Heaven Beyond, outside Yu Qing Hall.
Hearing his words, Huang Jiuji felt an indescribable surge of emotion.
He knew that Xiao Tian Ce had previously used his body to refine a Heavenly Demon Puppet, and the masked figure standing beside them now was also an extraordinarily powerful Heavenly Demon Puppet.
Xiao Tian Ce had better choices available, yet he had still entrusted him with the vital task of overseeing the Spirit Gathering Array. At this moment, Huang Jiuji felt something he could not put into words, something he had never experienced in thousands of years.
"I, Huang Jiuji, shall faithfully obey the clan leader's command. Please rest assured, Clan Leader. With me overseeing the Spirit Gathering Array, there will be no mistakes."
Huang Jiuji bowed to Xiao Tian Ce as he spoke respectfully.
Seeing this, Xiao Tian Ce hurriedly helped Huang Jiuji up, then said with a smile, "Naturally, I trust you, Grand Supreme Elder. Please, rise."
After straightening up, Huang Jiuji offered several more suggestions. Hearing them, Xiao Tian Ce could not help remarking, "Thank you for the reminders, Grand Supreme Elder. I'll have Qing'er see to these matters."
As he spoke, he turned toward the people slowly emerging.
"Greetings, Clan Leader," they said, bowing in unison.
"Elders and guardians, there is no need for such ceremony. From here on, the Xiao Clan's future rests with you all. I hope everyone will work as one to restore our clan's glory," Xiao Tian Ce said with a smile.
"Yes, we shall faithfully heed your teachings, Clan Leader."
After they bowed once more, Xiao Tian Ce returned to Heavenly Strategy Manor with Heavenly Net.
On the Ninth Layer, Heavenly Net sat opposite Xiao Tian Ce, studying him from head to toe. Only when Xiao Tian Ce looked up at him did