Chapter 980 Reversing the Verdict

On the third day, the White Tiger clan's council of elders convened as scheduled.

The elites of the White Tiger clan gathered together, all of them pinnacle figures of the divine realm.

The establishment and revocation of candidates were major events concerning the direction of the White Tiger clan, so the council naturally had to treat them with due solemnity.

The clan leaders of each branch, the elders of the council, and the three candidates all had to be present.

Rong Xing wore a smile, looking in a very good mood. Another candidate, Wu Mo, had a calm expression, as if nothing had anything to do with him.

As for Bai Guang, his face showed neither joy nor sorrow; no one knew what he was thinking.

At the head sat three elderly men, each profoundly deep and unfathomable.

"I believe everyone is clear on the purpose of today's gathering. Bai Guang secretly harbored a woman of the Demon Tiger clan in the Radiance clan, which violates the name of a candidate for young clan leader. Today, we have invited you all to discuss the matter of revoking Bai Guang's candidacy," said the old man with white hair and beard sitting at the head.

This man was the Grand Elder of the White Tiger clan, Rong Kun, whose cultivation was unfathomably deep.

After Rong Kun finished speaking, the clan leader of the Crimson Flame clan, Rong Yin, immediately spoke up: "Grand Elder, I believe there is no need for further discussion on this matter. Bai Guang colluded with the Demon Tiger clan; the evidence is conclusive. The qualification for young clan leader candidate absolutely cannot be given to him. Moreover, Bai Guang's origins are unclear. Although he has the bloodline of the White Tiger clan, who knows if he was actually raised by the Demon Tiger clan? In my opinion, we should throw Bai Guang into the dungeon and interrogate him thoroughly!"

"Rong Yin, aren't you going too far? Although Bai Guang has not been back in the clan for long, he has achieved remarkable military exploits! Many geniuses of the Demon Tiger clan have died at his hands. Should we deny all his contributions just because of this one incident?" said Bai Jue, the clan leader of the Radiance clan, in a deep voice.

Each branch of the White Tiger clan had its own clan leader. But once they entered the totem territory and became members of the council of elders, they were not allowed to show favoritism toward any clan.

The council of elders had few members, but they were all highly respected individuals, and their status was extremely revered, even above that of the clan leaders.

Therefore, the current debate was among the clan leaders of the various branches.

"Bai Jue, none of us deny Bai Guang's contributions, but his identity has always been criticized, as you well know. I understand that your Radiance clan has finally found a descendant with great potential, so you cherish him so much. But what if he really was sent by the Demon Tiger clan? What if he actually becomes the young clan leader? Or what if he becomes the clan leader of the White Tiger clan in the future? Can you bear the consequences?" At this point, Wu Qian, the clan leader of the Zhenwu clan, also spoke up.

Bai Jue's face was ashen; he snorted coldly and turned his head away in silent anger.

He also knew that once this council of elders was convened, Bai Guang's fate was sealed.

But Bai Guang's actions truly made him feel a mix of anger and disappointment.

Over the past few days, he had said all kinds of good things to the various elders, but still with little effect.

This kind of charge of colluding with a mortal enemy was something no one dared to risk the great taboo. Such a matter was too easy to give others a handle.

But Bai Jue couldn't understand one thing: Bai Guang was clearly an extremely clever young man; how could he have been so foolish in such a matter?

Also present were some branch clan leaders at the Divine King realm, and most of their remarks also tended to favor Bai Guang's guilt, even advocating for throwing him into the dungeon.

Seeing this, Bai Jue could only sigh deeply in his heart.

"It seems that all the clan leaders have no objection to revoking Bai Guang's candidacy. Xiao Guang, do you have anything to say for yourself?" said Grand Elder Rong Kun.

Bai Guang's expression did not change; he said calmly, "Bai Guang has a clear conscience!"

"Haha, what a clear conscience! I wonder how many of our secrets the Demon Tiger clan has already learned! Toward the Demon Tiger clan, you truly have a clear conscience!" Rong Xing sneered.

Bai Guang stared straight ahead, ignoring him completely. Rong Xing choked, as if his fist had struck cotton—an unpleasant feeling.

Rong Kun fixed his gaze on Bai Guang and sighed, "These past few days, we old fellows have gathered and discussed many times. To be honest, Xiao Guang is indeed exceptionally talented and has rendered many services to the clan, making him a strong contender for the next clan leader. But... this matter concerns the rise and fall of the White Tiger clan, and we dare not act rashly. Therefore, Xiao Guang's candidacy..."

"Bang..."

The Grand Elder's words were cut short as the hall's door was suddenly kicked open.

Ye Yuan entered slowly, hands clasped behind his back.

"Big Brother!" Bai Guang's tension eased at the sight of Ye Yuan.

Ye Yuan had not returned since leaving two days ago. Although Bai Guang knew Ye Yuan would not abandon him, his heart had been uneasy.

Now that Ye Yuan had appeared, there was surely a turning point in this matter!

"Who is this brat, daring to act recklessly in our White Tiger clan!" Rong Yin barked.

"I am Ye Yuan, Bai Guang's elder brother. The matter is urgent; breaking in was unavoidable. I beg the elders' forgiveness." Ye Yuan spoke calmly, neither humble nor arrogant.

"Hmph! No matter how urgent, trespassing on the Council of Elders is a capital offense! And you are merely a human!" Rong Yin snorted coldly.

At this, the kind-faced old man to Rong Kun's right suddenly spoke, "Young man, have you come about Bai Guang's matter?"

Ye Yuan replied, "Exactly."

The old man nodded slowly and said, "Young man, breaking into the Council of Elders does show contempt for our White Tiger clan. If you cannot provide a convincing reason, even I cannot protect you. Do you understand?"

Ye Yuan smiled, "Naturally. I only ask for a chance to speak, Elder."

The old man looked at Rong Kun and asked, "What does the Grand Elder think?"

Rong Kun thought for a moment and asked Ye Yuan, "Is there some hidden truth to this matter?"

Ye Yuan said, "Grand Elder, that girl from the Dark Demon Tiger clan appeared neither early nor late, but precisely at the most intense moment of the competition for the young clan leader's position. Don't you find it too coincidental? If Bai Guang truly colluded with the Dark Demon Tiger clan, he wouldn't be foolish enough to hide an enemy within the clan at such a time, would he?"

Ye Yuan had long been confident, and now he spoke eloquently, voicing his suspicions.

Rong Kun and the others fell into deep thought upon hearing Ye Yuan's words.

Ye Yuan continued, "As a candidate for young clan leader, Bai Guang must have known the consequences of hiding a Dark Demon Tiger clansman in the clan at this time. Therefore, he would have done it in utmost secrecy, likely without even the knowledge of Clan Leader Bai Jue, who thought highly of him. So, who exposed this matter to the entire White Tiger clan?"

Rong Yin's expression changed; he hadn't expected a brat to stir up trouble at this critical moment.

His face darkened, and he snorted, "No matter how glib you are, these are just your speculations. But Bai Guang hiding a Dark Demon Tiger woman is solid evidence!"

Ye Yuan glanced at him and said with a faint smile, "Evidence, you say? Shuangzhou, bring them in."

Ruan Shuangzhou pushed two people into the hall. When the crowd saw them, their expressions shifted dramatically!