After many minutes of using Forbidden Blood Extraction on Bai Xutao, Yuan was finally able to extract his blood essence—or more specifically, the blood essence he’d consumed and hadn’t fully refined yet.
Once his blood essence was fully extracted, Bai Xutao, wracked with indescribable pain throughout the ordeal, reverted to his human form and plummeted from the sky, disappearing into the gaping crater below.
Yuan stowed the blood essence away before turning to face the Clan Leader, who was still staring at him with a perplexed face.
"Was that not enough evidence to prove my identity? Should I give you some more evidence?" Yuan asked, making a grasping gesture at him.
The Clan Leader trembled, and after a brief, heavy silence, he suddenly dropped to his knees and bowed deeply before Yuan, kowtowing in the air.
"This humble one greets the Immortal Monarch!" he proclaimed.
As the Clan Leader demonstrated his reverence, the others quickly followed suit, soaring into the air before bowing in unison to greet Yuan.
"The Heavenly White Tiger Clan greets the Immortal Monarch!"
Yuan calmly faced them and spoke, "You’re all probably wondering why I have returned or where I have been since my disappearance. To tell you the truth, I died back then and have been reincarnated."
"Although I have returned, I do not have any intention of getting involved with your Heavenly White Tiger Clan, especially after learning about how you’ve been using my name and how you’re protecting a filth like Bai Xutao because of his bloodline."
"However, since your Ancestor was one of my closest companions, I will give you all a chance to change your ways and stop smearing your Ancestor’s legacy. If you can prove to me that you’re not irredeemable, I will personally elevate your bloodline beyond your imagination."
Everyone there trembled uncontrollably after hearing this, especially the Clan Leader, who was beginning to lose hope.
"Are you willing?" Yuan asked.
"WE ARE WILLING!"
The entire clan responded in unison, their voice loud and clear.
"Good. From this moment onward, I forbid your clan from using my name for your own benefit. Cease the senseless slaughter of your own kin for possessing an inferior bloodline. Moreover, you will take full responsibility and correct every wrong Bai Xutao has brought upon the Nine Heavens. Do I have any objections?"
"WE HAVE NO OBJECTIONS!"
"Clan Leader," Yuan’s voice rang out, sharp and commanding.
"I am at your command!" The Clan Leader replied without hesitation.
Yuan extended his arm, making a subtle beckoning gesture.
"Do you remember the two reasons I came here?" he asked, his tone carrying an air of authority. "Now that I have dealt with one..."
The Clan Leader immediately realized what Yuan wanted and shouted, "Eleventh Elder! Present the Ancient Seal to the Immortal Monarch!"
The Eleventh Elder reacted swiftly, kneeling before Yuan and retrieving the Ancient Seal with reverence.
"Here is the Ancient Seal, Your Excellence."
Yuan accepted the Ancient Seal and tossed it inside his spatial ring.
The Eleventh Elder hesitated before speaking, his voice trembling, "Your Excellency, if I may..."
"What is it?" Yuan asked, his tone unwavering.
"Please, forgive my earlier actions. In my ignorance, I destroyed your precious blood... If you wish to take my life as punishment, I accept it without hesitation."
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