Chapter 3016

Just when everyone was at a loss, suddenly an immortal clan Elder spoke.

「Actually, if you think about it, this isn't necessarily a bad thing; although after becoming sworn siblings our lives are linked, and it's said there is danger to our lives, but we can't say that those Xiāntiān rénzú will definitely be in danger. 」

「Moreover, conversely, this life-link also strictly restricts those Xiāntiān rénzú; in that case, wouldn't it give those little fellows an extra protector for no reason? I'd think those Xiāntiān rénzú wouldn't let them come to harm. 」

「Those little fellows having Xiāntiān rénzú protection goes without saying safety-wise, and, roughly speaking, aren't we immortal clan also gaining a batch of strong Xiāntiān rénzú? Isn't that a good thing? 」

Huh???

Upon hearing this, the people who had been full of worry all froze, their gazes unconsciously turning to the speaker.

Hearing him say that, it really does seem to be the case.

If the little fellows in the clan have Xiāntiān rénzú protection, then if the clan runs into trouble, could they ignore it? That would be like them also gaining an extra trump card.

As for the danger, at worst we just have the Heavenly Palace rein them in a bit, so as not to let those Xiāntiān rénzú become cannon fodder.

By then, if they step forward together, plus the Dao One Immortal Sect and Ye Zhangqing, we need not fear the Heavenly Palace refusing.

Thinking about it this way, it's not a bad thing after all; on the contrary, it's turned into a great advantage.

Everyone has seen the strength of the Xiāntiān rénzú with their own eyes.

Upon thinking of this, the eyes of all the immortal clan Elders lit up.

「So you're saying this is a good thing? 」

The immortal clan Elders opened their minds and shifted their thinking; meanwhile, the disciples of the Dao One Immortal Sect who had finished eating were also discussing this matter.

Although I refused the clan Elder to his face today, saying I'm unaffected in my heart would be impossible.

Many disciples couldn't help but recall the clan Elder's warning, which truly spoke of danger to their lives.

「Sigh, I know Third Uncle means well for me, but at this point, where is there any room to back down? 」

「Yeah, we've come all this way; we can't possibly slink back now. 」

One disciple casually remarked, and upon hearing that, the nearby Shī xiōng couldn't help but laugh and scold.

「I've been saying you guys are stupid; there's no danger in this matter—don't scare yourselves. 」

Huh???

Hearing that, many disciples turned their heads to look at that Shī xiōng, and someone couldn't help but retort.

「Shī xiōng, after becoming sworn siblings our lives are linked; if those Xiāntiān rénzú die, we die too—how can that be called no danger? 」

「You also said it's only if those Xiāntiān rénzú die that we die, but you don't know how strong those Xiāntiān rénzú are? 」

「I know, the primordial race is powerful; most of them have strength comparable to that of a Heavenly Palace Celestial Official. 」

「With that kind of strength, how could they die so easily? 」

「But if the Heavenly Palace uses them as cannon fodder, I've heard from the clan elders that there is more than one primordial race beyond the heavens, and furthermore, these Xiāntiān rénzú have still suffered a great defeat to reach this point; if the Heavenly Palace intends it, their chances of falling are still very high. 」

The disciples raised doubts, after all, in most people's view, taking in these Xiāntiān rénzú certainly wouldn't be for nothing; the Heavenly Palace will surely make use of them.

In the future, these Xiāntiān rénzú will likely become the sharpest blade in the Heavenly Palace's hand.

However, the Shī xiōng who spoke just snorted in derision.

「You guys, you're really unable to see clearly because you're caught up in it; if we were letting a bunch of death-row inmates become sworn siblings, that would indeed be fine, no problem. 」

「But now, the ones becoming sworn siblings are us, and we're not death-row inmates; if the Heavenly Palace really had that idea, would your families agree? Would the sect agree? Would Elder Yè Chánglǎo agree? 」

「By then, with objections piled up, even the Heavenly Palace would have to think twice; unless it's absolutely necessary, they certainly wouldn't let those Xiāntiān rénzú go to their deaths for nothing, making us sacrifice our lives. 」

「So, this is not only not dangerous, but actually a great opportunity; once the sworn sibling bond is completed, we'd essentially each have an extra protector, and even here beyond the heavens, that would be enough to handle most crises. 」

Upon hearing that Shī xiōng's words, many disciples present had their eyes light up.

Saying that, it really does seem to be the case—not only is there no danger, but we also get a free protector, and one whose strength is comparable to a Heavenly Palace Celestial Official.

The more they thought about it, the more excited they became.

「What the Shī xiōng said makes sense; yeah, this is fundamentally not a danger but an opportunity for us. 」

「Yeah, yeah, back when I saw Xu Jie Shī xiōng's beast companion, its strength made my eyes widen; I never expected we could also have this opportunity. 」

Seeing the disciples all become excited, the Shī xiōng who had enlightened them stood up, patted his robe, smiled, and tossed out a line.

「So, we're not throwing away our lives; this is like a windfall from heaven—nothing to worry about. 」

Having said that, he just walked away.

He had only stayed in his room for a little over two hours, and seeing that the night had grown deep, that Shī xiōng furtively slipped out of his room.

Looking sneaky, he murmured softly under his breath.

「It's a good thing, but the Xiāntiān rénzú also vary in strength; before the sworn sibling ceremony even starts, I'll go familiarize myself with them and pick a suitable one, after all we need to get along. 」

These Xiāntiān rénzú are nothing like Xu Jie's beast companion.

Although their strength is comparable, the Black Mist Forest Tree Ghosts are akin to beast companions—simple-minded, and there's no need to worry too much about betrayal; as long as they can eat, there's no problem.

But the Xiāntiān rénzú are different—they're also human, with complex minds; who knows if they'll stab you in the back.

So we definitely need to choose a suitable one.

Thinking that, the Shī xiōng headed straight out of the city under the cover of night.

As he went, he couldn't help but laugh and say.

「My protector, where are you? 」

「My protector, where are you? 」

But as soon as his words fell, the same sentence echoed from not far away; feeling suspicious, he turned his head and saw that on the eaves above, a fellow disciple likewise dressed in black was also racing out of the city under the night's cover.

The two locked eyes, and for a moment a strange hue flashed in both of their gazes.

「What are you doing, junior disciple? 」

「Senior brother, we truly are brothers in arms—we both had the same idea. 」

Huh???

Hearing that, the Shī xiōng stared for a moment, 「What the hell does 'having the same idea' even mean? You little brat, you've got a lot on your mind. 」

He narrowed his eyes slightly and looked at his own junior martial brother, asking in a low voice.

「Have you told anyone else about this? 」

As for picking a satisfactory Dao protector, naturally the fewer the better; otherwise, if everyone went there, how could we choose? We'd have to fight over it. Just thinking about it gives him a headache.

Upon hearing that, the junior martial brother grinned, looking eager for credit, and said.

「Shī xiōng, rest assured, do you think I'm stupid? I could never tell others about this; I came out secretly. 」