Chapter 216

Staying nicely at Jinhai Yingdi, eating all kinds of seafood every day, go back to the Sect? What's the point of going back?

Perhaps because his mood improved, everything looks pleasing, especially toward Hong Zun.

Upon hearing this, Qi Xiong not only wasn't angry, but turned to Wu Shou, Shi Song, and the others and said.

"Do you see? Hong Zun junior brother's sincere devotion to the Sect—this is the mainstay of our Dao Yi Sect."

Upon this, Wu Shou, Shi Song, and the others twitched the corners of their mouths: "Senior Brother, where did you see that sincere devotion?"

During this time, Qi Xiong's fondness for Hong Zun was boundless; everyone couldn't say much, only able to smile wryly and nod.

He turned his head to look at Hong Zun again, Qi Xiong spoke with a face full of praise.

"I understand your heart, junior brother, but the water tribe can't be completely slain; the vast East Sea, the water tribe numbers more than hundreds of millions— as long as they don't enter Dongzhou, it's fine. Junior brother, having this aspiration, senior brother Shī xiōng is relieved, but this battle has been hard on you; still, lead the disciples back to the Sect to rest."

"Junior brother, junior brother I.............."

"Alright, that's decided. Junior brother, prepare yourself; tomorrow I will order Overlord Spear Peak to rush to Jinhai Yingdi."

He didn't listen to Hong Zun at all; Qi Xiong simply hung up the Formation, and afterward couldn't help but sigh.

"Alas, if you all were like Hong Zun junior brother, then I, as Senior Brother, would be much more at ease."

Upon hearing that, everyone snorted in disdain.

If we all were like Hong Zun, this Dao Yi Sect would probably be ruined.

Inside the camp, Hong Zun looked at the projection Formation in his hand, speechless.

"You damn well don't listen to people speaking? What do we do now?"

He turned his head to ask the others; upon hearing that, Qing Shi narrowed his eyes and said.

"Senior Brother Zhang is here, he just said the Formation needs repair, right?"

"Hmm, that idea works."

"But if Senior Brother only lets Senior Brother Zhang stay, what are we to do about going back?"

"Then let Senior Brother Zhang say what we need to cooperate with."

Anyway, we don't want to go back; being at Jinhai Yingdi is great—free and easy, and when hungry we can whip up some seafood anytime.

Several people were discussing excuses, while Ye Zhangqing beside them felt a bit nostalgic for the Sect, so he whispered a sentence.

"Going back isn't bad either; after eating too much seafood, changing the flavor is nice, and besides, the Sect's environment compared to Jinhai Yingdi..."

Mid-sentence, the gazes of Hong Zun and the four others turned toward him; seeing this, Ye Zhangqing's voice cut off abruptly.

"Um... I was just saying that casually."

But it's obvious that those words have already sunk into the hearts of Hong Zun and the others.

Why are they staying at Jinhai Yingdi? Isn't it just for this bite of food?

Moreover, having eaten seafood for several months, although it's still tasty, who wouldn't want to change the flavor? Eating the same thing all the time inevitably leads to aesthetic fatigue.

For a moment, regarding returning to the Sect, the four didn't seem so opposed.

"Then let's go back."

Finally, Hong Zun hammered out the decision; the remaining Qing Shi and the three others had no objections, as long as Zhangqing kid is there, it's fine.

Soon, the news of preparing to return to the Sect spread among the disciples; Hong Zun also had the disciples make ready, and they would set off as soon as Overlord Spear Peak arrived.

The one-year period wasn't up yet, yet suddenly they had to return to the Sect; at first the disciples still didn't quite understand.

Until they heard it was to change the flavor, eating seafood all day had gotten a bit bland, and occasionally they wanted to eat some game.

A simple sentence instantly dispelled the disciples' worries, and even gained the support of most of them.

"The Peak Master is right; seafood is tasty, but occasionally changing it up is also fine."

"Indeed."

Thus, the disciples of the two peaks quickly readied themselves, and Overlord Spear Peak's speed wasn't slow either— in less than three days they reached Jinhai Yingdi.

Outside the Formation, disciples of the three peaks gathered, looking at the Divine Sword Peak and Jade Maiden Peak disciples; the expression in the eyes of the Overlord Spear Peak disciples was somewhat strange— how to put it? It seemed to carry a hint of admiration.

Their speech was the same.

"Junior brother, you've worked hard; return to the Sect to rest properly; this Jinhai Yingdi is handed over to us, Overlord Spear Peak."

"Exactly, junior brother, you two peaks' strength blocked the entire East Sea water tribe; surely it was arduous, senior brother Shī xiōng sincerely admires."

It turns out the Overlord Spear Peak disciples imagined how the Divine Sword Peak and Jade Maiden Peak disciples had endured such a grueling battle at Jinhai Yingdi.

It is precisely because of their steadfast defense that those Demon Race were successfully repelled; this is no longer a secret in the Dao Yi Sect.

So regardless of how the Divine Sword Peak disciples were before, in this battle they contributed greatly for the Sect and Dongzhou; how could one not admire them?

But upon hearing these words, the faces of the Divine Sword Peak and Jade Maiden Peak disciples turned strange; "Are you overthinking it?"

But these aren't important; before departing, the Divine Sword Peak and Jade Maiden Peak emphasized most about the water tribe.

"Senior Brother Shī xiōng, remember to leave some water tribe behind."

"Exactly, don't act against the water tribe; leave them be."

In such a strange atmosphere, both sides bade farewell; the Overlord Spear Peak disciples took up station at Jinhai Yingdi, while the Divine Sword Peak and Jade Maiden Peak disciples returned to the Sect aboard the Xingkong Ship.

All went smoothly; when the Divine Sword Peak disciples returned to the Sect, Xu Jie was the first to step out of the cabin, shouting excitedly.

"I, Xu San, am back again."

The rest of the senior brothers also wore smiles; no matter what, being able to return to the Sect is a happy thing.

But just as his words fell, Xu Jie stood there stunned, because on the Divine Sword Peak main plaza, unknown when, many Dao Yi Sect disciples had gathered, along with Qi Xiong, Wu Shou, Shi Song, Mu You, and other sect high-ranking members.

The Divine Sword Peak disciples were dumbfounded, as were the disciples of the other peaks; the atmosphere became somewhat awkward for a moment.

Finally, Qi Xiong was the first to come to his senses, laughing and breaking the silence.

"Haha, returning to the Sect is indeed something worth celebrating; fellow disciples, why not welcome our Dao Yi Sect's hero back?"

Under Qi Xiong's leadership, the disciples then burst into cheers.

Just as the disciples of Overlord Spear Peak were, so were the disciples of the other peaks; no matter how Divine Sword Peak had been before, in this battle Divine Sword Peak truly made the greatest contribution.

Moreover, even some disciples guessed that after this battle, Divine Sword Peak would surely suffer heavy casualties.

After all, from any angle, Divine Sword Peak is simply no match for the water tribe; the gap between the two sides is too great.

But they managed to hold on, and Jade Maiden Peak even volunteered—truly women not yielding to men.

"Alas, I don't know how many fellow brothers from Divine Sword Peak and Jade Maiden Peak have fallen in this battle."

"That's precisely why they are worthy of admiration."

"Indeed, to rush into boiling water and tread fire for the sect is truly a model for our generation."

"I apologize for what I said before; aside from being somewhat petty, hot-tempered, and sneaky in daily life, the Divine Sword Peak disciples are worthy of our study in all other respects."

"Look, they're coming down."

Naturally, at the very front were Hong Zun, Bai Hua Xianzi and the four of them; after that came the inner disciples of the two peaks; for a moment, the atmosphere became even more fervent.

"At this moment, coming toward us are Divine Sword Peak's Peak Master Hong Zun and Jade Maiden Peak's Peak Master Bai Hua Xianzi, followed by a host of inner disciples; from the smiles on their faces we can see their mood—yes, how fortunate it is for a traveler to return home alive after a great battle............"

"You're just spouting nonsense."