章 1193: Final Preparations Before Retreating (II)

"I'll be brief," Wang Wei stated, looking directly into Xi Sgangyan's eyes. "I heard rumors that the Celestial Clan secretly sells potent Emperor Qis. Is that true?"

Xi Shangyan frowned. "The clan did not tell me much about their actions, but it's very likely. We've used similar methods throughout history, especially during periods of chaos and strife."

'It seems she's telling the truth, but why is the Celestial Clan leaving her out of such information?' Wang Wei thought. 'Is it some kind of tactic to protect her, or because she's too weak and not part of the clan's core?' It then suddenly dawned on him that the cultivation realms of the Great Emperor are considered upper-middle class and not privileged to be the leaders of these top lineages.

Even if Xi Shangyan is extremely talented among the Celestial Race, she will not be treated as a leader—unless it is a special occasion.