Chapter 1540: Joining the Haotu World

Dongfang Hong looked at his older brother somewhat nervously, not knowing what the older brother wanted to do.

Under Dongfang Hong's gaze, the middle-aged man slowly opened his mouth and said.

"The Dongfang family has encountered such a disaster; its foundation is destroyed, and even if we wanted to return, it's now impossible."

"The former Dongfang family was already destroyed by the demon race in an instant."

Speaking of the Dongfang family's fate, the three brothers fell into a moment of silence.

Their hearts were filled with sorrow; they had always been unwilling to think about these matters, but the facts lay before them, and change cannot happen simply by not wanting it.

Whether they wanted it or not, the Dongfang family's downfall had already become a settled fact.

Hearing the older brother's words, Dongfang Huang and Dongfang Hong gave no reply, and the middle-aged man merely paused slightly before continuing to speak.

"We three brothers have endured so many dangers, barely surviving, and only now have we reunited today."

"Those clansmen who followed us in our escape have mostly died or been injured; of those still alive, only one in ten remains."

"So I think we should consider a retreat for the family head."

For a moment he didn't quite grasp the middle-aged man's meaning, but Dongfang Huang had not thought much about it from the start, so he now asked directly.

"Older brother, what do you want to say? Just say it outright; do we brothers still need to speak in riddles?"

Seeing Dongfang Huang ask him blankly, the middle-aged man showed a faint smile and said.

"Our former home is gone, but we can completely create a new home with our own hands."

"In recent days I have also learned quite a bit about the Haotu world; I think this Haotu world is not bad, very suitable for our Dongfang family to take root here."

"Take root in the Haotu world?" Upon hearing this, Dongfang Huang immediately nodded in agreement.

He also really liked the Haotu world, especially during this period at the Dao Yi Holy Land; it could be said that after the family's extermination, this was the most relaxed time he had experienced.

Not only him, but other members of the Dongfang family also each found it rare to relax while at the Dao Yi Holy Land.

No need to worry about other things anymore, nor to hide all day long.

Therefore, when the older brother proposed taking root in the Haotu world, Dongfang Huang had no objection at all.

Only Dongfang Hong remained silent for a long time before asking in a low voice.

"Older brother, how do you plan to take root in the Haotu world?"

To bring the clansmen to take root in the Haotu world, the first thing to do is to gain the approval of the Dao Yi Holy Land.

Without the Dao Yi Holy Land's nod, the Dongfang family could never possibly take root and sprout in the Haotu world.

What Dongfang Hong is currently curious about is the older brother's attitude toward the Dao Yi Holy Land.

He wonders how the older brother intends to obtain the Dao Yi Holy Land's consent, or perhaps directly replace it.

After Dongfang Hong finished speaking, he stared fixedly at his older brother with both eyes.

Facing Dongfang Hong's gaze, the middle-aged man shook his head and smiled.

"Old Three, in your eyes is your older brother really such a person?"

"Our three brothers being able to reunite is all thanks to the Dao Yi Holy Land; moreover, you and Old Two have both received favors from them."

"Even if I don't know how to repay kindness, I still have some brains, right?"

"The Dao Yi Holy Land's strength is evident to all; can our Dongfang family now contend with them? That would be seeking our own death."

"Moreover, I think the Dao Yi Holy Land would also be willing for our Dongfang family to take root in the Haotu world and become their left and right arms."

The middle-aged man harbored no hostility toward the Dao Yi Holy Land; hearing this, Dongfang Hong unconsciously let out a sigh of relief.

His face showed a look of relief; just moments ago he had truly feared that his older brother might be thinking of something nonsensical.

If that were truly the case, he would have to stop him no matter what he said.

After the middle-aged man finished speaking, the three brothers quickly reached a consensus, deciding to go find Qi Xiong early the next morning to discuss this matter.

Joining the Haotu world, while gaining a foothold, naturally also requires some contribution.

Where there is reward, there must be payment; there is no free lunch in this world.

Joining the Haotu world means that from now on the Dongfang family will have to obey the commands of the Dao Yi Holy Land.

Whatever dangers arise in the Haotu world, the Dongfang family must step forward without hesitation.

However, regarding these matters, the three brothers accepted them readily, without much resistance.

The night passed in silence; the middle-aged man stayed overnight in the Dongfang family's dong fu, and the next morning the three brothers took the initiative to seek out Qi Xiong.

Inside Qi Xiong's dong fu, they listened to the report of the steward before them.

"Dongfang Huang, Dongfang Hong, and that Emperor Sovereign space pirate are looking for me?"

"They came to find me this early morning, and moreover, the three of them have gotten mixed up together."

Feeling somewhat doubtful, Qi Xiong still nodded, and not long after, the three were brought before him.

"Lord Qi Shèngzhǔ."

"Please, no need for formalities, take a seat quickly, and have some tea."

Inviting the three to sit, the steward, being perceptive, brewed tea for them and then promptly withdrew.

Only Qi Xiong and the four of them remained in the room; Qi Xiong wasted no words and directly asked.

"What are you three up to.................."

"How could people who couldn't be connected by eight poles end up together?"

Facing Qi Xiong's inquiry, the three brothers did not conceal anything, immediately telling him the middle-aged man's identity.

Qi Xiong listened, stunned, as the Emperor Sovereign space pirate turned out to be Dongfang Huang, the older brother whom Dongfang Hong and his brother had been searching for.

They had come to the Haotu world several times before, meaning the two parties had constantly just missed each other.

There are still such coincidences in this world; even Qi Xiong found it somewhat unbelievable.

"Lord Qi Shèngzhǔ, concealing our identity earlier was unavoidable; after all, the demon race has never ceased its pursuit of the Dongfang family, so please do not blame us, Lord Qi Shèngzhǔ."

At this moment the middle-aged man sincerely explained, and Qi Xiong, for his part, did not mind.

Anyway, these space pirates—just a cooperative relationship: you bring the Tiāndào Qìyùn, I'll buy you a meal, that's it.

He waved his hand indifferently, and then the three brothers told Qi Xiong their thoughts in full.

They learned that the Dongfang Family wanted to take root and settle in the Haotu Shijie.

As expected, Qi Xiong had no objection; he just added one more sentence.

"Now the demon clan is advancing menacingly, the outcome of this battle is unknown to anyone; at this point, have you decided to join the Haotu Shijie?"

Joining the Haotu Shijie at this time, frankly, is not a wise choice.

It would be best to wait for the outcome of the great war between the Haotu Shijie and the demon clan before making a decision.

Otherwise, if the Haotu Shijie were to lose, the Dongfang Family that had just joined would suffer a loss outweighing any gain.

The Dongfang brothers had naturally considered this as well, but they clearly understood that giving aid in times of need is always better than adding icing on the cake.

Now that the Haotu Shijie faces the threat of the demon clan, the Dongfang Family can still resolutely join the Haotu Shijie at such a time.

That would undoubtedly earn them quicker recognition from the Dao Yi Shengdi; moreover, the Dongfang Family has already incurred many favors from them.

Given the Dongfang Family's character, they are certainly not the type to fear death and love life; thus the three brothers had no hesitation in declaring that they would join now.