Chapter 1229: White Tiger Young Man

“I don't know who sent you or who you obey. I just want to say one thing: even if you possess divine beast bloodline, trying to stop us alone like this is utterly pointless, like a praying mantis trying to stop a chariot.”

Xu Yang had no intention of killing the opponent immediately. Divine beast bloodlines, especially naturally occurring ones, were extremely rare and precious. There was no need for wanton slaughter without cause, which would only harm the natural order.

Although Xu Yang was still cultivating his killing aura, he wasn't inherently a bloodthirsty demon.

Xu Yang rarely activated his killing mode unless his opponent was intent on becoming a mortal enemy.

The white tiger seemed deeply wary of Xu Yang. It no longer displayed the arrogant demeanor it had shown when confronting Little White, even retracting its fearsome fangs.

Yet, the small creature showed no intention of moving aside to clear the path, still standing calmly in the middle of the road.

Xu Yang wasn't sure what the creature intended. A smile appeared on his face, and he finally took a step towards it. His steps were light, as if he were merely strolling.

But with each step Xu Yang took, the white tiger grew visibly more apprehensive.

Even its eyes became agitated.

However, just a few steps later, Xu Yang suddenly noticed a shocking phenomenon: countless auras, similar to that of the divine white tiger, began to permeate the entire mountain range.

Soon, they all converged before him.

The intensity of these auras was immense. Xu Yang wasn't fearful of their source; after all, with his power, there was nothing on the entire Yingzhou Continent that could instill fear in him.

What he found incredible was the reason for their existence.

Soon after, the Eight Gates team caught up. It was at this moment that countless white silhouettes began to emerge from the surrounding forests, appearing by the dozens, even hundreds – all divine white tigers!

This scene astonished everyone present, including Xu Yang, who couldn't help but frown.

The White Tiger bloodline was extremely rare. The sudden appearance of so many genuine white tigers, not mere illusions, indicated that the entire lineage of the divine white tiger clan had converged in this location.

“Heh, I say, Prince, your imperial family's foundation is truly unfathomable! To think you control the entire divine white tiger clan! I'm genuinely curious which of your various princes possesses such immense resources!”

However, the Prince responded to Xu Yang's question with a helpless expression.

“If I said I never knew, would you believe me?”

Xu Yang's smile deepened. “Of course I believe you. Otherwise, I wouldn't be here with you. Since you say so, I think I already have the answer in my heart!”

Xu Yang didn't speak the name, but four words were clearly etched in his mind: Yunlong Heavenly Emperor!

Indeed, as Xu Yang mentally uttered those four words, an even more powerful aura appeared within his perception. Soon, a white tiger with a pair of snow-white wings descended from the sky.

And on its back sat a youth clad in silver armor!

Yes, truly a youth. He appeared to be only fourteen or fifteen, with snow-white pupils and entirely clad in silver armor. Mounted on the Flying White Tiger King, his demeanor was nothing short of extraordinary. At least Xu Yang himself believed that at that age, he was far from being able to compare with this youth's strength. Back in Qizhou, Xu Yang founded his Sword Sect and remained there for a full hundred thousand years. Yet, looking back now, while his initial cultivation period in Qizhou was enough to make him stand out among his peers, it still paled in comparison to this young White Tiger before him.

This clearly showed that the youth's origins and identity were extraordinary. How could an ordinary person possibly control the Flying White Tiger King?

Escorted by the White Tiger King's steady advance, the youth arrived at the center of the group. The divine white tiger warriors parted, clearing the main path to allow their young leader to stand in the middle of the formation.

The youth and Xu Yang calmly gazed at each other.

It was hard to imagine; although Xu Yang was not emitting any oppressive aura at the moment, the fact that the youth could meet his gaze for so long indicated an incredibly composed character.

“Further ahead is Xuanyuan Imperial City, the most concentrated core of power on the entire Yingzhou Continent. I advise you to turn back now. Xuanyuan Imperial City is not a place just anyone can enter.”

The young man's words, however, amused Old Crab and others from the Eight Gates team behind him.

The old men burst into laughter, unable to resist mocking the youth. “Young man, don't think we'll be afraid just because you brought out these divine beasts! What's more, what you're saying is quite amusing. Haven't you noticed that His Royal Highness, the Prince, is also among us? The Fifth Prince is returning home, and you're telling us to turn back?”

Yet, the young white tiger still maintained a calm and composed demeanor, responding with a slight smile.

“Without an imperial decree, who dares enter Xuanyuan City?”

These words indeed silenced everyone. Theoretically, within Xuanyuan Imperial City, the Yunlong Heavenly Emperor was the absolute supreme ruler. Without his imperial decree, not even the seven princes were qualified to easily enter the Imperial City to meet him.

This time, they had indeed not received any summons from the Yunlong Heavenly Emperor. Yet, all seven princes were already converging on the capital. After all, the fall of the Sword Sect was a significant event that ultimately needed to be reported to the Yunlong Heavenly Emperor.

Furthermore, Xu Yang, a figure who had stirred up the entire Yingzhou Continent, also wished to meet the Yunlong Heavenly Emperor. It was no exaggeration to say this meeting held immense significance.

Hearing the young man speak in such an official tone, the Fifth Prince seemed to realize something. Without hesitation, he stepped forward a few paces and nodded slightly towards the young white tiger.

“Young General, you may not know, but we do have urgent matters this time, and we must enter Xuanyuan Imperial City to meet Father Emperor. My fourth brother, the current Fourth Prince, has relied on the Sword Sect for many years to bolster his power. However, he has now committed rebellion and conspired against the throne, ultimately leading to the downfall of the Sword Sect! This matter is of great importance, potentially even affecting the future power dynamics of the Yingzhou Continent. We must meet Father Emperor and explain this clearly. It's not just us; my other princely brothers have also split up and are heading directly to Xuanyuan Imperial City.”