As Elder Tong Xuan used the Seven-Colored Heavenly Emperor Brush to bestow the Seven-Colored Clan Mark upon Gu Xun'er!
The entire square erupted!
Over in the Soul Clan's section, Hun Yu's expression barely changed, but a thought had already formed in his mind...
He had to seize an opportunity to eliminate Gu Xun'er. Otherwise, the Ancient Clan would surely interfere with the Soul Clan's plans in the future...
With Gu Xun'er's bloodline level determined, the Gu Clan Coming-of-Age Ceremony drew to a close...
Next came the contest for the Heavenly Tomb quota...
Elder Tong Xuan swept his gaze over everyone present, then spoke in a deep voice:
"Everyone!"
"I'm sure you all know of the wonders of the Heavenly Tomb within our Ancient Clan..."
"As is customary, each of the Ancient Eight Clans receives two slots to enter..."
"However, the Spirit Clan is absent, and only one person from the Xiao Clan has attended..."
"That leaves three slots vacant. After deliberation, our Ancient Clan has decided to let the young talents present compete fairly for those three slots!"
"So, young friends, if you wish to enter the Heavenly Tomb, you may take the stage and compete in a fair sparring match!"
"The top three will receive slots to enter the Heavenly Tomb!"
As Elder Tong Xuan's words fell, excitement erupted throughout the square!
Yet over in the Soul Clan's section, Hun Yu slowly rose and said:
"Elder Tong Xuan..."
"This junior has a question!"
Hearing Hun Yu, Elder Tong Xuan slowly turned his gaze toward him, his face largely expressionless.
The Ancient Clan had never offered a friendly face to members of the Soul Clan.
"Speak!"
Hun Yu smiled faintly and glanced toward Xiao Yan.
"I understand why the Spirit Clan's absence leaves two slots vacant."
"But the Xiao Clan