What's more, he had his elder brother Kong Xuan behind him!
The Vermillion Bird Clan Chief was utterly horrified. Our clan is finished!
How could he have been so delusional as to think that, with those two brothers absent, he could seize the position of Phoenix Clan Chief?
Watching the Phoenix Clan bow in unison to the Golden Winged Great Peng, the Vermilion Bird Clan Leader was filled with regret.
Even if his scheme had succeeded today, if either of those brothers returned someday and raised the call, his bird head would probably be hanging from a tree the next moment.
"Rise. There is no need for such formality."
The Golden Winged Great Peng withdrew his dharma form and turned to look at the Vermilion Bird Clan.
"Just now, when powerful enemies attacked, you remained steadfast and unyielding. Though you knew you were no match for them, you still charged forward bravely. I am greatly pleased."
"Let the past remain in the past! I will not pursue the matter."
Upon hearing this, the Vermilion Bird Clan members all let out long sighs of relief.
The Vermilion Bird Clan Leader kowtowed repeatedly.
"Rest assured, Second Highness. From now on, we will behave ourselves and never entertain such thoughts again."
At the same time, he felt immensely fortunate, still shaken by lingering fear.
Luckily, I maintained the Phoenix Clan's pride, which was why His Highness chose not to pursue this matter.
What a narrow escape!
The Vermilion Bird Clan Leader did not doubt in the slightest that if Second Highness had wished to pursue the matter, he would not even need to act personally.
With a single word from him, those restless elders would be the first to rush forward and tear him apart.
"Very good. Conduct yourselves well and cherish this