Chapter 995: White Light's Counterattack

"If you were Pan Yin, would you go out of your way to force a spy into the Ancestral Land and then release him to the White Tiger Clan? Isn't that just telling you outright that I'm the spy?"

Ye Yuan's words left those questioning clan leaders momentarily speechless.

Indeed, between the Demon Tiger Clan and the White Tiger Clan, aside from the clan leaders' strategic maneuvers, the direct confrontations were between Pan Yin and Rong Kun.

Over the years, everyone had seen Pan Yin's methods.

Such a低级 mistake was absolutely impossible for Pan Yin to make!

Even if it were a performance, this kind of act was far too crude; it simply didn't seem like Pan Yin's handiwork.

"Then tell us, why would Pan Yin let you leave?" a clan leader snorted.

Ye Yuan smiled. "Very simple: because he fears the tomb keeper of the Ancestral Land, and White Light and I... have a close relationship with the tomb keeper."

At these words, everyone was greatly shocked.

That Ye Yuan and White Light had a close relationship with the tomb keeper of the Demon Tiger Clan—it sounded utterly incongruous.

"Hmph! And you say you're not spies! I'd like to know why White Light, as a member of the White Tiger Clan, would get mixed up with the tomb keeper?" Rong Yin snorted.

Ye Yuan looked at him with a half-smile. "That's not all! White Light received an incredible opportunity in the Ancestral Land! White Light, display your bloodline and let the elders see whether you are qualified to be the young clan leader of the White Tiger Clan!"

"Yes, Brother!"

White Light responded and unreservedly unleashed his bloodline pressure.

The moment his bloodline pressure was fully released, all the elders, including Grand Elder Rong Kun, were greatly astonished.

"Saint-level bloodline! It's actually a Saint-level bloodline! Heavens, how is this possible?"

"Extremely pure White Tiger bloodline... I... I actually feel an urge to prostrate myself in worship!"

"Am I seeing things? White Light is only at the early ninth rank, yet he has already broken through to Saint-level bloodline. Truly, heaven blesses our White Tiger Clan!"

Exclamations of amazement arose from the elders, and even Rong Yin was dumbfounded.

Such terrifying bloodline power—they hadn't even sensed it from Grand Elder!

As for the clan leader, he was usually in seclusion, so they didn't know if he had broken through to Saint-level bloodline.

But the problem was, the clan leader was already old, while White Light's age didn't even count as young in the White Tiger Clan.

By the time his strength reached the Divine King realm, who in the Demon Domain would be his match?

If someone like him wasn't made young clan leader, who was fit to be?

After a long moment of shock, Rong Kun finally let out a long breath and looked at White Light with a changed gaze.

"Xiao Guang, what kind of opportunity did you receive in the Ancestral Land that allowed you to break through to Saint-level bloodline? And why did the Demon Tiger Clan's Ancestral Land benefit you so greatly?" Rong Kun asked, having calmed down.

White Light said, "I don't know either; I'm also very puzzled. But in the Ancestral Land, I saw the spirit tablets of White Tiger Clan ancestors! It seems... our White Tiger Clan and the Demon Tiger Clan share a deep connection?"

White Light didn't intend to reveal the secrets of the two clans just yet, but dropping a hint would give everyone something to think about.

White Light's words stirred up a storm in the White Tiger Clan.

"What? The Demon Tiger Clan's Ancestral Land actually has spirit tablets of White Tiger Clan ancestors? This... how is this possible?"

"The Demon Tiger Clan is naturally brutal and completely incompatible with the White Tiger Clan. How could we have any connection?"

"The Demon Tiger Clan and the White Tiger Clan are sworn enemies; there's absolutely no relationship between them!"

The clan leaders erupted in uproar, dismissing White Light's claim with disdain. This long-held belief, suddenly overturned, made them instinctively reject it.

Seeing their reaction, White Light exchanged a helpless glance with Ye Yuan.

Indeed, unifying the two clans would not be easy.

"Enough, we'll discuss this later! A Saint-level bloodline is of great significance to our White Tiger Clan. I believe no one will question White Light's status as a candidate. As for Ye Yuan, I know he has the ability to bring back Ling Jiushan from the Demon Tiger Clan; otherwise, I wouldn't have sent him. Now that he has done so, I will naturally keep my promise. Fang Xiao and her parents may stay in the clan, but their movements will be strictly monitored! White Light, I trust you can understand?"

Rong Kun finally put an end to the discussion and settled the matter.

White Light cupped his hands and said, "Thank you for your leniency, Grand Elder! From the moment I returned to the Radiant Light Clan, I said that I came back because of the call of inherited memories. I have no disloyalty to the White Tiger Clan! My sincerity is clear for all to see!"

Rong Kun nodded and smiled. "You're all tired; go back and rest. In ten days, the young clan leader trial will begin. At that time, the other three of the Four Symbols families will send representatives to observe. You three must not disgrace us before outsiders!"

After Rong Xing was disqualified, the Crimson Flame Clan naturally had to choose another to replace him. So there were still three participants in the young clan leader trial.

But after today, the other two would likely become mere foils to White Light.

With White Light breaking through to Saint-level bloodline, the position of young clan leader was undoubtedly his.

However, Ye Yuan knew that Rong Yin would not let the matter rest easily and might stir up trouble.

...

After everyone left, only Rong Kun and Bai Yi remained in the hall.

"Grand Elder, do you really believe what they said?" Bai Yi spoke.

Rong Kun glanced at him and said calmly, "Why not? I won't be mistaken. Xiao Guang usually seems steady, but in truth, he is very innocent and not suited to be a spy. Compared to Xiao Guang, I'm actually more concerned about that young man named Ye Yuan."

Bai Yi was slightly surprised. "Oh? How so? Now that Xiao Guang has broken through to Saint-level bloodline, his potential should be far greater than Ye Yuan's, right?"

Rong Kun shook his head with a wry smile. "Bai Yi, you've misjudged this. Ye Yuan is definitely a man of great fortune! Those around him have, to some extent, been touched by his luck. Think about it: White Light gained such an incredible opportunity because he followed him! And because he followed him, he achieved such formidable strength at a young age! Also, that young girl from the Yue family in Bright Moon City was gravely ill, but just a few days ago, she broke through to Dao Xuan and became an Emperor realm expert! So, if Pan Yin had actually killed Ye Yuan on this trip, that would have been strange!"

Bai Yi's pupils contracted upon hearing Rong Kun's analysis.

He knew Ye Yuan was formidable, but he had never considered the problem from this angle.

Thinking about it this way, it really was true!

"Grand Elder, do you mean... our White Tiger Clan should cultivate good relations with Ye Yuan?" Bai Yi took a deep breath.

"At the very least, we must not become his enemy," Rong Kun said.