Heavenly Eye Mountain Range, Heaven Beyond.
The Ninth Layer of Heavenly Strategy Manor.
As Xiao Tian Ce finished speaking, Gu Lie rose to his feet. He looked at Xiao Tian Ce without a trace of fear and said gravely, "Very well. Since Clan Chief Xiao has put it that way, I won't stand on ceremony.
May I ask, Clan Chief Xiao, does the Xiao Clan still intend to form alliances with other clans in the future, or do you believe the Xiao Clan can unite the entire Dou Qi Continent?
And in your eyes, will our Gu Clan be a friend or an enemy?"
At these words, Gu Dao immediately stood up and apologized to Xiao Tian Ce. "Please don't take offense, Clan Chief Xiao. The Black Smoke King has simply had a few too many drinks and isn't thinking clearly. You are a magnanimous man; please don't hold this against him."
Unexpectedly, however, Xiao Tian Ce not only remained unangered, but the smile never left his face.
He waved a hand, signaling that Gu Dao need not be nervous, then said with a chuckle, "It seems Elder Gu Lie has quite a few misconceptions about both me and the Xiao Clan.
I have never had any intention of uniting the entire Dou Qi Continent. Though the continent isn't small, it isn't particularly large either. I have no interest in becoming some supposed overlord.
As for whether the Gu Clan and the Xiao Clan are friends or enemies, that is simple enough. Hasn't the choice always been in your hands?
Whether you choose friendship or enmity, our clan can accept either."
"Hmph. Fine words. The choice is in our hands?" Gu Lie snorted coldly.
Suddenly, the smile vanished from Xiao Tian Ce's face. His expression turned icy as he asked