373: Challenge the Saint

With that, Lu Xingchen directly faced Bai Cang, took out the tokens given by Shi Lei, Vice Hall Master of the Human Emperor Hall and Mu Chun, and said loudly, "Senior Bai Cang seems to underestimate my influence in the Human Race. These are tokens given to me by Saints from the Righteous Path Alliance and the Human Emperor Hall. Both of them have invited me to serve as Vice Alliance Master and vice hall master."

"I didn't immediately agree, stating that I needed to consider it. If Senior Bai Cang truly intends to use force against me today, then once I return to the Central Province, I will immediately join the Human Emperor Hall, and then an army will press down, leveling the White Dragon Clan!"

"The White Dragon Clan is merely a branch of the Dragon Clan. You wouldn't really think you can contend with the entire Human Emperor Hall and the Righteous Path Alliance, would you?"

As soon as Lu Xingchen finished speaking, Zuoqiu Qingluo stepped forward.

"If Senior Bai Cang truly intends to harm Lin Aotian, our Tianji Pavilion will declare war on the White Dragon Clan!"

Li Changbai also stepped forward, saying loudly, "Our Lingyun Sect will do the same!"

Lin Xu followed closely, saying loudly, "Although I, Lin Xu, am alone, I at least have the honor of being one of the eight prodigies of the central province, and there's a high chance I'll become a Saint in the future. The White Dragon Clan shouldn't want to casually provoke a potential Saint, should they?"

Xiao You also stepped forward, saying in a deep voice, "Clan Chief Bai Cang, please withdraw your order!"

Bai Cang was incredibly shocked.

He hadn't expected that merely wanting to deal with Lin Aotian would be met with such obstruction from so many people.

Three of the eight prodigies of the central province had come, and there was even a Human Race War God. Almost half of the younger generation's Prodigies of the Human Race were speaking up for Lin Aotian.

Such a formidable force was not something the White Dragon Clan could easily offend.

Bai Cang sighed heavily and said in a deep voice, "Lin Aotian, you little brat, you're truly impressive to find so many helpers!"

"It seems I can't keep you today. Take Bai Ling and get out! Bai Ling's Young Clan Leader status is revoked, and she is expelled from the White Dragon Clan!"

Upon hearing this, the entire audience was in an uproar.

"Holy cow, Clan Chief Bai Cang chickened out!"

"What else could he do? Lin Aotian brought too many helpers. Sacred Dragon Palace and Lingyun Sect are both Ninth-Rank Sects, and the Tianji Pavilion is even more untouchable. How did this kid get to know so many experts?"

"To actually let Lin Aotian take Bai Ling away safely, it's truly a disgrace to our White Dragon Clan!"

"I heard Lu Xingchen was traveling in the Demon Domain and even visited the Phoenix Clan's territory yesterday, but today he came to help Lin Aotian. Lin Aotian's luck is too good!"

Lin Aotian, however, shook his head slightly and said in a deep voice, "Senior Bai Cang, I earnestly request that you retain Miss Bai Ling's identity as a member of the White Dragon Clan. Only in this way can the White Dragon Clan's approval of this marriage be reflected."

"Senior Bai Cang, rest assured, Sacred Dragon Palace has also retained my Disciple's status. In terms of Face, you will not suffer a loss."

Bai Cang snorted coldly, "Lin Aotian, you're being a bit too pushy! Letting you two leave safely is already the greatest concession I can make. If you continue to pester us, the White Dragon Clan can only go to war with Sacred Dragon Palace!"

Upon hearing this, the White Dragon Clan members present were somewhat nervous.

Once an all-out war began, it would be a huge blow to the White Dragon Clan.

The cost of war was simply too great, and the White Dragon Clan might even decline as a result.

Although they did not approve of Lin Aotian and Bai Ling as Dao Companions, they also did not want to go to war with Sacred Dragon Palace.

Immediately, several high-ranking members of the White Dragon Clan walked to Bai Cang's side and whispered, "Clan Chief, think twice! Although I also detest the people of Sacred Dragon Palace, now is not the time for war."

"The experts of the Azure Dragon Clan and Nether Dragon Clan are still watching from the sidelines. If we really go to war with Sacred Dragon Palace, they will definitely add insult to injury and push us out of the Dragon Clan's decision-making circle!"

"Since Lin Aotian and Bai Ling have already been allowed to leave, retaining her White Dragon Clan status is not a big deal. The recognition Lin Aotian seeks is just an illusory thing, not important at all."

"Exactly! Even if we don't approve, the two of them will still become Dao Companions."

Bai Cang's Face alternated between green and pale.

For the safety of the White Dragon Clan, he had already lost his daughter and truly did not want to make any more concessions.

He even felt that being the Clan Chief of the White Dragon Clan was truly a bit stifling.

"Alright! I can retain Bai Ling's clan registration, provided you can withstand me for fifteen minutes."

Hearing this, Lin Aotian, Lu Xingchen, and the others were all stunned.

Lin Xu frowned, "Bai Cang is a Saint and has mastered Power of Law. Even if all of us go together, we would never be his match. His condition is truly a bit excessive."

Zuoqiu Qingluo also puffed out her cheeks in anger and said in a sweet voice, "Exactly, what's the difference between this and outright refusal?"

Lin Aotian smiled bitterly, "This is already Senior Bai Cang's greatest concession. If we continue to pester him, we might really provoke him. Even if there's only a glimmer of hope, I have to try!"

With that, Lin Aotian turned to look at Bai Cang and said in a deep voice, "In that case, I ask Senior Bai Cang for guidance!"

Bai Cang snorted coldly.

"Alright, let me properly teach you a lesson! But don't worry, I won't take your life. Not because of you, but out of respect for War God His Excellency."

At the same time, Bai Cang was applauding Lin Aotian in his heart.

Lin Aotian is a capable young man and is very loyal.

He could have taken Bai Ling and flown far away, but he insisted on returning to the White Dragon Clan to seek death, just for a vague blessing. From this, it can be seen that he is truly sincere towards his daughter.

Moreover, he even dared to challenge a Saint for Bai Ling, which is not something an ordinary person would dare to do.

If Lin Aotian wasn't from Sacred Dragon Palace, he would have already started preparing their wedding.

But unfortunately, there are no 'ifs' in this world.

He proposed this wager also to save some Face for the White Dragon Clan.

After all, if he really let Lin Aotian take Bai Ling away and he didn't even dare to utter a peep, it would truly be a laughingstock.

Beating Lin Aotian badly could also save some Face for the White Dragon Clan.

As for the possibility of Lin Aotian winning, Bai Cang didn't even consider it.

Lin Aotian, a low-star Martial Venerable, could absolutely not be his opponent!

Did he really think the two words "Saint Realm" came for free?

Lu Xingchen took a step forward and said loudly, "Senior Bai Cang has already entered the Saint Realm. It's too unfair to bully Lin Aotian one-on-one. May I participate in the battle?"

Bai Cang nodded slightly and said indifferently, "You may. You don't need to ask one by one. All those who spoke up for Lin Aotian, come at me together!"

"Good!"

Lu Xingchen, Lin Xu, Zuoqiu Qingluo, Li Changbai, and Xiao You all stood by Lin Aotian's side.