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Chapter 691: The Bai Clan Descends Upon the Shen Clan
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Within the Shen Clan, the atmosphere was completely different from that of the Bai Clan.Several important members had gathered in the main hall.
Their expressions were excited.
"Once the Bai Clan hands over Jin Yuelin, everything will be settled."
"With her as a hostage, the Bai Clan won’t dare act recklessly."
Several elders nodded in agreement.
The situation seemed extremely favorable for the Shen Clan.
However, one elder suddenly frowned.
"Are we certain that everything will go smoothly?"
The hall became slightly quieter.
If something went wrong...
The consequences would be unimaginable.
An elder immediately waved his hand.
"Don’t worry. Everything has already been arranged. We have the support of the Lord!"
The atmosphere relaxed again.
However, one of the older elders suddenly spoke in a solemn tone.
"Don’t become careless."
Everyone looked toward him.
His expression was serious.
"If we fail to accomplish what the Lord ordered..."
He paused.
"You should all know what awaits us."
The expressions of several people immediately changed.
The excitement from earlier disappeared.
A trace of fear appeared in their eyes.
The Lord’s punishment.
Just thinking about it was enough to make them shudder.
No one in the Shen Clan dared to question the Lord’s authority.
If they failed...
The consequences would be far worse than death.
For several moments, nobody spoke.
Then another elder suddenly laughed.
"Hahaha! Why are you all so worried?"
His confidence quickly infected the others.
"Everything has gone according to plan. The Bai Clan will be forced to follow our demands. There is absolutely no way we can fail."
The other members gradually relaxed.
That’s right. What could possibly go wrong?
The Bai Clan might be powerful within the Eastern Region.
But this matter had been carefully planned from the beginning.
"Hehe, I want to see their faces when they find out that all this bargaining is a lie. Bai Tianheng might die of anger! Haha..."
From the beginning, they had never planned to give Bai Xueqing back.
"B-But the Bai Clan won’t let us off easily if we do this."
"Hmph! With the Lord’s support, are you afraid that we can’t handle the Bai Clan?"
Just then—
Boom!
The entire Shen Clan suddenly trembled.
The expressions of everyone inside the hall changed.
"What happened?"
Boom!
Another terrifying rumble shook the surrounding space.
A monstrous pressure descended upon the entire Shen Clan.
The smiles disappeared from everyone’s faces.
Several elders immediately rushed outside.
The moment they looked toward the sky, their pupils contracted violently.
A vast group of cultivators, along with a huge flying ship, was approaching the Shen Clan.
Their momentum was overwhelming.
The sky seemed to darken beneath their presence.
Terrifying spiritual pressure spread in every direction.
The Bai Clan had arrived!
And they had arrived with a force that seemed capable of destroying heaven and earth.
The previously confident Shen Clan members were instantly stunned.
"What..."
"How many people did they bring?"
Someone’s voice trembled.
No one answered.
They were too shocked to speak.
The Bai Clan’s forces surged forward like an enormous storm.
Their killing intent was not concealed in the slightest.
It was as though they had come prepared to tear the entire Shen Clan apart.
The same elders who had been confidently discussing how the Bai Clan would eventually submit were now completely silent.
One of them swallowed hard.
"Gulp!"
His throat moved visibly.
Another elder’s face had already turned pale.
"This..."
His voice trembled.
"Are they really here to negotiate?"
No one responded.
Everyone could see the answer.
This didn’t look like a force that had come to negotiate.
It looked like an army preparing to destroy the enemy.
Even the most arrogant Shen Clan members couldn’t maintain their confidence anymore.
They had believed the Bai Clan would be forced to compromise because Bai Xueqing was in their hands.
Yet now, facing the terrifying momentum approaching them, they suddenly felt an inexplicable chill.
The entire Shen Clan fell silent.
No one dared to speak recklessly anymore.
Soon, a group of figures descended before the entrance of the Shen Clan.
At the front stood Bai Tianheng.
Behind him were several powerful Bai Clan experts.
Jin Yuelin and Jin Yuanzhan also stood among them.
Jin Yuanzhan’s expression was extremely ugly.
His fists were tightly clenched.
His eyes were fixed on the Shen Clan with barely concealed fury.
His little sister had been targeted by the Shen Clan.
How could he possibly remain calm?
The Shen Clan’s gates slowly opened.
A middle-aged man walked out.
He wore a dark-colored robe embroidered with the insignia of the Shen Clan.
His expression was calm and dignified.
This man was the current leader of the Shen Clan—
Shen Wuheng!
As the leader of the Shen Clan, Shen Wuheng naturally possessed considerable authority.
However, at this moment, even he couldn’t completely hide the nervousness in his heart.
The lineup standing before him was simply too terrifying.
The Bai Clan had clearly mobilized a significant portion of its strength.
Even though Shen Wuheng had been prepared for this, actually facing them was an entirely different matter.
Nevertheless, he forced himself to remain calm.
He stepped forward.
"Clan Leader Bai!"
His voice was steady.
"Have you brought the person we requested?"
His gaze shifted toward Jin Yuelin.
"If you have, then everything can proceed smoothly."
He paused briefly.
"But if you haven’t..."
His expression became slightly colder.
"You should understand what will happen to Miss Bai Xueqing."
The words sounded confident.
Yet only Shen Wuheng himself knew how nervous he truly was.
The Bai Clan’s pressure was simply too frightening.
Even though he knew that the Lord was supporting them, he couldn’t help but wonder—
Would that support really be enough?
Could the mysterious Lord truly protect the Shen Clan from the Bai Clan?
For a brief moment, doubt appeared in Shen Wuheng’s heart.
But he quickly suppressed it.
No!
There was no need to doubt.
The Lord had already arranged everything.
Moreover, their Shen Clan couldn’t possibly remain in the same empire as the Bai Clan.
If they didn’t do this, they could only watch helplessly as the Bai Clan swallowed them up.
This was something they had to do for the survival and prosperity of the Shen Clan.
His confidence returned.
Sure enough, when he noticed Jin Yuelin standing among the Bai Clan’s group, Shen Wuheng’s heart finally relaxed slightly.
They had brought her.
That meant the negotiation had begun exactly as they had expected.
He stepped forward.
"Good!"
His gaze became sharper.
"Bai Tianheng, listen carefully. Hand Jin Yuelin over to us, and we will immediately hand your daughter back to you."
However, Bai Tianheng didn’t move.
Neither did Jin Yuelin.
Shen Wuheng frowned slightly.
Why weren’t they handing her over?
Before he could say anything else, Bai Tianheng finally spoke.
"Shen Wuheng!"
The Shen Clan Leader’s expression stiffened slightly.
Bai Tianheng’s gaze became cold.
"Before we discuss the exchange, answer one question. Why did you kidnap my daughter?"
Shen Wuheng’s expression changed slightly.
Bai Tianheng continued.
"You should know very well what happens to those who dare scheme against the Bai Clan."
His voice wasn’t loud.
Yet every word carried a heavy pressure.
"Kidnapping Bai Xueqing is not something that can be dismissed as a simple misunderstanding."
"You deliberately targeted my daughter. You knew exactly who she was. And your son still chose to do it."
Bai Tianheng’s eyes narrowed.
"So tell me, Shen Wuheng. What exactly are you trying to accomplish? Do you really want to go to war with us?"
Shen Wuheng’s expression changed slightly under Bai Tianheng’s cold gaze.
However, he quickly forced a smile.
"Clan Leader Bai, you’ve misunderstood."
His tone became somewhat conciliatory.
Bai Tianheng’s eyes narrowed.
"Misunderstood?"
"Yes!"
Shen Wuheng nodded.
"We never intended to provoke the Bai Clan. Our objective from the beginning was only Jin Yuelin."
His gaze shifted toward the woman standing behind Bai Tianheng.
"However, she has been heavily protected by the Bai Clan. We had no opportunity to approach her. So..."
Shen Wuheng spread his hands helplessly.
"We had no choice but to take more extreme measures."
Shen Wuheng continued.
"Of course, we understand that this matter has caused some unpleasantness. Therefore, the Shen Clan is willing to make a concession."
His expression became serious.
"As long as the Bai Clan hands over Jin Yuelin, we will immediately return Miss Bai Xueqing."
He paused.
"Once the exchange is complete, everything will be over."
Bai Tianheng stared at him.
Then—
"Hahaha!"
A burst of laughter suddenly erupted from his mouth.
It contained no amusement whatsoever. Only anger.
The laughter echoed across the area before gradually fading.
Bai Tianheng’s expression became cold.
"So that’s your explanation?"
Shen Wuheng remained silent.
Bai Tianheng shook his head.
"You wanted Jin Yuelin. Because you couldn’t get to her, you kidnapped my daughter."
"And now you’re standing in front of us telling me that you had no choice?"
His voice gradually became colder.
"What kind of joke is this?"
Shen Wuheng’s expression stiffened.
He quickly replied.
"Clan Leader Bai, regardless of how you feel about it, this is the reality. We are only asking for Jin Yuelin."
"If you hand her over, Miss Bai Xueqing will be returned safely."
Bai Tianheng stared at him for several moments.
"It isn’t impossible but along with my daughter, you must also end your son and the ones who attacked her."
"Unless I punish them myself, I won’t feel satisfied!"
Shen Wuheng’s expression immediately darkened.
"That is impossible!"
Bai Tianheng’s eyes narrowed.
"Impossible?"
"Yes. My son and the others were only following the Shen Clan’s orders. I cannot hand them over to you."
Bai Tianheng laughed coldly.
"They harmed my daughter. And now you want me to simply let them go?"
Shen Wuheng frowned.
"Clan Leader Bai, Miss Xueqing is still alive and unharmed. As long as you hand over Jin Yuelin, we will return her safely."
Bai Tianheng’s expression became cold.
"If the people who harmed my daughter are left unpunished, where do you expect me to put my face?"
His voice carried a hint of anger.
"She is my daughter and a member of the Bai Clan. If those who dared to harm her can walk away without consequences, then what will the rest of the world think of the Bai Clan?"
"Will anyone still fear us?"
Shen Wuheng’s expression became increasingly ugly.
Bai Tianheng continued coldly.
"You want Jin Yuelin."
"Fine. We can discuss that."
"But the people who harmed my daughter must be punished. Otherwise, this matter is not over!"
