This is a small Dimensional Space that is more like a miniature world. The size of this world is modest, spanning only about a hundred million miles. The Zephyros Clan held complete control over this miniature world, and only their family members resided here. Not a single outsider could be seen anywhere in this land spanning a hundred million miles.
The Zephyros Clan is too big, with millions of members across numerous branches. All branches were connected to one Main Family. It can be said that the main family functioned like a royal household, ruling over a large kingdom filled with several cities and villages of various sizes. Each city and village were dominated by strong and weak branches of the Zephyros Clan.
Only the main family calls themselves the "Zephyros Clan." The branches could only call themselves "Zephyros Family."
There is a huge difference between "Clan" and "Family".
A family is based on blood, marriage, or adoption, while a clan typically has a shared ancestry or heritage. Families consist of parents and their children, whereas clans can include extended family members. Families are small social units, while clans represent larger networks of kinship.
The branches are allowed to only call themselves "family". Of course, they can also say that they are a part of the Zephyros "Clan".
Currently, in the Zephyros Clan's meeting hall, the Clan Head, Yukram Zephyros, sat at the head of the table. He was an experienced Divine Emperor and also Aurelius Zephyros and Yona Zephyros's father. He had extremely high prestige in the clan and his word was law.
Aurelius is Yukram's son while Yona is his daughter. Both of them left this miniature world to have an adventure in the Clear Sky World and gain experiences.
Inside the meeting hall, six people could be seen sitting on two sides, with a large gap in between. They were all Divine Emperors and were the heads of the Zephyros Clan's various departments.
Since the Zephyros Clan is like a royal family ruling over an entire kingdom, there are bound to be several departments. Moreover, this clan is an ancient clan that existed for millions of years. It is no surprise there are many Divine Emperors.
Talking about Divine Emperors, just the main family has hundreds of them. If we include all the branches, there'll be thousands of Divine Emperors. The number of Divine Emperors may even reach ten thousand.
"The Nine Heavenly Monarchs are pressing forward step by step. Our days will be very difficult in the future. What do you think?" Yukram Zephyros frowned and said in a low voice, "If they don't get an answer from us about the Tempest's Cloak, I believe they won't give up."
"Big Brother, what exactly is this Tempest's Cloak that is worth their attention?" One of the elders, Gallert Zephyros, asked curiously.
"Tempest's Cloak is a True Treasure left behind by our ancestor, the Lightning God, who left the Zephyros Family millions of years ago. According to the historical records of our Zephyros Family, only a Death Domination Stage warrior is qualified to wield a True Treasure.
As for False Treasures, only Life Creation Stage warriors are eligible to possess them." Yukram Zephyros smiled bitterly and continued, "Our Zephyros Family has several False Treasures but only one True Treasures. It is the Tempest's Cloak."
"Coincidentally, when the Nine Heavenly Monarchs awakened, Aurelius and Yona expressed their desire to leave this miniature world and gain experience in the outside world. I gave Aurelius the Tempest's Cloak along with several False Treasures, and Yona a few False Treasures before they left.
This was also to ensure that, even if the Nine Heavenly Monarchs move against our Zephyros Clan, they won't be able to take what they seek from us."
Many of the Divine Emperors in the meeting hall were already aware of the truth. Those who didn't know couldn't help but deeply breathe in surprise.
In the end, one of them spoke, "Just why do Nine Heavenly Monarchs want the Tempest's Cloak? Even if they obtain this treasure, they won't be able to activate it and utilize its power?"
"That is something I don't know!" Yukram shook his head before speaking helplessly. "We have to think of a way to deal with the Nine Heavenly Monarchs. Otherwise, millions of years of our Zephyros Clan's inheritance will be destroyed by them."
As soon as these words were spoken, the entire meeting hall fell silent. Everyone looked at each other and saw the despair in each other's eyes.
Yukram Zephyros had already analyzed the situation very clearly. The Zephyros Clan only had one choice now, and that was to resist. However, it is also very clear that once they resist, they'll be immediately destroyed by the Nine Heavenly Monarchs.
At this moment, there was a knock on the door of the meeting hall, breaking the dead silence. This sudden knock on the door immediately aroused everyone's anger, and it was about to become an outlet for their emotions.
The meeting hall was a crucial part of the clan and was not to be disturbed unless there was an emergency.
What can be a more serious matter than the Nine Heavenly Monarchs?
"Old Master, Young Master is back." An old man's voice came from outside. The voice belonged to a Divine King who was stationed at the entrance of the meeting hall, ensuring that no one could disturb them casually.
When Yukram and others heard that Aurelius was back, the anger in their hearts instantly disappeared, replaced by anxiety and questions.
Why is he back so soon?
Couldn't he stay in the outside world for a few more years?
"Quick, bring him to see us!" Yukram stood up and shouted.
To the current Zephyros Clan, Aurelius can be said to be their final strand of straw. Even if the Zephyros Clan is destroyed, as long as Aurelius is alive, the Zephyros Clan's inheritance cannot be broken.
After Aurelius returned home, he felt that the atmosphere was very strange. There was a tense atmosphere everywhere.
He asked around and found out that all the Department Heads of the Zephyros Clan had gone to the meeting hall for an emergency meeting. So he directly went there and asked the Divine King guarding the entrance to report his arrival.
Soon, he heard his father's voice, calling him inside. He was stunned because he could feel something was not right. His father appeared... anxious.
When he and Alex entered this miniature world, Alex seemed to have been attracted by something and told him to return to the family first. He will go later.
With that, he disappeared, not giving Aurelius time to say something. Aurelius could only shake his head helplessly and come to the family.
Aurelius entered the meeting hall and saw his father and other Divine Emperor's anxious and serious faces. Not understanding the situation, he could not help but ask his father, "Father, what's going on? Did something happen at home while I was away?"
"Something did happen." Yukram wanted to say something but in the end, he nodded and sighed. "But I can still hold on. Tell me first, why did you return so soon?"
Aurelius frowned and said, "Isn't the Myriad Race Competition about to begin? It is already time for me to come back. It is just that I encountered something and came back a few days early."
Only when Aurelius spoke did Yukram and other Divine Emperors remember about the Myriad Race Competition. Due to the Nine Heavenly Monarchs, they've long put aside this matter and forgotten.
Aurelius then said in a low voice, "The atmosphere in the clan is strange. I asked around but no one knew. And this emergency meeting... Did something happen?"
"Aih..." Yukram sighed and said helplessly, "Forget it, it's …"
Then, he told Aurelius about the Nine Heavenly Monarchs, their origins, and their purpose.
"There's actually such a thing?" Aurelius was not shocked when he heard this. Instead, he was overjoyed and laughed loudly. "Hahaha! Father, this is great. Let me tell you, this time, I've returned with an extremely powerful figure. He can deal with the Nine Heavenly Monarchs for us.
There is no need for you all to worry."
Yukram was confused when he heard this. He hurriedly waved his hand and said, "Wait a moment. What powerful figure? Aurelius, what are you saying? I don't understand anything."
Although he did not understand what Aurelius was talking about, he instinctively felt that something was wrong.
"Father, listen to me. It's ..." Aurelius explained with a smile, "I met a person who has already surpassed the limit of Clear Sky World. In other words, he is already far stronger than a Divine Emperor. He..."
Before he could complete his sentence, he was interrupted by his father, "What did you say? You met a person who has likely entered the stages of Three Tribulations of Life Destruction?"
"Not likely," Aurelius shook his head and exploded a bomb, saying, "He has already completed the Three Tribulations of Life Destruction, and has become a Spirit Martial God."
"You met a Spirit Martial God?"
Yukram fell silent this time, and the smile on his face froze. He frowned and sized up Aurelius, saying worriedly, "Son, are you alright? Are you under some illusion? Why don't you go and have some rest first and then meditate for a short period."