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The All-Branch Martial Meet's venue.
On the main Peak, representatives from the Great Thousand Worlds' top Superpowers were seated in the pavilions that had been erected.
Surrounding mountain Peaks housed representatives from ordinary Superpowers.
Xiao Ze was in a pavilion to the left of the main Peak, with Qing Yanjing beside him.
Having just stepped into the Heavenly Sovereign realm, and with Qing Lineage currently in its prime, Qing Yanjing was not required to participate.
Qing Yanjing stayed by Xiao Ze's side, introducing him to the Futu Ancient Clan's situation.
"The All-Branch Martial Meet is the Futu Ancient Clan's most grand event, concerning the Futu Ancient Clan's highest authority, which is the Elder Council's seats."
"All important matters of the Futu Ancient Clan must be approved by the Elder Council."
"The number of seats held in the Elder Council determines the speaking power of that branch."
Xiao Ze nodded upon hearing this, then inquired.
"Then, Teacher Qing Yanjing, how many seats does your Qing Lineage possess?"
"Six seats, which is the most held in the Elder Council. Below that are the Profound Vein with four seats, the Ink Vein with three seats, and the remaining six seats are occupied by various sub-branches, each holding one."
Xiao Ze was pensive. Compared to the Futu Ancient Clan during Futu Xuan's tenure as Grand Elder, the current Futu Ancient Clan's development was indeed better.
At least they didn't concentrate all resources on the main branches.
According to Qing Yanjing's words in the original work, when Futu Xuan served as Grand Elder, the Profound Vein and Ink Vein competed.
They each obtained most of the clan's resources, resulting in fewer resources for the Qing Lineage and various sub-branches.
Regardless of the Genius born in other sub-branches.
However, the current Elder Council seats of the Futu Ancient Clan show that while the Clear, Profound, and Ink main branches are powerful, they have also left ample resources for the sub-branches.
Moreover, the current Qing Lineage does not hold an absolute advantage in the Elder Council seats.
Aside from Fututian serving as Clan Head, the Qing Lineage holds six seats in the Elder Council, while other branches collectively hold thirteen seats!
Even if Fututian, as a Saint-Rank Heavenly Sovereign, had one seat equivalent to five, it would be impossible to achieve a major matter beneficial only to the Qing Lineage if all other branches disagreed.
It's just unknown if Fututian, as the Futu Ancient Clan's Clan Head, possesses any additional authority.
As thoughts flashed through Xiao Ze's mind, he saw figures with terrifying aura appearing on the main Peak.
They were none other than the Heavenly Sovereign of the Futu Ancient Clan!
There were twenty figures in total!
Seeing this, Xiao Ze was quite moved.
In the Great Thousand Worlds, possessing one Heavenly Sovereign was already enough to be called a Superpower.
However, these ancient clans and forces with incredibly long Legacies possessed an even greater number of Heavenly Sovereign.
Far from what ordinary Superpowers could compare to.
And these were only the Heavenly Sovereign of the Futu Ancient Clan participating in the All-Branch Martial Meet openly.
Someone like Qing Yanjing, who was beside Xiao Ze, didn't even have the qualifications to participate in the All-Branch Martial Meet!
It can only be said that there are huge gaps even among Superpowers.
Even the Origin Realm, which now held the title of Alchemy Holy Land, was far from being comparable to these Peak Superpowers.
Among them, nineteen figures stood distinctly, respectfully positioned behind a central figure.
Xiao Ze was quite familiar with the appearance of that figure.
It was none other than the Futu Ancient Clan Chief he had seen before, Fututian.
Fututian still looked like a middle-aged man, dressed in a cloud-patterned white robe, with a smile on his face, and no spiritual Qi fluctuations on his body, as if he were an ordinary person.
However, when Fututian appeared, even the representatives of the top Superpowers in the main Peak's pavilions stood up, their faces showing a respectful expression.
Because Fututian was not only the Futu Ancient Clan's Clan Head but also a Saint-Rank Heavenly Sovereign.
In the Great Thousand Worlds, the Heavenly Sovereign who reached the Saint-Grade could be counted on one's fingers, and each of them deserved their respectful treatment.
"Welcome, Clan Head!"
When Fututian appeared, countless members of the Futu Ancient Clan respectfully bowed and said.
Even the Elder showed respectful expressions and cupped their hands.
Under the gaze of all, at the Peak of the main Peak, Fututian swept his gaze over the various forces below, a smile also appearing on his face as he cupped his hands and said.
A gentle and refined voice spread across the mountains.
"Thank you, all forces, for gracing us with your presence to observe the Futu Ancient Clan's All-Branch Martial Meet. Please, there's no need to be so formal."
This friendly voice immediately made the Superpower representatives present feel a sense of relief.
Compared to the masters of other top Superpowers, Fututian was not as imposing or aloof.
However, the other Superpower representatives also cupped their hands in return, not daring to be presumptuous.
After all, a Saint-Rank Heavenly Sovereign's peaceful demeanor does not mean you can be aggressive.
Fututian did not waste much time. After greeting the various Superpower representatives, he spoke to the Heavenly Sovereign behind him.
"The All-Branch Martial Meet is about to begin. Please, everyone, display your full strength. Although the clan has a deep Inheritance, there are many clan members, and resources are limited, so you can only strive for them yourselves."
The nineteen figures behind him cupped their hands and respectfully said.
"We understand."
Fututian nodded, "Since that's the case, I won't say more. Go."
The nineteen magnificent figures immediately plummeted like meteors.
Transforming into powerful Spirit Shadow, they landed on the massive jade platforms.
The All-Branch Martial Meet officially began!
As a rare Heavenly Sovereign competition, it naturally attracted the attention of many Superpowers.
Moreover, the many Heavenly Sovereign participating in the All-Branch Martial Meet were not weak even among Heavenly Sovereign; some were even Immortal Grade Heavenly Sovereign.
The Inheritance and power displayed by the Futu Ancient Clan at this moment were already enough to astonish many Superpowers.
Watching the jade platforms continuously erupt with astonishing combat fluctuations, Qing Yanjing also introduced the clan's powerhouses to Xiao Ze.
The rules of the All-Branch Martial Meet were actually quite simple.
Whichever branch had more victories than losses could retain its seats; otherwise, it would automatically give up a seat.
For example, if the current Qing Lineage had six seats, and lost four matches, it would automatically give up one seat.
This was the major rule for seat changes, and below it were many minor rules, which Xiao Ze finally understood as Qing Yanjing explained them meticulously.
However, while Xiao Ze was interested in the All-Branch Martial Meet, he was more interested in the many Superpower representatives who had come to observe.
Those Superpower representatives, more or less, possessed quite good talent.
After all, to be able to cultivation to the Heavenly Sovereign level, one's talent would not be too bad.
However, most of them were talents related to Cultivation, which made Xiao Ze a bit helpless.
Xiao Ze certainly did not lack talents related to Cultivation.
However, there was still a long time before Xiao Ze completely finished the Origin branch tempering, so Xiao Ze was not in a hurry and would take his time.
Moreover, although the Futu Ancient Clan's All-Branch Martial Meet was grand, it was not enough to attract all Heavenly Sovereign.
Some top Superpowers didn't even send people to observe.
Like the Sword Domain, and the Undying Land.
And among the other five Ancient clans, only two came: the Ancient Spirit Clan and the Black Heaven Ancient Clan.
After all, although the Futu Ancient Clan's All-Branch Martial Meet was very grand, the current Great Thousand Worlds had not yet achieved complete peace, and Heavenly Sovereign were still needed to guard the borders.
As time passed, the All-Branch Martial Meet gradually came to an end.
Qing Yanjing's face also showed a hint of excitement; next was her moment in the spotlight.
