"Now, please welcome Clan Chief Xiao Tian Ce and Young Clan Chief Xiao Qing!"
The Xiao Clan, Heaven Beyond, at the clan chief succession ceremony.
As Xiao Chun's words rang out, the Xiao clansmen erupted into earthshaking cheers.
"Clan Chief! Young Clan Chief!"
"Clan Chief! Young Clan Chief!"
"Clan Chief! Young Clan Chief!"
A flicker of envy crossed the eyes of the experts from the various powers attending the ceremony, along with awe at the Xiao Clan's strength.
A moment later, two figures suddenly appeared out of thin air overhead.
The instant they appeared, the atmosphere reached its peak. Tens of thousands had gathered to witness the ceremony, and every gaze settled on Xiao Tian Ce and Xiao Qing.
Both exuded power so formidable it made hearts tremble. Their golden robes resembled imperial dragon robes, and their meticulously arranged hair streamed in the wind. Their handsome faces, in particular, sent many of the Xiao Clan's young men and women into another round of cheers for the clan chief and young clan chief.
Xiao Tian Ce and Xiao Qing exchanged a glance, smiled, and nodded to each other before slowly descending together.
Once they landed on the Sacrificial Platform for the succession ceremony, Xiao Chun and the assembled Xiao Clan chiefs bowed. "Greetings, Clan Chief! Greetings, Young Clan Chief!"
"Greetings, Clan Chief! Greetings, Young Clan Chief!"
"..."
Xiao Tian Ce raised a hand, and silence instantly fell over the gathering. Then he declared in a clear voice, "Please rise, everyone!"
"Thank you, Clan Chief! Thank you, Young Clan Chief!"
After everyone answered in unison, Xiao Tian Ce's expression grew solemn. "Ever since I took the position of Xiao Clan Chief a thousand years ago, there has not been a single moment when I did not worry about our clan's future and