Chapter 4233
“There are people on this island,” Su Tianshuo exclaimed!
“People?” Bao Longxing was taken aback, then turned to Feng Xing, asking, “Elder Feng, is that true?”
Feng Xing smiled faintly at the inquiry. “Yes, indeed. There are quite a few of them…”
As soon as Feng Xing finished speaking, dozens of individuals surged forward from every direction. Their aura was formidable, and the moment they appeared, a formation flared to life around them, encircling Su Tianshuo and his companions!
Now, with the formation in place, escaping to the spirit boat was out of the question; they were effectively trapped!
At this moment, the pill masters were left stunned, their expressions shifting drastically!
“Elder Feng, what’s the meaning of this?” Su Tianshuo asked, his brow furrowed and his gaze fixed intently on Feng Xing.
It was evident that Feng Xing had intentionally led them to this island and was fully aware of the presence of these people!
“President Su, there’s no need for alarm. I assure you, no one will harm you,” Feng Xing said calmly.
“Allow me to introduce you to these individuals; they are from the Sky-Splitting Dharma Sect,” he added with a subtle smile.
“What? The Sky-Splitting Dharma Sect? I thought the Zhentian Dharma Sect had been destroyed! Wang Qingshi, their leader, was captured. How is it that members of the Zhentian Dharma Sect have reappeared?” Su Tianshuo was bewildered, struggling to comprehend the situation.
“Hahaha! Wang Qingshi was merely the Vice Sect Leader of the Zhentian Dharma Sect. He fell out of favor and rebelled, taking some disciples to the Western Continent,” came a voice. An elderly man clad in white, striding confidently like a dragon, approached Su Tianshuo.
This man, though aged and lined with wrinkles, possessed piercing eyes that radiated authority!
His cultivation level was impressive, reaching the second rank of the Mahayana realm—a remarkable feat on this desolate island!
“President Su, allow me to introduce the true Sect Leader of the Sky-Splitting Dharma Sect: Mu Qiufeng,” Feng Xing said as he gestured toward the old man.
“Ah, Patriarch Mu, I apologize for any disrespect…” Su Tianshuo hurried to offer a respectful greeting.
Recognizing that he was now in another’s domain, Su Tianshuo understood the importance of showing deference, regardless of the power dynamics between Mu Qiufeng and Wang Qingshi.
“President Su, please reassure your companions that there is no reason for concern; we mean you no harm,” Mu Qiufeng said. “As guests of the Sky-Splitting Dharma Sect, we welcome you. I understand you sought cooperation with Wang Qingshi.”
“Though Wang Qingshi may be in captivity, the Zhentian Dharma Sect is not extinguished. I am still open to collaboration with you, President Su,” Mu Qiufeng continued.
Su Tianshuo glanced at Feng Xing, realizing that it was Feng Xing who had relayed this information to Mu Qiufeng. Otherwise, how could the sect leader know about Su Tianshuo’s intentions to cooperate with Wang Qingshi?
For a long time, Su Tianshuo believed his plans were foolproof, but it became clear that Feng Xing had been several steps ahead all along!
From the outset of their journey, he likely anticipated today’s turn of events!
Even the introduction of Kai and the others into the turbulent sea seemed to have been part of a larger strategy!
Now, with Su Tianshuo contemplating using Kai’s remains as a bargaining chip with the Demon Sealing Alliance for a century’s worth of offerings, it was obvious that his plans had shifted dramatically, and those offerings were now a tribute to the Sky-Splitting Dharma Sect!
“Patriarch Mu, we are ready to cooperate with you!” Su Tianshuo managed to muster a faint smile and turned to the pill masters, saying, “Fellow Daoists, please don’t be alarmed. The Sky-Splitting Dharma Sect has no intentions of harming us, so let’s all take a breath and relax!”
“President Su, I have prepared food and wine. Please…” Mu Qiufeng gestured invitingly.
With little choice, Su Tianshuo complied and followed Mu Qiufeng.