Chapter 1218: The Pledge Of Allegiance

Two days passed in the blink of an eye.

The main hall of Black Island was now bustling with more people.

Everything on the island was ready, and the atmosphere was charged with the spirit of an impending bloody battle. Despite the terrifying strength of the Heavenly Dragon Mermaid Clan, Black Island had never been more united.

At this critical moment of life and death, the island's leaders had set aside their past grievances. The three visiting elders were treated as close friends and had blended in seamlessly with the crowd. Occasionally, the sound of conversation could be heard.

"Elder Xu, have you ever fought against the Heavenly Dragon Mermaid Clan?"

"To my shame, I have cultivated for over twenty thousand years, specializing in swordsmanship, blade techniques, and aerial combat, but I am not skilled in naval warfare and have never witnessed the might of the Heavenly Dragon Mermaid Clan. I fear the outcome may be grim!"

"Elder Xie, do you have any confidence?"

"The Heavenly Dragon Mermaid Clan's combat prowess is extraordinary. How could I dare to boast?"

"Even the two elders are so humble. This will surely be a bloody battle!"

After a round of tactical humility, the North Sea Emperor and the Crab Emperor began to boast, eliciting gasps of awe and fear. They even made a few self-deprecating remarks, completely shifting the blame to the Heavenly Dragon Mermaid Clan.

Even though the people present were mostly weak cultivators, insignificant in their eyes, the three elders now treated them as if they were family.

The three leaders were no fools.

Their boasting wasn't for the benefit of the crowd but was instead an opportunity to impress Mr. Yi Feng. That's why they were so humble and patient.

What seemed like casual conversation was actually a successful infiltration into the human ranks, as they had already become followers of Mr. Yi Feng!

If it weren't for the fact that they were constantly reminding each other, they might have even convinced themselves.

The three of them chatted and laughed, behaving like human elders, with no trace of their sea clan origins, exuding an air of scholarly elegance.

Even Yi Feng occasionally came over to inquire about information.

After a few exchanges, the three felt immensely honored, thrilled at the prospect of securing a powerful ally!

Just as the atmosphere was harmonious, urgent news came from the palace gates!

"Reporting to Mr. Yi and the Island Master!"

"Something terrible is happening! The sea is churning with waves thousands of feet high, and dark clouds are rolling across the sky from east to west, pressing towards our Black Island. The Heavenly Dragon Mermaid Clan can be seen within, and their power is far greater than before!"

The urgent report shook the entire hall!

The fearsome Heavenly Dragon Mermaid Clan had indeed arrived!

Yi Feng felt a surge of excitement and strode out with a wave of his hand.

"Let's go take a look!"

As he stepped out, Shi Tianchuan and the others followed closely, with the three leaders mingling at the front, pretending to be nervous.

When everyone emerged and looked up, they saw the sky darkening, with massive clouds pressing down. Enormous fish-like humanoid figures wreathed in lightning loomed in the sky, and the air was thick with a fishy stench. The sheer pressure was almost suffocating!

Though it was still noon, it felt like night had fallen.

Looking at the dark figures of the mermaids standing on the clouds, Yi Feng's expression turned serious.

Especially the four figures in golden jade armor at the front, whose presence seemed extraordinary. Even the crackling lightning dared not approach them, resembling the gods from the novels of his previous life.

As he observed with curiosity, the Crab Emperor, who was standing nearby, stepped forward and bowed.

"Mr. Yi."

"The four mermaids at the front, clad in jade armor and wielding spirit halberds, are likely the legendary Four Dragon Generals! With their appearance, it's almost certain that the Dragon Emperor Ao Budong is leading this campaign in person!"

His whispered words caused a stir behind him!

The fearsome Four Dragon Generals had come in person, and even the Dragon Emperor was about to descend upon Black Island?!

No one had expected the battle to begin so fiercely, with the Heavenly Dragon Mermaid Clan going all out from the start!

The life-and-death struggle was upon them!

As everyone watched in stunned silence, Yi Feng's eyes gleamed.

He wasn't particularly interested in these four big fish.

The Dragon Emperor was coming soon.

What was the point of fighting the Dragon Generals?

No matter how he thought about it, the Dragon Emperor was surely stronger. When the battle began, the experience gained would be higher, and there might even be a chance to be killed by him!

To be safe, he turned to Elder Xie.

"Friend."

"Are you sure the Dragon Emperor will come? Is this information reliable?"

The Crab Emperor nodded solemnly.

"Absolutely!"

"According to tradition, the Four Dragon Generals lead the charge, and only the Dragon Emperor has the authority to command such a force. Their presence at the front means the Dragon Emperor is leading this campaign in person!"

"I have a blood feud with the Heavenly Dragon Mermaid Clan and have studied their habits extensively. I cannot be mistaken!"

Only then did Yi Feng feel at ease, standing with his hands behind his back, waiting for the Dragon Emperor to arrive.

Seeing his calm demeanor, unaffected by the Dragon Generals, the others felt reassured and steadied their panicked hearts.

The profound question also made the Crab Emperor ponder.

He was an old fox, after all, and immediately sensed something.

Mr. Yi seemed only interested in Ao Budong.

Of course.

This man was the master of the Skeleton Lord, an invincible being with unparalleled power!

How could mere Dragon Generals be worthy of crossing blades with him?

Even Ao Budong, if he were to die at Mr. Yi's hands, would consider it a great fortune, something to boast about in his next life!

As the standoff continued, a thunderous roar suddenly erupted in the sky, shaking the heavens!

"Impudent humans, how dare you blaspheme the might of the Heavenly Dragon Mermaid Clan!"

"Today, the Dragon Emperor leads the campaign, and we, the Four Dragon Generals, are the vanguard. You lowly creatures are nothing but ants, destined to die! Surrender now, and we may grant you a quick death!"

As the roar echoed across the land, a terrifying aura swept over Black Island!

Even though all the island's experts were present, not one dared to face this pressure alone. They gripped their weapons tightly, frozen in place!

Yi Feng was also troubled.

He had been waiting for the big boss, but now the underlings were taunting him, and they were so damn arrogant!

How could he tolerate this?!

Why wait? Let's fight first!

He was about to step forward when the Crab Emperor beside him suddenly clasped his fists and spoke.

"Mr. Yi."

"These Four Dragon Generals are too arrogant, daring to insult our human race like this. Allow me to face them first!"

Before Yi Feng could react, he was surprised by the old man's fervor.

The other two sea clan leaders quickly realized what was happening.

Right.

They had come to pledge their allegiance to Mr. Yi and had only just gained a sliver of his trust. How could they let the trash generals of the Heavenly Dragon Mermaid Clan taint Mr. Yi's hands?

Were they even worthy of facing him?

But if they took care of these trash for Mr. Yi, wouldn't that be the perfect pledge of allegiance?

This old crab was indeed cunning!

The two of them suddenly understood and stepped forward, clasping their fists.

"Mr. Yi, let me handle this!"

"Mr. Yi, I am the most suitable to fight!"

The sudden competition left Yi Feng bewildered.

After a moment's thought, he understood.

These people had a blood feud with the Heavenly Dragon Mermaid Clan. They had traveled across the seas and finally encountered their enemies. No wonder they were so eager to fight!

It was only right to let them fight.

But these three old men were white-haired, while the mermaids in the sky were fierce and powerful.

The contrast seemed obvious.

Even though their cultivation levels were likely high, Yi Feng still felt uneasy. After a moment's consideration, he spoke cautiously.

"I understand your desire for revenge."

"You can fight, but be careful. There's no need to compete. Why not fight together? If one of you is in trouble, the others can help!"

"If you're outmatched, remember to retreat immediately!"

The three of them clasped their fists and responded earnestly.

"Thank you, Mr. Yi. Though we are old, we still have some strength left. We will not disgrace our human race!"

With that, the three of them soared into the sky!

Rain fell like pearls, and their white hair danced wildly in the wind!

The sight of the three elderly figures fearlessly charging into the clouds filled the onlookers with a sense of tragic heroism!

"Elders, you must return safely!"

However, the three had already ascended into the clouds, and the cheers of support grew distant.

In the dark, stormy sky, only the shadowy figures of the mermaids loomed above, looking down with disdain as the humans sent three old men to their deaths. The Four Dragon Generals laughed, their long whiskers trembling, their eyes filled with contempt!