Chapter 319

You're not still going to blame me, are you?

Xiao Kai isn't as reserved as Gu Han.

Even a small-town priest dares to speak to him with coldness.

Not killing him on the spot already shows he has enough patience.

My lord, you're joking.

The hunched old man said, smiling but not sincerely.

My lord, you've slain dozens of black tide monsters for Furnace Hammer Town; the town is naturally grateful.

But the future of Furnace Hammer Town is for its people to decide.

My lord, you're not from Furnace Hammer Town; meddling in its affairs might not be appropriate.

The old man is hunched, yet he speaks without any delay.

Xiao Kai was fed up with the old man's pushy attitude; he didn't want to waste words and was ready to strike to teach him a lesson.

Wang Ye felt the chill radiating from Xiao Kai, and his heart skipped.

This Savior-Heir can slay terrifying black tide monsters with just a wave of his hand.

If blame is assigned, the entire Furnace Hammer Town could be razed!

He hurried forward to persuade, saying:

My lord Savior-Heir, this priest is the granduncle of Savior-Heir Bai Ce.

Another Savior-Heir?

The Savior-Heir Bai Ce mentioned by Wang Ye is likely a local powerhouse of the Abyssal World.

After Xiao Kai secretly considered, he restrained his anger and no longer prepared to strike.

In the Abyssal World, danger lurks everywhere; even a Martial King, let alone a Martial Emperor, cannot walk unchallenged.

That Savior-Heir Bai Ce, even if he cannot defeat a Martial Emperor, would likely possess the strength of a Martial King.

If he were to strike the other's uncle now, and Bai Ce found out, his journey in the Abyssal World would likely come to an abrupt end!

Xiao Kai changed his expression, giving a faint smile as he looked at Priest Bai Qi.

Priest, I'm doing this for the good of everyone in Furnace Hammer Town; only by going to the Holy City can their safety be assured.

Otherwise, if I leave, even a minor black tide like the dozens of monsters just now...

Furnace Hammer Town might not be able to withstand it!

Xiao Kai narrowed his eyes and gave a light laugh.

His light tone carried a strong threat.

Bai Qi gave a cold laugh, smiling but not sincerely, then turned to look at the sturdy man pushing the wheelchair.

Old Tie, someone is doubting your strength.

Furnace Hammer Town has no guard squad; currently, the responsibility of defending the town falls to

the various blacksmith shops led by Bai Tie and others.

These blacksmiths possess extraordinary strength, wielding finely forged equipment; compared to ordinary guards, they are superior in every way.

Bai Tie looked at Xiao Kai and gave a hearty laugh.

A few black tide monsters can't stir up any waves in our Furnace Hammer Town.

Savior-Heir, you're perhaps being overly alarmist.

Xiao Kai narrowed his gaze, and his look at Bai Tie secretly startled him.

He actually couldn't see through the opponent's strength!

Although this man is burly, he is ultimately just a blacksmith from a remote town in the Abyssal World.

And yet he can't see through him?!

Even if it's because the opponent's astonishing physique causes his aura to be restrained, making it hard to judge.

This also shows that this blacksmith is anything but simple!

I don't look down on the people of Furnace Hammer Town; I'm only considering everyone's safety, which is why I invited everyone to go with me to the Holy City.

Xiao Kai seemingly casually waved his hand.

If the priest is unwilling, we can let the crowd vote on the spot, with the minority following the majority, or those willing to go with me can join me.

Those unwilling to leave can stay in Furnace Hammer Town.

After this period of understanding, Xiao Kai confirmed that the Savior-Heir enjoys extremely high status in the eyes of the vast majority.

Except for this Priest Bai Qi and this old blacksmith.

Most people hold great reverence for the legendary Savior-Heir!

If allowed to decide freely, most people would certainly wish to follow him away.

Alright, since Savior-Heir has such interest, this old man ought to accompany him!

Priest Bai Qi laughed heartily at the crowd, which surprised Xiao Kai.

Does this guy think his standing in the hearts of Furnace Hammer Town's people could even surpass that of the Savior-Heir?

As Priest Bai Qi's words fell, heads immediately started moving.

A clear line was drawn between Bai Qi and Xiao Kai.

Anyone who decides to follow Xiao Kai to the Holy City can stand behind him.

Those who wish to stay in Furnace Hammer Town will stand beside Bai Qi.

Everyone, before you decide, I still have something to tell you.

Upon hearing Priest Bai Qi's sudden remark, everyone froze.

Initially, Sword Edge City and the Grass Tribe were both forces that followed Sheng Cheng and participated most actively in saving the world, but I'm sure everyone has heard what happened to them in the end.

As soon as these words were spoken, the townspeople of Lu Chui Zhen who had just been preparing to walk over to Xiao Kai's side all stopped in their tracks.

Although Heixia Yu is far from Sheng Cheng, the presence of wandering bards means it is not completely cut off from news of major world events.

Sword Edge City is the headquarters of the alliance of cities.

Everyone belonging to Sword Edge City regards battle as the utmost glory.

Once ruled nearly a third of the world!

After the Black Tide descended, Sword Edge City, which ruled a vast territory, became the first target of the Black Tide's erosion.

At the moment Sword Edge City's defenses kept collapsing, the Sword Edge King of that time became the first Savior Heir in history, fighting on the front lines against the Black Tide.

But although the Sword Edge King was immensely strong, he was outnumbered.

The warriors of Sword Edge City feared nothing, regarding death on the battlefield as the highest honor.

Following their Sword Edge King, they fought to the death to resist the Black Tide.

In the end, Sword Edge City was destroyed!

Today the ruins of Sword Edge City remain, but there is no sign of life left within.

The Green Grass Tribe, meanwhile, is the territory where many different races survive.

Although its power is far less than that of Sword Edge City, its strength lies in the unity of the various tribes, each with its own expertise.

Yet they, like Sword Edge City, were submerged by the Black Tide.

These are facts known to everyone in Heixia Yu.

"Even powers like Sword Edge City and the Green Grass Tribe, under the guidance of the Savior Heir, cannot resist the Black Tide."

Seeing the crowd waver, Bai Qi spoke again,

"Do you really think those dignitaries of Sheng Cheng have the leisure to protect you?"

"Or will they send you to the front lines to resist the Black Tide?"

Bai Qi's words were like a soul-searching interrogation, plunging the crowd into contemplation.

They wanted to follow Xiao Kai to Sheng Cheng, naturally hoping to receive the protection of Sheng Cheng and the Savior Heir.

In a world overrun by the Black Tide, to enjoy peace.

But if the Savior Heir ultimately still has them resist the Black Tide.

What difference would that make from staying in Lu Chui Zhen?

Xiao Kai saw the crowd stop, and even many turning to walk back to Bai Qi's side, his eyebrows rose instantly.