In the Jia Ma Empire, Wutan City was holding its annual clan Coming-of-Age Ceremony.
Xiao Zhan looked at the talented youths below the stage, his gaze growing distant as he recalled the most outstanding batch of juniors who had followed his son, Xiao Yan. He could not help but let out a long sigh.
"Time really flies. More than ten years have passed in the blink of an eye, and I haven't seen Yan'er and the others in so long."
Xiao Zhan lightly tapped the armrest. Beside him, the Great Elder stroked his beard, his voice carrying a nagging complaint.
"Those little brats truly don't know how to respect their elders. They haven't come back to the Xiao Family for new year in so many years."
Though the Great Elder said so, his words were full of pride and comfort.
Under Xiao Yan's leadership, the Xiao Family, once confined to little Wutan City, had now founded the Tianhe Alliance, which even the entire Central Continent willingly obeyed. Although they had once expected Xiao Yan's future to be limitless, they had never dared imagine it would reach such heights.
Sometimes, reality was far more fantastical than imagination.
"Hehe~ Yan'er and the others are overseeing the entire Central Continent now. It's understandable that they have no time to return."
Xiao Zhan patted the armrest gently, his eyes filled with emotion. Then he rose to his feet, faced the new generation of Xiao Family youths below, and declared in a spirited voice.
"The time is about right. I now announce that the Xiao Family Coming-of-Age Ceremony officially begins!"
Boom!!!
The instant Xiao Zhan finished speaking, the entire world suddenly shook. No one could keep their footing, and they all tumbled to the ground. Even Xiao Zhan fell onto the floor, staring around him