372: I give you face

The surrounding White Dragon Clan members all erupted, with discussions rising and falling.

“Oh my god, become Dao Companions? Is the Young Clan Leader crazy?!”

“Humans and Yao have been incompatible since ancient times, and what’s more, Lin Aotian is from the Sacred Dragon Palace. The Sacred Dragon Palace and our Dragon Clan have a blood feud!”

“Exactly, exactly! If Li Xuejun hadn't assassinated Lord Youxu a hundred years ago and severed the Dragon Vein, our Dragon Clan would have long since unified the Demon Domain. Would we still need to feign compliance with the Phoenix Clan and Snake Clan?”

“Since Lin Aotian has delivered himself to our doorstep, why not detain him and exchange him with the Sacred Dragon Palace for the Dragon Vein? As for him wanting to take away the Young Clan Leader? He’s dreaming!”

“Young Clan Leader, if you’re being threatened, just blink your eyes!”

Bai Cang’s Face was extremely grim, then he waved his sleeve and said loudly, “Everyone, calm down!”

Hearing Bai Cang’s words, all the Dragons in the audience quieted down, not one daring to defy Bai Cang’s wishes.

Most of those present were members of the White Dragon Clan, and the Clan Chiefs and some juniors from the Azure Dragon Clan and Nether Dragon Clan had also come.

Bai Cang was not only the Clan Chief of the White Dragon Clan but also a ninth-rank expert, meaning a Saint Realm expert. He was considered a top-tier combat force among the Yao Race, and no Dragon present dared to disrespect him.

At the same time, they also wanted to see how this Clan Chief of the White Dragon Clan would deal with the rebellious Bai Ling and Lin Aotian.

All the Dragons fell silent, and Bai Cang looked at Bai Ling, saying in a deep voice, “Ling’er, is what Lin Aotian said true? Did you willingly become Dao Companions with him?”

Bai Ling looked at Bai Cang nervously, but her hand clasped with Lin Aotian’s never loosened.

“Father, I was not coerced. I truly have fallen in love with Big Brother Lin Aotian.”

“He is a lively, interesting, gentle, and considerate good man. When we first met, we were indeed like fire and water, fighting many times. But during that Secret Realm trip, we understood each other, complemented each other, and finally decided to become Dao Companions.”

Lin Aotian looked at Bai Ling gently, then faced Bai Cang squarely, without a trace of fear in his eyes.

“Senior Bai Cang, Miss Bai Ling and I are truly in love. The Dragon Clan and the Sacred Dragon Palace have been fighting for so many years, with countless casualties among the experts on both sides. It’s time to shake hands and make peace.”

“Before coming to the Demon Domain, I had already taken Ling’er to the Sacred Dragon Palace and explained the matter to all the elders. The Palace Master dismissed me from my position as Saint, and then promised not to interfere with Ling’er and my affairs.”

“Although the elders of the Sacred Dragon Palace did not bless us, they also did not obstruct us. This is my, Lin Aotian’s, sincerity.”

“In the days to come, Ling’er and I will move forward hand in hand, striving to ease the relationship between the two forces and allow the Dragon Clan and the Sacred Dragon Palace to coexist peacefully!”

Hearing this, Lu Xingchen raised his eyebrows slightly.

This Lin Aotian is a true man!

To give Bai Ling a proper status, he could even give up his position as Saint of the Sacred Dragon Palace.

The Sacred Dragon Palace’s hostility towards the Dragon Clan was also considerable. Although Lin Aotian only spoke a few words, Lu Xingchen could already glimpse the difficulty of his entanglement with the Sacred Dragon Palace High Command.

Bai Cang was silent for a moment, then said loudly, “Guards, seize these two fellows!”

Hearing this, Lu Xingchen frowned.

Indeed, relying solely on the efforts of two people, it was not so easy to repair the hundred-year-old broken relationship between the two major forces.

The Venerable Realm experts of the White Dragon Clan all stepped forward, eager to try, ready to fight Lin Aotian at any moment.

Just then, Lu Xingchen stepped out.

He drew his shadow sword, shielded Lin Aotian and Bai Ling behind him, and shouted loudly, “Senior Bai Cang, Lin Aotian is a good friend of mine for many years. Today, I must protect him. Please, White Dragon Clan, give me, this Human Race War God, some Face!”

Hearing these words, the whole place was in an uproar.

None of the Dragons had expected Lu Xingchen to step forward at this moment and speak for Lin Aotian.

“Human Race War God? I’ve heard of him, he’s called Lu Xingchen, right? He’s an unparalleled expert who once killed a Demon Race Saint!”

“How did Lu Xingchen and Lin Aotian meet?”

“They are both Human Race Prodigies, so it’s normal for them to have some contact. If Lu Xingchen is here today, it would indeed be a bit troublesome to apprehend Lin Aotian. After all, the War God is the spiritual leader of the Human Race and holds extremely high authority within the Human Race!”

“This is really troublesome now. If this matter is not handled well, it will affect the relationship between the Human and Yao Races!”

Lin Aotian was also confused, he tugged at Lu Xingchen’s sleeve and whispered, “Huh? War God His Excellency, I’ve also heard of your renown, I only regret never having met you. But what’s with ‘good friend for many years’? We don’t seem to know each other, do we? Why are you helping me?”

Lu Xingchen chuckled, “Lin Aotian, first, I admire you, and I respect your courage. Second, we are both Human Race Prodigies, and I feel it’s necessary to support you at a critical moment. Don’t worry, with me here today, Bai Cang can’t touch you!”

Hearing this, Lin Aotian’s heart warmed, and he said softly, “War God His Excellency, thank you! I, Lin Aotian, will engrave today’s kindness in my heart!”

The two exchanged words in a very low voice, which no one around could hear.

Bai Cang was silent for a long time, his Face alternating between green and pale, before he slowly spoke, “War God His Excellency, this is an internal matter of our White Dragon Clan. As a Human Race leader, it’s best not to interfere lightly. If the people below misunderstand, it might affect the relationship between the Human and Yao Races!”

Lu Xingchen chuckled, “I’d like to return that sentiment to Senior Bai Cang. Lin Aotian and I are good friends for many years, and today I must protect him. If Senior Bai Cang doesn’t want to damage the relationship between the Human and Yao Races, then let us leave!”

Hearing this, Bai Cang’s brows furrowed tightly, and a look of resentment appeared on his Face.

Then he spoke, “Lu Xingchen, am I giving you Face? According to the information I’ve received, you don’t even have the strength of the Saint Realm. At the Demon-Rejecting Pass, you only barely defeated a Demon Race Saint by relying on the sacrifice of heroic spirits.”

“I give you some Face, addressing you as War God His Excellency. If I don’t want to give you this Face, I will take you down as well and let the Human Race High Command come to claim you!”

Hearing this, Lu Xingchen also frowned.

Indeed, at any time, strength is the decisive factor in authority.

Even if he was a War God, before truly Breaking Through to the Saint Realm, this halo was not so effective.

Lin Aotian patted Lu Xingchen’s shoulder and said with a wry smile, “War God His Excellency, I, Lin Aotian, remember your kindness today. But Bai Cang is a Saint Realm master after all, not someone you or I can contend with. You should not interfere. If the relationship between the Human and Yao Races is affected because of my personal desires, then I would truly have committed a great mistake!”

Lu Xingchen chuckled, “Don’t worry, Fellow Daoist Lin Aotian, not only will I ensure your safe departure today, but I will also ensure that Miss Bai Ling receives the White Dragon Clan’s blessing. This is not just about you alone, but a catalyst for the Human and Yao Races to forge an alliance.”