Journey to the Gu Clan!

Hearing this term again, Ning Luo's heart gave a slight jolt. After hesitating for a moment, he asked, "Which eight clans are the Ancient Eight Clans?"

Yao Lao was silent for a while before speaking softly. "The Gu Clan and the Soul Clan are among the Ancient Eight Clans. Aside from those two, there are five other clans that still exist today: the Yan Clan, Yao Clan, Shi Clan, and Ling Clan."

Hearing names he had never even encountered before, Ning Luo could not help drawing in a cold breath. This world truly exceeded his expectations. He had once thought the Soul Hall was already the strongest force, yet they were merely one of the so-called Ancient Eight Clans.

"That only makes seven clans, doesn't it?" Ning Luo said after a brief silence.

Yao Lao stared at Ning Luo. After a moment, he said, "There is one more Ancient Race that has already fallen into decline—the Xiao Clan."

"The Xiao Clan once produced a Dou Di. Thus, their descendants possessed Dou Di bloodlines as well. However, by the generation of your ancestor, Xiao Xuan, that bloodline had been completely exhausted by him," Yao Lao said slowly.

Ning Luo smiled faintly. So what if they possessed a Dou Di bloodline? With his current accomplishments, even if he encountered young experts from those Ancient Races who possessed Dou Di bloodlines, he would not fear them in the slightest. The only difference between them was likely how much effort they had needed to exert. But everyone understood that the process was not important—the result was! No one cared whether your path of cultivation had been smooth or arduous. What people saw was only your final achievement!

Seeing Ning Luo's expression, Yao Lao nodded in satisfaction. This disciple of his was exceptional in both