9: Imperial Blood!! Feng Ling'er: I, Feng Ling'er, can become an emperor without relying on anyone!
Bai Tianxing seemed to have been scared senseless. It took him a long time, shaking all the while, before he finally took out the betrothal gifts from the second Void Ring.
It was a crystal clear jade bottle.
Inside the jade bottle was a drop of golden blood.
That drop of blood was only the size of a fingernail, yet it seemed to contain an entire world, radiating a supreme and terrifying Emperors Might capable of suppressing all ages!
"Em... Emperor Blood!!!"
This time, even the Phoenix Ancestor couldn't remain seated. He cried out in alarm, his voice completely changing pitch.
"The Great Emperor's Vital Essence Blood! Could it be Great Emperor Hengyu's?"
"Heavens! Am I seeing things? The Jiang Family is making such a grand gesture!"
"One drop of Emperor Blood, if used properly, is enough to Cultivate a Rank 14 quasi-emperor!"
"The Jiang Family... the Jiang Family is actually willing to take out something like this as a betrothal gift?!"
The entire main hall erupted into Chaos!
The breathing of all the Clan Chiefs from the Primordial Royal Clans quickened. Their eyes were bloodshot, staring intently at the drop of Emperor Blood, wishing they could immediately rush forward and snatch it.
If the quasi-emperor weapon merely shocked them, then this drop of Great Emperor Essence Blood had driven them completely mad!
For the Myriad Primordial Races, who pursue Bloodline Power, the temptation of a single drop of Great Emperor Essence Blood was greater than two quasi-emperor weapons!
After all, the prerequisite for displaying the full might of a quasi-emperor weapon is possessing the strength of a quasi-emperor!
Holding that drop of Emperor Blood, Bai Tianxing felt that what he held in his hand was not just blood, but the hope of his White Tiger Royal Clan!
Although he had to marry his most talented daughter into the Jiang Family,
the White Tiger Royal Clan did not have only Bai Qingxue as a Prodigy.
Even stepping back ten thousand paces, even if he didn't give it to the younger generation of the clan, merely consuming and refining it himself would be enough for him to Breakthrough to the Rank 13 Great Saint Realm in a short time!
This would change the current predicament of the White Tiger Royal Clan!
And the third Void Ring contained a Medicinal Pill.
A Medicinal Pill that emitted the aura of Chaos, seemingly containing the ultimate principles of the Dao.
Bai Tianxing didn't recognize what kind of Medicinal Pill it was, but he could feel that its grade was at least not inferior to a quasi-emperor weapon!
He dared not take it out again.
He feared that if he took it out, it would incite public outrage, and these red-eyed Royal Clans would immediately resort to robbery.
He quickly withdrew his Divine Thought and tightly clenched the Storage Ring in his hand,
Then, with a "thud," he knelt directly onto the ground.
He didn't kneel toward Jiang Zhan, but rather bowed respectfully in the direction of the Jiang Family.
"The great kindness of the Jiang Family, the White Tiger Clan will never forget for all eternity!"
Bai Tianxing was so emotional that old tears streamed down his face, his voice choked up.
He knew that starting today, the destiny of their White Tiger Clan would be completely changed!
Jiang Zhan nodded in satisfaction. This was exactly the effect he wanted.
His gaze swept across all the Royal Clan Chiefs present, whose faces were filled with greed and envy, and he slowly stated, "This is only a part of my Jiang Family's betrothal gifts."
"As long as Goddess Qingxue marries into my Jiang Family, she herself will enjoy the treatment of a Core, Official [Rank 14] quasi-emperor Disciple of my Jiang Family!"
"And the White Tiger Royal Clan will become in-laws of my Jiang Family and receive the protection of my Jiang Family! From now on, anyone who dares to harm a single hair of the White Tiger Royal Clan will be making an enemy of my Jiang Family!"
The implication of these words was,
anyone who dared to covet these resources should consider whether they could withstand the wrath of the Jiang Family!
The Phoenix Ancestor's body went slightly weak, and for a moment, he felt immense regret.
Wouldn't it have been better if Feng Ling'er's attitude hadn't been so stubborn?
Compared to the White Tiger Royal Clan, which lacks foundation,
giving this drop of Great Emperor Essence Blood to them could very likely Cultivate a quasi-emperor!
While Feng Ling'er only had the potential to become a quasi-emperor!
The Clan Chiefs of the Golden Lion Clan and the God Race exchanged glances, revealing annoyance in their eyes.
Damn!
Why doesn't my clan have a Goddess!
The White Tiger Clan received such a huge benefit for free!
Unacceptable!
As Imperial Clans, even if they didn't have a Goddess in their clan, they should still get a piece of the pie!
"Clan Chief Bai, Family Head Jiang's sincerity is overwhelming. This old man believes this marriage arrangement is excellent."
Bai Tianxing looked up at the Golden Lion Clan Chief, a quasi-emperor expert whose true form was actually a Seven-Headed Golden Lion.
He saw the other man smiling as he said, "The Jiang Family is the foremost Emperor Clan of this era. Being able to form a marriage alliance with the Jiang Family is a blessing for your White Tiger Royal Clan. You shouldn't be ungrateful."
The God Race Clan Chief also nodded: "Brother Jin is right. Such good fortune is rare and hard to come by."
Bai Tianxing's heart stirred.
He understood!
These two Imperial Clans wanted a share of the Jiang Family's betrothal gifts!
Sure enough, the Golden Lion Clan Chief transmitted his voice:
"However, Clan Chief Bai, you know that your White Tiger Royal Clan is currently weak and isolated. If someone were to become envious and wish you harm, that would be unfortunate. I suggest you agree quickly, no?"
The God Race Clan Chief smiled, "Don't worry, we of the Divine Mountain Lineage are connected by the same breath. If you need it, we can help, though we might need to borrow your quasi-emperor weapon for a while, Clan Chief Bai."
"And us too!"
The Clan Chiefs of the Ten Great Royal Clans spoke up one after another, their eyes all red with desire.
Jiang Zhan and the other man were naturally aware of the widespread voice transmissions, but they paid no mind.
Wealth moves the hearts of men.
The White Tiger Clan was now in a difficult position, like riding a tiger that is hard to dismount.
If they didn't agree to the marriage alliance, the other Imperial and Royal Clans would simply feel they had wasted a huge amount of resources. Never mind whether those resources belonged to them—how dare a mere race without even a Great Saint possess so many resources?
If they agreed to the marriage alliance, those clans had plenty of ways to slowly drain the White Tiger Clan dry, like boiling a frog in warm water, without angering the Jiang Family!
Bai Tianxing's face was ashen. He had also realized the situation.
A wave of sorrow washed over his heart.
But the weak have no freedom!
This was especially evident in a place like the Primordial Divine Mountain, where the strong preyed on the weak!
You want the possessions of my White Tiger Clan, is that it?!
Just you wait!
Bai Tianxing gritted his teeth and hardened his resolve: "I, Bai, agree!"
"Good!" Jiang Zhan nodded contentedly. "Then it is settled. I will personally come to welcome the bride when the time comes!"
After speaking, he looked at Elder Feng and smiled, "Elder Feng, we apologize for the disturbance today. We shall take our leave."
The Phoenix Ancestor's expression was extremely grim, but he forced out a faint smile: "Family Head Jiang, please take care."
Jiang Zhan and Jiang Shouzhuo turned and departed.
Inside the main hall, everyone fell silent.
Feng Ling'er bit her lip tightly, her fingernails digging into her flesh.
She was unwilling!
Why could a Goddess from a declining Royal Clan receive such preferential treatment from the Jiang Family?
Yet she, the dignified Phoenix Goddess, was humiliated to her face?
"Old Ancestor..." Feng Ling'er's voice trembled.
"Silence!" the Phoenix Ancestor roared angrily. "It's all because of you! If you hadn't tried to be clever, why would my Phoenix Imperial Clan have suffered such a massive loss of face!"
If she hadn't burst in, he could have found some excuse to smooth things over, and it wouldn't have ended in such disgrace!
Feng Ling'er's body shook. Suppressing her fury, she turned and left the main hall.
She must Cultivate and become stronger!
She wanted everyone to know that she, Feng Ling'er, was the strongest Genius!
Even without support, she could become a quasi-emperor and become a Great Emperor!
As for that trash, Jiang Yuan?
Once she becomes a Great Emperor, the first thing she will do is destroy the Jiang Family!