While in Battle Through the Heavens, one can pre-appoint oneself as an emperor.

Chapter 429 The Ancient Futu Clan

The Floating Pagoda Continent is one of the most famous supercontinents in the vast world.

Just like the Maha Continent, which was occupied by the Maha Ancient Clan, it was a supreme territory of "unification", and there was only one supreme voice on the entire continent.

The Ancient Futu Clan!

At the center of the continent, the city of Futu stands majestically, spanning thousands of miles, serving as the core hub of the entire Futu continent, and has always been a popular destination.

Today, the bustling and lively city of Futu is far more vibrant than ever before, and it is comparable to the city during the martial arts competition among the various sects.

In the very center of the city of Futu, a colossal mountain rises from the ground, and atop the mountain, a vast and boundless plaza stretches across the sky.

At this moment, streams of light poured down from the heavens and landed on the plaza. Each figure was a top-ranking and powerful member of the Futu Ancient Clan. Even the weakest among them was at the Earthly Sovereign level. They were usually elusive and rarely seen, but today they came in droves like a swarm of locusts crossing a river.

At the very front of the crowd, a figure stood out from the crowd, a crane among chickens, and no one dared to stand shoulder to shoulder with him.

He was an old man with white hair, a weathered face, and a slightly hunched posture. Compared to the powerful clan members behind him, whose spiritual energy surged like a raging torrent and whose aura was overwhelming, he did not leak any spiritual energy. He looked like an ordinary old man in his twilight years, unremarkable and inconspicuous.

Strangely, all the top experts of the Futu Ancient Clan present, regardless of which lineage they came from, were all shaken the moment their eyes fell on this old man. Their expressions became extremely respectful, and they didn't even dare to breathe loudly.

This is because this person is a Saint-ranked Heavenly Sovereign of the Ancient Buddha Clan.

Grand Elder, Futu Xuan!

According to the rules of the Futu Ancient Clan, the clan chief is actually the supreme ruler, but the position of clan chief has been vacant for many years, and a suitable candidate has not been found.

During this period, it was only thanks to the First Elder, Futu Xuan, that the Futu Ancient Clan was able to maintain its position as a super clan and never fall from its pedestal.

Therefore, in terms of seniority, strength, and achievements, the entire Futu Ancient Clan had no one who dared to disobey or disrespect this Grand Elder.

Today, even the Grand Elder, who rarely appears in the world and usually lives in seclusion in the Buddhist realm, personally appeared in the square to welcome us. This unprecedented attention shocked some elders and young disciples who were unaware of the reason, and stirred up a huge wave in their hearts.

At the same time, they were also incredibly curious: what kind of supreme being could possibly command the Stabilizing Needle of the Ancient Buddha Clan to personally come out and wait for them?

Just as the top experts of the Futu Ancient Clan were eagerly anticipating their arrival and the world was watching, hundreds of millions of miles away from Futu City, two figures walked hand in hand, unhurriedly, stepping through the air.

"In our Futu Ancient Clan, the Elder Council currently holds the highest power. All decrees and decisions of the clan must be discussed and approved by the Elder Council. To put it bluntly, controlling the Elder Council is equivalent to controlling the entire Futu Ancient Clan."

"The current council of elders has a total of nineteen seats. The Xuan lineage has six seats, the Mo lineage has five seats, the Qing lineage from which I come also has five seats, and the other branch lineages have three seats in total. For the Qing lineage, although it is not as good as its peak period, it is still not bad."

"When we return, we don't need to pay too much attention to the others, but we need to be more careful with the Grand Elder, Futu Xuan."

"This Grand Elder possesses the strength of a Saint-Rank Heavenly Sovereign and is the cornerstone of our Futu Ancient Clan. Without his presence to support and manage the clan's internal and external affairs, the Futu Ancient Clan would likely have already fallen into a state of internal and external troubles."

"The Grand Elder's personality was rather pedantic and stubborn. He always put the interests of the tribe first. When the rumors of a marriage alliance between the Futu and Maha tribes spread, he did not object. From their perspective at the time, the marriage alliance was indeed of great benefit to the Futu tribe."

"But things are different now. The Grand Elder has already approved of our relationship. With his approval and the full support of the Qing Clan, we should be able to go back without any trouble. Even if the Xuan Clan and the Mo Clan are dissatisfied, they will not dare to say a word."

As they flew through the sky, Qing Yanjing, like a lark in the forest, kept making a clear and melodious sound, chattering away as she explained to Chen Xiao beside her the power structure, factional entanglements, and key figures within the Futu Ancient Clan.

Her eyes crinkled into crescents, her smile radiant, showing no sign of pressure or anxiety; she was in the happiest of moods.

Especially when her gaze occasionally and gently falls on her lower abdomen, a tender and moving expression appears on her exquisitely beautiful face.

The radiant glow of motherhood.

Clearly, the matter that had troubled her for years has finally been settled!

Chen Xiao listened quietly, nodding in response from time to time.

His original memories, along with the information he had learned from Qing Yanjing and others over the years, gave him a deep understanding of the Futu Ancient Clan. He also knew that the Great Elder Futu Xuan was a very pragmatic person.

Chen Xiao didn't actually dislike people like that; in fact, he quite enjoyed dealing with them.

After all, when faced with such a situation, as long as you can demonstrate enough overwhelming strength and enough value for your tribe to attach itself to, then the other party will become your most loyal and reliable ally, and will never do anything to displease you.

It's no exaggeration to say that even if Chen Xiao hadn't come in person today, no one would have dared to make things difficult for Qing Yanjing in the slightest.

His main reason for accompanying her was to express his respect for Qing Yanjing and to suppress any potential rumors or gossip.

While we're at it, we'll also deal with the Namogu tribe.

High above the vast sky, the two tread on the void, their speed not fast, yet each step traversing endless territories.

In just a few breaths, they appeared above the city of Futu.

Today, Qing Yanjing wore a simple dress, her face was stunningly beautiful, her eyes were full of gentleness and tranquility. She gently held Chen Xiao's arm, and compared to the rebellious image that many people of the Futu Ancient Clan had of her, she had a gentleness that they had never seen before, which made her already beautiful temperament even more moving.

Chen Xiao stood tall and straight, his moon-white robe fluttering in the wind. There was no earth-shattering spiritual energy fluctuation around him, but just by standing there, an invisible pressure spread out, causing the wind and clouds above Futu City to freeze.

The moment the two figures appeared, all the powerful members of the Ancient Buddha Clan on the plaza below instantly looked up, their gazes locking onto them.

The square, which had been somewhat noisy, suddenly became deathly silent, so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

The moment they saw Qing Yanjing, they understood Chen Xiao's identity and immediately realized why the Grand Elder was so solemn today.

Instantly, a barrage of shocked, awe-inspiring, and undisguised curious gazes fell upon Chen Xiao.

Fu Tu Xuan's eyes also lifted slightly, and an invisible and intangible perception quietly spread out. Soon, a moment of confusion flashed across his originally calm and unwavering face.

He had thought that Chen Xiao could intimidate the Maha Ancient Clan with a single palm strike from hundreds of millions of miles away decades ago, and now that decades have passed, he must have reached the Saint-level.

Perhaps, we've already caught up with those old guys.

However, upon closer examination, he discovered that Chen Xiao did not seem to be on the same level as him.

In his perception, Chen Xiao was both real and illusory, like a void. He did not have the aura of a strong person of the same level, but the faint pressure made him feel as if he had returned to his youth and felt awkward when facing someone of a higher realm.

this--

Hard to understand.

But it's impressive even though I don't understand it!

Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, Chen Xiao, holding Qing Yanjing's hand, slowly descended from the sky and landed in front of the square, standing opposite Fu Tu Xuan.

"Qing Yanjing greets the Grand Elder."

Qing Yanjing bowed slightly, displaying impeccable manners, yet her tone remained neither humble nor arrogant.

Putting aside the unpleasantness caused by the rumors of the arranged marriage, she still held this elder in high esteem.

Looking at Qing Yanjing, who was now graceful and had lost much of her former sharpness, Fu Tu Xuan could sense a unique vitality within her, like a new life being conceived. A sense of relief flashed in his eyes, and he slowly nodded.

"It's good that you're back."

These four simple words are more powerful than a thousand, setting the tone for today's events.

The top experts of the Futu Ancient Clan around them also fully understood the Great Elder's attitude.

Immediately, some people from the Xuanmai and Momai moved their lips, but dared not say anything. They could only lower their heads and not dare to make the slightest move.

Those who have cleared their pulse are overjoyed; for them, this result is undoubtedly the best they could hope for.

Qing Yanjing was originally highly regarded by the Qing Clan. However, due to rumors of a marriage alliance, she became extremely opposed to it and even left the Futu Ancient Clan to gain experience. At that time, many people in the Qing Clan who knew her personality had a premonition that Qing Yanjing would have a falling out with the Futu Ancient Clan, which would eventually lead to a lose-lose situation.

But now, everything is different!

She found the man she loved, who was none other than the most prominent True Emperor in recent decades, leaving even the Grand Elder Futu Xuan speechless and forced to accept the outcome.

In this way, Qing Yanjing and the Futu Ancient Clan will no longer have a falling out, and she will become the face of the Qing Clan.

Moreover, the Qing Clan has gained a powerful ally who is even feared by the Grand Elder. How could they not be overjoyed?

"I have long heard of the True Emperor's illustrious reputation, and only today, having met him in person, do I realize that the rumors are true. I am ashamed of my own inferiority, and I hope that the True Emperor will not hold the past against me."

After greeting Qing Yanjing, Fu Tu Xuan's gaze returned to Chen Xiao. Without the slightest arrogance of a Saint-Rank Heavenly Sovereign, he first bowed slightly.

Chen Xiao smiled and returned the greeting in a similarly simple manner.

"Elder, you are too kind. The matter of the past is not worth mentioning. I am just accompanying Jing'er back for a visit today, that's all."

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The Futu Ancient Clan is, after all, Qing Yanjing's maternal family, so Chen Xiao naturally doesn't mind that they can have fun together.

After all, this was the best outcome for Qing Yanjing.

Hearing Chen Xiao's words, Fu Tu Xuan was relieved, and a genuine smile finally appeared on his wrinkled face.

"Hahaha, having a True Emperor as a friend is truly a blessing for our Ancient Buddha Clan!"

As soon as he finished speaking, he no longer hesitated. His aged yet powerful voice suddenly rang out, resounding throughout the entire Sky-Piercing Plaza and covering the entire Floating City for thousands of miles.

"Today, the True Emperor has arrived, and Yan Jing has returned to the clan. This is a double celebration for our Futu Ancient Clan! Futu City will celebrate for ten days, and the entire clan will rejoice together!"

",boom!

These words caused an instant uproar in the audience!

If Futu Xuan's previous words were merely his internal stance, then these words are undoubtedly a declaration to the entire Great Thousand World.

Immediately, all the powerful members of the Futu Ancient Clan bowed, especially those from the Qingmai lineage, whose faces lit up with joy as they paid their respects, their voices soaring into the sky.

"I obey the Grand Elder's order!"

"Congratulations on your return to your clan, Miss! Welcome the True Emperor!"

Hearing the resounding waves around her, Qing Yanjing felt a surge of warmth in her heart. She looked up at the man beside her, her eyes filled with tenderness and dependence.

Once upon a time, she grew increasingly estranged from her tribe due to a marriage alliance, and left alone, her heart filled with weariness and resentment. But now, because of the man beside her, she not only returned to her tribe with dignity, but was also treated as an honored guest by the entire tribe. Even the stubborn and conservative elder, who always only cared about the interests of the tribe, gave her full respect and courtesy.

This stability and glory are all thanks to Chen Xiao for supporting her!

Chen Xiao noticed her emotions and gently took her hand. The warmth from his hand instantly calmed Qing Yanjing down.

Fu Tu Xuan observed the interaction between the two, which strengthened his resolve. His smile grew even more amiable: "True Emperor, please!"

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As soon as he finished speaking, a massive spirit ship of the highest standard landed and carried the three of them on board, heading towards the enormous spatial gate above the majestic mountain.

Within that spatial gate lies the Floating Pagoda Realm, the ancestral home of the Floating Pagoda Ancient Clan.

That is the core of the Futu Ancient Clan!

As for all the members of the Floating Pagoda Clan on the entire Floating Pagoda Continent, they can only be considered as a branch clan.

The spirit boat soared through the air at an extremely fast speed. In just a short while, it arrived before the magnificent and boundless spatial gate. The boat emanated a faint spiritual light and carried everyone as it slowly disappeared into the gate.

The next instant, the world before my eyes suddenly changed, as if I had stepped into a world independent of the vast universe.

Between heaven and earth, the vast and pure spiritual energy flowed like mist and rosy clouds, with auspicious omens and strange phenomena, revealing the terrifying foundation of the ancient gods everywhere.

"As expected of the core territory of the Floating Pagoda Clan, this Floating Pagoda Realm truly lives up to its reputation!"

Looking at the magnificent scene before him, Chen Xiao gave a soft sigh of praise.

That's not entirely untrue. Nowadays, the Zixiao Palace under his command is no less powerful than the Futu Ancient Clan in terms of combat strength.

However, in other aspects, such as the richness of spiritual energy, it is ultimately inferior to the Floating World, which has been carefully cultivated by the Floating Ancient Clan for tens of thousands of years.

However, this gap is only temporary.

Given the current pace of development of Zixiao Palace, it is not wishful thinking to surpass these ancient clans that have existed for thousands of years in every aspect.

The spirit boat pierced through the sky, traversing this space smoothly.

After about the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, the boat gradually slowed down. Chen Xiao looked up and gazed into the distance.

As far as the eye could see, a vast and boundless mountain range stretched out, its peaks overlapping and its momentum imposing. Towering pagodas stood between heaven and earth, like ancient divine pillars stretching endlessly. Scattered among the pagodas were countless ancient palaces with upturned eaves and corners, creating a magnificent and ever-changing scene.

The entire landscape is enveloped in a profound and enduring sense of antiquity, inspiring awe in all who behold it.

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