"Ranked tenth is the Calamity Lineage-the people of the Hero Civilization led by the Calamity Dynasty. It is also the only faction that has retained its national title! The return of Calamity God Emperor Arthas and the Calamity Dynasty's independence in the Americas alone give it boundless potential. But His Majesty's attitude toward the Calamity Dynasty remains unknown, so it was ranked tenth..."
"Ranked eleventh is the New Star Lineage, an alliance-style faction centered on powerful clans such as the Xiliang Ma Clan, Zhao Clan, Xu Clan, and Dian Clan. Its core consists mainly of rising stars such as Ma Chao, Dian Wei, Xu Chu, and Zhao Yun..."
"Ranked twelfth is the Artifact-Crafting Yu Clan, represented by Mending-Heaven Immortal Empress Yu Ji..."
"Ranked thirteenth is the Sacred Garment Lineage, comprising the Saint Warriors, Sea Warriors, and Evil Warriors..."
"Ranked fourteenth is the Old Chu Li Clan, led by Edict Qin Empress Li Yanyan and Chu-Settling King Li Yuan..."
Whether Xiao Fengtian had prepared beforehand or simply possessed an extraordinary memory, he listed nearly twenty factions in one breath. He spoke for a full tea's worth of time, his presentation orderly and his enunciation clear.
"What about the Qi Clan? Does it have no faction, or was it left out of the rankings? It couldn't even make the top twenty?"
Only when Xiao Fengtian stopped did Xiao Ying ask directly, his thick brows drawing together slightly.
"It was probably left out! However, I am currently recruiting followers, mainly Dragon-Phoenix Guan-Zhang and other surrendered ministers of the former Shu State. Before long, we should qualify as a faction too, and our ranking should not be too low!"
After only a moment's hesitation, Xiao Fengtian answered frankly, not even concealing whom he was recruiting.
"Oh?" Xiao Ying responded noncommittally, expressing neither approval