The Phoenix’s brief obstruction gave Bai Shuang the time she needed to escape and seek help, and soon, the Elders of Qingqiu converged together.
They stood beside the Phoenix, with a hint of surrounding the War God in a manner that suggested ganging up on the fewer.
The War God’s indifferent gaze swept over the crowd, void of emotion, as if he were looking at a group of ants unworthy of his fear.
He felt Little Beast Bai Bai in his arms become restless and lightly stroked its head to soothe it.
Little Beast Bai Bai once again fell into sweet dreams.
A white-bearded old man leaning on a cane stepped forward, the Great Elder of Qingqiu.
"War God, you have suddenly made a move against the Princess of Qingqiu. Please give us an explanation or, even if you are the War God, we old bones would like to see what you’re made of!"
The War God threw back a single word.
He meant he did not want to explain, but rather to start fighting directly.
The Elders of Qingqiu exchanged glances, completely taken aback by the War God’s butcher-like attitude.
Even the usually imposing Great Elder backed down a step, frowning, "War God, we do not wish to fight with you."
"Heh," the War God’s dismissive gaze swept over them once more, still viewing them as inconsequential as ants.
This look was too humiliating!
A young and hot-tempered Elder stepped out, wanting to have a go at the War God.
Aside from being provoked by the War God’s attitude, there was another reason—he was one of Bai Shuang’s suitors.
Bai Shuang, the Imperial Princess of Qingqiu, had been beloved and pursued by many since her youth, but recently a rumor spread that Heaven and Qingqiu might enter into a marriage alliance, and the only unwed princess of the right age in Qingqiu was Bai Shuang.
There were too many outstanding figures in Heaven, and for a while, it was uncertain whom Bai Shuang would marry.
But soon, another rumor emerged that the War God was unmarried and victorious, and that Heaven seemed poised to reward him by marrying him to the Imperial Princess of Qingqiu.
This envied many, not to mention the group of Bai Shuang’s suitors in Qingqiu; even the outstanding figures in Heaven were jealous.
The Imperial Princess of Qingqiu was stunningly beautiful.
Who wouldn’t love the beauties of the Fox Clan?
They were sweet and charming, with seductive eyes that pleased people both day and night.
Many dreamed of taking the Imperial Princess of Qingqiu as a dao companion.
Everyone thought the War God shared this sentiment.
But today’s callous treatment of the Princess was a slap in the face,
A slap to all who envied the War God and all who pursued Bai Shuang.
"War God, take this palm strike!" The young Elder sent a palm strike toward the War God, a Demon Core appearing in the palm of his hand, containing his full power.
He was well aware that he was no match for the War God.
But he did not want to let the War God off easy!
Even if he were to be crippled, he would take the War God down with him!
The War God merely gave him an indifferent glance.
That one look was tangible.
A glint of coldness noticeably slowed everything down, including the palm strike from the young Elder.
Shock appeared on the face of the young Elder.
The power of a domain!
When had he entered the War God’s domain?
More precisely, when had the War God’s domain been set up in Qingqiu without anyone noticing?
An outsider had set up his domain in Qingqiu, and nobody knew!
Was this the power of the War God?
Before he could resist, he had already become a man of flames, his whole body igniting.
His cry for help finally brought the other Elders to their senses, and they rushed forward to put out the fire.