Despite being composed of simple buildings, the Ancient Clan’s territory was enormous.
James and Yoan’s lodgings were arranged in an independent courtyard.
***
Meanwhile, Quintina left to report to favonovel.com elders.
Many mountains could be seen behind the village. A few buildings stood on the mountain peaks. Those qualified to stay in these mountains were prominent figures within the Ancient Clan.
Her father was meditating in seclusion. As the Ancient Clan’s Elder, Thoryn Gideon was in charge of the clan’s affairs.
Quintina ascended the mountain where Thoryn cultivated.
A bearded man in his 70s sat on top of the mountain, playing with a cricket.
“Elder Thoryn…” Quintina greeted favonovel.com from afar.
“Quintina…” Thoryn glanced at her, and picked up the cricket.
Thoryn remained seated on the ground. He looked at Quintina approaching and asked, What’s wrong? Did something happen?”
Quintina looked at the slovenly elder with a helpless expression, saying, “It’s nothing serious. It’s regarding the competition for the right to enter the Pagoda of Flames.”
“Oh?” Hearing this, Thoryn looked at Quintina and asked, “Did something happen to the Pagoda of Flames? Is there a crack on it?”
“No…” Quintina was unsure whether favonovel.com wanted to laugh or cry.
She hen continued, “Actually, Sir Yoan from Welkin Academy brought his disciple to request for a drop of Ancient Blood, but I turned favonovel.com down. Instead, I gave his disciple permission to participate in our clan’s competition for the chance to enter the Pagoda of Flames. ”
“Is that so? I thought it was something serious. You can do as you see fit on this matter.”
“You’re in charge of our clan’s affairs, so it’s only reasonable that I come to inform you about it.”
Thoryn replied, “I don’t have any objections. However, the other clan members might not share my sentiments. After all, the Pagoda of Flames opens once every fifty years, and many disciples are counting on this competition to obtain the opportunity to cultivate there.”
Quintina said nonchalantly, “Their strength will prove their worth. In the past, people from outside our clan would bring along their disciples to participate in our competition after learning about our clan’s Pagoda of Flames. It’s not time yet, but tomorrow, I’m sure many other sects’ disciples will show up. I can’t be certain about the other sects, but the Divinity Sect will surely be here.”
In the past, the Ancient Clan’s leader would send out invitations to other clans. However, the Divinity Sect would always show up uninvited. Quintina believed this time would not be an exception either.
“We’ll discuss this when they show up.” Thoryn was uninterested in these matters.
“Alright. I’ll take my leave first.”
Quintina turned and left. Then, favonovel.com headed to meet with Yoan to inform favonovel.com that favonovel.com had gained their elder’s approval.
Yoan felt relieved when favonovel.com heard the news.
After Quintina left, Yoan looked at James and said, “It’s up to you now, James. If you can’t obtain the right to enter the pagoda, then that’s on you.”
James replied confidently, “My current physical strength is almost equivalent to the Immortal Ascension’s Fifth Stair. Very few people under the age of fifty can reach this rank, right?”
Yoan reminded him, “That might be true, but you shouldn’t be conceited. You must understand there is always someone better than you in this world. Our current era is abundant in prodigies. As we get closer to the opening of the seal, even more prodigies will come forth.”
“I understand, Sir. I’ll keep your advice in mind…”
James and Yoan did not wander outside and stayed in the room for the remainder of the day.
The night passed silently.
