On the stage, Zhao Jin's face turned ashen when he heard Xiao Yan's words. He stared wide-eyed at Xiao Yan, his eyes filled with disbelief.
He was not a fool. Since the former was able to utter such words, it was obvious that he knew something. Zhao Jin's and Xiao Yan's hearts were incomparably clear about this matter.
Outside the arena, Xiao Dingtian couldn't help but frown when he saw the extremely ugly expression on Zhao Jin's face. He pondered for a long time and seemed to have vaguely understood something. However, he didn't say anything in the end. On the other hand, some of the surrounding Xiao Clan members recalled this clan rule after some recollections in their minds. Suspicious gazes were shot over one after another.
"That's right. There is indeed such a rule in the Xiao clan's rules. Its purpose is to prevent other factions from manipulating the three great clans and deliberately provoking a fight between the three great clans."
Xiao Mingyuan slowly stepped forward and spoke in a calm voice under everyone's respectful gazes. Although his voice wasn't loud, it reverberated across the sky under the influence of Genesis Qi and rang in the ears of every Xiao clan member present.
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"What are you trying to say?"
Xiao Dingtian frowned. His old eyes stared intently at Xiao Yan as he asked in a deep voice.
Xiao Yan wasn't in a hurry to answer. Instead, he sneered and glanced at Zhao Jin. When he saw the latter's uneasy expression, he couldn't help but snort.
"A month ago, when I was passing through the Ouyang clan's territory, I encountered a battle. The two sides were the subordinates of Liyang City's Zhao clan and Ouyang clan."
"Uproar!"
Every Xiao clan member's gaze immediately gathered on Zhao Jin. The Xiao clan's rules clearly stated that they couldn't lightly offend the other two great clans. The Zhao clan's action was openly flouting the clan's rules and was suspected of challenging their authority.
"How dare you! Zhao Jin, over the years, the entire Xiao clan has tolerated you acting on your own and violating the clan's rules for a long time! From the time your Zhao clan took over Liyang City, took charge of the spirit stone mine, and became a nominal elder, the clan has withstood all the pressure for you and never pursued your mistakes. It's fine if you don't know how to be grateful, but you actually did such a rebellious thing and attempted to provoke a war between the Xiao clan and the Ouyang clan. This is truly intolerable! "
Xiao Mingyuan suddenly blurted out as his curses resounded throughout the entire place. The anger that had been suppressed in his heart for a long time towards Zhao Jin had instantly erupted. His imposing and domineering aura caused even Xiao Dingtian to have to retreat, let alone those ordinary members of the Xiao clan whose status was far inferior to the former.
At this moment, Lian 'er was probably the only person in the arena who could still laugh complacently after hearing the curses.
Standing beside Xiao Mingyuan, even with Xiao Yan's temperament, he was surprised by the former's sudden rage. Zhao Jin's expression was ugly as he hesitated for a long time. Then, he rolled his eyes and hastily swept his gaze across everyone present. Finally, his gaze landed on Xiao Mingyuan as he explained in a soft voice.
"Third Elder, everyone! I have indeed done many overboard things in the past, but I have already repented and realized my mistakes. Can't everyone see that Xiao Yan obviously has nothing to say and has already begun to frame us! Although my Zhao Family's people are usually a little arrogant outside, but it's not to the extent of challenging the Ouyang Family's power. In my opinion, this is clearly a plot by him and the Ouyang Family to frame my Zhao Family! "
After speaking, Zhao Jin looked at Xiao Dingtian with an aggrieved expression. At this moment, the only person who would speak up for him was probably Xiao Dingtian.
"Hmph, it's hard for a petty person to achieve great things."
Seeing Zhao Jin's weak gaze, Xiao Dingtian couldn't help but sneer inwardly. Then, he impatiently turned his gaze to Xiao Mingyuan and slowly said.
"Forget it. Both of you insist on your own words. These words can't be considered true or false. Let's just forget about it. Let's each take a step back and return."
After speaking, Xiao Dingtian couldn't be bothered to pay attention to him. He originally wanted to order Xiao Yan to leave the clan, but things had already reached this stage and it was difficult to find a result. If he continued to be entangled like this, not to mention whether he could gain any benefits, once Zhao Jin leaked the truth, it would bring him quite a bit of trouble.
"But … Elder …"
Zhao Jin was just about to open his mouth when he was blocked by a gaze from Xiao Dingtian. Immediately, he could only bitterly withdraw his gaze. Soon after, however, Xiao Yan's eyes flashed. A crafty glint flashed across his eyes as he suddenly said.
"Patriarch Zhao, as far as I know, the Ouyang Family lost a Source Venerate powerhouse in that battle. They won't let this matter rest."
"Bullshit! How could a mere dozen Source Kings kill a Source Venerate? "
Xiao Yan's words had just sounded when Zhao Jin, who was still staring at Xiao Dingtian's back, subconsciously reprimanded him. However, just as the words from his mouth were about to sound, his eyes suddenly shrank. The expression on his face also gradually solidified.
In front of the crowd not far away, Xiao Dingtian, who had just taken a few steps, had an extremely ugly expression on his old face.
Xiao Yan's eyes flickered slightly as he exchanged glances with Xiao Xuan and smiled. Soon after, he looked at Zhao Jin with a mocking expression and sneered.
"Patriarch Zhao, when did I say that those people were Kings Yuan?"
As his laughter faded, everyone in the Xiao clan suddenly understood. If it wasn't him, how could Zhao Jin know that those people were Kings Yuan? If he didn't personally dispatch them, how could he know that there were only a dozen of them?
At this very moment, the emotions in Zhao Jin's heart were extremely complicated. His old face was ashen, and his entire body was trembling uncontrollably. How could he have imagined that the trip that was supposed to go smoothly would end up being a complete loss?
At this moment, Xiao Mingyuan, who was beside Xiao Yan, also swept a cold gaze at Zhao Jin. His expression was grim as he lifted his foot and walked towards the latter.
"Xiao clan's rules. Anyone who violates them will be severely punished. Zhao Family knowingly broke the rules and didn't change. They should be punished!"
As the shout rang out, the surrounding Xiao clan's disciples immediately looked at each other. After a few breaths, they followed suit and shouted loudly.
"They should be punished! They should be punished! They should be punished … "
Looking at the scene before him, Xiao Yan's expression returned to indifference and his heart was even more unperturbed.
In a short period of time, the emotions of everyone present had changed again and again. It was simply like weeds on the wall. The so-called super clans of the continent were ultimately nothing more than this.
At this moment, Zhao Jin, who had already become the target of public criticism, could only place his final hope on Xiao Dingtian. The latter was his last life-saving straw. If even Xiao Dingtian was merciless towards him, then his Zhao Family would probably have to completely sever ties with the Xiao clan today.
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