Lu Yuan had somehow been insulted by implication.
Fortunately, he did not care.
Among the trio locked in a standoff, after Gu Qingyang questioned Lei Dong with his eyes, it was impossible to tell whether he believed Lei Dong or not. Still, on the surface, he chose peace: "The Gu Clan did not do this."
"Nor was it likely the Thunder Clan."
"The Gu Clan has no intention of plotting against the Soul Clan."
"On this point, I, Gu Qingyang, can swear upon the Gu Clan's honor."
"As for Brother Lei Dong, he would not use such a method to force you into a decisive battle. From Brother Lei Dong's perspective, both you and I possess the dignity of the strong. We would not act rashly, much less attack people weaker than ourselves without cause, unless they offended or angered us."
"The Thunder Clan has already taken a step back."
"They are willing to stop and make peace."
"Brother Hun should take a step back as well."
"If both sides yield a little, it will be easier for us to meet again in the future."
Hun Feng admitted that Gu Qingyang's words made sense.
Although the Soul Clan and the Gu Clan had always been at odds over the years.
Their conflict clearly was not severe enough for geniuses like Lei Dong and Gu Qingyang, who represented the very peak of the younger generation on the Dou Qi Continent, to come to blows.
It was like an ant.
If that ant provoked you, you could ignore it or simply step on it as you passed. But there was no need to stop or crouch down, picking up rocks or branches just to pin it to death.
Thus, if this indiscriminate, cruel slaughter had been carried out by the descendants of