The First Elder glanced at Xiao Yan. "What's so impossible about it? They say Xiao Chen is a once-in-a-century genius among the Snake-People Tribe. At such a young age, he's already reached Dou Zong, or perhaps even higher."
Xiao Yan fell silent. He thought of his own current strength: Three-Stage Dou Qi, not even enough to count as a Dou Zhe. Compared with Xiao Chen, the difference was like heaven and earth.
Xiao Xun Er sat nearby, listening to the elders' discussion. A flicker of surprise crossed her eyes.
To reach Dou Zong at such a young age was a top-tier talent even on the mainland. How could such a genius come from a remote place like the Snake-People Tribe?
Xiao Xun Er was curious.
"I heard that Xiao Chen isn't just powerful; he's also a Seventh-Rank Alchemist," the Third Elder continued.
Xiao Yan's expression changed. "A Seventh-Rank Alchemist?"
The Third Elder nodded. "That's right. Master Gu He confirmed it himself."
Xiao Yan was utterly speechless. The strongest alchemist in the entire Jia Ma Empire, Gu He, was only a Sixth-Rank Alchemist, yet Xiao Chen was a Seventh-Rank Alchemist.
Xiao Yan clenched his fists, a wave of frustration welling up inside him.
Xiao Zhan fell silent as well. In all his years, he had never heard of a genius like this: a Dou Zong expert and a Seventh-Rank Alchemist at such a young age. Why did someone like that have to be born among the Snake-People Tribe?
"What a shame." Xiao Zhan sighed. "If only someone like him had been born in a human empire."
The elders nodded in agreement. It really was a shame.
The atmosphere in the hall grew heavy.
A maid hurried inside. "Clan Leader, someone outside requests an audience."
Xiao Zhan frowned. "Who?"
"He says his