Divine Grade

It was not only the members of the Black Smoke Army who were unsettled—even the Gu Clan Elders could no longer remain calm. Elder Gu Shan was also present. Looking at Gu Yao, he said, "Gu Yao, know when to stop. Do not disgrace the Gu Clan's dignity!"

Gu Yao looked at Gu Shan and said, "Elder Gu Shan, I merely wish to challenge Xiao Yan of the Xiao Clan. This is only a spar, and it should not violate any rules, should it?"

Gu Shan frowned slightly, but he was relieved to hear that Gu Yao was not planning to challenge Xiao Yu. After all, a Dou Venerate facing a Dou Saint had virtually no chance of victory.

Gu Shan—or indeed, any member of the Gu Clan—did not want outsiders to grind the Gu Clan into the dirt during their Coming-of-Age Ceremony!

Of course, Xun'er was an exception. Although she was no longer as dissatisfied with certain Gu Clan Elders as before, that did not mean her resentment was gone.

Though Gu Yao's voice was not loud, many people heard him. Naturally, Xiao Yan heard him as well and could not help feeling stunned.

It was not only Xiao Yan. Even Xiao Ding, Xiao Li, and Xiao Yu were somewhat taken aback. Xiao Yu could only laugh helplessly. Was this what it meant to get caught in the crossfire while lying down?

Everyone knew that the Xiao Clan had long since been removed from the original Eight Ancient Clans. Calling them the Seven Ancient Clans was now more fitting. However, in recent days, Xiao Yu's reputation had grown increasingly prominent throughout the Northern Central Continent, Central Region, and Beast Domain. As a result, many people had begun to place greater importance on the Underworld and the Heavenly Mansion.

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