Note: this chapter is essential reading; otherwise, the plot will seem disjointed.
Heaven Beyond, Ninth Layer of Heavenly Strategy Manor.
Hearing this, Xiao Chun smiled kindly and said, "Today is your first day as clan leader. It is only right that we pay our respects. Congratulations, Tian Ce. You have finally become the leader of our Xiao Clan.
"Under your leadership, everyone will surely grow stronger and stronger."
"Congratulations, Third Uncle!"
As soon as Xiao Chun finished speaking, Xiao Qing hurried to offer her congratulations as well.
"Have a seat."
After inviting them both to sit, he heard Xiao Qing ask, "Third Uncle, I just received word that the masked man who stood beside you earlier has left Heaven Beyond, carrying your exclusive Heavenly Net Token.
"Third Uncle, who is he? What makes him worthy of such trust?"
"The Heavenly Net Token is of great importance. Whoever holds it can command every member of the Heavenly Secret Tower and the Luo Network. Tian Ce, I would also like to know who this man is, and why you trust him so much," Xiao Chun promptly added.
Earlier, Xiao Qing and the others had assumed he was a Heavenly Demon Puppet. Clearly, however, the person who had taken the Heavenly Net Token could speak and think independently. He appeared to be an ordinary person, which was why they took this so seriously.
"Hehe, there is no need to worry. You can simply regard Heavenly Net as my clone.
"Moreover, Heavenly Net has reached the late stage of nine-star Dou Sheng. With him around, both the Heavenly Secret Tower and the Luo Network will be well led." Xiao Tian Ce glanced at them and, after some thought, decided to give a brief explanation.
"A clone?"
Xiao Qing and Xiao Chun exclaimed at the