Chapter 1214: Quick Thinking In A Crisis

Whoosh...

A cold breeze swept over his head, and the North Sea Emperor was so startled that he almost cursed out loud!

He had actually heard his own name being mentioned?

Damn...

This Shi Tianchuan is really a piece of work!

A human, knowing about the strength of the Heavenly Dragon Mermaid Clan is one thing, but it seems he’s also somewhat aware of the relationship between himself and the Heavenly Dragon Mermaid Clan?

What methods did this guy use to gather so much intelligence about the sea clans?

This is outrageous!

Even more outrageous is that he’s saying all this in front of Mr. Yi!

Isn’t this going to get someone killed?

A sense of impending doom washed over the North Sea Emperor as he nervously glanced toward the head of the table.

Sure enough.

Mr. Yi immediately became intrigued and asked with curiosity:

"North Sea Emperor..."

"Who is this person, and what is his relationship with the Heavenly Dragon Mermaid Clan? Is he really that powerful?"

Three questions in a row, and his heart sank halfway!

The Heavenly Dragon Mermaid Clan was already doomed.

If Mr. Yi found out about his friendship with Ao Budong, it would be no different from a death sentence!

The more the North Sea Emperor thought about it, the more terrified he became.

He almost couldn’t help but stand up and loudly defend himself!

"I have nothing to do with the Heavenly Dragon Mermaid Clan!"

Fortunately, a sharp look from the Crab Elder beside him stopped him, and he quickly regained his composure, avoiding giving himself away.

But.

Even as he forced himself to sit still, his mind was in turmoil!

He pricked up his ears, listening intently to Shi Tianchuan, while trying to reassure himself:

"He’s just a human, he couldn’t possibly know much. At most, it’s just some hearsay!"

"Yes, it must just be rumors!"

But then.

Shi Tianchuan clasped his hands together and launched into a lengthy explanation!

"Since Mr. Yi has asked, I will share all that I know."

"Rumors say that the North Sea Emperor is a prodigy of the North Sea Clan, having cultivated for a hundred thousand years. His current strength is terrifying, and he is considered a powerhouse among the sea clans!"

"This person and Ao Budong are close friends, having met while cultivating by the sea. For twenty thousand years, they have shared tea and discussed the Dao, becoming the closest of friends. If the Dragon Emperor Ao Budong were to call upon him, even if this Sea Emperor usually stays out of worldly affairs, he would surely lend his aid!"

...

As the words flowed.

Not only was the entire room shocked and awed by the mention of the North Sea Emperor’s name, even Yi Feng couldn’t help but exclaim in admiration, his eyes gleaming with interest.

"To think there’s such a powerful being aiding the mermaids."

"It seems the Heavenly Dragon Mermaid Clan really has some tricks up their sleeves. This battle might not be so easily won!"

With a soft sigh, the North Sea Emperor’s heart trembled violently!

It’s over...

It’s over!

His name must have been noted down in Mr. Yi’s little black book!

He’s probably going to be targeted next!

Who would have thought that disaster would strike in such a way?

What terrible luck!

Humans say that fame is a double-edged sword.

Today, it seems the sea clans have it even worse!

Being famous might just cost you your life!

The North Sea Emperor felt a chill in his heart, and cold sweat broke out on his palms, almost dripping to the ground!

And to make matters worse!

That damn Shi Tianchuan was still talking!

"Indeed!"

"If this North Sea Clan powerhouse were to take action, the seventy-two islands of the East Sea would face a catastrophic disaster!"

"And..."

And?!

Damn you, Shi Tianchuan!

The North Sea Emperor was seething with anger, curses stuck in his throat!

Seeing Mr. Yi becoming more and more engrossed, he felt as if a giant blade was hanging over his head. He couldn’t take this life-threatening praise anymore and couldn’t care less about anything else!

Gritting his teeth, he stood up and roared to stop the speech!

"You, you’re spouting nonsense!"

Perhaps due to his overwhelming fear, his voice was unusually loud, shaking the entire hall and leaving echoes reverberating!

"Nonsense, nonsense, nonsense!!!"

The roar startled everyone in the room!

All eyes turned toward him in shock!

Whether it was Yi Feng or the other island leaders, everyone looked puzzled, and Shi Tianchuan was completely baffled, staring blankly!

No one knew why this elder had suddenly erupted in anger.

The hall fell into complete silence.

With that one shout, the North Sea Emperor became the center of attention.

The atmosphere was extremely awkward.

Feeling the weight of everyone’s gaze, the North Sea Emperor realized he had lost his composure. He stood stiffly, embarrassed, and completely forgot what to say next!

Faced with such a disastrous situation.

The other two sea clan leaders looked utterly defeated, feeling as if they were sitting on pins and needles. They had no chance to intervene and wished they could just disappear into the ground!

The awkward silence lasted for a few moments.

Yi Feng glanced over, clicking his tongue in annoyance.

"Friend, we’re in the middle of discussing enemy intelligence. Why are you so worked up?"

Originally, hearing about the terrifying North Sea Emperor had gotten him excited, but just as things were getting interesting, this old man had to interrupt. Naturally, he wasn’t pleased.

Seeing Yi Feng’s narrowed eyes, the North Sea Emperor grew even more anxious.

In an instant.

He had the terrible feeling that he was about to be exposed!

With all his might, he forced a smile and tried to explain, though it looked more like a grimace.

"Ah, this..."

"Was I... worked up?"

Thankfully, he was a seasoned veteran, and his mind worked quickly. In a flash, he came up with a clever excuse!

"Mr. Yi, please understand."

"I only interrupted because I feared that Island Master Shi’s misinformation might harm our united front against the sea clans. If I was out of line, I apologize to both Mr. Yi and Island Master Shi!"

Yi Feng gave him a suspicious look and asked:

"Misinformation?"

"Are you saying Island Master Shi’s intelligence is unreliable?"

As soon as these words were spoken.

Shi Tianchuan immediately stood up, his expression serious as he clasped his hands together.

"That’s absolutely not the case!"

"Mr. Yi, I swear on my life that the North Sea Emperor is a true powerhouse, and his relationship with the Heavenly Dragon Mermaid Clan is deep. Everything I’ve said is based on firsthand information, with no falsehoods!"

Hearing this, the North Sea Emperor’s teeth itched with anger!

This Shi Tianchuan was trying to get him killed!

The man was indeed talented, having managed to uncover such details, but the North Sea Emperor was no pushover either. Seizing the opportunity, he found a way to turn the situation around.

Using his anger as fuel, he cleverly retorted:

"Hahaha!"

"Firsthand information?"

"Island Master Shi, have you seen it with your own eyes?!"

His imposing aura suddenly shifted, making him seem like a completely different person. Shi Tianchuan was momentarily stunned.

"Well, I haven’t actually seen it myself..."

The North Sea Emperor nodded slightly!

Hmph.

Still too green!

Trying to screw me over? Well, I’m not going down without a fight!

With a determined heart, the North Sea Emperor stepped forward.

"I knew it! Island Master Shi, you haven’t seen it with your own eyes!"

"That’s why I say it’s all rumors!"

With that, the North Sea Emperor first clasped his hands toward Yi Feng, then turned to address the entire room.

"Mr. Yi, everyone!"

"From what I know, the North Sea Emperor is nothing but a fraud. Despite his massive size, he’s actually a coward who spends his days idling by the sea. If he weren’t, he wouldn’t have willingly given up his throne!"

"A useless piece of trash like that couldn’t possibly have any terrifying strength!"

"As for his so-called friendship with the Heavenly Dragon Mermaid Clan, that’s even more ridiculous! The Heavenly Dragon Mermaid Clan is inherently greedy, and the Dragon Emperor is vicious and cruel. Why would he bother associating with a good-for-nothing?"

"Instead of wasting our energy on such a worthless figure, we should focus on dealing with the Heavenly Dragon Mermaid Clan!"

His words were firm and resolute, each sentence dripping with disdain.

Calling himself a useless piece of trash!

Anyone listening would start to doubt just how powerful the North Sea Emperor really was.

The entire room was stunned, unsure of what to believe.

The seated leaders exchanged glances, their eyes filled with confusion. Even the two sea clan leaders who had come with him were sitting at the front, utterly bewildered.

Holy crap...

Is this really happening?