84: Chapter 84 Tensions Rise

Xiang Tian's mind stirred, and he pulled Xiao Hei directly in front of him.

He flipped his hand to take out a dagger and made a light cut on its Dragon claw.

A drop of black-red Dragon blood floated out, emitting a faint pressure.

"Senior, this Dragon blood is extraordinary." Xiang Tian's expression was solemn.

He reminded in a deep voice, "It is formed from the negative emotions of a Five-Clawed Golden Dragon. When refining it, you must focus your mind and calm your spirit. Once you lose control of your mind, the consequences will be unimaginable."

The Ouyang Family was, after all, related to him.

A crucial reminder was essential.

"Many thanks for the reminder, little brother!" Patriarch Ouyang's gaze was fixed tightly on the black-red Dragon blood floating in his palm.

He couldn't hide his excitement; he was in a great mood.

He quickly circulated his Spiritual Qi to wrap the Dragon blood in layers.

He then cautiously took out a jade bottle and properly stowed the Dragon blood away.

"Farewell!" Patriarch Ouyang put away the jade bottle and raised his hand to remove the sound-isolation array.

With a flash, he disappeared from where he stood.

Xiang Tian watched the direction where he disappeared, his brows slightly furrowed.

He pondered inwardly: I don't know if this is a blessing or a curse.

Xiao Hei, who was to the side, broke free from the restraint and snorted coldly.

Its tone was disdainful: "Just relying on those lowly Human Race members, they want to refine this Dragon's blood? It's simply wishful thinking!"

These words undoubtedly implicated Xiang Tian as well.

Hearing this, Xiang Tian glared at it coldly.

Xiao Hei immediately shrank its head back, not daring to be impudent again.

"You think so highly of yourself, claiming to be able to suppress an era, yet in the end, didn't you still become my spirit pet?" Xiang Tian's tone carried a hint of mockery.

Xiao Hei was left speechless by the retort, its little face turning black.

What Xiang Tian said was nothing but the truth!

Xiang Tian stopped teasing it.

With a thought, he retracted Xiao Hei back into the System space.

Just as he was about to turn and leave.

A familiar voice came from behind him.

"Xiang Tian, this time in the Secret Realm, you displayed great Divine Ability and saved many Disciples of the clan; it far exceeded my expectations."

The voice paused.

Filled with gratitude, "On behalf of the Ouyang Family Disciples, I offer you my thanks."

The person who arrived was Ouyang Changgong.

He stood a few meters away from Xiang Tian.

He bowed deeply and offered a salute.

"Oh, Uncle-in-law, you are going to be the death of me!" Xiang Tian saw this.

He hurriedly stepped forward to support him, "We are all Family, why be so polite?"

"Xiang Tian, this is what I should do." Ouyang Changgong's expression was serious.

He insisted on bowing deeply to Xiang Tian before stopping.

Just at this moment.

The Ouyang Family members who had left earlier actually returned.

A roar of anger pierced through the crowd, stabbing directly at the eardrums.

"Xiang Tian, you little bastard! Return my son's life!"

"Eighth Elder, what is the meaning of this?" Ouyang Changgong's expression darkened, and he instantly blocked in front of Xiang Tian.

He stared sharply at the middle-aged man in the lead.

"He didn't kill your son, so naturally you don't feel the pain!" Eighth Elder did not stop his steps, and the Spiritual Qi on his body surged violently.

Clearly, he had developed an intent to kill.

Facing Ouyang Changgong, he dared not be even half-careless.

"Bang!"

With a loud noise, Eighth Elder struck out with a palm full of anger.

Ouyang Changgong's Spiritual Qi erupted around him, his Aura not weak in the slightest.

He raised his hand and steadily blocked this palm.

The force of the rebound struck.

Eighth Elder actually retreated several steps in succession before barely stabilizing his figure.

However, Ouyang Changgong, protecting Xiang Tian in front, did not move a single bit.

Xiang Tian was inwardly shocked, having a brand new understanding of Ouyang Changgong.

This Fifth Master of the Ouyang Family was definitely not famous for no reason.

His strength was indeed unfathomable.

"Ouyang Changgong, do you really intend to protect this murderer?" Eighth Elder steadied his figure.

His brows were tightly furrowed.

"I am not intentionally shielding him." Ouyang Changgong's tone was firm.

Without a shred of hesitation, "He saved dozens of our Ouyang Family Disciples; regardless of whether he is my nephew or not, I will protect him today!"

"Eighth Elder, you really shouldn't have attacked Xiang Tian." Just then, an old voice came.

An old man walked slowly out of the crowd.

"Grand Elder, do you also want to meddle in this?" Eighth Elder's eyes became increasingly gloomy.

He knew clearly in his heart.

Grand Elder's status in the Family was second only to the Patriarch, equivalent to a Vice Patriarch.

With him stepping forward, this vengeance would likely be hard to exact today.

"Eighth Elder, my son lost his life, and I feel the same pain as you do." Grand Elder's tone was calm.

He said slowly, "However, I have heard the cause and effect of the Secret Realm in detail from Miaomiao. Batian acted arrogantly and initiated the provocation; his death was not unjust."

Grand Elder had his own considerations.

The news that Xiang Tian saved many Ouyang Family Disciples.

Would spread across the entire Imperial City before long.

If other families learned that the Ouyang Family returned kindness with enmity.

Those rivals would definitely add fuel to the fire and make a big deal out of it.

Regardless of whether from private interests or righteousness, as long as Xiang Tian was in the Ouyang Family for one day.

He must be treated with good food and drink; he must not be allowed to suffer even half a grievance.

"Grand Elder! Although the child Batian had a somewhat impatient personality, he had outstanding talent and was a leader among the younger generation of our Ouyang Family!" Another old man stood out.

His tone was dissatisfied, "Now that he has been killed by an outsider, we actually have to hesitate repeatedly about taking revenge. When has this Ouyang Family fallen to such a state!"

"Fourth Elder, do you also want to get involved?" Grand Elder's brows furrowed slightly.

"In the trip to the Secret Realm, did your household have any Disciples participating? Were any Disciples saved by him?"

An Eighth Elder, he could still forcibly suppress with force.

But if many Elders opposed, it would easily trigger internal strife in the Family.

This was absolutely not what he wanted.

Regardless, he must protect Xiang Tian.

Furthermore, the Patriarch had already secretly transmitted a message to him.

Must ensure Xiang Tian's safety.

"Second Elder, Third Elder, Fifth Elder, Sixth Elder, Seventh Elder, what are your opinions?" Grand Elder's gaze swept over the silent Elders on the side one by one.

He wanted to probe their attitudes.

"Grand Elder, you are of high virtue and prestige, so you should make the decision on this matter." Seventh Elder was the first to cup his hands, his expression respectful.

Clearly, he did not want to offend any party.

"You old fellow, you are always trying to smooth things over!" Grand Elder snorted coldly.

"You don't even dare to recognize your own son and bring him back to the mansion, but you are good at protecting yourself."

As soon as these words were spoken.

Seventh Elder's face instantly collapsed, and he hung his head without saying a word.

The fact that he had an illegitimate son was already a semi-public secret in the Ouyang Family.

Back then, he had a one-night stand with a maid in the mansion, never expecting that the other party would become pregnant.

His wife even laid down a harsh threat.

As long as that mother and son did not step into her courtyard, she would not pursue the matter further.

This matter had always been a knot in Seventh Elder's heart.

Now that it was pointed out in public by the Grand Elder, it was even more embarrassing.

"Xiang Tian is a person with such extraordinary talent and great Luck, I will protect him!" Grand Elder stopped paying attention to Seventh Elder and announced loudly.

He had always thought highly of Xiang Tian.

Added to that was the relationship between Ouyang Miaomiao and Xiang Tian.

Miaomiao had long expressed her intention to become Dao Companions with Xiang Tian, and he had not opposed it.

Xiang Tian was able to survive dangers repeatedly in the Secret Realm.

It was enough to prove that he was definitely not an object in a pond; he would surely accomplish great things in the future.

"Hmm? Grand Elder, your decision is a bit too arbitrary, isn't it?" A disapproving voice rang out.

The one speaking was Sixth Elder.

Grand Elder's brows furrowed tightly, and he secretly thought it was bad.

He had already realized at this moment that this dispute aimed at Xiang Tian.

Was likely not simple revenge, but involved the struggle for the Family successor.

With Xiang Tian's aunt Xiang Ting supporting him from behind.

Ouyang Changgong occupied a huge advantage in the competition for the successor.

Those Elders who did not get along with Ouyang Changgong were naturally willing to use this matter to suppress him.

Regardless of whether the matter itself was right or wrong.

As long as they could oppose Ouyang Changgong, they would spare no effort.

The struggle for the successor would never be brought to the table.

It would often be a secret competition through some incident, using a point to break through the surface.

As a veteran of the Family, Grand Elder naturally saw through this trick.

Fourth Elder and Sixth Elder had no grudges with Xiang Tian, but stepped forward to oppose at this moment.

Clearly, they were standing on the opposite side of Ouyang Changgong.

And Eighth Elder, who did not belong to Ouyang Changgong's faction, was naturally happy to see it happen.

Just at this moment of swords drawn and bows bent, and stalemate.

A middle-aged man dressed in a golden robe walked over slowly.

His demeanor was graceful, carrying a sense of majesty.

"You Elders, what are you all gathering here for?" The man's gaze swept over the crowd.

Finally landing on Ouyang Changgong.

He spoke lightly, "Oh? Fifth Brother is also here."

Seeing the person who arrived.

Eighth Elder seemed to have grabbed a life-saving straw.

He hurriedly stepped forward, saying with a mournful face, "Eldest Young Master, you came just in time, please act as a witness."

As he spoke, he told the story of his son Ouyang Batian being killed by Xiang Tian in detail.

Adding oil and vinegar, he exaggerated Xiang Tian's "ferocity".

"Presumptuous!" Ouyang Family's Eldest Young Master's face turned cold.

His Aura suddenly erupted, and an oppressive pressure swept over.

Pressing towards Xiang Tian like a mountain and sea, "Regardless of the reason, daring to kill a member of my Ouyang Family is a capital crime!"

Ouyang Changgong's expression changed, and he hurriedly circulated all his Spiritual Qi.

Blocking in front of Xiang Tian, he resisted this terrifying pressure with all his might.