Fighting Soul Clan Demoness

Chapter 538 Luckily, Mother Didn't Take a Good Look at Him

In the main hall, Tang Zhen frowned, his youthful appearance turning somber as he silently listened to the reports from his disciples below.

After a long pause, he suddenly slammed his hand on the table and roared:
"By unilaterally instigating four Dou Zun to start a war, is Ice River Valley openly trying to disrupt the order of Zhongzhou?!"

Upon hearing Tang Zhen's angry shout, all the disciples below the stage turned pale, their hearts filled with extreme shock and anger.

As one of the three valleys, Ice River Valley, though arrogant and domineering in the past, has always been quite wary of Burning Flame Valley due to the difference in strength. But today's news is like a heavy thunderbolt, hitting everyone in Burning Flame Valley hard in the face.

It's fair to say that the other side didn't take Burning Flame Valley seriously at all!

Just as everyone was in turmoil, a senior elder suddenly stepped forward and said cautiously, "Valley Master, apart from the Dou Zun of Ice River Valley and Yellow Springs Pavilion, it is said that even they have sent people over there. What do you think?"

"Over there?" Tang Zhen glanced sideways and sneered, "Isn't it just the Soul Hall? Elder Wu Chen, you usually love to argue with me, so why are you so scared of the mere name when it comes to the Soul Hall? Do you think my Burning Flame Valley is under the control of the Soul Hall?"

Elder Wu Chen's imposing aura suddenly faltered, then he gritted his teeth and retorted, forcing a smile:
"I dare not say that I am only concerned about the Valley Master. The strength of the Soul Hall is evident to all in the Central Continent. With the foundation of our Burning Flame Valley, we are afraid that we cannot afford to offend even the most inconspicuous branch hall."

With Elder Wu Chen taking the lead, the elders who had been silent immediately stood up and echoed him, clearly indicating that they did not want to get involved.

"Yes, Valley Master, although Venerable Feng of the Starfall Pavilion has a good relationship with you, he travels all over the world and has countless friends. Now that he has suddenly encountered trouble, no one has come to help him. He has offended the Soul Palace. This is only human nature."

"The Third Elder is right. If Venerable Feng truly considered you a friend, he would never have asked you to choose to be an enemy of the Soul Palace for his sake. Wouldn't that be pushing my Burning Flame Valley into a fire pit?"

"What the two elders say is absolutely right, in my opinion."

"enough!"

Hearing the incessant arguing of the old men on the field, Tang Zhen could no longer contain himself and, in a fit of rage, laughed:
"You old fogies, you're all cowards when it doesn't concern you. What if Ice River Valley turns its attention to my Burning Flame Valley after swallowing up Starfall Pavilion? Are you all going to surrender immediately too?!"

Upon hearing this, the elders' faces turned ashen, but they dared not dwell on the topic any further, and could only force a smile as they said:
"Valley Master, you are mistaken. Burning Flame Valley has a profound foundation; how could Ice River Valley dare to set its sights on us?"

"In the end, it was Starfall Pavilion's own hoarding of the Calamity Poison Body that brought about this calamity. Although Venerable Wind was powerful, without Venerable Medicine's deterrence, he was clearly not enough."

Upon hearing this, Tang Zhen snorted angrily, but did not utter any words of rebuttal.

He was also well aware that although Starfall Pavilion was strong, it was indeed far inferior to Ice River Valley and Soul Palace. Even if Burning Flame Valley was willing to lend a hand, it would most likely only end up with heavy losses.

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Just as Tang Zhen was caught in a dilemma, a clear, cold voice suddenly rang out outside the previously quiet hall—

“Senior Tang Zhen, we appreciate your kindness. Since the elders are unwilling to lend a helping hand to the Starfall Pavilion, there is no need for us to cling on like a leech.”

The girl's voice was highly distinctive, instantly attracting the attention of countless people in the audience.

Upon hearing what the other party said, the elders who had been struggling under Tang Zhenwei's pressure breathed a sigh of relief, exchanged glances, and saw a look of wild joy in each other's eyes.

"Hehe." Elder Wu Chen quickly cupped his hands in apology and said with a smile, "Miss Ruoruo, please don't take offense. Providing assistance to the Starfall Pavilion is by no means an easy task, and our Burning Flame Valley is truly willing but unable to do so."

Hun Ruoruo didn't even glance at him, and said indifferently, "With the Soul Palace forces interfering, I naturally won't drag Burning Flame Valley into this mess."

Elder Wu Chen nodded with a smile: "Miss Ruoruo is so sensible; it is we who have been petty-minded."

Having said that, he gave a wink to the other elders, and quickly led his disciples away from the hall. Watching the two slowly approach, Tang Zhen's eyes filled with complex emotions, and he sighed softly, "Ruo Ruo, why are you doing this?"

"If what Ruoruo said comes from the bottom of her heart, why is there any bitterness?" Hun Ruoruo said with a smile. "Moreover, compared to me, Uncle Tang Zhen's previous actions were even more unexpected."

"If I remember correctly, you should have rejected the offer of help a long time ago, so why are you arguing with those elders again today?"

"Since you call me uncle, how can I really stand idly by?" Tang Zhen shook his head with a wry smile. Judging from his words, he had already learned Hun Ruoruo's true identity.

"Unfortunately, constrained by the chair I'm sitting on, I can't turn against them."

Hearing Tang Zhen's sighing and dejected words, Hun Ruoruo's expression remained unchanged, but a strange glint flashed in her eyes.

This newly adopted uncle seems to be exactly as my mother described.

Fortunately, his mother didn't approve of him.
Although Hun Ruoruo hated Hun Tiandi to the core, she had to admit his excellence. Even in the entire Dou Qi Continent, there was only one man who could compare with him.

Hun Ruoruo glanced sideways at the solemn-faced young man beside her, her heart slightly burning, but she quickly looked away, leaving Xiao Yan completely bewildered.

"No matter what, Ruoruo will always remember your kindness to Grandpa Huoyun. Uncle Tang Zhen, there is no need to blame yourself anymore."

Hun Ruoruo took a deep breath and said softly, "The Starfall Pavilion is in trouble. As disciples, we will never choose to stand idly by. Now that Huo'er's illness has been cured, we will set off to leave Burning Flame Valley in three days."

Three days
Looking at the two people bowing in gratitude, Tang Zhen clenched his fists and suddenly called out to them, "Ruo Ruo!"

Hun Ruoruo turned her head at the sound and saw a deep red crystal brooch suddenly being forcefully shoved into her hand and then tightly gripped.

"Uncle is neither capable nor courageous. In private, he either complains or gets scolded by his wife. He hasn't even seen what your mother looks like yet. But when it comes to running away, I should be quite good at it."

Tang Zhen grinned, ignoring the increasingly strange expressions on Hun Ruoruo's and the other's faces, and continued muttering to himself:
"If you can't beat them, just run away. There's nothing shameful about it for a girl. As long as you're alive, you can always make a comeback. I'm counting on you to bring your mother out so I can see her. My grandfather said he once helped us find a match, so it'll be a good opportunity for me to show off in front of that woman!"

Hun Ruoruo listened quietly to the other person's complaints, but her gaze lingered on the gemstone brooch that shimmered with a deep red luster. With her soul power, which was close to the peak of the Spirit Realm, she could easily sense the terrifying energy contained within it.

It turns out he wasn't as spineless as he thought; it's like every man has the heart of a true hero.

"Aren't you afraid I'll tell Huo'er what I've said?" After listening in silence for a while, Hun Ruoruo suddenly smiled.

Tang Zhen was shocked: "Girl, how can you do this to your uncle? You're not even part of your family!"

"But I'm a girl too, and I hate it when men compare me to others. Don't you know that, Uncle?"

Hun Ruoruo smiled secretly, naturally took Xiao Yan's arm, and walked out of the main hall without looking back.

"Let's go!" Hun Ruoruo waved her hand haphazardly behind her, while Xiao Yan was pulled around and could hardly turn around. He kept turning his head and nodding, his expression full of apology and embarrassment.

Watching the two figures gradually disappear into the distance, Tang Zhen's expression gradually calmed down, replaced by a deep sense of worry.

"It's too similar," he sighed softly.

(End of this chapter)