All the castellans took a glance at the numb Tang Long before they shifted their attention away.
At their level, so what if Tang Long was a genius? His attitude was not important either.
However, this matter was indeed very against the rules, and it was something that touched the bottom line.
Therefore, Leo, the castellan of Liberty Goddess City, spoke first since he was known as a straightforward person.
"Oh, my dear Elder Black, I don't think it's a good idea for you to keep Tang Long. After all, Tang Long is a genius that the Stardust Council has spent a lot of effort to nurture. "
"Yes, Elder Black. Don't you think you should reconsider this matter? "It was the mountain chieftain of Mount Wuhua who spoke. He was really afraid that Elder Black would incur the wrath of the crowd.
None of the castellans could treat this matter as if it was none of their business.
After all, which faction would not value a genius? If their own faction spared no resources and nurtured a genius, how disgusting would that be?
The scarier thing was that it would be a wrong example. It might cause some unruly geniuses to be restless and wait for the right price, fearless, and even betray the faction.
It was unprecedented in the Purple Moon era.
The shrewd castellans knew the pros and cons very well. After Leo and the mountain chieftain spoke, the other castellans followed suit despite having their own thoughts.
The president of the Stardust Council crossed his arms in front of his chest and watched coldly.
Iron-Blooded City did not have such a rule. No matter how talented one was, he or she would have to spend time serving in Iron-Blooded City, so General Scorching Sun did not feel anything.
As for Elder Black, he listened for a while without any expression. He then waved his hand and said, "I must keep Tang Long. However, what if the president of the Stardust Council is willing to do so? Does anyone else have any objections? "
"If the president of the Stardust Council is willing, of course …" Leo was the one who spoke, but he was stunned halfway through. He exclaimed softly, "Elder Black, are you kidding? Why would the president of the Stardust Council be willing to do so? "
Elder Black smiled without saying a word. It was then that he retracted his giant hand that was hovering in the air.
"President, you can consider my suggestion. On this matter, it's not like I don't have conditions to exchange. "
The president of the Stardust Council initially showed a ridiculous and disdainful expression when he heard Elder Black's suggestion. However, when he saw the big hand that was still tightly clenched, he frowned.
"If the Chancellor is willing, I'll give you back what I've captured. If you don't want to, why don't we just throw it away in front of everyone? "
As he spoke, Elder Black's hand moved slightly. The big hand in the air loosened a finger, causing some sand to fall …
"Stop!" A trace of anger flashed across the chairman's face, but he was helpless in Elder Black's territory. After grumbling, he held back his anger and said softly, "Let me think about it."
"Time is of the essence. I'll give the chairman three minutes to think about it. How about it?" Elder Black smiled.
The president of Stardust held back his anger and flashed to the edge of the barrier.
The others did not say anything, but they more or less knew what was going on. The president was probably just a puppet, so who was the real master of the council? It was still a secret.
However, such a secret would definitely not make anyone happy.
Think about it, what kind of status did they have? How could he not know anything about the real mastermind behind the Stardust Council? This meant that the Stardust Council was like a piece of floating ice. What it revealed might not be as much as what it hid underneath.
In less than three minutes, the president returned to the crowd.
He glared at Elder Black angrily and said, "The Stardust Council has agreed to your request. Tang Long, you can stay. But … "
"Oh, speak." Since Elder Black had made such a decision, he seemed to be prepared to bear all the consequences.
"But Elder Black can still make a choice. The first option is if you insist on keeping Tang Long, Elder Black, then the Stardust Council will officially declare a hostile relationship with Darkness Port.
"Second, Elder Black, you can let me take Tang Long away since he's a member of the Stardust Council. Then, you'll gain our friendship and we'll officially announce our alliance with Darkness Port, "said the president of the Stardust Council in a solemn tone.
Right after that, the expressions of the castellans changed. What was the Stardust Council trying to do? This era might still be a chaotic one, but after more than a hundred years, with the help of the mysterious super-technology, the power of the Purple Moon, and the mysterious power hidden behind this world (such as the Dream Domain), humans finally managed to establish a new order.
It was something that everyone cherished.
Therefore, even though there was still internal strife, everyone still maintained the most basic restraint in certain matters.
For example, forming an alliance or going against each other openly.
Was the Stardust Council trying to repeat the confrontation with the Dragon Army back then?
"President, this will incur public wrath." Emperor Han's face sank. He could not help but speak up.
Marshal Scorching Sun, on the other hand, glared at the president coldly.
"Emperor Han, since the Stardust Council has come up with this condition, we're prepared for it. You can't blame us for this. Elder Black has forced us to make this choice! Tang Long is the number one genius of the Stardust Council. He's being trained to be our heir, "the president said sternly.
It seemed like he had received some mysterious order just now because he sounded very confident when he spoke.
"For the sake of dignity and justice, why would the Stardust Council be afraid of going against the world?" The president of the Stardust Council took a step forward and hinted that the Stardust Council was not afraid of becoming enemies with the other factions in this matter.
All the castellans kept quiet. After weighing the pros and cons, they knew that it was not a good idea to get involved in this mess. Even if Emperor Han was not afraid of the Stardust Council, he would never go against the Stardust Council over such a trivial matter.
However, Elder Black seemed to have made up his mind. He sighed and said, "The people of Darkness Port have always been free, and we don't get involved in any conflicts. However, regarding Tang Long, I'll say it again. He must stay. If he wants to be our enemy, so be it! "
"Elder Black …" Ye Xin covered her mouth in shock. The price was too high. Why was Elder Black so insistent?
Elder Black waved his hand and said, "It's decided. There's no need to discuss it anymore. Now, does anyone have any objections? "
Since Darkness Port was willing to pay such a high price to keep Tang Long, who else would have any objections?
All the castellans shook their heads and expressed that they had no more objections.
As for Tang Long, he remained quiet throughout the conversation. Even though his heart was filled with disappointment and despair, it did not mean that his intellect had been erased.
The conversation only made him see things more clearly. To the Stardust Council, he was just an important chess piece, but regardless of how important a chess piece was, it could be abandoned, could it not?
Why did Elder Black insist on keeping him? It was no longer important to Tang Long.
He did not even know where he should go for the rest of his life. He just did not have the courage to leave this world. He was still lacking that little bit of courage!
What was it that he missed? Did he want to find his missing mother and question her? Or did he want to stay for the rest of his life so that when he had the courage to face his godfather and Qi Dou, he could ask if he was really a chess piece in their hearts?
Or was it because he could not bear to leave this Otherworld?
What was Tang Long thinking? To the people present, it was not important at all.
Since Tang Long had made up his mind, it would be better to solve it as soon as possible.
Elder Black handed the item in his big hand to the president of the Stardust Council and did not show it to the others. Even though the others were curious, they figured that it might be something important that Draconic Twelve had left behind and was important to the Stardust Council.
Other than that, what else could it be? It was better not to pursue the matter.
After the president received the item, he was decisive. After bidding farewell, he left without a second thought.
Everyone was curious. The Stardust Council was a notoriously greedy faction. Would it really let go of such a big opportunity this time?
However, curiosity aside, the practical matter would have to be discussed later. That was the most important thing.
At that moment, the mist on the mountaintop had dispersed a lot.
Everyone on the mountaintop had fallen. Those who were still standing were the troops of Darkness Port with gas masks on.
The troops were very busy moving everyone down the mountaintop. Although the potion mist could make people lose their memories for more than an hour, it could not knock them out for too long.
If the people woke up and saw something else, it would be troublesome.
After all, Darkness Port did not want to go on a killing spree yet.
"Don't worry, everyone. The potion mist was personally formulated by the great scientist of Darkness Port. The ratio is very precise, and people will only remember the scene of Tang Ling coming back to life. Darkness Port will then create a 3D simulation to explain the situation to the people.
"This might not be able to hide it from those with ulterior motives, but it's enough to hide it from the commoners. Even if those with ulterior motives have their guesses, they won't be able to figure out the truth. "Elder Black then glanced at everyone in the Sandbeach." Everyone, you've seen enough of the show, so it's time for you to leave.
Besides, I'm sure everyone understands the severity of the truth behind this Life Or Death Ring, so there's no need to tell anyone, am I right? "Elder Black asked with a smile.
Darkness Port was a city of freedom and also a city of sin.
How could the owner of such a contradictory and bold city be a good person? He was more like a hero of a generation.
His words could also be interpreted as a blatant threat.
"I don't think there's a need to tell anyone. It's just a show," Emperor Han said.
"What's the point of saying all that? If you guys are lonely, you can come and play with me. There are only things that you can't imagine in my Holy Tree City, but there's nothing you can't play with. Hehe, especially in my room. It's very interesting. "Ye Xin covered her mouth and giggled.
"Shameless!" Leng Shan Saintess blushed a little, but she also gave a warning.
In less than a minute, all nine castellans expressed their stance.
The severity of the matter was obvious. Whoever told anyone would be offending all the top factions in the world.
"Elder Black, Emperor Han, Castellan Lai, and General Scorching Sun, I'd like to send my regards to the three castellans on behalf of my father. Since the show is over, I'll take my leave … "After all the castellans gave their warning, the first one to stand up was the noble young man. He politely greeted the castellans before he left with his men.
However, the young man was really arrogant. There were so many top castellans at the scene, but he ignored them all and only greeted four of them. The other castellans did not have any objections.
Only Leo from Freedom City grumbled, "Why is he here?"
However, since the young man had left, there was no need to dwell on the matter.
When everyone at the sandy beach had left, only General Scorching Sun, the strange man on the small boat, Higan, Tang Long, Tang Ling, and the nine castellans were left in the area covered by the barrier. Even the captain, who was connected to Tang Ling, had left quietly.
After all the unrelated people had left, Elder Black waved his sleeve and the destroyed ring was rebuilt. Although it was not restored to its original state, at least it had a place to stand and they no longer had to stand on the surface of the sea. Elder Black was the first to arrive at the ring. "This place is simple and there's no wine to serve. Let's just make do with it."
As he spoke, Elder Black waved his hand again. Some of the sharp stones on the stacked ring were silently flattened and it was barely big enough for people to sit on.
"You and I have been through a lot of bloodshed until now. Why would we care so much? Elder Black, you're being too polite. " Emperor Han was the first to pick a stone and sit down. As the lord of the First City, he had to be the first to do anything.
After Emperor Han sat down, everyone else followed suit. Only the pair of strange men on the small boat did not take a seat.
"Elder Black, Faceless Weng and I have stopped caring about the world a long time ago and we have no interest in what happens next. We only have one request here, and then we will leave. "The old woman on the boat finally spoke at this moment.
"Mm, Lady Bo, please don't be so courteous. Please speak." The disfigured old boatman was called Faceless Weng and the old woman was called Lady Bo. Elder Black might seem kind, but he was actually domineering. He showed rare politeness to Lady Bo.
"From now on, this little girl, Higan, is one of us. I wonder if everyone will agree to such a small request? "Lady Bo was a straightforward person, so she stated her request right away.
What kind of request was that? Was she announcing that Higan was under their protection? Or was she going to follow them from now on?
However, no matter which one it was, everyone present had a complicated expression on their faces.
Elder Black was calm as he asked, "Lady Bo, are you going to say that this little girl is going to follow you from now on, or …?"
"She will follow me and Faceless Weng, but not now. When the time comes, we will naturally take her away … If you agree to my and Faceless Weng's request, then you must give us a guarantee for this little girl's safety. "Lady Bo's head was covered by a veil, so no one could see her expression clearly.
However, she said it so naturally in front of so many important figures. It was worth pondering over how powerful Lady Bo's background must be.
"I have no objections. What about everyone else? More importantly, Higan, what do you think? "Elder Black actually asked for Higan's opinion.
It was strange, but it made sense.
Higan was the Misfortune Queen. She might not be a match for anyone at the scene, but her destructive power definitely surpassed everyone else.
Moreover, she was just not a match for them at the moment.
"I have no objections." Higan glanced at the unconscious Tang Ling on the beach from afar.
If it was possible, she wanted to follow Tang Ling forever.
Before this, Lady Bo had been using a secret technique to communicate with Higan. She told Higan some things and honestly analyzed everything about the future for Higan, including everything.
Higan had decided that she would follow Faceless Weng and Lady Bo for quite some time.
However, before that, she wanted to stay with Tang Ling for a few more days. In the future, she could also keep in touch with Tang Ling until they could truly meet again.
It was already a beautiful future. Higan believed that Tang Ling would wait for her.
There was a special bond between them.
"Fine. If that's the case, I have no objections." Elder Black was straightforward as he sat down after that.
"I have no objections." Emperor Han had his own selfish reasons. Higan's departure would save him some trouble, so why would he have any objections? However, his feelings were complicated and strange.
"I have no objections." The crowd did not expect General Scorching Sun to be the third to express his opinion. Why would Iron-Blooded City be a part of this? What was the deeper meaning behind his words?
The crowd was guessing, but given Scorching Sun's personality, he would never provide any explanation.
However, since the three most important figures of the Iron-Blooded City, plus the request from Lady Bo and Faceless Weng, they should not have any objections.
The Misfortune Queen was a ticking time bomb, so this was a good way to deal with her.
Even though the crowd shared the same complicated and strange feelings as Emperor Han, they did not dare to make a move.
"Hmph." After getting the crowd's answer, Lady Bo chuckled, which was rare.
However, her laughter was very dry and sounded a little strange. Just like her name, there was a trace of coldness in it.
"Great. Faceless Weng and I will take our leave now. After the War God Path ends next year, Faceless Weng and I will come back to fetch Higan. We want to receive her in one piece and unharmed, "Lady Bo emphasized.
"Don't worry, Lady Bo."
"No problem, my dear Lady Bo."
"Don't worry, Aunt Bo."
The crowd gave their promises one after another. Given their strength, protecting Higan was a piece of cake for them.
"Alright, Lady Bo will be grateful to all of you. Higan has promised me that she won't make a move at any time. Unless that kid is in danger, she will restrain herself within a certain range even if she makes a move. I trust this little girl, and all of you just have to trust her, "Lady Bo said one last thing.
"That's great. Thank you, Lady Bo. "The crowd nodded. Elder Black thanked Lady Bo on behalf of the crowd.
Lady Bo did not say anything else. She waved her hand and moved Higan from the pillar of the ring to the unconscious Tang Ling.
Faceless Weng nodded at the crowd, which was rare for him. He then pushed the boat towards the sea-line.
In the blink of an eye, the small boat sailed away like how it came. It seemed slow but was actually fast. A moment later, it was out of sight.
The crowd heaved a breath of relief when the two of them left.
The representatives of the secular world could finally talk about the next incomparably important matter.
However, before that, Tang Ling was still ownerless.
As if he knew what the crowd was thinking, Elder Black glanced at Tang Ling, who was on Higan's knees. Just as he was about to say something, Marshal Scorching Sun interrupted him. "I'm here because I don't have any plans for the upcoming event.
The only thing I want to know is where Tang Ling will go from here on out. If I'm done with this, I'll leave immediately. "
Another person who was about to leave after accomplishing something?
Emperor Han valued Tang Ling a lot. As a matter of fact, he had never given up on bringing Tang Ling to the True Capital.
Therefore, after Marshal Scorching Sun said that, Emperor Han mocked, "Marshal Scorching Sun, why don't you learn from Aunt Bo? Why don't you just announce that you want Tang Ling to follow you? Or are you trying to say that Tang Ling is someone you want to protect from now on? "
"I don't have any such thoughts. Tang Ling has the freedom to choose where he wants to go. " Marshal Scorching Sun denied it directly, but in the next second, he said, "But, he can't go to an inappropriate place. I'll object. "
"Dear Marshal Scorching Sun, what do you mean?" Leo asked again.
"Or, Marshal, do you think it's a good thing for Tang Ling to follow me and become an honorable knight?" Fortress Lord William asked.
"He knows the sword intent, so he can follow me to Bright Sun Island. I'll do my best to groom him into a talent." The Bright Sun Island Lord was unwilling to fall behind.
The other castellans also wanted to voice their opinions.
Even at their level, they had to fight for what they had to.
"Everyone, can you listen to me for a moment?" Old Black had already expected such a scene, so he directly interrupted everyone.
Elder Black again? Didn't he just declare that he coveted Tang Ling?
However, at a time like this, all they could do was listen to the master of Darkness Port. After all, he had the upper hand here.
"Whose son is Tang Ling? Don't tell me you've forgotten? Do you really think that Tang Ling has a blank background? "Elder Black did not make any decision. Instead, he asked the crowd a few questions.
The crowd went silent. It was better to avoid the questions.
However, avoiding the questions did not mean that they did not know anything. The fact that Tang Ling could grow up to this point was not because he had no one to protect him.
For example, the Mad Lion of Safety Sector No. 17 had once appeared in the world. Although no one knew why he went missing again …
Back in Darkness Port, Tang Ling was Huang Dao's disciple. Regardless of whether Huang Dao admitted it or not, it was an established fact.
Lastly, his war seed!
Why was the crowd not shocked when he came back to life?! It was because everyone knew that a person with a top-tier war seed had two lives and they could share their life with the war seed during a crucial moment.
Could it be that Tang Ling was born with a war seed?
Fine, whether it was Su Siao, Huang Dao, or the war seed, everything had the shadow of the Dragon Army in them!
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