"If one were to say that nowadays, a noble family with a century of operations can contend with local officials, then during the Pre-Sui Period, their power was even greater than that of the officials. It was quite normal for the common people to be unaware of the Emperor, knowing only of the noble families," Su Xinghuo began.
"The Su Family rose to prominence through maritime trade and maintained good relations with many Sects on Jiangnan Road, such as the Nine-headed Snake Demon and others. The number of Cultivators in the clan was even greater than in some smaller Sects. However, when faced with the Supreme Mysterious Sect, who arrived suddenly having coerced many clan members, the Su Family had no ability to resist and could only agree to cooperate."
Li Ang raised an eyebrow. "Did the Supreme Mysterious Sect take the Black Stone away?"
