"I am the clan leader!" Bai Fengrong's imposing aura erupted, shaking all sides.
The Emperor Realm Ninth Layer expert emanated outwards, incredibly sharp and powerful.
Her icy gaze swept over the crowd. She knew that they simply felt the Chen Lineage was trying to climb the social ladder by marrying into the Ancient Phoenix Clan because of their daughter!
The Chen Lineage might use their daughter's connections to beg the Ancient Phoenix Clan to help deal with the Great Xia Dynasty, which is why many clan leaders feel resentful and have been humiliated...
Otherwise, why didn't you say so earlier! It's only after the Chen Lineage made a fuss that you've come to tell her.
The man in the red robe knew he couldn't defeat the lady, so he decided to keep quiet and say less.
As for the arrival of these clan leaders, it was not unexpected.
In contrast, the other clan leaders fell silent.
"Great Clan Chief, we dare not overstep our bounds. But if you do not recall the Goddess, we will not submit!"
Although Bai Fengrong is the clan leader, they still have the right to speak!
"I second that. If the Chen Lineage is destroyed by the Great Xia Dynasty, coupled with the connection to the Goddess, it will only implicate our Ancient Phoenix Clan."
"If the goddess insists, should our Ancient Phoenix Clan intervene or not?"
By intervening, it feels like the Chen Lineage is climbing the social ladder, as if I'm handing Chen Lineage a free, life-saving opportunity. That's a loss! It's not worth it; there's no return.
By not showing themselves, but having a connection with the goddess, they would inevitably be the subject of gossip, and would also bring shame upon the Ancient Phoenix Clan; they would be heartless and ungrateful.
Bai Fengrong only knew these!
But she pretended not to care.
"For the mere Great Xia, if the Ancient Phoenix Clan so desires, it's nothing more than a casual act of intimidation. What's wrong with that?"
As long as the daughter speaks, and the mother says a word, the Ancient Phoenix Clan will stand by the Chen Lineage, and the Great Xia Dynasty can only suffer in silence! There is no need for the slightest rebuttal.
She was happy to do it; as long as her daughter was happy, that was all that mattered.
However, in the grand scheme of things, the interests that allow the Ancient Phoenix Clan to stand up are clearly difficult to convince the public.
In other words, the Chen Lineage's attempt to climb the social ladder by involving only a master-disciple relationship is a gross overreach to the Ancient Phoenix Clan. Their daughter's master is too insignificant and lacks sufficient influence across the continent, effectively putting the Ancient Phoenix Clan at a disadvantage.
It is said that many clan leaders were full of rebellious spirit and unwilling to accept defeat.
"Great Clan Chief, you mustn't! How can our Ancient Phoenix Clan intervene so casually!"
"Great Clan Chief, we know you love your daughter dearly and cherish the Goddess, but you must consider the greater good!"
"The Chen Lineage is not worth the trouble of my Ancient Phoenix Clan. We cannot be bound by the master-disciple bond with the goddess."
"If the Great Clan Chief insists on doing so, we may then doubt his ability to lead the Ancient Phoenix Clan!" The words became increasingly sharp towards the end.
Bai Fengrong immediately became indifferent.
... no!
I quickly used my divine sense to look at a book, " The Essential Handbook for Becoming a God: Cultivating the Mind and Character".
You're comfortable now. At this level, it's time to rest and recuperate. Your mood is the most important thing. Don't worry about anything else.
Trying to convince myself.
Then, ignoring the clan leaders, she looked at her husband.
"Husband, what do you think?" The husband was also the clan leader and had a certain amount of say.
I gave him a look; he can interpret it for himself.
The man in the red robe Chi Feng, remained silent for a moment.
"Madam... in this matter, you were indeed short-sighted." He mustered his courage, channeling his rebellious spirit!
I've already decided what I'll kneel on when I get back.
However, as the patriarch of his own branch, he had to prioritize the overall situation! He couldn't allow his wife to make mistakes just because they were husband and wife! There was no room for discussion.
This isn't just a matter of whether these two branches unite or not; it concerns the entire Ancient Phoenix Clan.
Upon hearing this, the other clan leaders were greatly pleased. " Phoenix Clan, well done! A real man should step forward like this. Such a grand vision!"
Bai Fengrong fell silent, and her husband didn't support her either. Go back and kneel on those eternal ice cones...
Seeing that the lady remained silent, Chi Feng quickly explained to himself, "The Great Clan Chief..."
That's right! Since we're not husband and wife now, I'll call you the Great Clan Chief!
Calculate separately.
" Feng Yao is willful, and we can't just watch her act recklessly. For small matters, we can ignore them, but when it comes to the bigger picture, Feng Yao will understand. Besides, she is a goddess, and her significance is extraordinary!"
After he finished speaking, he noticed that none of the clan leaders intended to say anything; they were just staring at him... and the lady remained silent as well!
Please continue.
"Furthermore, my Ancient Phoenix Clan has countless powerful individuals; why would we need an outsider Great Emperor to become Feng Yao's master? It's redundant..."
Hmm? Why is everyone staring at me! The lady didn't say anything.
"Furthermore, our Ancient Phoenix Clan doesn't need to go to the trouble of offending people and interfering in the Chen Lineage's mess."
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"Continuing with the story of the Chen Lineage patriarch, he was indeed a Great Emperor! He possessed the combat power of the Emperor Realm Fourth Layer, and it was even rumored that he had the Supreme Bone and the heaven-defying opportunity of the Ancient Double Pupils, allowing him to kill Nine Mysteries Great Emperor even if he was of a higher level! But in the end, he was just one person, and the Lineage's foundation was as insignificant as a firefly. How could he possibly overcome this obstacle!"
"..."
"Not to mention a powerhouse at the Emperor Realm in their early twenties—that's nothing short of a joke and a rumor, regardless of its truth. But Feng Yao doesn't understand, and we shouldn't be ignorant of the underlying principles..."
"So, just let your daughter be; as long as she's happy."
As they listened, something seemed increasingly amiss, and the clan leaders were all bewildered.
"Why are you so nervous?" Bai Fengrong gave Chi Feng a piercing look.
Chi Feng felt relieved and dared not say anything more, since he had already said everything he needed to say.
The other clan leaders were almost caught off guard by this sudden turn of events. "Great Clan Leader..."
"Alright, no need to say more." Bai Fengrong glanced at everyone.
"Esteemed clan leaders, I understand your disagreement, and I hereby declare that I have no daughter!"
It's so comfortable without my husband and daughter. It really shows that cultivating one's mind and character is the most important thing.
Why let trivial matters within the clan cause you a headache?
What?! Chi Feng was completely dumbfounded. His daughter was already quirky and carefree enough, but his wife... was even more so!
They'd even abandon their own daughter!
The clan leaders exchanged bewildered glances and pressured the eldest clan leader, who ultimately sacrificed one of the foes to save the other...
You don't even want your daughter anymore?
Bai Fengrong clearly had no intention of explaining and turned to leave.
A trembling voice came from behind, " Chi Feng..."
"Go to the Ice Phoenix Ancestral Land for seclusion. As for how long, that's up to you!" With that, Bai Fengrong disappeared.
Indeed, the Ancient Phoenix Clan cannot afford to be in chaos, no matter what, and she, as the clan leader, would not want to see it happen.
What she said was helpful, but sometimes it wasn't, like now.
But what does the Ancient Phoenix Clan have to do with me, Bai Fengrong?
I will go find my own daughter myself.
Sever ties with the Ancient Phoenix Clan and maintain only a personal relationship.
Who could possibly use their position as the clan leader to kidnap her!
Huh? You say I don't want a daughter? Then I'll be her older sister! Don't say I, the clan chief, am lying.
Of course, she simply didn't want to restrict her daughter's natural freedom. Even if the Chen Lineage was trying to climb the social ladder by marrying into their Ancient Phoenix Clan, she didn't care about minor gains or losses. For her daughter, it was worth it!
As for my daughter's master, we should indeed meet him and see if he is qualified to be her master.
She did not deny that the Chen Lineage was marrying above their station; anyone with eyes could see that.
"I wonder what level of cultivation Feng Yao has reached now..."
If it's not good, hold her master accountable!
Don't say I'm being unreasonable!
Meanwhile, the Chen Lineage...