Chapter 2952

The Barbarian God Tribe cannot forge artifacts, nor do they understand alchemy; the strongest magical item in the tribe is the natal divine weapon.

Though called a divine weapon, at first it was nothing more than an ordinary sharp implement.

Used from childhood, it becomes linked to one's fate, allowing it to grow alongside its master.

Simply put, this is the Barbarian God Tribe's forging process; it progresses slowly, but it is the most suitable for them.

Because of this, using the natal divine weapon feels like moving one's own arm—truly a case of being completely at ease.

However, there is a drawback: the natal divine weapon cannot be given to others; otherwise, through special means it will be damaged. While not life‑threatening, it will certainly be unpleasant.

Seeing them kowtow to heaven and earth was bad enough, but now they even took out their own natal divine weapon and prepared to give it to Hong Zun.

The other four ancestors of the Barbarian God Tribe could no longer hold back—was this guy trying to commit suicide?

The Iron Peak Clan Chief's father stepped forward immediately, snatched the bone knife, couldn't be bothered with the two of them, turned to Ye Zhangqing and said.

"Ye Zhangqing, they've drunk too much; take them back."

"Alright."

Given the situation, it's indeed not suitable to continue; we'll talk after they sober up.

Immediately, the three ancestors and Hong Zun were each taken back to their rooms to sober up.

However, Ye Zhangqing, busy as he was, didn't notice that the Feather God Tribe ancestor was staring at him thoughtfully.

He silently thought to himself.

"This sworn brotherhood is actually a good idea; if it works out, we'll never have to worry about food."

In the eyes of this Feather God Tribe ancestor, once sworn brothers with Ye Zhangqing, they would be true brothers; he wouldn't disdain Ye Zhangqing's low cultivation, since with him around the other's safety is assured.

The recent actions of the Barbarian God Tribe's three ancestors and Hong Zun actually gave him some inspiration.

If Ye Zhangqing knew about this, he'd probably be furious and curse loudly.

What's there to learn about this? You ignore the proper way and insist on these crooked methods—what for?

Unfortunately, Ye Zhangqing still knows nothing about it.

All the way escorting Hong Zun back to his lodgings, he had already lain down on the bed, still muttering.

"Third brother, come, have another drink."

"Third brother, meeting you today is the greatest fortune of my life."

Seeing Hong Zun completely lacking Ling Zhi yet still talking to himself, Ye Zhangqing shook his head helplessly.

After drinking, I even gained a brother?

However, for Hong Zun this is a good thing; to put it bluntly, it's a case of reaching above his station.

Besides that, having such a brother means Hong Zun could practically walk sideways beyond the heavens.

Moreover, Ye Zhangqing had earlier intentionally asked several ancestors about the ritual of announcing to heaven and earth.

According to the Iron Peak Clan Chief's father, once one offers heart‑blood to heaven and earth, it means the heavens and earth have acknowledged the oath.

The words spoken when they became sworn brothers would then be protected by heaven and earth.

In short, if Hong Zun dies later, according to their sworn‑brother oath, they don't seek to be born on the same year, month, and day, but to die on the same year, month, and day………………………

The next morning, as expected, a cry of alarm rang out from the three ancestors' Dong Fu.

"What did you say? I swore brotherhood with that human yesterday?"

Hearing this, the Iron Peak Clan Chief's father beside him gave a speechless look.

"Not only that, we even took out our heart‑blood; the oath has already been acknowledged by heaven and earth."

"This……………… does that mean this person is in danger, and I will die together with him?"

Seeing the ancestor's complex expression, the Iron Peak Clan Chief's father instead laughed.

"That's not inevitable; one can preserve life with some means, but serious injury is unavoidable, and it will certainly damage the foundation."

"I………………"

As soon as those words were spoken, the ancestor felt his scalp go numb; his head, already a bit swollen and painful from drinking, now hurt even more.

After a drink, I gained a brother? The main point is that we actually became sworn brothers and even performed the heaven‑earth announcement—aren't you just looking for trouble?

You've given yourself a burden.

But now that it's come to this, saying anything more is pointless and too late.

Seeing the ancestor's regretful expression, the Iron Peak Clan Chief's father beside him smiled without speaking, as if watching a joke.

Yesterday they wanted to stop it but were too late; today, sobered up, they regret it, but what can be done?

Now that it's like this, you have to accept this brother whether you like it or not—there's no room for regret.

Besides his regret, the ancestor suddenly thought of something, jerked his head up, looked at the Iron Peak Clan Chief's father who had cared for him all night, and gritted his teeth.

"You……………… why didn't you stop me yesterday, even though you knew I was drunk?"

Upon hearing this, the Iron Peak Clan Chief's father's smile didn't fade, but his tone turned somewhat grim.

"Don't force me to slap you."

This old thing still has the nerve to say that—yesterday they didn't stop me? They just couldn't in time.

If they hadn't stopped it, forget the sworn brotherhood—your natal divine weapon is already in their hands.

If it weren't for them, you wouldn't even have a handy weapon now.

So, facing the ancestor's words, the Iron Peak Clan Chief's father won't stand for it.

Hearing this, the ancestor also knew it was his own fault; being in the wrong, he could only give an embarrassed smile, though he still found it hard to accept.

He had never sworn brotherhood in his life; even though he'd been with the Iron Peak Clan Chief's father and the other three every day, there had never been any such ceremony.

Who would have thought that after living a steady life all his life, he'd end up sworn brothers with a human?

Moreover, this human isn't even a strong one among humans—he's as weak as can be.

Just thinking about this, the ancestor feels his chest choked up, truly distressed—his lifetime of reputation.

It's just that now, even if one wanted to regret it, there's simply no leeway—heaven and earth won't acknowledge it.

Unless he's willing to pay the price of damaging his foundation, but no matter how you look at it, it's not worth it.

Besides, Hong Zun is still an elder of Ye Zhangqing's sect—if they really came to blows, wouldn't that be mortally offending Ye Zhangqing?

Not to mention going hungry, the trouble that would follow offending Ye Zhangqing would certainly not be minor.

Just going by that kid's Chúyì, even if he can't do anything to them now, give him a little time and who knows how many people he could win over.

Unless you kill him right then and there, but you can't bring yourself to do it.

After some thought, the third ancestor finally sighed and said.

"Forget it, forget it—just consider it an extra junior; from now on, protect him more."

"There's no other choice—I can only sigh and force myself to accept it; who let me drink so much?"

"Seeing this, the Iron Peak Clan Chief grinned, looking like he enjoyed the spectacle and didn't mind a big fuss."

"That's the right way to think."

"You've had enough—though this is my fault, you can't kick someone when they're down."

"Alright, alright, I'll stop talking; it's about time—Young Master Ye has already prepared breakfast, go eat something—you drank a lot yesterday, you must be feeling awful."