Chapter 83: The Strife Inside the Clan (1/2)

Inside the room, Nie Tian briefly described his experience in the Green Illusion dimension to Nie Donghai and Nie Qian.

The Green Illusion dimension trial had exerted an immense influence on him, not only on his cultivation base, but also on his wisdom.

Compared to half a year ago, he was now much more mature, as he knew what to tell and what not to tell Nie Donghai and Nie Qian.

He intentionally concealed the fact that he had killed Yuan Feng and Yun Song, and that he had encountered the Frost Python in the desert.

He had also avoided talking about his clashes with Yu Tong, as well as the great boost in cultivation that he had received from the spirit beast meat.

However, he was honest about the fact that he had broken through to the eighth level of Qi Refining from the sixth level.

He understood that those were the kind of things that Nie Donghai and Nie Qian were most concerned with.

As expected.

“What?! You’re now at the eighth level of Qi Refining?” Nie Qian immediately grew excited.

Nie Donghai was also secretly moved. A bright gleam exploded out from his eyes as his body even slightly trembled with excitement.

Nie Tian grinned. “Yes. If there are no mishaps, I believe I’ll be able to reach the ninth level of Qi Refining by the age of 15, and become a disciple of the Cloudsoaring sect.”

“That’s terrific!” Nie Qian was elated.

Nie Tian was only eleven years old. Reaching the eighth level of Qi Refining at this age made her realize that the hope she had placed on Nie Tian was definitely achievable.

Ever since Nie Tian was young, Nie Qian had repeatedly imparted upon Nie Tian one idea – only by becoming a disciple of the Cloudsoaring sect would he be able to change his fate.

All the efforts she had put in over the years had been dedicated to making him a disciple of the Cloudsoaring sect.

Every child of the Nie clan regarded entering the Cloudsoaring sect as the ultimate honor, and also the only way to change their families’ fates.

The reason for Nie Beichuan to be able to assume the position of clanmaster, was partly because Nie Donghai had sustained serious injuries, but more importantly because of Nie Han’s achievement.

As Nie Beichuan’s eldest grandson, Nie Han had successfully stepped into the ninth level of Qi Refining by the age of 15, and thus been received by the Cloudsoaring sect.

As long as he could achieve a steady growth in the Cloudsoaring sect, the Nie clan would be able to benefit because of that. If Nie Han were to become a high ranking official in the Cloudsoaring sect one day, then the Nie clan… would undoubtedly become an important part of the Cloudsoaring sect.

Similarly, back when Nie Donghai had a firm control over the Nie clan, Nie Tian’s mother Nie Jin had played an indispensable role.

Now that Nie Tian was only 11 years old and had already entered the eighth level of Qi Refining, Nie Qian believed he might even be able to enter the Cloudsoaring sect at a younger age than Nie Han.

Perhaps Nie Tian would be able to step into the Cloudsoaring sect in a year or two, and thus completely turn his fate around.

“Grandfather, when I returned, I heard that our clan is going through a major internal disturbance?” Nie Tian probed.

Nie Donghai briefly frowned, and said calmly, “Compared to your entering the eighth level of Qi Refining, they are only small things. Don’t you bother about the trivial matters within the clan. I will handle them. All you need to do is focus on your cultivation.”

“I… I want to help,” Nie Tian said.

“You won’t be able to do much for now.” Nie Donghai shook his head. “You’ll only have a say in the clan when you become a disciple of the Cloudsoaring sect.”

When it came to the matters within the clan, Nie Qian suddenly fell silent, and her face turned grim.

Nie Tian wished to help, but didn’t know how to stop Nie Beichuan and the clan elders from punishing Nie Qian and Nie Donghai.

“Status…” he thought. “My status is too low…”

“Rest well today,” Nie Donghai said consolingly. “And from now on, don’t think about anything else, just concentrate on your cultivation. You’ll have a say in the clan affairs when you’re officially accepted by the Cloudsoaring sect. But now is not the time.”

“I see,” Nie Tian said with a nod.

Meanwhile…

Nie Beichuan was discussing matters with several clan elders in the great meeting hall.

Soon, they reached an agreement that they would force Nie Donghai and Nie Qian to admit to the Cloudsoaring sect that it was their fault that the mine experienced such drastic changes, and that they were willing to accept the punishment.

Now they only needed to force Nie Donghai and Nie Qian to comply.

Before long, the news of Nie Tian returning spread to the great meeting hall, and the clan elders were all flabbergasted.

“Nie Tian is back!”