The sudden roar was deep and majestic.
Not only did Tao Rongxin and Tao Yuxing stop running, even Ji Tianxing, Bai Feng, and the rest stopped chasing.
Even those dozens of Taotie clansmen who drew their weapons and prepared to intercept Ji Tianxing and the rest stopped one after another.
The scene immediately quietened down.
Swoosh! Swoosh! Swoosh!
A cold light flashed past. Over forty Taotie clansmen put away their weapons one after another and assumed a posture like they were watching a show.
Ji Tianxing glanced at the palace not far away and quietly opened the Nine Heavens Ten Absolutes Pagoda. He put Bai Feng, Chao Qingyu, and Yanke inside.
There was only him left in the scene. In front of him were dozens of Taotie clansmen. Behind him were dilapidated ruins.
Right at this time, inside the most sacred and solemn palace, a dazzling blood light lit up.
Swoosh!
The blood light flashed. A man in purple armor who was three feet tall and sturdy like a small mountain appeared in front of everyone.
This was a Taotie clansman who looked very clumsy and bloated. His entire body was covered with dark red scales. His curly hair was also scarlet like fire.
He wore heavy purple armor and stood in the scene like a mountain, giving people an extremely intense oppressive feeling.
Many Taotie clansmen did not dare to look at him. They lowered their heads one after another and bowed respectfully.
"Greetings to Lord Patriarch!"
Without a doubt, this Taotie clansman who was like a small mountain was precisely the Taotie clan's patriarch, Tao Yongsheng!
The scene was very quiet.
Tao Yongsheng sized up Ji Tianxing expressionlessly. Looking at the ruins behind him, he turned his head to look at the heavily injured Tao Rongxin and Tao Yuxing.
Ji Tianxing stood on the spot with an indifferent expression and was also sizing up Tao Yongsheng.
He only knew this Taotie clan's patriarch's name but did not understand his nature.
Therefore, he was also unable to predict what would happen next.
At the same time, in the two palaces nearby, several more blood lights lit up.
There were six to seven Divine King Realm Taotie Clan powerhouses who came to the scene one after another.
Among these people, apart from the Taotie Clan's High Priest, there were a few elders.
They were not noisy, nor did they shout or shout.
After arriving, they quietly stood behind Tao Yongsheng, silently watching Ji Tianxing.
Seeing that Ji Tianxing was from the Dragon Clan and the ruins behind him, as well as Tao Rong Xin and Tao Rong Xin who were in a sorry state, the Elders were shocked.
After a moment of silence, Tao Yongsheng took the lead and asked in a low voice, "Who can tell me what's going on?"
He had been cultivating in seclusion all this while, so he didn't know what had happened.
The commotion caused by the battle just now was too great, and it disturbed his cultivation.
Therefore, he suppressed his anger, and his face was very gloomy.
Tao Rongxin, the villain, complained first. He could not wait to say, "Reporting to Patriarch, that Dragon Clan youth is called Long Tian. We kindly invited him to the Star Devouring Paradise as a guest.
Who would have thought that he would actually covet our clan's resources and treasures, and start a massacre in the Forgotten River Palace … "
Tao Yuxing also shouted with grief and indignation: "Clan Leader, Wang Chuan and Chang Ji, the two deacons, have already lost their lives to him.
There were also 20 guards who were killed off by him and his companions.
Luckily, you came in time. Otherwise, we'd have lost our lives under his sword too! "
The two people's words were extremely provocative. When the surrounding several dozen Taotie Clan members heard it, they were indeed filled with righteous indignation and shared a common hatred for the enemy, glaring at Ji Tianxing with furious eyes.
But this sort of nonsense, only those Taotie Clan members would believe it.
The High Priest and the few Elders did not have any reaction, their expressions indifferent.
Tao Yongsheng declined to comment. Looking towards Ji Tianxing, he asked, "Young man, what do you have to say?"
Hearing his words, Tao Rongxin and Tao Yuxing's faces immediately changed.
The Patriarch clearly did not believe the two of them, giving Ji Tianxing a chance to defend himself.
Ji Tianxing also raised his brows. The corners of his mouth curled into a meaningful smile.
"Previously, this King even thought that the Taotie Clan were all some greedy, cunning, and malicious people.
Tao Wangchuan and Tao Changji invited this King with all sorts of enthusiasm and great hospitality. But when this King came to the Star Devouring Grotto-Heaven, they secretly colluded with two Elders, wanting to harm this King and the guards' lives.
This made this King very disappointed and hateful towards the Taotie Clan!
Looking at it now, it was this King who wronged you all. I didn't expect that Clan Leader Taotie is deeply principled and can distinguish right from wrong … "
What Ji Tianxing was most worried about previously was that Clan Leader Taotie and the few Elders would be the same as Tao Rongxin and Tao Yuxing, completely disregarding benevolence, righteousness, and morals, shedding all pretense of cordiality and coming to kill the moment they met.
That way, if he wanted to escape from the Star Devouring Grotto-Heaven, he would still have to expend some means. It would be very difficult.
But things were not as bad as he expected. Clan Leader Taotie, High Priest, and the few Elders could still maintain reason and restraint for the time being.
This let the matter have leeway to turn things around.
Of course, Ji Tianxing was just saying so verbally.
Actually, in his heart, he would not trust anyone in the Taotie Clan anymore at all!
Tao Yongsheng immediately cracked a smile and said with a slight nod, "Young man, you're also a person who understands things. This Seat admires you very much!
That's right, our Taotie Clan has always been warm and hospitable, kind and generous.
This Seat has been in charge of the Taotie Clan for these ten thousand years. Other races that came to the Star Devouring Grotto-Heaven as guests, if there weren't ten thousand, there were also eight thousand.
But when have you heard before that our Taotie Clan would murder the lives of our guests?
This is simply nonsense!
Even if there are some rumors in the outside world, those are also groundless rumors, purely groundless talk! "
Finished talking, Tao Yongsheng pointed at Tao Rongxin and Tao Yuxing again, saying with a face full of indignation, "This Seat really didn't expect that normally, this Seat disciplined them so strictly and still couldn't restrain these clansmen well.
Now, two scum actually appeared in the clan, doing this kind of infuriating thing.
Long Tian, you rest assured. This Seat will definitely investigate the truth of the matter clearly and punish and punish them severely to warn the clansmen.
In addition, this matter was just an accident. It was the muddle-headedness of those two scum. It absolutely can't represent the entire Taotie Clan … "
Tao Yongsheng reprimanded Tao Rongxin and Tao Yuxing as scum in front of everyone, bringing shame to the Taotie Clan.
The two elders were scolded until they were black and blue all over, without any face left. They were both overwhelmed with shame and indescribable grief and indignation.
Yet, they were unable to refute and could only lower their heads, forcefully enduring the humiliation, and put on an attitude of admitting their mistake.
Seeing this scene, Ji Tianxing revealed a slight smile on the surface, expressing approval of Tao Yongsheng's way of handling things and expressing satisfaction with his attitude.
But in reality, the more Tao Yongsheng explained to him and apologized, the colder the light in the depths of his eyes became.
Because he already discerned that Tao Yongsheng was stalling for time here.
Most likely, Tao Yongsheng also had killing intent aroused.
It was just that he was not clear about the situation before his eyes yet, that was why he temporarily endured and put on a show.
Ji Tianxing was well aware in his heart.
After Tao Yongsheng apologized, he suggested probingly, "Patriarch Tao is selfless, upright, and dignified, truly making this Prince admire.
Since Patriarch Tao wants to investigate the truth and clean house, then this Prince won't disturb anymore and will take my leave here … "
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