Xue Zengwu's expression did not change much upon hearing the two of them speak. Clearly, he had long expected this.
"Du Bian, Han Ning, this old man knows what you are thinking."
"Indeed, in terms of seniority and experience, you are both far above Ke Zhi."
"But for the position of clan chief, what matters most is ability."
"Do you think the two of you are more capable than Ke Zhi?" Xue Zengwu said.
Du Bian immediately looked unconvinced. "Ancestor, I don't like hearing that."
"Ke Zhi's talent is indeed monstrous."
"But he has only been at the God Tribulation Realm Peak for less than a thousand years. He is still rather inexperienced in this realm."
"As for the likes of us, we have been cultivating steadily at the God Tribulation Realm Peak for nearly a hundred thousand years. If we truly compare abilities, not one of us elders is inferior to Ke Zhi."
Xue Zengwu smiled faintly, then looked at Ke Zhi. "Ke Zhi, your martial uncles think you lack the ability to sit in the clan chief's seat. What do you think?"
Ke Zhi's expression remained calm as he slowly spoke. "I can completely understand the thoughts of my martial uncles."
"Since everyone is here today, we might as well speak plainly."
"What my martial uncles acknowledge are the Ancestor and my father, not me, Ke Zhi."
"If Father had not fallen, I certainly would not have had to step forward so soon."
"The Ice God Clan is now facing an extremely grave situation, and the position of clan chief represents the new leader of the Ice God Clan."
"This position is no joke, nor can it simply be changed whenever someone wishes."
"If I become the new clan chief, I can guarantee that under Emperor Chu's leadership,