"Next, it's your turn, Gu Yao!"
The Gu Clan Elder onstage shouted to Gu Yao, clearly placing great hopes in him.
Gu Yao of the Gu Clan strode steadily toward the Star Disk.
He stood tall and straight, his expression proud, a powerful aura radiating from him.
The moment Gu Yao placed his hand on the Star Disk, it burst into dazzling light. Within the glow, stars lit up one after another, quickly connecting into a brilliant river of stars.
At last, the light stabilized, clearly revealing an Eighth-Tier Bloodline.
The whole crowd erupted in astonishment, with cries of amazement and praise rising one after another.
"An Eighth-Tier Bloodline! No wonder it's Gu Yao!"
"He's one of the outstanding young talents of the Gu Clan. He truly lives up to his reputation!"
Yet Gu Yao's gaze remained fixed on Xiao Yan, full of hatred.
Remembering how close Xun Er and Xiao Yan had been earlier, his eyes seemed to blaze with fury. He could barely resist the urge to charge over and settle things with Xiao Yan at once.
But he knew all too well that Xiao Yan's strength was unfathomable. He had casually erased Ling Quan, a One-Star Dou Zun, from existence. And with Gu Lie's earlier instructions weighing on him, Gu Yao had no choice but to force down his impulse.
Gu Yao clenched his teeth, his hands balled into fists at his sides. His hateful gaze never left Xiao Yan.
Xiao Yan, meanwhile, remained composed. He calmly met Gu Yao's stare, utterly unaffected by his hatred.
The elder overseeing the ceremony had also been momentarily stunned by the eight stars. When he recovered, a smile appeared on his stern face.
"Gu Yao, one of the Four Great Commanders of the Black Annihilation Army, an Eight-Star Dou Zun,