novelzi Chapter 434: The Decision of the Lion-Tiger Sword Saint
Chapter 434: The Decision of the Lion-Tiger Sword Saint
Chapter 434: The Decision of the Lion-Tiger Sword Saint
Tang San said, "The Lion King you're referring to is probably no longer around." He then recounted what he saw and heard at the grand auction.
Upon hearing that the Golden Lion clan auctioned off the God-Slaying Sword to find a brave warrior willing to challenge a powerful enemy, both the Lion-Tiger Sword Saint and the elder showed peculiar expressions.
"Serves them right. They deserve it," Little Cat couldn't help but say from the side. This tall Lion-Tiger woman clearly deeply hated the Golden Lion and the Golden Tiger clans.
The elder sighed deeply and said, "To fall to such a state, how could it have come to this? Did the White Tiger Demon Emperor not intervene?"
Tang San shook his head. "That, I don't know. But it was the Golden Lion Great Demon King who died, not the Golden Tiger one. That's probably why the White Tiger Demon Emperor didn't intervene."
The elder looked at him with a raised eyebrow. "So let me get this... You want Big Cat to take up the God-Slaying Sword?"
Tang San countered, "Elder, do you want the Lion-Tiger clan to just live peacefully here, or do you want to make a name for yourselves and show those who thought you brought misfortune that you are superior to them in every respect?"
The elder fell silent, and the Lion-Tiger Sword Saint didn't speak either. Little Cat looked at Tang San, then at Big Cat, wanting to speak but ultimately holding back.
Deep down, she didn't want her husband to take the risk. But the one who brought it up was their savior, so she couldn't refute it. Moreover, she knew her husband had an unyielding heart. As the strongest warrior of the Lion-Tiger clan and now possessing a first-tier bloodline, was he really going to remain hidden in this paradise forever?
Tang San said, "You don't need to feel pressured; if what you want is a quiet life, then you can just keep guarding this valley and that’ll be perfect. I just think this is an opportunity for the Lion-Tiger clan to earn their rightful place on the greater world stage. If you think it's not feasible, I can just let go of the Sword Saint Token. It won't be a loss for the Golden Lion clan either. They don't know who I am, and if they want to investigate, they'll have to consider the Sword Saint Palace."
The elder sighed. "Benefactor, our clan has just struggled back from the brink of death, all thanks to you. By rights, I shouldn't oppose you... but our clan has so few members left. Perhaps it's because I'm old, but I don't want the children to take any more risks. At least let us develop and grow stronger first."
The look in the elder’s eyes gradually changed. He forcefully patted the Lion-Tiger Sword Saint's shoulder. "You are already the leader of the Lion-Tiger clan. Your decision is the clan's decision. I'm old. I'll stay here to guard our home and protect our people."
The Lion-Tiger Sword Saint opened his arms and gave the elder a strong hug. "Elder, believe in me. I will be fine. I will become the pride of the Lion-Tiger clan."
"You can go!" At that moment, another voice came from beside the Lion-Tiger Sword Saint. He turned his head sharply to look at Little Cat.
Little Cat's eyes blazed as she looked at him. "But you cannot abandon me. My illness is cured, and my bloodline has fused. I am also the strongest female in the clan. If you want to be the Lion-Tiger clan's hero, I also want to be. So, wherever you go, I will go. As long as you take me with you, if you want to kill, I will kill with you. I will soar with you if you want to soar into the sky. I will dive with you if you want to dive into the sea. If you live, I live. I will be your empress if you become the Lion-Tiger Demon Emperor, and if that journey leads you to your grave, my tail will be wrapped around your tail as we head together to the netherworld."
Little Cat's words were equally resolute, without a hint of hesitation.
Big Cat's eyes grew moist. He suddenly opened his arms and pulled Little Cat into a tight embrace. "Alright, we live and die together. As long as I have breath, I will never let anything and anyone harm you."
Watching the scene before him, Tang San couldn't help but feel a bit melancholic, even wondering if what he was doing was right or wrong.
But he quickly dismissed the thought. Given the Lion-Tiger Sword Saint's personality, even if Tang San didn't give him this opportunity, he would likely find a chance to venture out independently. His heart was not at peace.
"When do we leave?" the Lion-Tiger Sword Saint asked Tang San.
Tang San said, "I will return to the Ancestral Court to take care of some things, but I need to stay here for two more days. You can prepare and then head to the Ancestral Court. I can travel faster than you, so I will catch up with you, and if I don’t, you can stay at the White Tiger Hotel there until I arrive. We will meet up and then set off to the Golden Lion clan together."
"Alright."
The Lion-Tiger clan lacked the natural ability to fly; they weren't Winged Tigers. They could use the Lion-Tiger Golden Astral for that purpose, but even though they were extremely fast, the energy consumption was simply too great for it to be sustainable. Tang San let them go ahead because he had some matters to handle here, and even if he left two days later, he would probably still reach the Ancestral Court before the Lion-Tiger Sword Saint and his wife.