Chapter 345: Seizing Control of the Floating Pagoda Clan
"Qing Yan Jing, don't think you can act with impunity just because you've become a Saint Grade Grandmaster. Today, I'll put you in your place!" Fu Tu Xuan shouted angrily, controlling the ancient stone tower to suppress her.
"Clang!"
At that moment, Xiao Tian gripped the Heavenly Emperor Sword.
"Swish!"
As soon as the Heavenly Emperor Sword appeared, it emitted a sharp hum. The brilliant sword light cut through the void, splitting it in two like a divine blade from ancient times cleaving chaos. When the sword light struck the ancestral tower of the Floating Pagoda Clan, it shattered. However, it left a sword mark on the tower and forced it to retreat.
"The Heavenly Emperor's power is terrifying! He can even damage the Floating Pagoda Clan's ancestral tower!"
The Heavenly Sovereigns present were shocked. The ancestral tower was known to suppress any ordinary Saint Grade Heavenly Sovereign with ease. Xiao Tian's attack not only damaged it but also forced it back, showcasing his immense power.
"Today, I'll show you the true power of the ancestral tower!" Fu Tu Xuan's brows furrowed. Changing his hand seals, the ancient stone tower erupted with billions of spiritual lights, pressing down on Xiao Tian.
"Go!"
Xiao Tian threw the Heavenly Emperor Sword into the air. It grew to match the size of the ancestral tower and struck it fiercely.
"Clang! Clang!"
Although the Heavenly Emperor Sword was not as high-level as the ancestral tower, its material was superior, intended for a future Dominator artifact. Coupled with Xiao Tian's immense strength, each strike left a mark on the tower, and the tower couldn't absorb the Heavenly Emperor Sword.
"He's at the peak of Saint Grade Heavenly Sovereign!"
"No wonder he dares to cause trouble in the Floating Pagoda Clan. His cultivation is at the limit of the Heavenly Sovereign level!"
"With this power, the ancestral tower can barely suppress him. If Qing Yan Jing subdues Fu Tu Xuan, the Floating Pagoda Clan is doomed!"
Everyone was astounded by Xiao Tian's strength. A peak Saint Grade Heavenly Sovereign was equivalent to several Saint Grades combined.
Qing Yan Jing looked at Xiao Tian and said, "Husband, you don't need to intervene. I can handle the affairs of the Floating Pagoda Clan myself!"
Xiao Tian nodded and retrieved the Heavenly Emperor Sword.
With the sword no longer blocking it, the ancestral tower finally descended, enveloping Qing Yan Jing.
"Buzz!"
A massive suction force pulled Qing Yan Jing into the tower, puzzling the onlookers who couldn't understand her actions. As they hesitated, the tower emitted a brilliant light, and to their surprise, Qing Yan Jing emerged from it.
Then, Qing Yan Jing pointed at Fu Tu Xuan, and the ancient stone tower pressed down on him.
"This..."
"How is this possible!"
"How can she control the ancestral tower?"
The Floating Pagoda Clan members were stunned, their eyes wide with disbelief. Control of the ancestral tower was reserved for the clan leader and the grand elder. How could Qing Yan Jing control it?
Fu Tu Xuan quickly formed hand seals to regain control, but he soon looked horrified and exclaimed, "How did you seize control of the tower?"
"The ancestral tower's strength lies in the fact that every great warrior of the Floating Pagoda Clan, upon reaching the end of their life, contributes their power to it. However, their remaining consciousness also influences the tower spirit," Qing Yan Jing explained calmly. "When I entered the tower, I told the ancestors about the current situation and your actions. In other words, I tattled on you to the ancestors."
She glanced coldly at Fu Tu Xuan, "Now that you can't control the tower, it means the ancestors no longer want you as the grand elder. I am the new grand elder of the Floating Pagoda Clan!"
"This... This can't be!" Fu Tu Xuan felt as if he had been struck by lightning. He had adhered strictly to the clan rules and worked diligently for years, only to be denied by the ancestors.
For Fu Tu Xuan, the Floating Pagoda Clan was everything, and being the grand elder was his greatest honor. Now, with the ancestors' rejection, he felt his strength drain away, his once straight posture hunched over.
"This trip was worth it! The Floating Pagoda Clan, one of the five ancient clans, has changed leadership!"
"Qing Yan Jing, as the Empress of the Heavenly Court, now controls the Floating Pagoda Clan. These two superpowers can now unite."
Everyone present was deeply shaken, especially the members of the Floating Pagoda Clan.
"It's over. It's all over!"
Members of the Xuan and Mo branches turned pale. They had frequently targeted the Qing Branch and Qing Yan Jing. Now, with Qing Yan Jing as the new grand elder, their days were numbered. Any opposition was futile; Qing Yan Jing controlled the clan's protective array and the ancestral tower. With their leaders suppressed, resistance was impossible. Moreover, Xiao Tian, a peak Saint Grade Heavenly Sovereign, was watching closely. Even Fu Tu Xuan had no way out.
In contrast, the Qing Branch members cheered. They shared blood ties with Qing Yan Jing and now stood to regain their former glory.
"Sigh," Fu Tu Xuan sighed and said bitterly, "According to clan rules, the one who controls the ancestral tower is the grand elder. From today, I will retire and hope the Floating Pagoda Clan flourishes under your leadership..."
With that, he disappeared.
"We greet the grand elder!"
As soon as Fu Tu Xuan left, the Qing Branch members bowed respectfully to Qing Yan Jing.
"We greet the grand elder!"
Following their lead, members of other branches also bowed.
The power of the clan now lay entirely in Qing Yan Jing's hands. When the guests from other superpowers returned, news of the Floating Pagoda Clan's upheaval spread like wildfire throughout the Great Thousand World. Qing Yan Jing's name once again became renowned. Previously, her fame stemmed from being the daughter of a clan leader and a saintess. Now, it was due to her own achievements. A Saint Grade Grandmaster was at the pinnacle of the Great Thousand World. As the new grand elder of the Floating Pagoda Clan, Qing Yan Jing had become a key figure in the world.
(Chapter ends)