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“Didn’t expect that they all racked up his past and attacked him with White Light’s bloodline being impure as the excuse, right?” Ye Yuan followed up.
Bai Po was stunned and could not help looking at Ye Yuan in surprise.
“You … How did you know?”
The Demon Region was comparatively independent. Its news was also relatively out-of-touch to the Divine Realm. There was no reason for Ye Yuan to have heard of the White Tiger Clan’s matters.
But this Ye Yuan actually blurted out the difficult circumstances that Young Patriarch White Light encountered. Could it be that he was a seer?
Ye Yuan did not answer, but asked instead, “With White Light’s cultivation realm, he probably already broke through to Tier 9, right?”
Bai Po nodded and said, “Young Patriarch White Light is a rare cultivation talent. At half a year ago, he already broke through to Tier 9! Currently, his strength is already not the slightest bit inferior to the other two clans’ young patriarchs.”
Mentioning White Light, Bai Po was very proud too. The Flowing Light White Tiger clan had been on a declining trend for many years. White Light’s appearance brought them glory.
Ye Yuan said, “Then that’s right! Do you know how many years White Light used to cultivate from Tier 9 to Tier 9?”
Bai Po shook his head blankly. White Light would never talk to them about past matters, so they also did not know what White Light experienced prior to returning to the White Tiger Clan.
If not for White Light making him come and find Ye Yuan this time, he would not even know that White Light actually still had a friend among the humans.
“A … A hundred years?” Bai Po said weakly.
100 years was not that Bai Po felt that it was too long, but felt that it was too short!
Although the White Tiger Clan had divine beast bloodline, they also required several thousand years before they were able to cultivate to Tier 9.
Even geniuses needed at least several hundred years of time too. The other two clans’ young patriarchs cultivated for around 500 years and were already considered very impressive.
Bao Po discerned the meaning in Ye Yuan’s words. White Light’s cultivation speed should be very fast. Therefore, he boldly made a guess.
Ye Yuan smiled and said, “You’re looking down on White Light too much! The first time I met him, he was merely just Tier 1. That was merely something that happened more than a dozen years ago.”
The moment Bai Po heard, his pupils involuntarily constricted.
He knew that Young Patriarch White Light’s talent was extremely strong. But he also did not think that he actually only used just over a dozen years to cultivate from Tier 1 to Tier 9.
Such talent was truly too heaven-defying!
Of course, if he knew that this freak in front of him also merely just used 10 years of time, and his strength was already comparable to Dao Profound Realm powerhouses, it was uncertain what he would feel.
Furthermore, the reason why White Light cultivated so quickly was all thanks to Ye Yuan.
If there wasn’t Ye Yuan’s medicinal pills, White Light would likely need at least a hundred years of time to be able to cultivate to his present realm.
“Therefore, White Light’s white tiger bloodline will only be above the other two clans’. This is probably also the reason why they joined hands to deal with White Light! And the only problem with White Light is that his bloodline is impure!” Ye Yuan said coolly.
Bai Po’s eyes became wide saucers, looking at Ye Yuan in disbelief.
He somewhat understood now, the reason why Young Patriarch White Light wanted to find this young man.
He only just spoke a few sentences from the start until now, but Ye Yuan already guessed the tiger clan’s inner-struggle close to the mark by relying on these few sentences!
Such thinking, just thinking about it made people feel afraid.
“You tell me about the White Tiger Clan’s present situation first,” Ye Yuan said coolly.
Currently, Bai Po was already utterly convinced by Ye Yuan. Hearing Ye Yuan’s instruction, he immediately did not hesitate either, hastily recounting the White Tiger Clan’s present circumstances.
The White Tiger Clan’s current patriarch was from the Crimsonflame White Tiger Clan. The White Tiger Clan’s elders association was also the Crimsonflame White Tiger Clan and the Suppression Martial White Tiger Clan being in the majority.
Although the Flowing Light White Tiger was one of the three great branches in name, they had actually gradually declined already and showed trends of being replaced by other branches.
The demon race valued bloodline the most, especially the White Tiger Clan, this sort of clan with extremely high divine beast bloodline purity, they were even more particular about this area.
Ye Yuan had long discovered that White Light was somewhat different from the ordinary White Tiger Clan, but did not think that this aspect actually became the obstacle to White Light becoming young patriarch.
Now, the elders association raised suspicions about White Light’s identity. Although the Flowing Light White Tiger Clan was extremely against this, nothing could be done, especially their power in the clan leaning to the weaker side. Right now, the pressure they experienced was tremendous too.
If it carried on developing like this, forget about contending for the position of young patriarch, likely whether or not he could stay in the White Tiger clan in the end was another matter altogether.
Ye Yuan’s expression was calm and did not express anything. He just said to Bai Po, “You go back and rest first. Tomorrow morning, I’ll follow you and head to the White Tiger Clan!”
Bai Po could not help being overjoyed the moment he heard that. Although Ye Yuan’s strength was a little weak, this resourcefulness might really be able to turn back the raging tides!
Sending away Bai Po, Ye Yuan went to find Yue Mengli.
Yue Mengli and White Light had lived together for a long time. Their feelings were not shallow either. Furthermore, White Light was Ye Yuan’s brother, she naturally would not stop Ye Yuan on this matter.
She did not have the slightest hesitation as well and wanted to leave together with Ye Yuan immediately.
Chapter 976. Slapping |
The Demon Region was situated in the north-eastern direction of the Divine Realm. The land it occupied was extremely vast.
As one of the Four Great Divine Beasts’ races, the White Tiger Clan had extremely formidable strength. The territory they occupied was as vast as over ten major human regions.
Half a month later, Ye Yuan, Bai Po, and Yue Mengli, the three people finally arrived at the White Tiger Clan’s totem territory after passing through many areas.
The totem territory was a sacred ground that the White Tiger Clan collectively venerated. It was the entire White Tiger Clan’s land of inheritance. Its status was exceptionally special.
The White Tiger Clan, this sort of divine beast race, the branches were a lot. Normally, they were all scattered all over the land. Only when some major matters involving the White Tiger Clan happened would they gather at the totem territory.
At present, it was currently the crucial period of electing the young patriarch. Therefore, large groups of white tiger clan branches gathered inside the totem territory.
“Halt! Miscellaneous people are not to enter the totem territory! Otherwise, kill without mercy!”
Two brawny men with stocky and imposing builds blocked the three people’s path with fierce looks.
Bai Po’s expression turned cold, and he said, “Rong Lin, Rong Sen, what gall you guys have! When did I, Bai Po, become a miscellaneous person?”
That Rong Sen’s face revealed a look of contempt and said, “Lord Bai Po you’re naturally not a miscellaneous person. But these two … Pardon me for not remembering if I’ve seen you before, if I didn’t see wrongly, they should be humans, right?”
Verbally calling Lord Bai Po, but his words did not have the sl
ightest hint of respect. Very clearly, the two of them did not attach importance to Bai Po at all.
Ye Yuan understood in his heart, these two burly men definitely originated from the Crimsonflame White Tiger or Suppression Martial White Tiger lineage. This was intentionally making things difficult.
Bai Po’s face was very grim as he forcefully held back his fury and said, “These two are distinguished guests that Young Patriarch White Light invited over. They are sworn friends for life and death with Young Patriarch White Light. How did they become miscellaneous people?”
But Rong Sen’s attitude did not change in the least bit. Instead, he said with a jeer, “Young Patriarch White Light’s friends? Heh heh, Young Patriarch White Light’s friends are actually humans! Doesn’t Lord Bai Po not know that the humans have a saying that went: those who are not of my race, are surely not of one heart and mind? Apologies, if Lord Bai Po wants to enter, please go ahead! But these two people cannot enter!”
This Rong Sen’s attitude was very haughty and did not show Bai Po any respect at all.
This actually carried the thick intent of shaming.
“You guys!” Bai Po was angered until he was livid with rage.
Slap, slap!
Rong Sen and Rong Ling were currently being pleased with themselves when all of a sudden, they saw stars in front of their eyes. Each person’s face actually had an added slap mark.
Ye Yuan’s slap used plenty of strength, flinging them until they spun around quite a few times on the spot before barely managing to stabilize firmly.
“This place is the White Tiger Clan’s totem territory! You … You actually dare to raise your hand and hit people!” Rong Sen glared at Ye Yuan and said.
Bai Po was stunned too. He did not think that Ye Yuan was actually so tyrannical, raising his hand to throw a slap at a word of disagreement.
However, these two slaps indeed vented one’s anger.
The Flowing Light White Tiger Clan was weak. Although Bai Po’s status in the clan was high, in this totem territory, he did not dare to be unbridled.
Rong Sen and Rong Ling were merely initial-stage Tier 9. Although they were not his match, he did not dare to make a move to strike them.
It was fine if he struck out, but if it left a handle for gossip for the other two clans, there would be everything to lose, but nothing to gain for the clan.
But Bai Po was also very shocked. With his strength, he actually did not see clearly how Ye Yuan threw the slaps just now!
Ye Yuan’s actions were too swift. Everyone did not react in time.
When did Phaseless Realm martial artists have such terrifying movements?
The Flowing Light White Tiger Clan claimed to be unparalleled under the heavens. But Ye Yuan’s movements just now, he actually did not see clearly!
“Two fools who defied your superior, giving you guys two slaps is already considered light! You should rejoice that I’m not a member of the tiger clan. Otherwise, the two of you would already be dead men now!” Ye Yuan said with a cold snort.
Rong Sen was still incredibly haughty just now. But currently, facing Ye Yuan, he actually had unspeakable fear.
Ye Yuan’s move just now was too fast. He did not see clearly at all. If Ye Yuan really wanted to kill them, they would indeed be dead men already.
This level of movement technique that merged with heaven and earth was completely not what he could catch up to.
One had to know that even a divine king like Zhou Bofeng had no way of catching Ye Yuan!
“I … I was just speaking truthfully. How is it defying my superiors?” Rong Sen defended himself with sophistry.
Ye Yuan said coolly, “According to what I know, the young patriarch’s position in the tiger clan is on par with Divine King Realm elders! As a candidate to be the young patriarch, White Light’s status is comparable to that of elders. The two of you made impertinent remarks about him, killing you guys … what’s wrong with that?”
Rong Sen’s face became deathly pale the moment he heard. If one really took it seriously this excuse of Ye Yuan’s was sufficient to kill the two of them.
The demon race’s rankings were even more stringent than the human race. Defying one’s superiors, this kind of accusation, was enough to die several times over.
“Also, you guys said that, those who are not of my race are surely not of one heart and mind. According to what I know, your patriarch and elders, quite a few people have had dealings with human martial artists. There are even some people whose friendly relations aren’t shallow. According to the meaning in your words, are each and every one of the tiger clan’s elders all traitors?”
Ye Yuan took his time to say, but Rong Sen and Rong Ling became drenched in cold sweat.
Although the demon race was relatively independent, the demon race’s upper echelons likewise had close dealings with the human race.
In his past life, Ji Qingyun had very friendly relations with a dragon race’s higher-up who even invited him to the dragon clan to be a guest.
This point, Rong Sen and Rong Ling were naturally aware.
If according to what Ye Yuan said, these two charges added up was enough for them to die a number of times over.
Just as the two of them were at a loss on what to do, a young man slowly walked over.
“What a sharp tongue your esteemed self has. Looks like you’re the reinforcement White Light went to invite?”
When Bai Po saw the arrival, his expression involuntarily changed, and he went forward to salute, “Young Patriarch Rong Xin!”
“Huhu, you went through great trouble, Bai Po! Looks like this brother arriving, Younger Brother White Light has an additional huge arm!” Rong Xin said with a faint smile.
Hearing young patriarch these two words, how could Ye Yuan still not understand the identity of this person in front of him?
This person was definitely one of the candidates for young patriarch too.
Those two people earlier were likely arranged by him in advance, to deliberately take him down a notch.
It was just that Rong Xin did not expect that a slap from him and a few sentences scared the two people until they wet their pants. He only showed himself to rescue the besieged against his will.
Ye Yuan said coolly, “Whether it’s an additional huge arm or not is hard to tell. But if someone wants to bully White Light, I’ll break an arm of his!”
When Rong Xin heard that, a cold light flickered across his two eyes. But on the surface, he said with a light smile, “Brother is so arrogant! You got to know that this place is the White Tiger Clan’s territory. You humans have to pay the price for coming here to be arrogant!”
Ye Yuan looked at Rong Xin and said with a smile, “When I’m arrogant, the one who pays the price is generally someone else.”
“Big Brother!”
Right at this moment, a clear and melodious voice sounded out. A white silhouette arrived with a howl. Who could it be if not White Light?
“White Light! Parting for years, I didn’t expect that you’re already the Flowing Light White Tiger Clan’s young patriarch!” Ye Yuan laughed loudly, and they hugged each other, leaving Rong Xin out in the cold at one side.
Chapter 977. Get Lost |
After a round of small talk, White Light suddenly said to Rong Xin with a faint smile, “Rong Xin, don’t blame me for not warning you, the outcome of provoking my big brother will all be very tragic!”
Rong Xin’s heart plunged. He discovered that after White Light saw Ye Yuan, his entire person’s spirit, qi, and vitality became different.
How to say it, these few days, although White Light appeared very calm, Rong Xin could detect that hint of restlessness beneath his calm.
White Light had always maintained very restrained for the sake of the Flowing Light White Tiger Clan.
It was impossible for the White Light from before to say such words.
But this sort of restlessness was actually swept away cleanly after he saw Ye Yuan j
ust now!
The current White Light, even when speaking, appeared fully confident.
Rong Xin was perplexed. Just what kind of magic powers did this human race brat have, to actually be able to make White Light undergo such a huge transformation?
Although Ye Yuan’s strength earlier gave him a fright, this kind of strength when placed in the White Tiger Clan was clearly inadequate to look at.
The strength of the Four Great Divine Beasts race was not the slightest bit weaker compared to the human domains’ super holy lands!
What kind of wave could a Phaseless Realm brat stir up?
Rong Xin smiled and said, “Is that so? The day after tomorrow, the elders council’s decision will be coming out. When your candidate qualifications are revoked, I want to see what your big brother will use to make me very tragic! Hahaha …”
Rong Xin left with a burst of loud laughter, but White Light’s expression became ugly.
Bai Po’s expression changed when he heard that and said, “Young Patriarch, is what Rong Xin said true? This … What’s going on here?”
White Light finally let out a long sigh and said, “This isn’t the right place to talk. Let’s return to the clan first.”
White Light brought Ye Yuan and the others returned to the Flowing Light White Tiger Clan’s encampment. Along the way, the initial-most excitement from seeing Ye Yuan disappeared at this time.
Ye Yuan did not speak. In his impression, White Light had always been a naive youth. He had never seen before White Light with such a cumbered-with-a-heavy-load side.
One could tell that White Light regarded this young patriarch status very importantly.
Ye Yuan took it into his eyes, but could not help being somewhat moved. That little white tiger in the old days grew up after all!
