The old man slowly narrowed his eyes, his gaze fixed on Xiao Yan opposite him. He slowly raised one hand, and as the Origin Qi gathered at his fingertips, he slowly said:
"If you don't want to, then..."
" Elder Rong, didn't you just say you wouldn't interfere? Doing this might not be a good idea."
Just then, Bai Ruoxuan looked at the old man with a smile. Although his words were meant to dissuade him, his eyes held a hint of sharpness. The old man immediately understood, smiled faintly, and said:
"Rest assured, I always keep my word. Besides, I would never do something like bullying the weak, something that would invite gossip. At most, I'll just leave this young friend here for now, and he can leave when he's thought things through."
Upon hearing such threatening words, Xiao Yan's expression gradually darkened, while Ouyang Miao's impatience intensified.
" Bai Rong, how dare you stop my guest!?"
Ouyang Miao was naturally arrogant, and Xiao Yan was not only his guest but also his chosen opponent. How could he tolerate this old man so casually deciding Xiao Yan's fate?
"Hehe, Your Highness, please don't be angry. I was just saying that. As for what to do, that will naturally depend on this gentleman's opinion."
Upon hearing this, Bai Rong chuckled and turned his gaze to Xiao Yan, his eyes filled with a strong sense of threat.
Xiao Yan remained noncommittal, his grip on the Heavy Xuan Ruler tightening slightly. With a thought, the flames covering it surged violently. A chilling intent grew deeper in the depths of his dark eyes. He had never been threatened in his life, and the old man's words not only failed to put any pressure on him but also only fueled his anger.
Beside him, Bai Ruoxuan's gaze slowly swept over Xiao Yan and the others, pausing briefly on Ouyang Miao. After a moment's thought, he smiled wickedly and said:
"Hehe, we're all family, why ruin our harmony over such a small matter..."
"You're quite impolite. When did my Ouyang Clan become one with your Bai Clan? My second uncle isn't your master, and Sacred Gold City isn't a place where you can act recklessly!"
With a cold snort, Ouyang Miao's face darkened, and a powerful energy aura instantly emanated from his body. At the same time, in the void around him, wisps of water vapor rapidly condensed, instantly transforming into several water curtains that protected Ouyang Miao.
Faced with Ouyang Miao's posture, the Eight-Star Yuan Zong in front of him, though not afraid, still couldn't help but frown. In the Central Region, Ouyang Miao was considered one of the best among the younger generation. Even Bai Ruoxuan of the Bai Clan was slightly inferior to him. With this guy's strength, even they had to be careful.
"Brother Ouyang, why be angry? The three major clans are of one blood, and besides, I am also a disciple of our master. Let's just say it's my wishful thinking. Today's matter has nothing to do with the relationship between our two families. However... my friend, the Heavy Xuan Ruler and my Black Jade Ruler are originally one. I hope that, for Brother Ouyang's sake, you will part with it and give it to me."
Narrowing his eyes slightly, Bai Ruoxuan then turned his gaze to Xiao Yan, gave the latter a warm smile, and said.
Xiao Yan stared at Bai Ruoxuan opposite him, remaining silent for a long while. After a moment, he suddenly grinned and said:
"Since the three major clans are closely related, and the Bai Clan and the Ouyang Clan have such a relationship, why don't you, for the sake of Brother Ouyang, give me the Black Jade Ruler you possess?"
"How dare you, brat! How dare you lay your hands on what belongs to the young master of the Bai Clan!"
Beside him, another elder from the Eight-Star Yuan Zong frowned, took a step, and a powerful aura immediately rushed towards Xiao Yan.
"Buzz!"
As the oppressive aura descended, Xiao Yan's expression changed slightly. He frowned and mentally shouted, instantly unleashing the Strength Elephant Art. With his powerful physical strength, he managed to block the old man's oppressive aura. Seeing this, Ouyang Miao's anger intensified.
"Huh?"
Seeing this, the old man couldn't help but exclaim in surprise, while Bai Ruoxuan's face also turned gloomy. He glanced at Ouyang Miao, whose face was extremely ugly, hesitated for a long time, and then looked at Xiao Yan again, pondering before saying:
"Since neither of us is willing to part with it, let's resolve this in the simplest way possible. Boy, if you have the guts, fight me. If I win, you'll hand over the Heavy Xuan Ruler!"
What if you lose?
Xiao Yan slightly raised his eyelids, stared at the former, and said calmly.
Upon hearing this, Bai Ruoxuan's expression froze for a moment, and he couldn't help but be surprised by Xiao Yan's decisiveness. Then, he couldn't help but let out a sneer.
In their previous exchange, the two had thoroughly understood each other's cultivation levels. Bai Ruoxuan was currently at the Four-Star Early-Stage Yuan Zong, his cultivation only slightly inferior to Ouyang Miao's. Xiao Yan, on the other hand, was merely a Two-Star Yuan Zong Yuan Zong experts could determine the outcome of a battle, let alone the two-star gap between Xiao Yan and him. With such an insurmountable distance, Bai Ruoxuan truly couldn't fathom how he could have lost.
"Hahaha, although it's somewhat laughable, I have to admire your courage. At a time like this, you still dare to fantasize about the outcome. Since you want it, then I'll grant your wish. If you defeat me, I, Black Jade Ruler, will offer you the Bai Ruoxuan Ruler with both hands!"
"Your Highness, you mustn't..."
" Elder Rong, aren't you being a little too cautious? Do you really think I can't handle this kind of person?"
Before Bai Rong could finish speaking, Bai Ruoxuan's faint laughter interrupted him. Although he was slightly worried, Bai Rong took a deep breath, nodded slowly, and said no more.
Afterwards, Bai Ruoxuan glanced at the other two Eight-Star Yuan Zong. The two exchanged a look and then stepped back, leaving the space on the field to Xiao Yan and his companion.
Off the field, Ouyang Miao and Bai Hua also stepped back one after another. The three of them glanced at Xiao Yan on the field, and then looked at Bai Ruoxuan's confident appearance. They couldn't help but exchange glances, and a cold smile flashed in the depths of their eyes.
Bai Hua and Lian'er need not say much about Xiao Yan's strength. During the Origin Emperor era, they severely injured Tang Long, who was Four-Star Yuan Zong master. Now that his cultivation has entered the Yuan Zong, his combat power is naturally much stronger than before. Ouyang Miao knows that Xiao Yan's combat power far exceeds his own cultivation level, so he will not treat him with ordinary care. At this moment, Bai Ruoxuan is so arrogant. If the two of them fight, he will probably have to pay a heavy price for it.