Today's sixth update: Chapter 2454! 6/6!
"Would the Tiger Race truly be willing to hand over such a divine object, one that concerns the lifeblood of an entire race?" Xu Kun asked, staring directly at Mountain Lord.
Mountain Lord's gaze did not waver in the slightest. Instead, he asked, "Do we have any other choice?"
"Besides, the greater one's ability, the greater one's responsibility. The waters of the Beast Domain have temporarily been cleared by you, young friend, but even greater murkiness will follow."
"You advised our race to pursue lasting peace and steady progress. We all agree with that."
"But the premise of lying low is having the possibility of rising again in the future. A race's foundation and heritage are indispensable. If we fish a dried-up swamp dry like the Angel Race, then even given a thousand years to develop, we would still only be declining with the setting sun."
Xu Kun's mouth twitched. So they were really planning to cling to him?
Mountain Lord quickly explained, "Of course, we relied on you to mediate this matter. Since you have refused to enjoy the adoration of all as the Tiger Ancestor's successor, that is your own choice. We will not force you."
"But please, for the Tiger Ancestor's sake, grant our race an opportunity in this flourishing age!"
Having said this, the dignified Mountain Lord bowed deeply to Xu Kun, his attitude as devout as could be.
Xu Kun immediately stepped back and raised a hand. "Senior Mountain Lord, you overstate things."
He clenched the tiger fang tightly, let out a breath of stale air, and said, "The Tiger Ancestor has shown me such favor. I, Xu Kun, am not an ungrateful man. How could I fail to consider the Tiger Race? Since Senior Mountain Lord mentioned