Enlightenment

Handstand while having diarrhea?!

Hearing this, even the Sturgeon Dragon Heavenly Emperor and the Crab Emperor were stunned, their eyes wide with disbelief!

Too ruthless...

They never expected that their old friend, once a Heavenly Emperor and a figure of supreme dignity among the sea clans, could stoop to such shamelessness!

If the North Sea Emperor was a ruthless man,

then the Sturgeon Dragon Heavenly Emperor at this moment could only be described as a demonic fiend!

Such a vicious oath...

Even if it were a lie, no ordinary person would dare doubt it!

After all.

Handstanding while having diarrhea isn’t something just anyone can endure!

To dare say such words, one must be absolutely certain!

The cultivators present, though far inferior in cultivation, were still top-tier figures among humanity. At their level, they understood the weight of a cursed oath.

Hearing the fiendish words, the entire hall gasped in shock!

Only Yi Feng.

Showed little surprise or shock. Instead, he frowned slightly, his expression filled with doubt!

Earlier, he’d heard about the North Sea Emperor.

Some said it was just a rumor.

Now, hearing the Sturgeon Dragon Heavenly Emperor, it was another damn rumor?

In just a short while,

he’d experienced two rises and two falls—the reversals were coming too fast!

Were these three old outsiders here to help, or were they professional debunkers?

Why did they keep causing trouble nonstop?

The more he looked at them, the more annoyed he became, his face darkening.

Shi Tianchuan, stationed in the East Sea, had gone through great lengths to uncover some insider information. Yet these three outsiders dismissed it all with a few words, speaking as if they knew everything.

Anyone unaware might think they were the sea clans themselves!

How damn absurd!

Yi Feng was no fool.

With his plans repeatedly disrupted, he grew increasingly suspicious.

These people.

Might very well be lackeys of the sea clans, traitors equivalent to those "second devils" during special times, here to spout nonsense...

All to make everyone lower their guard!

Thinking this, Yi Feng cast a cold gaze their way.

"How do you know so much about the sea clans? Where did you hear this?"

The question.

Stirred Shi Tianchuan’s suspicions as well, and he turned sharply!

"Master Yi is right!"

"Elders, your words contradict everything I’ve learned. How can you be so certain?!"

The successive questions snapped the crowd out of their daze!

Aside from a few complacent mediocrities, most on Black Island were no ordinary folk. Though their cultivation was lacking, their insight and shrewdness were anything but. They immediately sensed something amiss.

"Exactly! How do they know all this?!"

"Elders, care to elaborate?"

"Could it be... you have close ties to the Heavenly Dragon Mermaid Clan?"

"Gentlemen, unless you explain yourselves today, we won’t rest easy!"

Figures rose one after another, their gazes piercing.

A few top-tier giants exchanged subtle glances, and the hall’s doors slowly creaked shut!

Suddenly.

The atmosphere grew tense, thick with the promise of conflict!

Before the North Sea Emperor could relax, his nerves tightened again. The two seated behind him also felt immense pressure.

That Master Yi would doubt them was no surprise.

After all.

This was the master of the Skeleton Lord—his cunning and methods were surely terrifying!

But facing such a situation, the three still felt a chill in their hearts.

Especially the North Sea Emperor.

Standing alone at the forefront, bearing the weight of countless stares, he felt like a target. Desperate, he clasped his fists and blurted out an excuse.

"Master Yi, everyone..."

"This old one, though far inland, has always cared for our East Sea brethren. For millennia, I’ve spent fortunes to gather intelligence on the sea clans... hence my slight familiarity with their affairs!"

"Yes, yes! All this was bought with heavy gold!"

His quick thinking in a pinch showed some wit.

Unfortunately.

His stammering tone made his words hard to believe.

Yi Feng wasn’t buying it.

When it came to gathering information, he was an expert!

In his quest for death,

he’d visited countless places, seeking out powerful figures. Each time, it took tremendous effort—he knew firsthand how difficult it was.

If gathering intel among his own kind was this hard, how could sea clan secrets be so easily obtained?

And about their top-tier giants, no less!

What a joke!

Yi Feng’s cold eyes turned to the next man, his voice icy.

"Did you also buy your information with heavy gold?"

The Sturgeon Dragon Heavenly Emperor hurried to his feet.

With slightly more time to fabricate, his story was a bit more plausible.

"Master Yi, you see through all."

"This humble one has no wealth to spend on intelligence. However, I do have some cultivation and have taught many disciples. Through friends and students, I’ve pieced together a little about the North Sea Clan’s affairs. Beyond that, I dare not speculate."

Yi Feng nodded slightly.

This was somewhat believable.

Compared to money, connections held greater power. Cultivation wasn’t just about battles—it was about human relations. With enough connections, gathering some intel wasn’t impossible.

As he pondered,

the two sea clan giants were sweating bullets, and the Crab Emperor had made up his mind!

Without waiting for Yi Feng’s question, he stood and bowed.

"Master Yi."

"Since things have come to this, I must confess the truth!"

"Truth is, I’ve come from afar to avenge my daughter, who fled to the East Sea millennia ago to escape trouble! My girl, wronged by a great clan, had no choice but to hide in the East Sea. Yet fate played a cruel joke—she was chosen as a ‘Heavenly Maiden’ by the Heavenly Dragon Mermaid Clan, subjected to unspeakable humiliation before taking her own life!"

"Back then, my cultivation was lacking. I could only memorize the sea clan secrets she’d sent, burying my hatred deep. Now, with some strength, I’ve come to fight, to wash my shame with blood! I’ve failed as a father!"

Tears streamed down the Crab Emperor’s face—his acting was Oscar-worthy!

Moved by his "tragedy," many in the hall shared his grief!

By the end,

the Crab Emperor’s voice was thick with fury, his curses fiery and impassioned!

"Master Yi, you understand!"

"The sea clans are scum, especially the Heavenly Dragon Mermaid Clan, who’ve bullied us humans for too long! I swear eternal hatred! Every word I’ve spoken is from the heart! If we don’t destroy the Heavenly Dragon Mermaid Clan, I’ll renounce my humanity!"

His roars stirred the crowd, and many echoed his cry!

"Destroy the Heavenly Dragon Mermaid Clan, or renounce our humanity!"

The other two giants were awestruck, their eyes filled with admiration!

When it came to ruthlessness...

they were mere amateurs!

The real master was Old Crab!

They’d only cursed themselves, but he’d disowned his kin, condemned the entire sea clans, and even posed as a wronged human, pinning all blame on the Heavenly Dragon Mermaid Clan!

Such awareness.

Such skill.

Truly, Old Crab was in a league of his own!

With things at this point, Ao Budong’s cluelessness would be the Heavenly Dragon Mermaid Clan’s downfall. If their destruction could save the other sea clans, why not?

Exchanging glances, the two joined the chorus, raising their fists!

"Destroy the Heavenly Dragon Mermaid Clan, or renounce our humanity!"

Watching the fervor, the old man wept openly!

Even Yi Feng was swayed.

So, these old men carried such sorrow—a parent burying their child. Pitiable indeed!

But thinking of the sea clans’ so-called powerhouses being weaklings, with only the Heavenly Dragon Mermaid Clan left,

Yi Feng’s spirits sank. He slumped in his seat with a sigh.

"In that case..."

"Let’s join forces against the Heavenly Dragon Mermaid Clan. Our odds should be decent."

As soon as these words were spoken, a shadow of worry flickered in Shi Tianchuan's eyes.

The atmosphere seemed ready to boil over again.

What should be done about this...?

Fortunately, the ever-considerate three great leaders of the Sea Tribe spoke up one after another, lavishing praise on the Heavenly Dragon Mermaid Clan while firmly pinning the blame on Ao Budong!

"This battle is bound to be perilous!"

"Absolutely! The Heavenly Dragon Mermaid Clan is notoriously savage, their warriors fierce beyond measure. Even the three of us elders joining forces might be no match!"

"Indeed! Especially their Dragon Emperor, Ao Budong—his cultivation is unfathomable, and his methods ruthless! He must not be underestimated! And let’s not forget the Four Dragon Generals, each a peerless expert, ranking among the top combatants of the Sea Tribe!"

"Precisely! The Heavenly Dragon Mermaid Clan is undoubtedly the strongest among the Sea Tribes. Compared to them, the Sturgeon Carp Tribe is nothing but rotten fish and shrimp!"

"And the North Sea Emperor? Utter trash!"

...

As this string of colorful insults spilled out, Shi Tianchuan was left dumbstruck.

Most of his lines had been stolen.

That alone was bad enough.

But now he realized—were the Heavenly Dragon Mermaid Clan truly this formidable?

Had he acted too rashly after all?

Amidst the stunned silence of the crowd, Yi Feng suddenly perked up, fixing his gaze intently on the Crab Emperor.

"Are you speaking the truth?!"