"Grand Elder, must our Netherworld Clan depend on the Star Luo Empire's imperial family to wield power?"
Zhu Youming was tall and imposing, dressed in black robes and seated at the head of the table. His voice carried tremendous authority.
He put the question back to the Grand Elder.
"For hundreds of years, our Netherworld Clan and the imperial Dai Family have been branches of the same tree. That is how we gained the power we hold today. Do you intend to destroy our Netherworld Clan?"
"Hmph, I wouldn't be so sure!"
"You wouldn't?" The Grand Elder sneered. "Zhu Youming, are you really going to oppose the entire clan for this unfilial daughter?"
"I am the chief of the Netherworld Clan. I have the right to choose my successor!"
Zhu Youming's gaze was resolute, without the slightest sign of retreat.
"Fine. In that case, as Grand Elder, I will first impeach you and remove you as clan chief..."
"Clan Chief, Grand Elder, someone calling himself Zhao Su is outside requesting an audience!"
Just then, before the Grand Elder could finish, a man entered the meeting room and respectfully addressed Zhu Youming and the Grand Elder.
"Zhao Su? Whoever he is, I won't see him!"
"Show him in."
Zhu Youming and the Grand Elder spoke almost simultaneously, but their instructions were completely at odds.
For a moment, the messenger did not know whom to obey.
Neither was someone he could afford to offend.
"Brother Su!"
At Zhao Su's name, Zhu Zhuqing immediately rose to her feet. Without bothering with the Grand Elder, she turned and ran outside.
Zhu Youming said nothing further and settled back into the seat at the head of the table. The moment he heard Zhao Su's name, he knew he no longer needed to fear the Grand