by much.
They watched as the Xiao Clan perished, losing their only chance to severely wound the Soul Clan.
Though they bore the reputation of the foremost faction, they were overly cautious, indecisive in action, and far too pleased with themselves, always believing they could overcome the Soul Clan.
Moreover, their series of actions had been equally baffling.
Sending Gu Xun'er to the Xiao Clan to obtain the Ancient Jade, and only assigning a Dou Emperor