"Everyone, sit down. I assume Tian Ming has already told you why I summoned you?"
Heaven Beyond, the Ninth Layer of Heavenly Strategy Manor.
From the seat of honor, Xiao Tian Ce swept his gaze over everyone's faces. Those present all held authority within the clan. Although the Grand Supreme Elders had not come, none of them would object to the decisions made here.
This was another way the Xiao Clan differed from the other Emperor Clans. The Grand Supreme Elders of those clans possessed not only exalted status, but also authority.
The Xiao Clan's Grand Supreme Elders, however, enjoyed relatively high status without much power in their hands.
Naturally, Xiao Tian Ce had arranged this deliberately.
While he remained here, he could keep the Xiao Clan's older generation of experts in check. Once he left for the Great Thousand World, however, Xiao Qing would have sufficient strength but far too little seniority. Thus, to ensure the Xiao Clan's future stability and harmony, he had established this policy immediately after taking charge.
For instance, once Xiao Qing took over, anyone of Xiao Tian Ce's generation who had reached the Dou Sheng level would automatically become a Grand Supreme Elder, while the clan's affairs would pass into the hands of Xiao Qing's generation.
Moreover, although the Grand Supreme Elders would not manage daily affairs, they would still have the authority to correct mistakes made by those below them. This would also prevent power from remaining concentrated in certain people's hands for too long and breeding ulterior motives.
Everyone exchanged glances before finally turning toward Xiao Qing, wanting to hear her opinion.
Seeing this, Xiao Qing remained perfectly composed. She cupped her hands and declared clearly, "I remember Third Uncle once saying that before repelling outside enemies, we must first secure our