“We only have one day before the Ancient Ruins open, so let’s not waste time.”
Bai Zihan continued.
“Who here thinks that I don’t deserve to go?”
Bai Zihan asked directly.
Immediately, hands started to be raised, mostly from the younger generation.
The older generation was a bit reluctant, knowing that Bai Zihan was the heir and the Clan Leader was still here.
So, to avoid looking bad, they refrained, even if they did agree.
But they also didn’t think their opinion was needed since the majority had already raised their hands.
Bai Zihan nodded as he saw the hands, not a bit surprised.
Honestly, it would be surprising if there were no hands raised.
“Understood!”
Bai Zihan said.
“Let’s see, Bai Jian, why do you think I don’t deserve to be one of the participants?”
Bai Zihan asked.
Bai Jian, Bai Feng’s son, was obviously one of the participants, as he was one of the greatest geniuses of the younger generation.
Bai Zihan deliberately chose Bai Jian, who hated him the most.
“Hmph! Bai Zihan, you lack the experience and strength for this kind of expedition. I advise you to quietly stay here and cultivate without worries.”
Bai Jian instantly answered.
“You think I lack strength? While you, yourself, are only at the Late Golden Core Stage?”
Bai Zihan asked with a smirk.
Bai Jian was shaken a bit by the question.
He was stunned when the news about Bai Zihan’s Golden Core Cultivation reached his ears.
But he had to trust the news because one of his subordinates also went with Bai Zihan to eliminate the Mei Clan and had personally reported it.
But despite knowing that, he continued to believe it was just a cultivation level and that Bai Zihan’s strength was still far inferior than his.
Additionally, he really hadn’t gone on any monster hunts or trained by sparring with other clan members.
“Hmph! Just being at the same cultivation level means nothing. If it did, there are others who should also be selected as participants.”
Bai Jian replied.
“Do others also share the same opinion?”
Bai Zihan asked.
Others nodded in agreement.
“So, you all think I am not strong? Well, indeed, I had been away from the Bai Clan, or you might have forgotten the beating I gave you all.”
Bai Zihan muttered, though it was obviously not a whisper, and they heard it, which only made them angrier.
Bai Zihan acted like he was deep in thought, then clapped his palm as if an idea hit him.
“Okay then! Let’s do it like this. Whoever is not satisfied, let’s fight. If you win, I won’t join you.”
Bai Zihan declared.
“You? Fight us?”
Bai Jian asked, as if he had heard a joke.
“Yes, you heard me right!”
“Like actually fighting? Without limiting our cultivation or anything?”
Bai Jian asked.
“Yes!”
“Bai Zihan, you overestimate yourself. Any one of us can easily beat you without any trouble. You don’t need to waste our time.”
Bai Jian arrogantly said.
Others also nodded their heads in agreement, all thinking that if it was a straightforward fight, they could easily win against Bai Zihan without any trouble.
Additionally, Bai Zihan had always been a coward who would resort to other means to torment them, and now saying he wanted a straightforward fight—some of them couldn’t believe their ears.
“But if you still want, one of us can fight you to prove my word.”
Bai Jian said, eager for a chance to beat up Bai Zihan.
“No, no, you are misunderstanding me.”
Bai Zihan quickly said.
“Haha… Bai Zihan, are you scared? Going back on your words just seconds after you said them? You shouldn’t have said that if you weren’t going to fight.”
Bai Jian mocked, not missing the chance.
Others also laughed at Bai Zihan’s cowardice.
While some elders couldn’t help but facepalm, feeling embarrassed at the cowardly display, unlike what a Bai Clan member should be.
“Tch! Idiot! When did I say that I will not fight?”
Bai Zihan continued.
“What I meant is I won’t fight one of you but all of you together.”
Bai Zihan arrogantly declared.
“What?”
“This Bai Zihan, did I hear him right?”
“Fight all of us? Is he crazy? Who does he think he is?”
…
Obviously, Bai Zihan’s words didn’t go over well, especially since it seemed like he was looking down on them by suggesting he could beat every one of them, even if they attacked him together.
Even Bai Jian’s smile faded.
Bai Zihan was always arrogant and shameless, but this was a new level of arrogance, especially since there were also some Nascent Soul Realm members.
“Bai Zihan, are you serious?”
Bai Jian asked with a frown.
“Yes!”
Bai Zihan answered.
“Or are you all afraid to even fight a single me together?”
Bai Zihan provoked.
This further angered the participants, who now felt mocked.
“Huh? I am totally ready!”
“Let’s go, guys, and teach him a lesson.”
“I’ve had enough of him. Since he wants a good beating, who are we to deny our heir?”
…
The participants were now prepared to fight Bai Zihan.
Above, Bai Tianheng and the other elders watched everything without interfering.
Bai Feng couldn’t stop smirking—the crazier Bai Zihan acted, the more certain his defeat seemed.
“Clan Leader, are you sure you want Bai Zihan to go through this?”
Bai Feng asked, pretending to be concerned.
(What is he planning?)
Bai Tianheng thought when Bai Zihan challenged everyone.
He thought Bai Zihan had a plan but didn’t expect something like this.
Still, he decided to trust his son.
“Since it is something Bai Zihan has agreed to, I don’t see anything wrong with it.”
Bai Tianheng replied.
Bai Feng’s smile couldn’t be wider.
Then, with a loud voice, he announced.
“Everyone who disagrees with Bai Zihan’s participation, gather! You all will be fighting against Bai Zihan, and if Bai Zihan wins, he will become one of the participants.”
Bai Feng announced.
“Wait a minute!”
Bai Zihan interjected.
“What is it, Bai Zihan?”
Bai Feng asked.
“Just for participation, it doesn’t seem fair fighting so many people. How about this—if I win, I also get to be the Leader of this expedition?”
Bai Zihan suggested.
“Very well! The Leader position is undecided anyway, and if you can win against so many people, you deserve to be the leader.”
Bai Feng saw no problem, probably because he didn’t believe Bai Zihan stood any chance at all.
“Then once again, those who disagree with Bai Zihan’s participation will fight him. If Bai Zihan wins, he gets the leader position. Otherwise, he will not be allowed to join.”