The Void Clan's base consists of more than thirty floating islands, all suspended above the clouds.
The smallest floating island is only the size of two football fields, smaller than the floating island orchard in Summer Sky.
The largest island is the main island where the Leng family lives. It has mountains, rivers, and large forests, covering an area of 60,000 to 70,000 mu, which is equivalent to the size of a county.
The Void Clan built a small city on it, which is quite a well-known trading place in the Void Realm.
At this moment, more than half of the Void Clan were gathered in the city, facing off against the Tree Clan outside through the array barrier.
The leader was Leng Tianpeng.
Dressed as an old Taoist priest, he floated in the air with a solemn expression, having long lost his former serene and otherworldly aura.
His eyes gleamed, and he ignored the other tree spirits, glaring fiercely at Xia Tianqiong.
"You actually dare to come back? And get involved with the Tree Demon Clan? Do you think you can defeat my Leng family like this?"
The hatred in Leng Tianpeng's eyes was so obvious that the elders of the Silver Fir Clan could also see it clearly.
Xia Tianqiong remained silent, standing behind the group of ghost generals, with no intention of replying.
To avoid saying too much and revealing a flaw.
Elder Yinshan stepped forward from the crowd, facing Leng Tianpeng across the array barrier.
"We have come here to retrieve our clan's sacred artifact. We hope that Master Leng will return it to our clan to avoid any unnecessary misunderstandings."
Leng Tianpeng frowned, pondered for a moment, and then guessed the general idea.
“Elder Silver Fir, this man is cunning and deceitful. You have been deceived by him. The rune tree stump is not in our clan’s hands, but in that man’s.”
The elder of the Silver Fir clan suddenly narrowed his eyes, a hint of doubt rising in his mind.
He didn't doubt Xia Tianqiong; after several tests, he had come to trust Xia Tianqiong completely.
What puzzled him was Leng Tianpeng's attitude.
The other party lost their only son and a family henchman. Shouldn't they be cursing or furious when they see the murderer?
How come it seems like nothing happened right now?
Elder Yinshan hesitated only slightly before setting aside his doubts and saying coldly, "Master Leng, my people have witnessed the sacred object fall into the hands of your Leng family. There is no need to deny this. If you do not hand it over today, then a war between our two clans is inevitable."
Whether we pay tribute or not, war is inevitable.
However, the elders hoped to retrieve the sacred relic before the battle began, as this would be a more secure outcome.
“This man has a grudge against my Leng family. You must have been tricked by him to come here to deal with my Leng family.”
Leng Tianpeng patiently explained, "Why don't we sit down and talk? Otherwise, we'll start a war without any clear reason, and in the end, the two of us from the Ghost Clan will suffer the most, while he, a human, will reap the benefits."
The doubts in the heart of the Silver Fir elder resurfaced.
He felt that the Leng family patriarch's attitude was very sincere and did not seem like he was lying.
And upon closer reflection, the possibility that Leng Tianpeng mentioned does indeed exist.
He then turned to look at Xia Tianqiong, his gaze questioning.
Xia Tianqiong met the gaze of the Silver Fir Clan Elder and knew that the other party had become suspicious.
He offered no explanation, but simply smiled and said, "Elder Silver Fir, haven't you noticed that the Leng family patriarch is a little different today?"
"What's the difference?" asked the elder of the Silver Fir clan.
"He's scared! He's lost his usual toughness; he's stalling for time."
Xia Tianqiong spoke with certainty, and when he mentioned the word "delaying," the Silver Fir Clan elder seemed to have thought of something, and his expression immediately became serious.
"You're talking nonsense!" Leng Tianpeng cursed angrily, pointing at Xia Tianqiong and shouting, "If you have the guts, come forward and confront me."
Xia Tianqiong realized that the two sides could no longer continue communicating and that they had to start fighting as soon as possible.
So he immediately stepped forward, but ignored Leng Tianpeng.
Instead, he leaned close to Elder Silver Fir and whispered, "Elder Silver Fir, Leng Tianpeng has lost his son and a treacherous general from his clan. He should be furious."
But look at him, he's so calm. I guess there are two possibilities: one is that the cold family general who escaped hasn't returned yet, so he doesn't know, but that possibility is very small.
Secondly, he already knew, but was deliberately suppressing his anger and not showing it. But think about it, why would he suppress himself?
Following Xia Tianqiong's train of thought, the Silver Fir Clan elder guessed, "He knows that even if he gets angry at us, it won't do any good. Our army is pressing in, and our strength completely overwhelms them."
Xia Tianqiong nodded slightly and then guided the conversation, "He was well aware that the situation was unfavorable to them at the moment, so he could only endure it and wait until he had the strength to avenge his son."
But this is only one of the reasons. When he saw that you had made such a big fuss and brought so many treacherous generals and clansmen, he knew that this matter would not end well.
Even if he hands over the rune stump, you will still go to war. So if he doesn't hand it over, he can buy some time. Once he does, you will definitely order the attack.
Why is he stalling for time? Is it possible he's waiting for reinforcements? We've been here for five days; their reinforcements should be arriving soon.
These words imply two things.
First, Leng Tianpeng will avenge his son sooner or later.
Secondly, the Void Clan also has external support; even if they didn't invite them this time, they will in the future.
Upon hearing these words, the elder of the Silver Fir clan frowned and nodded in agreement.
"Then let's start the fight. As planned, I will lead the team in a frontal attack, while you and Elders Taoyao and Houkui will sneak to find the back door of the formation."
He wasn't stupid; he clearly understood that Xia Tianqiong was hinting that he should start fighting as soon as possible, which deepened his doubts.
But now the arrow is on the bowstring, and there's no choice but to release it.
Even if Leng Tianpeng is telling the truth, and the sacred object is on Xia Tianqiong, there's nothing we can do to him.
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