Meanwhile.
Above the Black Mountain Tribe stood the Jiuli Clan, which ruled an immense territory spanning a million li.
The Jiuli Clan was a truly great clan.
It had more than ten mighty Fourth Realm Primordial Spirit cultivators alone, and even a Fifth Realm ancestor presiding over it. It was the undisputed overlord of this land.
Deep within Jiuli Divine City, inside a magnificent, brightly lit hall.
Immortal music drifted through the air, and the atmosphere was quite harmonious.
Clan Chief Jiuli Feng, accompanied by several Fourth Realm elders, was warmly and attentively receiving a woman of exceedingly high status.
On the seat of honor directly before them sat a woman dressed in luxurious dark-gold robes.
She exuded the authority of someone long accustomed to a lofty position, and was savoring her spirit tea with interest.
Her name was Ji Yue.
She was a direct descendant of the Heavenly Mang Royal Clan!
The Heavenly Mang Royal Clan ruled hundreds of millions of li of territory and had even produced queens in its history. Ji Yue herself was a Fourth Realm Primordial Spirit cultivator, and served as the left director of the "Heaven-Patrolling Bureau" at the Royal Court, holding power over life and death. Among the royal clan's many heirs, she ranked in the top five and was a formidable contender.
"Your Highness." Clan Chief Jiuli Feng bowed slightly. "It is truly an honor for everyone in our Jiuli Clan that you have chosen us as an important stop on your inspection of the realm on behalf of the Royal Court.
"Our ancestor is in seclusion at a critical juncture in his contemplation of the Great Dao and could not emerge to welcome you personally. We ask for Your Highness's understanding."
Ji Yue smiled faintly. "You are too courteous, Clan Chief