The city of the Seven-colored Magic Cloud Snakes was very grand. It covered an area of a million meters. Even Qin Shi felt a bit sweaty when he saw this. It had to be said that the Seven-colored Magic Cloud Snakes' city was comparable to the entire Hundred Tide Region of the human world. The most shocking thing was that there were millions of jade palaces in such a huge area. It gave people a very grand feeling.
If he hadn't seen it with his own eyes, Qin Shi wouldn't have believed that such a great building existed in the world.
In the center of the city, there was a huge protruding palace. This palace was the lotus plucking thing that Qin Shi had seen before. From afar, one couldn't see the strangeness of the lotus plucking, but when one got closer, one could see that this lotus plucking was actually a palace that could hold a million people. In front of it was a very wide plaza, and around the plaza were seven stone pillars. Each stone pillar was a different color, forming a total of seven colors, which reflected the Rainbow Magic Cloud Serpent race's natural color.
These seven pillars were filled with dense Sanskrit characters. These ancient characters were the riddles passed down by the Seven-colored Magic Cloud Snakes. It was said that only the Seven-colored Magic Cloud Snakes could understand them. They recorded the history and inheritance of the Seven-colored Magic Cloud Snakes for tens of thousands of years.
Although the palace could accommodate over a million people, the Rainbow Magic Cloud Snakes had ten million people, so not everyone was qualified to step onto the square of the palace. Those who could stand there were all outstanding figures. Furthermore, the palace was also clearly divided into ranks. There were ten thousand stone steps in front of the palace. Each step represented a rank. At the top of the stone steps was an empty seven-colored throne. It was as if it was telling the world that this was the seat of the ruler of the world.
In reality, only the leader of the Seven-colored Magic Cloud Snakes could sit there.
Under the throne, there was a slender figure. She wore a seven-colored robe. There were ancient and noble dark golden patterns on it. It faintly revealed a noble aura.
She was very calm and her expression didn't change much. Her intelligent phoenix eyes revealed a hint of emptiness and lack. It was as if she was just a shell.
The current Little Mi Cai no longer had that innocent and adorable look she had in the past. Her gaze was like the edge of a blade as she stood proudly in the public square filled with millions of people. She didn't have the slightest bit of cowardice, but instead, she gave off a formless pressure.
These past few years had truly changed her a lot. She was no longer that carefree and careless little girl who was not afraid of heaven or earth by Qin Shi's side. Instead, she was now much more proficient. Her methods were biting cold, and her actions were swift and decisive. She had a certain status in the Rainbow Magic Cloud Snake race.
Her calmness lasted until the space beside her slightly distorted, and a withered old figure walked out of it.
Although the withered old figure was also covered in multicolored light, there was a very oppressive darkness around his body.
At this moment, a young man beside Xiao Mi Cai snorted coldly, "Hehe, Elder Cai Xuan, you sure have a lot of face. You even dare to let the little clan head wait for you?"
The moment the old man came out, he laughed and said, "Haha, I'm really sorry. I've made you wait for so long."
"No worries. Since you're here, let's begin the election." Xiao Mi Cai said calmly.
Cai Xuan sneered, "Little Patriarch, you don't have to be so anxious. In fact, you can delay it for a while. Otherwise, after the election is over, your Patriarch position will probably be given up."
"Cai Xuan, you are going too far. My Rainbow Auspicious Cloud Snake race does not have such a thing as an election."
"Everyone, we have to keep up with the times, right?
The empires in the Mortal World are no longer hereditary. Instead, only the capable can rule. So, why should we stick to the old ways? "
Cai Xuan smiled and said, "Besides, I am also doing this for the good of the clansmen. I am also very willing to follow the opinions of the clansmen. Everyone elects, whoever you think is suitable, let them come. Even if you all choose another elder or someone else, I will still support them."
"You …!" The young man clenched his fist.
"Brother Caiyun, it's fine."
Xiao Mi Cai stopped the young man. After which, she looked at Cai Xuan coldly, "You don't have to speak so much nonsense. Since you said that you want to conduct an election, I will do as you say. Let's start the election now."
Everyone below turned silent. After which, they started whispering to each other.
After which, many elders sighed and shook their heads at Xiao Mi Cai. It was obvious that they did not think highly of Xiao Mi Cai.
Cai Yun, who was beside Xiao Mi Cai, said angrily, "Little Patriarch, Cai Xuan has been winning the hearts of the people for the past ten thousand years. There are many people who support him. Originally, we still had some hope. However, Elder Cai Qing and the rest have disappeared mysteriously. If we were to start the election now, we would not have any advantage."
"Let's wait and see. Elder Cai Qing and the rest said that they would definitely return." Xiao Mi Cai sighed helplessly.
Seemingly hearing Cai Qing's words, Cai Xuan smiled proudly and did not say anything.
Want Cai Qing and the rest to return?
Dream on. From Cai Xuan's point of view, Cai Qing and the rest should have died long ago.
So this time, Cai Xuan had absolute confidence. He smiled unhurriedly and raised his hand, "Everyone, since the little patriarch has spoken, let us begin. Next will be the grandest patriarch election of our Seven-colored Auspicious Cloud Snake race. There are two spirit steles here. One represents me and the other represents the little patriarch. You all just need to inject the spirit qi in your hands into the spirit stele of the person you want to elect."
Hearing Cai Xuan's words, Cai Yun was infuriated. These words should have been said by Little Mi Cai. However, Cai Xuan was the one who said it first. He was clearly treating himself as the Patriarch and didn't place Little Mi Cai in his eyes at all.
"Everyone, let's start the election." Xiao Mi Cai said lightly.
At this moment, everyone looked at each other. The elders who had the qualifications to elect were at least in the World Realm. There were more than a thousand World Realm experts in the Seven-colored Auspicious Cloud Snake race. After a round of discussion, some clansmen stepped forward and injected their spirit qi into one of the spirit steles.
The moment the election began, the vast plaza lit up with magnificent colorful lights.
According to the number of colorful lights, Xiao Mi Cai and Cai Xuan were evenly matched. There was almost no difference at all.
As the two spirit steles flickered with spirit light, the hearts of all the clansmen rose to their throats. The lights on the two spirit steles were like two races, chasing each other. In the end, the number of votes was getting closer and closer.
Finally, the lights on the two spirit steles ended and all the clansmen of the Seven-colored Auspicious Cloud Snake race cast their votes.
When everyone saw the two stone pillars that were almost level with each other, they sighed. Cai Yun clenched her fists tightly. The final result seemed to be what many people had expected. Cai Xuan's Spirit Stele had three more votes than Little Mi Cai. It was just a difference of three votes, but it was enough to determine the victor.
"Sigh, little clan leader still lost. Cai Xuan's preparation this time was too sufficient." Many of the trusted aides of Xiao Mi Cai's father said in pity.
"You can only blame little clan leader for being in the human world back then. Otherwise, Cai Xuan wouldn't have such a chance." Some elders said furiously.
"It's too late to say anything now."
"Chi chi, little clan leader, this is the clansmen's choice. Looks like you have to give up your position as clan leader."
Cai Xuan had a sinister expression as she rubbed her palms together. She then extended her hand towards Xiao Mi Cai: "Hand over the accessory to open the rainbow palace."
Xiao Mi Cai glanced at Cai Xuan and said indifferently: "Cai Qing and the other two elders have yet to vote. There's no rush."
"Cai Qing?"
Cai Xuan sneered: "If the three of them don't vote, do you still want to keep this position?
Little clan leader, I see that you want to go back on your words? "
"If I say it, I will definitely do it. However, the time for the election to end is not here yet."
Xiao Mi Cai pointed at an incense burner in front of the palace. There was a piece of soul incense burning on the incense burner. When the soul incense burns out, it would be the end of the election.
At that time, even if Cai Qing came out, she wouldn't have the qualifications to vote.
Cai Xuan frowned. However, he was already certain that Cai Qing and the other two elders would definitely die. Thus, he didn't waste his breath on Xiao Mi Cai and snorted: "I will let you die a little more and give you some time."
As the soul incense burned out, everyone in the hall shook their heads without any hope.
Cai Yun also clenched her fists tightly. As the soul incense burned out, Xiao Mi Cai's spirit stele gradually dimmed. She looked at the dim spirit stele and sighed. Bitterness and helplessness rose in her quick-witted phoenix eyes.
"Daddy, looks like Xiao Mi Cai is destined to fail this time."
"Daddy, if you were here, what would you do?" Xiao Mi Cai was filled with a trace of bewilderment.
"Pu!
Pu!
Pu! "
However, at the last moment, Xiao Mi Cai's spirit stele suddenly burned with three soul flames. Thereafter, it actually started to emit bits of light. At this moment, the slight difference between her and Cai Xuan was actually leveled by the three soul flames. As the soul light burned, her spirit stele also lit up. In an instant, the two spirit steles became exactly the same.
Seeing this scene, all the clansmen couldn't help but let out an uproar.
At this moment, even Cai Xuan was slightly stunned. He immediately stood up and stared at the spirit stele in disbelief: "This is impossible. Why are there three votes? Who is it?!"
"Elder Cai Xuan, the three of us should also have the qualifications to vote, right?"
Suddenly, a clear voice came from the sky. Thereafter, all the clansmen looked towards the source of the voice and saw Cai Qing and the other two elders gradually flying towards the plaza.