"I didn't expect even this person to be alerted!"
As the exceptionally aged voice rang out, Gu Nan Hai was slightly taken aback. He immediately turned toward a spot in the sky and gave a slight bow.
The seven-colored radiance lasted only a moment before completely withdrawing into the seven-colored clan mark on Gu Xun'er's smooth forehead.
Even that clan mark gradually faded away amid faint ripples.
This kind of clan mark did not usually appear outwardly. Only when its owner deliberately summoned it would it emerge upon the forehead.
"Let's go. There's nothing left to see. Given time, Xun'er will surely surpass everyone in the clan..."
As the seven-colored light dispersed, the man in green atop the towering tree in the distance smiled faintly, then turned and departed.
"The Ancient Clan has produced such a heavenly genius. In a hundred years, she will undoubtedly shine brilliantly!"
"The Xiao Clan members are impressive as well. Without that powerful bloodline strength, they still managed to cultivate to such a level. It truly puts us to shame..."
"I'm afraid that after today, certain people won't be able to sit still!"
"You mean?"
"Does that even need asking? Back then, the Xiao Clan's strength was enough to suppress even the Soul Clan. If Xiao Xuan had not failed back then... the Soul Clan has always regarded the Xiao Clan as a great enemy!"
Everyone on the plaza was discussing the two focal figures of the day.
Xiao Yu and Gu Xun'er—when it came to talent, Xiao Yu was even more outstanding than Gu Xun'er.
After all, Gu Xun'er was currently only an Eight-star Dou Zun, while Xiao Yu of the Xiao Clan was already on the verge of touching the threshold of Half-Saint...
In a corner of the plaza, several figures entirely cloaked