Secret Council

However, Xiao Yan noticed something quite interesting.

The clan leaders of the Xiao Tribe, Ancient Clan, Soul Clan, Lei Clan, and Yan Tribe all appeared to be energetic middle-aged men, while the clan leaders of the Yao Clan, Shi Clan, and the now-extinct Ling Clan all appeared as frail old men.

Hmm, perhaps this was related to one's cultivation as well?

Take Xiao Xuan, the Xiao Tribe's clan leader back then. Dressed in a light cyan robe, he looked like a refined and elegant gentleman. At most, he appeared to be thirty years old.

Just as Xiao Yan and Xun'er were speaking quietly, Gu Yuan, who sat in the chief seat with his eyes closed in meditation, silently opened his eyes.

"Everyone, since the five clans have gathered, let this council begin."

Gu Yuan spoke after sweeping his gaze over everyone present.

"Clan Leader Gu Yuan, Xiao Zhan, the Xiao Tribe's clan leader, authorized me, Xiao Yan, to serve as the Xiao Tribe's full representative for this journey. This meeting clearly has six clans in attendance."

A clear burst of laughter suddenly rang out in the hall.

"So he is Xiao Yan of the Xiao Tribe?"

As soon as those words were spoken, the clan leaders of the Yan Tribe, Lei Clan, Yao Clan, and Shi Clan instinctively looked over. A handsome young man in black robes was nodding and smiling at them.

The four clan leaders studied the young man in black thoughtfully.

They knew of the Xiao Tribe, once the foremost of the Eight Clans. However, after the Xiao Tribe suffered its great upheaval, its descendants scattered to the far reaches of the continent. After that, perhaps only the Ancient Clan, which had been close to the Xiao Tribe, knew what had become of them.

It was only