191: Be humiliated again! Xiao Yan is unwilling!

“The time has come. Let the ceremony begin!”

In the square, after a bell chime resounded, a vast and calm voice suddenly emanated from the void.

As that vast voice slowly faded, the three Gu Clan Elders stood up with solemn expressions from their seats not far away.

They slowly walked to the center of the square, where many props had already been set up.

“The ceremony begins, Ling Quan!”

Next, the three Gu Clan Elders read out the first name according to the list.

As the words fell, Ling Quan quickly rose, his figure moving with a somewhat spirited flourish as he swept out and bowed respectfully to the Elder.

Within the Gu Clan, the number of young adults was naturally not small, but only a very few could have their coming-of-age ceremony held on such an occasion.

And these individuals were undoubtedly the cream of the crop among the younger generation of the Gu Clan.

Therefore, it was no wonder that Ling Quan's face held a hint of subtle pride.

In the arena, a Gu Clan Elder with a solemn expression clasped his hand, and a star chart nearly ten feet in size appeared before him.

Ling Quan also stepped forward quickly, placing his hand on the star chart and closing his eyes.

Before long, a burst of strong light erupted from the star chart, and six stars slowly emerged.

“Ling Quan, Eighth Commander of the Black Annihilation Army, one-star Dou Zun strength, sixth-grade Bloodline. After deliberation by the Elder Council, he is granted a golden clan pattern!”

“A golden clan pattern! As expected of the Eighth Commander!”

Hearing the shouts from the Elder’s mouth, the people of the Gu Clan in the square let out sounds tinged with envy.

A hint of joy also flashed in Ling Quan’s eyes as he knelt on one knee and looked up.

At this moment, a Gu Clan Elder held a golden glowing brush, his arm dancing out afterimages, and a profound rune appeared on Ling Quan’s forehead.

“Daddy, Mommy!”

After Gu Fei and the other two had taken their seats, the two little ones, Xian Le and Wushuang, also arrived, led by Zi Yan and Qing Lin.

Not many people in the Gu Clan were unaware of Zi Yan’s current strength; even some highly respected Gu Clan Elders would act very courteously when they saw Zi Yan.

“In another twenty years, this stage will belong to the two of you!”

Gu Fei held the two little ones on his lap. At this moment, he was a doting father, showing no hint of his usual sharpness.

He no longer had the desire to compete with the younger generation.

One reason was his state of mind, but more importantly, it stemmed from his current strength, which made such actions completely unnecessary.

“Sixth-grade Bloodline Rank? Golden clan pattern? What are these things?”

In the arena, Xiao Yan felt extremely unfamiliar with these things and turned his head to inquire.

However, Wind Venerable also could not answer.

The people of Starfall Pavilion had not yet come into contact with the secrets circulating among the Ancient Race.

“Heh, you don’t even know this!”

Their conversation was met with a sneer from a strong practitioner from a major Sect in Central Plains nearby.

“The Ancient Race’s Bloodline Rank is divided into ten grades, with first grade being the lowest and tenth grade the highest!”

“These clan patterns are a Legacy passed down from ancient times within the Gu Clan. In times of crisis, they can temporarily boost the Bloodline Power within a Gu Clan member’s body, increasing their strength and thus turning danger into safety!”

“Clan patterns are divided into four Ranks: silver, gold, purple-gold, and seven-colored gold, differentiated by color. And Ling Quan’s clan pattern is the golden clan pattern, which Ranks third in the sequence…”

“This clan pattern has such a miraculous effect?”

Although the person was sneering at him, he had at least cleared his confusion, and Xiao Yan did not resent the Elder at this moment, only felt surprised.

He had not expected that the people of the Gu Clan not only possessed such Innate advantages in Cultivation but also had such a means to unleash their strength.

“Elder, do I have the right to challenge anyone at will during the coming-of-age ceremony?”

Ling Quan, who had received the clan pattern, did not step down but glanced at Xiao Yan, then bowed to the Elders and inquired.

“Hmm?”

Hearing this, the three Gu Clan Elders all frowned, not knowing what Ling Quan was up to, but the rules were indeed as such.

“According to the rules, you can now challenge anyone from your own clan, but if the other party is not from your clan, their consent is required before you can engage in combat…”

When Xiao Yan heard the conversation among the people on the stage, he suddenly remembered the strange looks the Gu Clan members had given him earlier.

“Xiao Yan, I heard you are a descendant of the Ancient Xiao Clan. In the future, do you dare to challenge me, Ling Quan, so that everyone can witness the current glory of your Ancient Xiao Clan…”

Sure enough, the next moment, Ling Quan looked towards Xiao Yan, but some of the words he spoke confused Xiao Yan.

“Ancient Xiao Clan?”

Since entering the Central Plains, Xiao Yan had also heard of the Ancient Xiao Clan, but he was not clear that he was a descendant of that fallen Xiao Clan.

At this moment, it was clearly Ling Quan who wanted to fight Xiao Yan, but because Xiao Yan was too weak, he forced Xiao Yan to utter the challenge himself.

“Brother Xiao Yan, you are indeed from the Xiao Clan, but the Ancient Xiao Clan is now only a name. You don’t need to pay attention to Ling Quan!”

Originally, Xun'er had not sat with Xiao Yan to avoid any misunderstanding with Gu Fei.

But seeing Ling Quan’s actions, she came to Xiao Yan’s side worriedly to remind him.

At this moment, most people wore expressions of schadenfreude.

Especially the two people from the Medicine Clan who had come this time.

“It seems the disciple brought out by that outcast is quite hated, and apparently, he’s also a descendant of some Ancient Xiao Clan. There’s a good show to watch!”

Yao Xingji instantly became interested, not expecting that the first person to appear at the Gu Clan’s coming-of-age ceremony could provide entertainment for everyone.

“Heh heh, Xiao Yan, if you’re too scared, you don’t have to challenge me!”

“Ancient Xiao Clan, haha!”

On the stage, Ling Quan saw Xun'er appear beside Xiao Yan, a cold light flashed in his eyes, and he sneered.

“How would such a useless person dare to challenge Ling Quan, who has one-star Dou Zun strength?”

Everyone around knew that Ling Quan’s action was deliberately to make Xiao Yan, a member of the Ancient Xiao Clan, look foolish in front of everyone.

“My Ancient Xiao Clan was once a great Family on par with the Gu Clan, but by my generation, it has declined to this extent?”

After learning his identity, Xiao Yan was very unwilling, and a sense of humiliation surged in his heart.

He wondered whether he should uphold the Family’s honor and fight Ling Quan with all his might.

“Alright, Ling Quan, come down. Don’t waste any more time!”

Just as Xiao Yan was filled with anger and struggle internally, Gu Yao, who was sitting cross-legged on the ground, exuding a chilling aura all over his body, suddenly spoke.

He said this not to help Xiao Yan out of trouble, but simply because he looked down on Xiao Yan.

In Gu Yao’s view,

Because of a useless person like Xiao Yan,

The progress of the coming-of-age ceremony was affected.

It was completely unnecessary.