The larger of these Qi Refining Families had over a hundred cultivators, while the smaller ones had only ten or twenty. In the eyes of a Foundation Establishment Cultivator, such strength was insignificant.
However, the successive Clan Leaders of the Song Clan had never overlooked their usefulness. Lumped together, these families comprised nearly a thousand cultivators. Whether as cannon fodder in times of war or for other purposes, they were a very good option to have.
Besides them, the leaders of two Demon Hunting Squads had also been invited, one of whom was Song Changsheng's old acquaintance, Shangguan Sword.
All the aforementioned groups were vassals of the Song Clan—underlings, so to speak, who weren't exactly presentable on a grand stage.
In terms of standing, their allies, the Wang and Li Clans, carried far more weight.
