Chapter 1417: I Disagree!

Bai Chen shuddered, a look of horror in his eyes.

"No... impossible! Master Ye Yuan, how could he be an outsider cultivator? I... I didn't sense it at all!"

Cultivators were not a secret among the upper echelons of Tianlu World, and given Bai Chen's status, he had obviously heard of them.

Mo Yun took a deep breath and said, "I can't be wrong! This pill is extremely similar to the one from that cultivator, only the potency is much stronger!"

A look of extreme complexity appeared in Bai Chen's eyes, clearly showing his inner turmoil.

The Tianlu Divine Palace had once issued a strict order: any cultivator found was to be killed without mercy!

Now, what were they to do?

This cultivator was the savior of their master and disciple!

"Then... what should we do? Go... report them to the Tianlu Divine Palace? No! Absolutely not! Master Ye Yuan is my lifesaver; I cannot repay kindness with enmity!"

Bai Chen directly rejected the idea of reporting Ye Yuan, but he didn't know what to do, caught in a dilemma.

Mo Yun said gravely, "These cultivators treat our Tianlu World as a breeding ground, taking whatever they want. They are enemies of all Tianlu martial artists! How can we tolerate such people?"

Bai Chen's face shifted between uncertainty and gloom, and he fell silent.

Finally, he said, "I, Bai Chen, would rather be cursed for eternity than be an ungrateful wretch! Master Ye Yuan agreed to help me under these circumstances. If I betray him instead, what difference would I be from a beast? Teacher Mo Yun, if you disagree with my decision, I won't force you. You can report Master Ye Yuan, but I will live and die with him!"

Mo Yun hadn't expected his disciple to say such things. A conflicted expression appeared on his face, but in the end, he sighed deeply and said, "Fine, since we are as close as father and son! Since you've decided, I'll go all the way with you!"

Bai Chen didn't know that every move he made was under Ye Yuan's surveillance.

And his decision saved his own life.

With Ye Yuan's caution, how could he make such a low-level mistake?

He had done it deliberately, actually giving Bai Chen a chance to choose.

If he helped Bai Chen become the palace lord, Bai Chen would surely be suspicious when he later asked for the Longevity Heavenly Soul Stone.

Since his identity would be exposed sooner or later, it was better to let Bai Chen know early.

If Bai Chen betrayed him, he would kill Bai Chen without hesitation.

Ye Yuan's purpose in coming to Tianlu World was simple: to obtain the Longevity Heavenly Soul Stone.

That was the item to save Mu Lingxue's life; Ye Yuan would not allow any mishap!

Even if he was unwilling to kill Bai Chen.

Fortunately, Bai Chen chose to stand by his side.

...

In the main hall of the White Night Sacred Palace, Bai Xiu sat at the head, his brows deeply furrowed.

"I've just received news that a large number of Divine Path experts from the Autumn Rain Sacred Palace have entered the territory of the White Night Sacred Palace. They might arrive here in a few days! I'm afraid... we must reach a decision today!" Bai Xiu said worriedly.

At these words, everyone's expressions varied.

Some were worried, some fearful, some angry.

Perhaps only at such a time could one see the truest side of human nature.

"Vice Palace Lord, I think there's nothing more to discuss! No matter which young master takes the throne, it's inappropriate. It's better for you to succeed to the palace lord position!" an elder said.

As soon as he spoke, someone immediately echoed, "Yes, with the enemy at the gates, though the young masters are all fine, none are as virtuous and prestigious as you, Vice Palace Lord. There's nothing to discuss; let's settle it!"

"Vice Palace Lord, you are the strongest and most respected. Only you can lead us to resist the enemy! Please accept the position of palace lord!" another said.

There were eight elders present, all at the Heaven-Seeing Realm.

With these words, three elders had already agreed.

The rest showed conflicted expressions, but they clearly leaned toward Bai Xiu as well.

"What are you waiting for? Do you want the White Night Sacred Palace to be destroyed before you choose a new palace lord?" the elder who spoke first said.

Everyone's face changed; this sentence was the last straw.

"Fine, I... I agree!"

"I also agree!"

"I... agree!"

The elders expressed their agreement one after another, all consenting to Bai Xiu succeeding to the palace lord position.

Bai Xiu was overjoyed inside, but his face showed a troubled expression as he said, "This... how can this be? The White Night Sacred Land was founded by the previous palace lord and flourished under the old palace lord. What virtues and abilities do I, Bai Xiu, have to dare take the position of palace lord?"

"My Vice Palace Lord, stop refusing! Your surname is also Bai, and you are a sworn brother to the old palace lord. Why can't you be the palace lord? If you refuse any longer, the Autumn Rain Sacred Palace will be at our doorstep!"

"Yes, Vice Palace Lord, please accept!"

...

Several elders were anxious, urging Bai Xiu to inherit the palace lord position.

Although Bai Xiu also bore the surname Bai, he was not a blood relative of the old palace lord.

By bloodline, the young masters were naturally the most legitimate.

But at this moment, no one cared about their opinions.

Bai Xiu sighed deeply and said, "Since that's the case, I, Bai Xiu, will reluctantly accept the position of palace lord! But let me state first, I am only acting as palace lord temporarily. When the young masters mature, we will choose the most prestigious one to inherit the position!"

At these words, the elders showed relieved expressions.

"Palace Lord, you are truly wise and magnanimous, so considerate! Then it's settled. Today, in the name of the Council of Elders, we will announce to the entire White Night Sacred Palace that Vice Palace Lord Bai Xiu succeeds to the position of White Night Palace Lord!" that elder said.

The other elders also nodded slightly, clearly satisfied with Bai Xiu's statement.

Bai Xiu smiled and said, "Alright, let's adjourn for now! With the enemy at hand, there are matters I must arrange. I'll leave the announcement to you elders!"

"I disagree!"

Just then, Ye Yuan, who had been silent all along, finally spoke up.

The elders looked at Ye Yuan as if he were a fool, not recognizing him at all.

A man with no trace of divine energy dared to spout nonsense here?

"Where does this insolent fellow come from, daring to act wild at the Council of Elders? What the council decides is not for you to disagree with!" the elder who had been supporting Bai Xiu immediately rebuked.

Under the current circumstances, Bai Chen had long been marginalized.

Though he had come to the council, no one cared about his opinion.

As for whom he brought along, naturally no one paid attention.

Moreover, Ye Yuan looked like an ordinary mortal.

Too inconspicuous!

Ye Yuan didn't even bother to look at him, only gazing at Bai Xiu with a faint smile, "Hey, nice act! But... it ends here. I disagree with you becoming the palace lord!"