The figure descended in a blaze of light, and another vast wave of spiritual energy shook heaven and earth.
The newcomer was none other than the Martial Ancestor, a supreme powerhouse of the Great Thousand World whose fame rivaled the Flame Emperor's.
His presence was as unfathomable as a deep pool and as imposing as a towering mountain, as though even the collapse of the heavens could not shake him. Compared with the Flame Emperor's carefree ease, the Martial Ancestor possessed a mountainlike composure and restraint.
Several other powerful spiritual energy fluctuations accompanied him.
Clearly, the Martial Ancestor had brought his family as well.
The Flame Emperor and the Martial Ancestor exchanged a glance and nodded.
Not long after the two groups arrived, a keen-edged figure in green robes descended onto the square amid the ringing of swords, followed by several more streaks of spiritual light.
Every member of this group radiated an intense, razor-sharp aura.
Their leader wore green robes, his aura as majestic as those of the Flame Emperor and the Martial Ancestor.
"The Green-Robed Sword Saint!!!" Countless faces filled with shock.
They had never expected to see three of the Great Thousand World's supreme powerhouses at the Futu Ancient Clan's Clan Chief Succession Ceremony.
After arriving, the Green-Robed Sword Saint greeted the Flame Emperor and the Martial Ancestor.
The three exchanged nods in greeting.
"Since everyone is here, let us prepare to enter the Futuo Realm," the Flame Emperor said with a genial smile.
Everyone nodded and headed toward the center of the square, where a Guest Reception Steward from the Futu Ancient Clan hurried forward to welcome them before summoning an extravagantly luxurious Spirit Boat.
The Spirit Boat moved swiftly, reaching the spatial gate in mere minutes. Then, radiating spiritual light, it slowly passed through.
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