CHAPTER 1012: CHAPTER 998: JOINING THE BROTHERHOOD

Although Heavenly Wing Island and the Dragon Alliance don’t get along, they maintain appearances publicly.

When cultivation and status reach their level, it’s like disputes between great nations, yet quite different.

Therefore, upon hearing that the White Dragon Envoy was holding a talisman letter personally written by the Leader of the Dragon Alliance, Jie Tianhe, seeking an audience, the Great Saint of Jinghai hurriedly ended his conversation to meet the special envoy of the Leader of the Dragon Alliance, Jie Tianhe!

"Thinking about how Jie Tianhe sends a special envoy so seriously, I estimate it’s nine out of ten related to the disappearance of the Thunderbolt Dragon King!" The Great Sage of the Overturning Sea emphasized the word ’disappearance.’

"Second Brother, hearing you say this, I’m very curious how Ye Zhen, who only has cultivation at the Sixth Stage of the Vein Forging Realm, could possibly kill the Thunderbolt Dragon King?" asked the Sea-Breaking Great Saint, looking at Ye Zhen.

"I’m also curious, Ye Zhen, we have now reached a cooperation intention and have made a Divine Soul oath. How did you slay the Thunderbolt Dragon King? You should be able to tell us now, right?" inquired the Great Sage of the Overturning Sea.

Ye Zhen chuckled, "It’s very simple. When I saw that guy, he was already seriously injured, and casually one sword stroke, I chopped him down!"

"Impossible!"

The Sea-Breaking Great Saint and the Great Sage of the Overturning Sea exclaimed simultaneously.

"The Thunderbolt Dragon King, as a King at the Ninth Stage of the Establishment Realm, even if we had severely injured him before entering that Alternate Space Secret Realm, was absolutely not someone you could deal with.

His life-saving treasures, if he casually threw one out, could blast you into smithereens!" the Sea-Breaking Great Saint questioned.

"However, I, Ye Zhen, am not an ordinary Vein Forging Realm Martial Artist. If I were, how could I be sitting here negotiating and trading with the renowned Sky Wing Three Saints?" Ye Zhen said with great seriousness.

The Sea-Breaking Great Saint and the Great Sage of the Overturning Sea were at a loss for words.

Ye Zhen’s words almost made them suffer internal injuries!

Indeed, Ye Zhen was not an average Vein Forging Realm Martial Artist, but they also knew clearly that Ye Zhen slaying the Thunderbolt Dragon King was not as easy as Ye Zhen stated, yet Ye Zhen insisted on not elaborating, rendering them helpless!

During idle chatter, the Great Saint of Jinghai, who had been receiving the special envoy of Dragon King Jie Tianhe, returned.

Upon return, his gaze immediately fixed on Ye Zhen and the Great Sage of the Overturning Sea and he asked, "When you previously slewed the Golden Rainbow Dragon King and his subordinates, no news leaked out, right? Were there any Innate Divine Souls that escaped? Did anyone send out a warning talisman communication before dying?"

"Those White Dragon Envoys and the Innate Divine Soul of the Golden Rainbow Dragon King are all with me, not a single one escaped!" Ye Zhen stated.

"In that state, no one dared to divert their attention to send a warning talisman communication, as even a split-second distraction could mean death!" The Great Sage of the Overturning Sea added.

"That’s good then!"

Upon hearing this, the Great Saint of Jinghai let out a sigh of relief.

"The Dragon Alliance already knows that before the Thunderbolt Dragon King disappeared, he appeared at our ritual on the ancient sacrificial altar event, and they have begun investigating this matter!

Sending an envoy is to inquire about the situation; I haven’t hidden anything and have told the truth, and everyone acted back then. Since it was the Thunderbolt Dragon King’s own actions, the Dragon Alliance cannot blame us!

As long as you have not leaked the news about killing the Golden Rainbow Dragon King, the Dragon Alliance shouldn’t fight us to the death!" The Great Saint of Jinghai explained.

Upon hearing this, Ye Zhen’s expression changed slightly, "Does the Great Saint fear the Dragon Alliance so much?"

"It’s not fear. When it comes down to fighting for life, no one fears anyone! But back then, it would lead to blood flowing like rivers, and if things go wrong, our Heavenly Wing Island could be completely annihilated!"

At this point, the Great Saint of Jinghai revealed a trace of reminiscing expression, "In these past few hundred years, the islands I’ve personally seen destroyed in battles of powerful beings have been four!"

"Alright, let’s continue our previous matters. Young Hero Ye, please wait a moment; there are some things the three of us need to discuss!" The Great Saint of Jinghai stated.

"Please!"

The approach of the Sky Wing Three Saints made Ye Zhen somewhat surprised. What exactly did they need to discuss?

Actually, at this point, considering how seriously the Sky Wing Three Saints take the formation within the Ancient Strange Space Secret Realm, given Ye Zhen’s meticulous arrangements, even if they didn’t agree, they’d have to agree.

Yet, what were they so secretively discussing?

To Ye Zhen’s surprise, this discussion among the Sky Wing Three Saints took over an hour!

If Ye Zhen weren’t aware that if the Sky Wing Three Saints genuinely wished to take action against him, they wouldn’t need to prepare this long; otherwise, Ye Zhen might have been suspicious.

When the Sky Wing Three Saints reappeared, their expressions had noticeably changed.

The Great Saint of Jinghai remained unchanged, while the Great Sage of the Overturning Sea carried a hint of joy, and the Sea-Breaking Great Saint still had a gloomy face but clearly had an expression of reluctance!

"Ye Zhen, do you remember the special words I mentioned to you when we returned to Heavenly Wing Island?"

"Special mention?"

Ye Zhen recalled, "The Great Saint referred to that bold idea of yours?"

"Exactly!" The Great Sage of the Overturning Sea nodded heavily, "I’m a person whose intuition has always been very accurate!"

Ye Zhen keenly realized that the Great Sage of the Overturning Sea suddenly changed his self-reference in front of Ye Zhen.

"Big Brother, you should explain!" the Great Sage of the Overturning Sea said.

The Great Saint of Jinghai nodded and then looked at Ye Zhen, "Ye Zhen, we’ve discussed it thoroughly; you have quite a few troubles right now. Moreover, given what we know about you, you have a knack for attracting trouble!

You still need to go to Yin Yang Island to find an antidote, and then to places like Shuili Island, and your identity is exceptionally sensitive!"

"Identity? Sensitive?" Ye Zhen was a bit puzzled.

"Ye Zhen, do you think we haven’t figured out your true identity by now? The other half Martial Arts Inheritor of the Black Dragon Legacy, the deliberate target of the Dragon Alliance Leader Jie Tianhe to hunt down, endlessly?" The Great Saint of Sea-Breaking said unhurriedly.

"Uh... that’s right!"

"Indeed, under these circumstances, your situation is extremely dangerous. And given your nature, it’s impossible for us to confine you on Heavenly Wing Island and keep you protected.

If you go out, we inevitably must secretly maintain some protection, and if something happens, we need a legitimate reason to intervene!"

"So, we plan to have you join us!" The Great Saint of Jinghai said.

"Join you?" Ye Zhen was completely stunned!

"That’s right, join us! Become a part of Heavenly Wing Island, becoming the fourth Saint of Heavenly Wing Island and our brother! With the title of Fourth Island Master of Heavenly Wing Island, many people would have to think twice before trying to harm you.

Moreover, if something really happens, the three of us intervening would justifiably have a legitimate reason!

At the same time, with this status, whether you need an invitation from Shuili Island, or requesting an antidote from Yin Yang Island, it becomes very simple, and justified." The Great Saint of Jinghai said.

Ye Zhen’s astonished gaze swept across the faces of the Sky Wing Three Saints. Frankly speaking, Ye Zhen had thought of many possibilities, but never expected that the Sky Wing Three Saints would propose this.

If what the Sky Wing Three Saints said is indeed true, then the courage of these three is quite remarkable, and they truly show great sincerity.

"Oh, I understand now, having the title of the Fourth Island Master of Heavenly Wing Island still has its uses, carrying this title, I shall..."

Before Ye Zhen could finish, the Great Saint of Jinghai and the Great Sage of the Overturning Sea both shook their heads, "Ye Zhen, it’s not just a title..."

"What they mean is to become brothers with you, to become genuine brothers, with the traditional vows of breaking chicken heads and drinking blood wine, just like the three of us, and now, adding you!" The Great Saint of Sea-Breaking said, a bit annoyed.

"Brothers?"

At these words, Ye Zhen smiled wryly, "In my heart, brothers are made, not just claimed because we say we’re brothers!"

The Great Saint of Jinghai glanced at the Great Sage of the Overturning Sea and said, "Second Brother mentioned that you are also a person of character, and being brothers with you won’t lead to losses! So, let’s become brothers first; whether we become true brothers will be proven over time!"

"Exactly, boy, you calculate everything step by step; I’m really afraid you’ll sell me out!" The Great Saint of Sea-Breaking interjected!

"Brothers, well, we do it gradually. However, our Heavenly Wing Island’s four-sided announcement is about to be issued; when the time comes, the necessary surface formalities must be done, do you understand?" The Great Saint of Jinghai said.

This reasoning, Ye Zhen naturally understood, and naturally nodded in agreement.

"Although you have considerable strength, your current cultivation level is not very commendable! Normally, such matters should be announced with a Heroic Notice, inviting heroes from all sides to witness this event, where you would declare your identity to the entire Outer Domain Dead Sea.

Moreover, given your extremely sensitive identity, organizing a grand ceremony would require inviting members of the Dragon Alliance, the greatest force of the Outer Domain Dead Sea, to attend, hence we’ve decided to simplify the matters concerning you joining as the fourth Island Master; notably, the Heroic Notice will not be issued.

However, since we intend to make you our brother, you won’t miss out on anything that should be yours, do you have any objections?" The Great Saint of Jinghai said.

Lastly, before Ye Zhen could speak, the Great Saint of Jinghai added, "Of course, if you wish to organize it grandly, we won’t stop you, and will do it entirely per your wishes."

At these words, Ye Zhen shook his head.

"Great Saint..."

"Hm? Still calling us Great Saint?" The Great Sage of the Overturning Sea interrupted Ye Zhen.

Ye Zhen paused, immediately understood, and then solemnly stood up, bowing respectfully to the Great Saint of Jinghai, the Great Sage of the Overturning Sea, and the Great Saint of Sea-Breaking.

"Big Brother!"

"Second Brother!"

"Third Brother!"

The Sky Wing Three Saints exchanged glances and burst into laughter, then simultaneously cupped their hands towards Ye Zhen and said, "Fourth Brother!"

"Big Brother, concerning my joining, let’s keep it simple; I don’t want too much ostentation!" Ye Zhen said.

"Alright, since Fourth Brother says so, we’ll simplify it for the outside world; but internally, everything you should have will definitely not be lacking!" The Great Saint of Jinghai said resolutely.

An hour later, streams of Talisman Communication flew out from the hands of the Sky Wing Three Saints; shortly after, the whole Heavenly Wing Island was abuzz with excitement! (To be continued. If you enjoy this work, please visit Qidian (qidian.com) to vote with recommendation tickets and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile readers, please visit m.qidian.com to read.)