It was the Sword Clan's largest assembly hall, a colossal domed structure at the center of Jian City. As one of the first buildings erected after the Jian Realm was opened, it had endured through ten thousand years of history. Its ancient, majestic aura inspired reverence even from afar.
As an outsider, Xiao Yan should not have attended a meeting of the Sword Clan's core circle. However, the matter of the Soul Clan was of great importance. As a direct party involved, and given his relationship with Liuli, an exception was made for him.
Among the group, Gongsun Lin walked at the front, while Gongsun Sanbu and Xiao Yan walked side by side, eventually stopping before an ancient metal gate.
Gongsun Lin halted and turned his bright black eyes toward Xiao Yan. He said casually, "Let me give you a warning. Liuli was raised under the watch of these old fellows. Whenever she had a conflict with their descendants as a child, take a guess who got beaten up."
Xiao Yan froze, then answered with a bitter smile, "I understand."
His future father-in-law was reminding him. The cabbage he had stolen was the treasure of the entire Sword Clan. If he truly wanted their approval, he would first have to pass the test set by those Sword Clan higher-ups within the hall.
As Gongsun Lin pushed open the heavy doors, Xiao Yan instantly felt the air in the space become heavy and viscous, almost tangible, no longer flowing. An icy, razor-sharp pressure that seeped through every opening bore down upon him, making even his breathing sluggish and painful. The Dou Qi within him unconsciously boiled as the Fen Jue began circulating on its own. Heavenly Flames formed a blazing barrier through his meridians, emitting faint creaking sounds as they resisted