The guards at the gate had barely started to shout and stop her when, under the radiance of seven-colored light, they were forced directly to their knees.
Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, a graceful figure slowly entered the hall. Mysterious patterns on her smooth, fair forehead emitted a seven-colored glow, making the elders within the hall feel an intense pressure.
Her beautiful eyes swept across everyone present as she said coldly, "Elder Gu Shan, the Xiao Clan's clan leader perished, and the Xiao Clan has declined for a thousand years. Yet our clan, which had been on friendly terms with them, merely stood by and watched, without even providing basic care. Since the Xiao Clan left the Central Continent, our Ancient Clan has continued occupying their Heavenly Tomb slots to this day. Now that someone from the Xiao Clan has finally come here, not only do you refuse to return the slots, but you are still coveting the Tou She Ancient God Jade. If word gets out, won't we become the laughingstock of the entire continent?"
"Sigh! Xun Er, put away your Clan Mark first." Elder Tongxuan glanced at Elder Gu Shan and the others, whose expressions had turned rather unpleasant, then sighed helplessly and urged her.
Hearing Tongxuan's words, Xun Er slightly restrained the effect of her Clan Mark. She walked to the conference table and sat beside Elder Tongxuan, her icy gaze fixed on the elders led by Gu Shan and Gu Qian in the distance.
"Xun Er, you are a member of the Ancient Clan! You should consider the Ancient Clan more in your actions!" Meeting Xun Er's gaze, Gu Shan's expression darkened further. He slammed the table and rose to his feet, pointing at her as he shouted sternly, "And this is the Ancient