"Eldest Brother, even if I'm no match for him, surely the four of us together could keep him here? There's no need to stand on ceremony with these humans. So what if we outnumber him?" the Third Clan Chief said unwillingly.
"Stand down." The First Clan Chief glared at the Third Clan Chief.
The Third Clan Chief's stubborn temper flared, and he met the First Clan Chief's gaze, unwilling to back down.
"Third Brother, stand down." The Second Clan Chief pulled the Third Clan Chief back.
On truly important matters, they still had to listen to the First Clan Chief. They all shared that unspoken understanding.
Even if they were going to deal with this Demon Hall Master, there was no rush.
The question was how great a price they would have to pay to deal with him. Their opponent was clearly no ordinary expert.
"It seems there are still people who see reason." Huo Lian laughed heartily. "Surely you don't intend to make this old man speak here? Is this how you treat your guests?"
"Everyone, disperse," the First Clan Chief told the Divine Beasts around them.
Although these Divine Beasts very much wanted to know what this Demon Hall Master had to say, they also knew that such important matters were generally beyond their reach.
If it was something they could be allowed to know, the First Clan Chief would not hide it from them.
Thus, the Divine Beasts slowly dispersed.
"Follow me!" the First Clan Chief said.
Huo Lian followed without hesitation.
As he passed the Third Clan Chief, the latter gave a cold snort. He was deeply hostile toward Huo Lian.
Still, he followed in the end. Whatever happened, he had to be present.
Inside a mountain cave, the furnishings were quite elegant. This was the