Central Plains.
Ancient Realm.
Gu Lie sat in the Gu Clan Great Hall, his expression unreadable.
Two elderly men sat below him in the hall, their faces bleak.
"Spirit Clan Leader, Stone Clan Leader, I have already told you that Clan Leader Gu Yuan is in seclusion, recovering from his injuries. Unless the Gu Clan faces a threat to its very survival, he will not emerge!" Gu Lie lifted his tea and took a sip.
"Clan Leader Gu Yuan fought Hun Tiandi with all his might and was the pillar of this campaign to destroy the Soul Clan. Naturally, we cannot disturb him over trifling matters!" Shi Pan, the Stone Clan Leader, gave a bitter smile, worry etched across his brow.
Opposite him, the Spirit Clan Leader stroked the snowy beard on his chin and said slowly, "Black Annihilation King, we have already brought the people of the Spirit and Stone Clans here. Whatever happens, you must make some room to settle our clanspeople."
Gu Lie remained composed and did not reply.
Ling Ya continued, "Although our Spirit and Stone Clans have lost our Ancient Jade, there is no telling whether Hun Tiandi or the Nihility Devouring Flame will strike again. Right now, only the Gu Clan can stand against those two!"
Gu Lie rubbed his hands together.
"Spirit Clan Leader, I understand your reasoning, but as you know, the Ancient Realm is only so large. Your two clans have quite a few people between them. I am in charge of the Gu Clan now, and I must consider our own clanspeople!"
"Didn't you readily take in the Yao Clan's people some time ago?"
Shi Pan asked in confusion.
Gu Lie waved a hand.
"Ah, how many people did they have? Besides, those who came were all the Yao Clan's