Chapter 1559: The Gathering Of Martial Brothers And

In the sky above, a massive starship resembling an aircraft carrier appeared. The ship was surrounded by a swirling blue energy aura. Its metallic hull reflected a deep, subdued glow, exuding a sense of high quality and extreme coolness.

At the top of the starship stood a man with a slicked-back hairstyle, shiny with oil. Although it had been a long time since the martial brothers and sisters had seen each other, and their appearances had slightly changed, their auras remained as they always were.

However, the five black brothers recognized him at a glance—it was Fang Zaowu.

They spoke in unison, "Greetings, Senior Brother Fang!"

Fang Zaowu nodded slightly and said, "You five are still as purely black as ever. Turn off that noisy music of yours; it's a bit loud. Have the other brothers and sisters arrived yet?"

"Understood, Senior Brother Fang. We five are probably the first to arrive."

As soon as the words fell, the group heard the quacking of ducks echoing from the distant sky.

They all looked up and saw ripples of energy spreading across the horizon as a massive yellow meteor streaked through the air.

Upon closer inspection, they realized it was a gigantic duck, its body engulfed in goose-yellow flames, speeding toward them.

Fang Zaowu chuckled, "Senior Brother Jia, it seems you've developed a new product again."

"Hahaha... quack quack quack..."

Standing on the duck's head, Jia Jiaqin laughed heartily.

"This is the V1000 version of the Divine Beast Phoenix Duck, capable of flight. It's a new breed of divine beast, created through countless generations of duck hybridization. Impressive, right?"

"Impressive!" The five black brothers' eyes gleamed with admiration. They loved the color gold, and this Phoenix Duck perfectly matched their aesthetic.

"I mixed the blood of the Kunpeng, the Phoenix, and ducks, going through countless hardships and dangers to breed this species. The process was incredibly arduous," Jia Jiaqin recounted his journey, describing the blood, sweat, and tears he had poured into the project.

"Senior Brother Jia, I wonder how it tastes when roasted?" Fang Zaowu asked curiously.

Jia Jiaqin nearly lost his temper at the question, but his anger was interrupted by the sound of a cow.

"Moo—"

A massive blue ox appeared on the horizon. Its muscles were taut, and its curved horns gleamed brightly. Even its fur was polished to a glossy sheen, a testament to the care its owner had taken.

On the ox's back sat a young man dressed in pristine white robes, flipping through the pages of a book with an air of studious dedication.

The newcomer was Li Taibai.

Gazing at the scroll in his hands, he calmly recited, "The great roc rises with the wind in a single day, soaring ninety thousand miles into the sky!"

Li Taibai exuded the aura of a lonely master.

Then, he gently turned his head to look at his martial brothers and sisters, saying lightly, "You all returned quite quickly..."

Fang Zaowu and Jia Jiaqin rolled their eyes at Li Taibai, while the five black brothers praised the poem, "What a great poem! Truly magnificent!"

Before the group could catch up, a loud buzzing sound echoed from the distant sky.

"Boom, boom, boom!"

A young man enveloped in blazing flames descended rapidly. His aura was overwhelming, and his descent was like a tornado striking the ground.

The newcomer was Xiao Zhan.

As he reached the airspace above Shadow Island, he came to an abrupt halt, cupping his hands in greeting. "Greetings, fellow brothers and sisters. It's been a long time. I've missed you all dearly!"

Everyone returned the gesture with cupped hands.

Following closely, streaks of light roared down from the sky as more and more martial brothers and sisters arrived.

The ones who drew the most gasps of admiration were a stunningly beautiful woman and a chubby man holding a spatula. The two landed directly on Fang Zaowu's starship.

They were Su Yunyun and Chi Yitong.

The group bowed to the two in unison, saying, "Greetings, Senior Brother Chi and Senior Sister Su."

Su Yunyun gave a slight nod in return, her beauty beyond compare.

Chi Yitong slung the massive spatula over his shoulder and shouted, "Hey, which one of you is the fastest? Go pick up Bai Qiyu. I just saw him running across the desert. It seems he still hasn't learned how to fly."

"No need. I've already brought Senior Brother Bai Qiyu."

A voice rang out, and everyone turned to see a young man in black landing with the dead-eyed Bai Qiyu in tow.

The young man in black was Su Yanjin.

Bai Qiyu landed on the ground, brushed off the dust from his clothes, and blinked his dead fish eyes, saying expressionlessly, "Thank you, Junior Brother Yanjin."

Su Yunyun looked at Bai Qiyu and asked, puzzled, "Junior Brother Bai, why haven't you learned to fly yet?"

Bai Qiyu replied with a serious expression, "I prefer the feeling of keeping my feet on the ground."

The martial brothers and sisters, used to his quirks, began catching up on each other's recent activities.

"Senior Brother Chi, you've changed your spatula?"

"Yes, after years of dedicated cooking, spatulas are consumables that need frequent replacement."

"Junior Brother Bai, why did you get a teaching certificate?"

"From now on, call me Teacher Qiyu. I want to find my Genos and take him as my disciple."

"Senior Sister Su, you're still as beautiful as ever. I wonder which lucky guy will win your heart."

...

After the small talk, the group began examining Fang Zaowu's starship, the black brothers' golden coffin, and the Phoenix Duck.

Chi Yitong even brought several servings of fried rice and started distributing them on the spot.

"Senior Brother Fang, we think your starship would be perfect if you repainted it gold."

"Is this Phoenix Duck male, female, or hermaphroditic?"

"Senior Brother Chi, your Heartbreak Fried Rice is delicious!"

...

"Ha! Art is explosion!"

"Boom—"

A figure suddenly appeared in mid-air and then exploded, raining down chunks of flesh and blood.

The pieces then gathered and reassembled in the air.

From the writhing mass, a red-haired Hong Fengkuang emerged.

He stood fully naked, hands on his hips, facing the group.

"Brothers and sisters, it's been a while. Was that art flashy and dazzling enough just now?"

Su Yunyun covered her face with her hand and turned away.

The black brothers, who had been enjoying their meal, suddenly lost their appetite at the sight.

They reluctantly chimed in, "Dazzling, but Senior Brother, you should really put some clothes on. Exhibitionists get locked up in Shadow Island."

"Tch, fine," Hong Fengkuang sneered and began dressing.

The other martial brothers and sisters rolled their eyes, too tired to comment.

From the distance, a voice chimed in.

"Senior Brother Hong, next time you explode, take me with you for some flashy fun!" Wu Tian shouted excitedly.

Hong Fengkuang, now fully dressed, walked over and slung an arm around Wu Tian's shoulders.

"Hahahaha, good brother! Our teamwork is both seamless and invincible!"

Chi Yitong ignored the two and scanned the group. "It seems almost everyone is here. We're just missing Senior Brother Zhong, Second Senior Brother, and Third Senior Sister."

"Look over there."

Everyone turned to see, on the distant horizon, a young man with a long sword on his back walking slowly toward them. Beside him were a little girl with a ponytail and a lazy-looking young man.

The newcomers were Senior Brother Zhong Qing, Second Senior Brother Wu Chang'an, and Third Senior Sister Yun Wu.

Bai Qiyu nodded seriously and said, "Senior Brother and Senior Sister are just like me—men who prefer to keep their feet on the ground!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Zhong Qing and Yun Wu leaped into the air, with Wu Chang'an following closely behind. In an instant, the three arrived before the group.

Bai Qiyu's forehead sprouted a few black lines.

The group quickly greeted the two.

Zhong Qing looked around at everyone, exchanging greetings, then said with a smile, "Let's go, into the island!"

The group cheered in agreement.

After countless years, the martial brothers and sisters had finally reunited on Shadow Island.

Shadow Island held countless joyful memories for them.

Here, they had cultivated, enlightened, grown, and bonded, even if only in the cycle of reincarnation.

But the passion and determination they shared for their common goals and aspirations were unforgettable.