At this moment, every young prodigy of the Ancient Clan watched Xun Er shield Xiao Yan before her, their rage boiling over. Naturally, they would not blame Xiao Xun Er. Instead, they directed all their fury at Xiao Yan.
Gu Zechuan found the situation even more troublesome. After all, if anyone else came forward, he could refuse on the grounds that their status did not qualify. But Xun Er was the Ancient Clan's young lady. Of the four spots originally allotted for entering the Heavenly Tomb, hers and Gu Qingyang's had long since been decided and could not possibly be changed.
If he agreed now, it would be tantamount to publicly admitting that all the spots were being returned to the Xiao Clan.
If he refused, then what would be the point of refusing? Was he really going to bar Xun Er from entering?
Seeing Gu Zechuan fall silent, Hun Yu was only too happy to stir up trouble and mockingly said, "So, what has Elder Gu Zechuan decided regarding the spots? We're all waiting to see who the Ancient Clan's spots will belong to."
Though the others were not as direct as Hun Yu, their eyes were mostly filled with mockery as well. The Ancient Clan, as the host, had wanted to make things difficult for Xiao Yan, only to be forced into such an awkward state. It was truly rather humiliating.
"Xiao Yan!!!"
Unexpectedly, the first to step forward was Gu Xing, one of the Ancient Clan's commanders!
"What virtues or abilities do you possess? What right do you have to make Young Lady Xun Er do so much for you?!"
"If you're still a man, then don't hide behind the young lady! Come out and fight me! Right here, right now!"
Gu Xing came from the lowest