Chapter 99: The Space War
Bi Fan nodded and asked softly, "This ranking represents the order of the Aristocratic Clans, right?"
"Yes." Li Siter smiled and nodded.
"If an Aristocratic Clan ranks last for three consecutive years, the other clans have the right to challenge them. If the challenge succeeds, they'll be replaced."
"If they fail the challenge and still can't change their standing within two years, they'll be struck from the ranks of the Aristocratic Clans. The Li Family was stripped of its status after ranking at the bottom several times."
"After they're struck from the list, challengers from other clans can keep competing until one defeats a representative of an Aristocratic Clan. Then they can take their place among the Aristocratic Clans."
"In Level 10 Space, up to five Aristocratic Clans can coexist."
"Can a clan that's been struck from the list ever return?"
Li Siter smiled. "It's possible, but extremely difficult. Someone from that clan has to defeat the strongest member of the younger generation from each of the other Four Great Noble Families. Only then will they qualify to return."
Bi Fan paused, then gave a wry smile. "One person challenging the strongest of the Four Great Noble Families? That's absurd!"
Li Siter smiled. "It is absurd. Looking through the records of the Aristocratic Clans in Moxue, only two people have ever succeeded."
"Who were they?" Zheng Shi'an asked curiously, his interest suddenly piqued.
"One was an elder of the Yun Family, and the other is the current head of the Tang Family."
"That's incredible."
"Indeed." Li Siter nodded. "My grandfather said the current head of the Tang Family is the most outstanding cultivator he's ever met in Moxue."
"By the way, Brother Li, are there any other powerful forces in Moxue besides the Aristocratic Clans?"