The meeting wasn't open to ordinary disciples, but word got around fast anyway.
The thirty-six halls of the Black Dragon Clan sat among the highest seats of power, just below the true ruling elders and the patriarch's own authority. Each hall controlled its own resources, disciples, territories, experts, and duties.
A hall master wasn't just an elder with a fancy title. A hall master was someone whose voice could shape the direction of the whole clan.
And now, Lady Virelia had been named one of the hall masters of the thirty-six halls.
When the news got out, nobody stayed surprised for long. Some elders had once questioned her choice to bring Max in from the mortal realm.
Some had wondered why a woman of her standing would personally get involved with a junior who, back then, had no deep foundation in the Divine Realm and no ancient divine background to match the native geniuses of the top forces. But all those doubts didn't matter anymore.
