Capital City, the Li Clan.
Compared with the Four Great Top Clans, clans like theirs were in a far more awkward position.
They had their own territory, resources, and businesses, but little say in Capital City.
They could only watch the power struggles between the top clans, without even the qualifications to participate.
But they had ambitions of their own.
They were waiting.
Waiting for an opportunity.
An opportunity for their clan to rise into the ranks of the top clans and gain a greater say.
At that moment, in the Li Clan's council hall, clan head Li Wannian sat in the seat of honor, holding a report on Lin Jin, his expression grave.
Li Wannian, at the Domain Realm Peak, was the most outstanding clan head the Li Clan had produced in three generations.
Under his management, the Li Clan's influence had expanded considerably, firmly securing first place among the Subordinate Clans. With two late Transcendent Level ancestors, it was the clan most likely to rise into the ranks of the top clans.
"The Transcendent Stage Realm, a Top-Tier Bloodline Inheritance." Li Wannian set down the report and looked at the core clan members present. "What do you think?"
"Win him over," a middle-aged man said. He was Li Wannian's younger brother, Li Chengzong, at the Domain Realm Early Stage. "If we can win over this Lin Jin, the Li Clan's strength will increase greatly. We might even use this opportunity to join the top clans."
Li Wannian shook his head.
"Win him over? What do we have to win over a Transcendent Level expert?"
Li Chengzong froze.
"We can promise him resources, status..."
"The Zhao Clan has more money than us, the Su Clan has deeper foundations, the Tuoba Clan has greater strength, and the Wang Clan has