when compared to the small and middle-sized sects, can be considered to be better, but
if compared to those large sects, can not even begin to match up to them.‖
The situation explained by Xia Yuanba was in fact, quite normal. Even Yun Che himself,
although added into the New Moon Profound Palace for other reasons, was merely
looking for opportunities and had never once thought about serving the Imperial Family.
He thought for a moment, and then asked: ―In New Moon City, what are the sects that
have more power than New Moon Profound Palace?‖
―Oh, let me think…‖ Xia Yuanba seriously thought for a moment, and then slowly
answered: ―In total there are seven; they are the Profound Heart Sect, Cloudy Sun Sect,
Iron Spear Clan, Seven Deadly Sword Pavilion, and Stormy Profound Palace.‖ After
pausing for a moment, Xia Yuanba‘s voice became somewhat guarded: ―These five sects
have a history of over five hundred, or even a thousand years. In New Moon City, their
influence is deeply engrained in the city and their overall strength is greater than that of
New Moon Profound Palace. If not for the backing of the Imperial Family, then perhaps
we may have already been suppressed and forced out. In addition to these five, there are
two more giants that not even the Imperial Family would dare provoke… and they‘re the
branches of Xiao Sect and Burning Heaven Clan that are here in New Moon City!
Although they‘re merely branches, they still have the backing of the Xiao Sect and
Burning Heaven Clan, making them the two immovable overlords of New Moon City.
―Branches of the Xiao Sect and Burning Heaven Clan?‖ Yun Che tapped his chin. He
clearly knew in his heart that this was in name only. In reality, these disciples of the
―Outer Sect‖ were those of the lowest talent that were not suitable to remain in the main
sect, and nothing more. However, when all‘s said and done, they were still the official
―Outer Sect‖, and were unlike the Xiao Clan who had been completely abandoned.
―However, our New Moon Profound Palace is of course, not so easily bullied.‖ Xiao
Yuanba patted his chest with a face full of unwillingness and said: ―Although New Moon
Profound Palace lost dignity during that banquet five years ago, however that was five
years ago! Our New Moon Profound Palace now, also have quite a lot of talents; and
definitely would not be below those of the other sects… Ah, Brother-in-law look, that
person over there is our senior brother Li Weihao. He‘s seventeen this year, and has
already reached the third level of the Nascent Profound Realm. I heard he‘d also
inherited his family‘s Profound Arts, and is very powerful.