Chapter 485: line with translation of chapter title

"Eh, it doesn't matter; to me, having it or not is the same, I don't care about this. Compared to that, I think cultivating magic, comprehending the elements, and exploring the truth of life in the myriad heavens is the most meaningful pursuit of a lifetime!" Xiao Feng wore a serious expression.

He was too good at pretending, his act was as real as the genuine article, to the point that nobody doubted these words.

The four-armed woman Bei Xi showed a look of regret, sighing: "This is too much of a pity; it's rare to see such a handsome human, I wanted to be with you every day, clouds and rain, even give you my soul. I never thought… you're incapable in that regard."

After saying that, she added: "Oh, sorry, I didn't mean to look down on you! Don't take it to heart; actually, I'm a very nice sister, good to every man—if you don't believe me, you can ask them."

Upon hearing this, the surrounding male members each instinctively stepped back several dozen meters, shaking their heads like rattle drums.

"I dare not casually acknowledge, I dare not casually acknowledge!"

"What are you talking about? I've never been drained dry; I'm super strong!"

"Ah, the weather is really nice today; I'm going back to cultivate, I'm about to break through to become a master god, I need to put in extra effort."

A group of people flatly denied it, and someone even slipped away on the spot.

Xiao Feng's mouth twitched.

This four-armed woman seems to be playing quite wildly.

Could the whole Holy Flame Island possibly be her "harem"?

As everyone chatted and laughed, a deep, resonant voice suddenly came from the largest palace in the middle.

"Cut it out, this newly arrived adventurer friend, state your purpose for coming to Holy Flame Island. I don't believe an adventurer wielding a top-grade divine artifact would take an interest in our small faction."

This voice was low and heavy, like a mighty beast.

"The king has arrived!"

"We greet the king!"

"The king looks even more handsome today; want to sleep together tonight?"

Members of Holy Flame Island all greeted him respectfully; only the Upper God–level four-armed woman Bei Xi dared to tease him.

Xiao Feng looked toward the direction of the cliff at the palace entrance.

The speaker was a half-beast standing three meters tall, with a pair of crimson cow horns on his head.

He bore the aura of the demon race and also that of the gods, a hybrid creature.

Dozens of planes under the Elemental Divine Realm have demon race existence—some called "Abyssal Demons," some "Dark Demon Clan," some "Border Wilderness Monsters," etc., but their essence is the same.

The demon race and the divine realm have always been enemies; such god-demon hybrids are usually exterminated while still young.

To have grown to this point is truly rare; likely there is no second such being in the entire divine realm.

Xiao Feng looked at his information.

【God·Red Horn King—Alkerdemann (Transcendent Mythic Leader)】

Level: 440 (Upper God)

HP: 7.2 billion/7.2 billion

Just looking at his HP and level, he is considerably stronger than He Er Na.

When He Er Na descended to the lower realm, she had removed most of her equipment, not her full form.

But even her full form back then probably couldn't reach this height; if they were enemies, one would mostly need to rely on wisdom and numbers to suppress her.

The Red Horn King Alkerdemann looked at Xiao Feng, waiting for his answer.

Xiao Feng also looked at him and said with a sigh: "Even a top-grade divine artifact is bought with one's life. After a trip through the Myriad Heavens Battlefield, I've died several times. Now I'm tired too; I just want to find a peaceful place to stay, free from divine nation control, with some modest income."

Basically, he's the type who's played enough and wants to find an honest person to take over.

Upon hearing this, the Red Horn King Alkerdemann did not immediately show belief or doubt.

Instead, he said: "Holy Flame Island is small, resources scarce, cannot accommodate too many people. You may cultivate here, but you must make a contribution for us to let you stay."

In other words, they need a token of allegiance.

Xiao Feng asked: "What do you need me to do? As long as it's not a life‑risking task, I can consider it."

The Red Horn King said: "It's simple—fly 300,000 kilometers toward the Zika Star; nearby there's a place called Wind Spirit Island. Go there and capture a few demigoddess‑or‑higher women for us, and that will count as your contribution."

Zika Star is a nearby star‑map reference point used to determine direction.

Xiao Feng heard it and couldn't help but exclaim, "What a good partner!"

This guy is also quite nasty—knowing that Wind Spirit Island has an Upper God, yet he sends people to seize persons there; isn't that just sending them to die?

He immediately said: "I've heard of Wind Spirit Island; there's a woman named He Er Na who is very formidable—I'm no match for her. Going there would be outright suicide. Red Horn King, isn't this condition a bit too harsh?"

"Hahaha, not difficult, not difficult."

The Red Horn King laughed loudly and explained: "Just a few days ago I received news from the Storm Divine Nation that that scoundrel on Wind Spirit Island has fled to the lower realm and isn't home at all. Their other mid‑level forces have already been killed by us; what remains is merely a bunch of trash fish and shrimp. Your strength is not bad; even if you can't wipe them all out, capturing a few people to bring back is certainly no problem. Even if we go to extremes, you're an adventurer who fears no death—what's there to panic about?"

They killed them; what's left is nothing but a bunch of rotten fish and shrimp. Your strength is not bad—even if you can't wipe them all out, capturing a few people to bring back is definitely no problem. To put it another way, you're an adventurer; you're not afraid of death, so what's there to panic about?

"Master! Kill him!"

In the distance, He Er Na heard these words, and her anger flared up.

Xiao Feng sent a mental thought to soothe her: "Don't worry, at this distance I could kill him without difficulty; go find your own people first, and make sure I don't accidentally hurt you."

Those Holy Flame Island members are now within 1,000 meters; if he decided to strike, he could wipe out a large group in an instant.

Even if the Red Horn King were a bit stronger, he wouldn't last more than a few seconds.

But now is not the time.

"Oh? Is that so? You wouldn't be lying to me, would you?" Xiao Feng continued to stall for time with the Red Horn King.

From this conversation he could see that the Red Horn King indeed has a close relationship with the master god of the Storm Divine Nation.

The Storm Divine Envoy, upon meeting He Er Na on the Divine Continent, managed to transmit the news here, showing that the two sides are in very close contact.

Also, thanks to the divine envoy only sending the message these past few days; if it had come earlier, during the last conflict on the Black Stone Continent, they would have known that He Er Na was already away from home…

Now Wind Spirit Island is estimated to have not a single living person left!

"Why would I lie to you? If you don't believe me, I'll let Bei Xi, Mo Hu, Mo Bao and the others go with you to help cover your advance." said the Red Horn King Alkerdemann.

"Well…" Xiao Feng feigned difficulty, pretending to consider.

At this moment, He Er Na had already inspected two palaces, but she had not found any trace of the Wind Spirit Island members inside.

Now she entered the largest palace while invisible, continuing the search.

Xiao Feng chatted idly with a few remarks, passing the time with the Red Horn King and others.

After about two minutes, He Er Na's voice suddenly echoed in his mind.

"Master, I found them! They're in the dungeon deep inside the palace!"

The people have been found!

Xiao Feng's heart stirred, and he said: "First rescue the people, don't miss a single one, take them all away with the Teleportation Scroll; leave this place to me."

"Good! Master, I beg you, they look so miserable… don't hold back, don't leave a single one!" He Er Na pleaded.

From her voice, Xiao Feng heard anger and sorrow.

Obviously, those who had been captured had suffered a terrible fate.

"Hmm, leave it to me; just let me know when you're done."

(End of chapter)