Central Plains, Heavenly Secret Tower Headquarters.
Hearing Xiao Qing's sigh, Heavenly Net said with a faint, enigmatic smile, "That's perfectly normal. Where there are clever people, there are fools.
"Among those calling the shots in the Stone Clan and Spirit Clan, only Ling Hua has a reasonably quick mind. The rest aren't exactly stupid, but they aren't particularly clever either.
"Still, I can understand why they would do this.
"They've been Emperor Clans for over ten thousand years. Ten thousand years of pampered comfort have long since made them forget that, on the Dou Qi Continent, the strong have always ruled.
"Enough, let's stop talking about them. They're all people about to die anyway. Why waste our time and energy on them?"
With that, Heavenly Net drained the tea in his cup, then rose to gaze at the scenery outside the Heavenly Secret Tower Headquarters.
Seeing that he had no interest in continuing the conversation, Xiao Qing said nothing more and sat in her chair with her eyes closed, resting her mind.
Meanwhile, amid the void turbulence, Xiao Xun'er stared unblinkingly at Xiao Tian Ce beside her, her expression conflicted. She could not help thinking, This man is truly terrifying. With the Gu Clan having provoked an enemy like him, we're bound to suffer devastating losses.
Seeming to notice Xiao Xun'er looking at him, he turned toward her and smiled. "Girl, this is reality. On the Dou Qi Continent, only those with the bigger fists have a voice. You're Gu Yuan's daughter, so you should understand me.
"Besides, you needn't worry. At the very least, the Gu Clan won't be in any danger for the time being."
Hearing this, Xiao Xun'er cupped her hands in a respectful salute, then sighed. "Uncle Tian Ce, if I could take control of the