Around the ancient square, rank upon rank of Black Annihilation Army soldiers stood straight in black armor, their piercing gazes as sharp as eagles' eyes as they swept their surroundings.
The moment their eyes fell on Xiao Tian, they stood ramrod straight.
They looked like imposing soldiers awaiting inspection.
Xiao Tian nodded silently and walked inside beneath the astonished gazes of the guests attending the ceremony.
This was the benefit strength brought. Had he not been strong enough to suppress the Gu Clan, he would have ended up like Xiao Yan, stopped and deliberately harassed.
"Xiao Tian Gege, let's go inside. The ceremony is about to begin."
Xun'er led Xiao Tian and the other two into the square, arriving at a special section.
Most of those permitted to enter this area were people of considerable standing within the Gu Clan or members of the other Ancient Eight Clans.
"Tian Ge, are those three from the Soul Clan?"
Xiao Yan gestured toward the edge of the area, where three black-robed figures stood casually, a cold, powerful aura spreading around them.
"Yes. The one leading them is called Hun Ya. His favorite boast is that his ancestor was one of those who severely wounded our Xiao Clan ancestor, Xiao Xuan."
Xiao Tian gave the three a casual glance as he spoke.
The three also glanced at Xiao Tian and his companions before looking away.
At those words, Xiao Yan's hand clenched fiercely inside his sleeve, and a vicious gleam flashed through his dark eyes. "Hun Ya, is it? I'll crush his soul and collect a little interest for our ancestor."
"They're only Eight Star Dou Zuns. Kill those two however you like. Leave any trouble afterward to me." Xiao Tian could not be bothered to act against two Dou Zuns. Leaving them