Fighting: Practice makes it real, start with a poisonous body.

Chapter 241 Is this the ancient clan's attitude of apology?

"What, Chieftain, why?!"

Gu Dao looked at Gu Yuan in disbelief; this was completely different from what they had agreed upon beforehand!
They had anticipated this would happen, and the solution was quite simple!
As long as the clan leader can withstand the intimidation of the Sword Emperor's jade slip and hold out until Xiao Jibai wavers, then Xiao Jibai will be at their mercy, and the Sword Emperor's inheritance will be within their grasp!
But he never expected that Gu Yuan would compromise so quickly!
"How can we obtain the Sword Emperor's inheritance if we miss this opportunity!"

Gu Dao looked unwilling and looked at Gu Yuan, hoping that the other party would change his mind, but all he could see was Gu Yuan's gloomy profile.

On the plaza, the powerful figures from all sides of the continent and the Battle Saints of the seven ancient clans were all stunned, their faces showing strange expressions.

The numerous powerful figures from the mainland and the seven races' Battle Saints in the square all wore strange expressions.

Previously, Gu Yuan had been aggressive, seemingly intent on wiping out the Xiao clan. Now, his sudden change of attitude has given them quite a show!

Amidst the crowd, the Sword Venerable stroked his beard and murmured, "Is Gu Yuan... afraid?"

Faced with the strange looks from everyone, Gu Yuan felt his cheeks burning and his expression was extremely ugly.

What do these guys know?!
The fear of facing the Sword Emperor's oppressive aura is beyond the imagination of ordinary people! Even as a peak nine-star Dou Sheng, he simply couldn't withstand it!

Yes! It's all because the Sword Emperor is too powerful. Even a wisp of his aura is enough to make him unable to lift his head.

It's definitely not because he's afraid of death, cowardly, or fearful!
right! That's it!

Gu Yuan frantically tried to justify himself in his mind, attempting to suppress the fear that made him feel ashamed.

He then looked at Su Yun, his gaze sweeping over the jade slip in Su Yun's hand without making a sound, his pupils shrinking involuntarily.

"Ji Bai, put the jade slip down first."

Although this jade slip is in your possession, it was left by the Sword Emperor for the greater good of humanity, and you cannot use it arbitrarily because of your personal grudges.

Keep this safe. Today's events were just a misunderstanding.

You can leave with Xiao Yan and all the descendants of the Xiao clan.

As long as you don't use the jade slip, everything is negotiable.

Gu Yuan spoke softly, trying to make his tone sound gentle.

"Misunderstand?"

Su Yun said coldly, "Haven't you, Gu Yuan, done enough of going back on your word?"
You promised Clan Chief Xiao Xuan that you would take care of the Xiao clan's descendants, but what happened? Where was your ancient clan when the Xiao clan declined?!

Who knows if you're just spouting empty platitudes again!

"Nonsense!"

Before Gu Yuan could speak, Gu Dao, who was standing to the side, couldn't help but shout angrily.

"If it weren't for the secret protection of my ancient clan, the Xiao clan would have perished long ago! The fact that even one branch of the clan has survived to this day is entirely thanks to my ancient clan!"

Upon hearing this, Su Yun's eyes turned cold as he stared at Gu Yuan and said, "Is this the attitude of the ancient clan in apologizing?"

"Gu Dao, shut up!"

Gu Yuan suddenly turned his head and cursed angrily at Gu Dao.

What is that old man thinking! If we are not careful now, we will completely enrage Xiao Jibai. At that time, let alone reconciliation, he may even die here!
"Chieftain...Yes!"

Gu Dao's chest was churning with anger, and his old face turned red, but he managed to suppress his rage in the face of Gu Yuan's command.

Seeing this, Su Yun sneered and said to Gu Yuan, "It's only when facing life and death that you still have some semblance of humanity."

Being scolded by Su Yun to his face, Gu Yuan felt a surge of anger rising within him.

But when his gaze fell upon the jade slip in Su Yun's hand, his anger vanished instantly, as if doused with cold water.

Gu Yuan said gently, "You can say whatever you want about me. In this matter, I am the one who has let down the Xiao clan."

But what's done is done, there's no going back, and all I can do is make amends.

Rather than let us both suffer losses, let's shake hands and make peace, and from now on, let's keep to ourselves. What do you say, Ji Bai?

Su Yun's expression remained cold; he simply said, "Release them."

Seeing that there was still hope for peace talks, Gu Yuan secretly breathed a sigh of relief and said to Gu Dao, "Release them!"

"But, clan leader..."

Gu Dao's expression changed slightly. If they really released these wicked children of the Xiao clan, they would lose their only bargaining chip!

"You're not even obeying my orders anymore! I am the clan leader! I'm telling you to release them!"

Gu Yuan roared angrily.

Over the years, he has really spoiled these elders too much!

At this critical juncture, they still dare to act on their own initiative!
"Yes……"

Gu Dao looked aggrieved, but dared not disobey the order. He roughly threw the jade pendant in his hand towards the Xiao family members and coldly shouted, "Get out! Don't let me see you again!"

"Yu'er!"

The eldest elder of the Xiao family hurriedly flew forward and steadily caught his granddaughter in his arms.

The moment he touched her, he felt Xiao Yu's body go limp, her bones shattered, only her eyes remained wide open. The white-haired old man instantly burst into tears, his voice choked with sobs: "My Yu'er!"

The Xiao clan members felt as if they had been granted a pardon. They rushed across the white line marked on the ancient road and quickly ran behind Su Yun, crowding together closely.

"Father, teacher!"

Tears welled up in Xiao Yan's eyes as he strode towards Xiao Zhan and the remnant soul of Yao Lao in the crowd. He stepped forward, embraced Xiao Zhan tightly, and bowed deeply to the remnant soul of Yao Lao.

All the worries and grievances from being apart for so many days turned into tears in my eyes at this moment!
"Yan'er, you've suffered so much."

Looking at his son's more upright posture than ever before, Xiao Zhan reached out and patted Xiao Yan's back, his eyes filled with relief and regret.

Although he hadn't witnessed Xiao Yan's hardships during his years of wandering, he could glimpse them from Xiao Yan's current appearance, and understand the bitterness and hardship he had endured.

"It's not bitter."

Xiao Yan smiled and shook his head, the father and son holding hands tightly.

"It seems that today's matter must end here."

On the high platform, Lei Ying saw the Xiao family reunited, and a complex emotion flashed in his eyes.

With a wave of his hand, a powerful aura of battle qi transformed into an invisible barrier, pulling the figure of his Thunderous Battle Saint in the square to his side.

Seeing this, the other clan leaders followed suit, pulling their own Dou Sheng powerhouses who had been left in the square back to their side.

With Gu Yuan's compromise, the tense atmosphere gradually eased.

Yan Jin said, "We haven't come away empty-handed."

"Ah."

Lei Ying nodded slightly.

The greatest loss this time was to the ancient clan, who not only lost an elder who was a five-star Dou Sheng, but also lost face. It can be said that they lost both their wife and their army.

As for them, they had a good show to watch. Although the Star Extinction Sword Technique was extremely effective against them, it wasn't entirely without its advantages...

"You lot, who gave you permission to take them away?"

Just as the various races relaxed their guard, Su Yun's cold words rang out once again in the ancient realm!

(End of this chapter)