The hall was terrifyingly quiet. One could hear a pin drop.
After a long while, an elder finally broke the deathly silence. Lowering his voice, he cautiously suggested, "Why not let the younger generation give it a try?"
The moment he spoke, quite a few people immediately echoed him.
"That's right! Han Feng may be formidable, but he is still the ruler of a region. He must care about his reputation. Surely he would not stoop to attacking juniors, would he?"
"Exactly! We can send a young clansman, accompanied by the Black Annihilation Army, to invite the young lady back in the Ancient Clan's name. We can secretly have a clan elder follow them as well. As long as Han Feng does not intervene, we can definitely bring the young lady back safely!"
Another elder raised an objection. "That junior you speak of... judging by bone age, Han Feng is of the same generation as them."
"So what?" the elder from before retorted dismissively. "He is now a Dou Sheng, one of the continent's foremost figures. He cannot possibly lower himself to bicker with Dou Wangs and Dou Emperors, can he? Besides, he has to give the Ancient Clan at least some face!"
After much debate, this plan seemed absurd, yet it carried a degree of feasibility. In the end, it unexpectedly won the approval of most of the elders.
"Then who should go?"
"Gu Yao! His strength is outstanding among the younger generation. He would be the most suitable choice!"
"Fine. Gu Yao it is."
Black-Corner Region, Sacred City.
In the rear garden of the City Lord's Manor, Han Feng sat facing Queen Medusa.
Just as the two were conversing, a great rush of piercing wind suddenly came from above Sacred City!
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