Now, the leaders of the eight factions were gathered in the great hall of Red Stone Island's Metal Blood Sect. They had been discussing for most of the night, but they could not come to a conclusion.
Aside from the Metal Blood Sect's Sect Master sitting in the middle, who appeared rather calm, the other seven showed somewhat frustrated expressions.
"We cannot continue like this. Now that Xiao Chen is back, and we occupy the most resource-rich subsidiary islands of Heavenly Star Island, given his character, he will chase us away sooner or later."
"Even the Seven Heroes Of The Dragon's group has been chased away by Heavenly Star Island. If we do not work together, we will not be a match for them."
"Working together is not a problem. However, even if we work together, we might not be a match for Heavenly Star Island. I heard that during the Four Seas Hero Gathering, the Blue Dragon King Xiao Chen defeated all the outstanding talents with one move. I believe that even a Great Perfection Blue Robed Emperor would die if he ran into him. "
The Metal Blood Sect's Sect Master, Chen Ming, listened to the discussions of the others without batting an eyelid. He drank his tea and did not express any opinion.
"How about we go to Black Flame Island and look for that monk?" someone suggested carefully. Immediately, the entire place fell silent; no one spoke.
Several people looked at the Metal Blood Sect's Sect Master, wanting to see his expression.
Everyone here knew that Chen Ming's ambition was the greatest back then. He was not satisfied with just occupying Red Stone Island. He wanted to occupy all the subsidiary islands. However, after running into a wall at Black Flame Island, he became obedient and no longer showed off his sharpness.
Who knew, Chen Ming put down his teacup and said indifferently, "This is the only way. If we do not look for Zhuang Zhenghe, all of us will have to leave with our subordinates."
"Is it that serious?" an old man asked worriedly.
The others also revealed contemplative expressions. It was absolutely impossible for them to give up on the resource islands here.
The subsidiary islands of Heavenly Star Island were all top-tier resource islands. Even in the Black Sea, they were considered top-tier.
They were much stronger than where they were originally.
Chen Ming continued, "You all know that what I said is true. Even if we all work together, we will not be a match for Heavenly Star Island. There is no other reason. I have no confidence of defeating Xiao Chen.
"Actually, before you all came to find me, I had already gone to find Zhuang Zhenghe."
When the others heard this, they were startled. Surprise appeared in their eyes. Chen Ming actually took the initiative to seek out the Bloody Monk, Zhuang Zhenghe.
"What did he say?"
"Yes, yes, yes. What did he say? Is there any way?"
A glimmer of hope ignited in everyone's eyes as they asked anxiously.
A strange light flashed in Chen Ming's eyes. Then, he said calmly, "It does not matter to him. His Black Flame Island is not afraid of the Blue Dragon King. As long as Xiao Chen dares to go, he will not be able to return."
Everyone couldn't help but feel a wave of powerlessness when they heard this, and their last trace of hope was gone.
"I haven't finished speaking. He has a condition. If you agree to it, he will help us eliminate the Blue Dragon King once and for all!"
"What condition?"
Since they had already been forced to this extent, the leaders of the other factions did not have much of a choice. As long as the condition was not too overboard, they could tolerate giving up some resources.
Chen Ming's expression changed continuously. After a while, he said, "He wants to preach. He wants to build new temples on the islands that you all control. He also wants all the ordinary people on the islands to be believers and provide the power of faith."
"Damn! Isn't this cutting off our path of retreat?"
"If we really eliminate Xiao Chen, the temples on our islands will all be ticking time bombs. They will only increase his strength for nothing."
The people here were not fools. They understood what Zhuang Zhenghe's so-called preaching was up to. All of them started cursing.
Chen Ming said, "I know. That's why I also made a condition to him. It is fine if he builds temples on our islands, but he has to abolish them after this."
The moment Chen Ming said this, everyone calmed down and started to think carefully.
After a while, someone said, "If that is really the case, it is acceptable. It will be fine as long as he does not refuse to leave."
"Right. With Sect Master Chen supporting us, there is nothing for us to be afraid of. At worst, we will just drag this baldy down with us."
The group of people agreed one after another. This was the only solution they could think of.
Chen Ming said in a clear voice, "Everyone, don't worry. As long as I, Chen, am around, that Zhuang Zhenghe will not be able to play any tricks."
After discussing for an entire night, the group finally came to a conclusion. After discussing some details, the leaders of the other factions took their leave.
After these people left the island, a stout figure walked out of the back door of the hall. His shiny bald head was exceptionally eye-catching.
"Old Brother Chen, your acting skills are pretty good!"
The people who just left would not be able to guess the identity of this person. It was Zhuang Zhenghe, who had a huge grudge with Chen Ming.
Chen Ming smiled casually. Then, he asked uncertainly, "Brother Zhuang, will your plan work?"
Zhuang Zhenghe replied indifferently, "You should be very clear on how strong the Amitabha Buddha Dharmic Incarnation on my island is. If we can get this Amitabha Buddha Dharmic Incarnation out, we will have no problem flattening Heavenly Star Island.
"At that time, after we deal with the Blue Dragon King and clear out the clowns of the other factions, the entire sea region around Heavenly Star Island will be under my control.
"As long as I control Heavenly Star Island, I will have no problem dominating the entire Western Sea in less than a hundred years."
A fervent look flashed in Chen Ming's eyes. He said, "Then, the matter you mentioned to me …"
"Don't worry. Right now, I am in need of manpower. As long as you are willing to work for me, I will naturally tell you the secret technique for absorbing the power of faith. The stronger you are, the more help you will be to me. "
Chen Ming rejoiced in his heart. He had already exhausted his potential. If he did not think of any other methods, he would only be able to become the Great Perfection Blue Robed Emperor for the rest of his life. With this Buddhist sect secret technique, he might have a chance of advancing to Martial Emperor.
"However, Heavenly Star Island is under the Bushin Palace, after all. Although we gave up on the Three Holy Masters' lands, we can still openly occupy them. Will there be any problems?"
Chen Ming asked somewhat worriedly when he thought of something.
Zhuang Zhenghe laughed in disdain and said, "Theoretically speaking, the Red Stone Island that you are occupying now is also under the Bushin Palace. Will there be any problems?"
"There doesn't seem to be."
"Then that's it. Do you think that I do not know my limits? Even if the Bushin Palace's people come, I have my own ways to deal with them. I have someone to rely on as well, "Zhuang Zhenghe said mysteriously.
The Metal Blood Sect's Sect Master felt suspicious. He did not know what Zhuang Zhenghe was relying on for him to be so confident.
"Just do as I say. Do your best to build those temples within a month. I will send people over to purify the believers. At that time, you can keep an eye on them."
After Zhuang Zhenghe finished speaking, he stood up and left.
As Chen Ming watched the Xue Monk leave, he showed a complicated expression. He knew that he was asking a tiger for its skin. However, this was Chen Ming's only chance to advance further. He had no other choice.
Half a month later, Xiao Chen, who had successfully subdued ten Holy Spirit Veins, sat on the flood dragon war chariot in the sky, appearing somewhat fatigued as he rushed towards Heavenly Star Island.
For the sake of rushing for time, Xiao Chen had been very tired in the past half a month. He had also been rather aggressive in his actions, sustaining significant injuries several times.
After drinking a cup of Thousand Year Flame, Xiao Chen took out the vellum. Now, there were ten more red crosses on it. Now, there were not many Holy Spirit Veins left on the vellum.
When Xiao Chen collected all the Holy Spirit Veins on the vellum, it would not be as easy to search for new Holy Spirit Veins.
Even now, Xiao Chen found this somewhat inconceivable. Why did Jiang Tian give such a precious vellum to him?
Could it really be that Jiang Tian wanted Xiao Chen to kill the ghost Hou? Why does this reason feel so nonsensical, too vague?
Xiao Chen always believed that there was someone controlling the ghost Hou. Killing it was practically impossible.
Sometimes, Xiao Chen thought that Jiang Tian gave him the vellum, giving him some hope of advancing to Martial Emperor in five years.
Could it be for some other reason, like someone asking him to do it?
What kind of person could make a Geomaster like Jiang Tian give the vellum to Xiao Chen without any conditions? Furthermore, this person had to be closely related to Xiao Chen. Xiao Chen could not just watch him die at such a young age.
The answer to the person who fulfilled these two conditions was already obvious.
However, Xiao Chen did not want to think in this direction. He kept finding it inconceivable. He had not even met that person once.
Thinking about it gave him a headache. Perhaps he was just overthinking. Xiao Chen put away the vellum and opened the curtains of the war chariot. Then, he casually looked at the sea region below.
While Xiao Chen was admiring the scenery of the sea, he suddenly saw a huge ship traveling on the sea. The fatigued expression on his face suddenly vanished, instantly turning grave.
The huge ship headed for a subsidiary island of Heavenly Star Island. A majestic Buddha statue sat on the deck.
This Buddha statue was the Amitabha Buddha statue that Xiao Chen had seen in the Enlightened Sense Temple on Black Flame Island.
This accidental discovery put Xiao Chen on guard. Ignoring his fatigued mind, he walked out of the comfortable flood dragon war chariot and descended alone.
Xiao Chen vaguely felt the aura of the Blue Robed Emperor on the huge ship in front.
Not wanting to alert the enemy, Xiao Chen landed far away on the sea surface and casually pointed forward. Xiao Chen instantly executed the Life Bestowal Spell. Four or five lifelike seabirds flew out from the waves.
Under Xiao Chen's control, the seabirds flew for five kilometers, chirping loudly. They circled the huge ship a few times before flying far away again.
Xiao Chen, who was far away, waved his hand, and the seabirds returned to the water, no longer flying.
The seabirds were rather meticulous. The huge ship was indeed carrying the Amitabha Buddha statue, just like the one Xiao Chen saw on Black Flame Island.
When he heard this, Xiao Chen frowned.
As the crewmen discussed, several subsidiary islands of Heavenly Star Island had similar situations. They had moved the various Buddha statues from Black Flame Island over.
There was no more valuable information. These crewmen did not know much, and the seabirds did not stay for long, either.
As for those subsidiary islands, Xiao Chen's thoughts were very clear. He would not take the initiative to snatch other people's territory. However, other people occupied the territory that originally belonged to him. He had to chase them out.
Originally, Xiao Chen thought that after these people knew that he was back, they would leave.
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