"An invitation from the Ancient Clan?"
Yun Zimo, who had been in seclusion at Star Tower, was summoned by Yao Lao. He blinked at the ancient jade invitation in Yao Lao's hand.
The jade invitation bore the Ancient Clan's ancient crest, which glimmered faintly.
"Mm, invitations to the Ancient Clan Ceremony. Two of them, no less..."
Yao Lao waved the jade invitations with a light, amused smile.
"Two?"
Yun Zimo was a little surprised. He had no questions about receiving an invitation himself. After all, Xiao Yan was a descendant of the Xiao Clan. No matter how ugly the elders' past conduct had been, they couldn't ignore Xiao Yan now that he had reached the Dou Zun Realm.
But what was the second invitation for?
"Xun'er sent one to Xiao Yan in the name of the Ancient Alliance. The Ancient Clan elders sent one to Starfall Pavilion."
Yao Lao explained. In truth, he was somewhat surprised as well, though he had been prepared for this.
Gu Xun'er had gone around the Ancient Clan elders?
A glint flashed in Yun Zimo's eyes, but he said nothing more.
"The Ancient Clan elders... They know you're here?"
Yun Zimo asked. Given the strength Starfall Pavilion had openly displayed, there was no way it would normally receive an invitation from the Ancient Clan elders.
"Mm... To lend Little Yanzi some support, I went to Ancient Saint City ahead of time to see an old friend. As a result, the Ancient Clan elders sent an invitation to Starfall Pavilion."
"But they didn't reveal that I'd advanced to Dou Sheng."
Yao Lao slipped the invitation into his Storage Ring as he spoke casually, then looked at Yun Zimo.
"Would you like to see the Ancient Realm? I'm not trying to interrupt your teaching or cultivation. Your