Humph!
Ye Cangtian didn't believe Wei Xiaofeng's explanation, only letting out a cold snort. His gaze was fixed on Wei Gu.
Alas!
Seeing Ye Cangtian's sharp gaze, Wei Gu sighed and said, "Alright, I'll tell you the truth. This set of Jiuzhou Fengyun Armor has already been targeted by Feiyun Pavilion!"
Wei Gu explained the general situation.
After Wei Xiaofeng left to participate in the auction and trade fair, people from Feiyun Pavilion came looking for them.
They demanded that Chixia Island submit to Feiyun Pavilion, provide them with armor and weapons, and in addition, hand over the Jiuzhou Fengyun Armor.
The other party's attitude was overbearing and tough, and they had even killed some of Chixia Island's guards to establish their might.
Under such circumstances, Wei Gu naturally would not agree, but due to Feiyun Pavilion's strength, he dared not say much.
He could only buy some time to seek a solution.
Currently, the other party had two days left, and after two days, Feiyun Pavilion would forcefully arrive.
If he did not compromise, Chixia Island would likely be wiped out.
Initially, in his desperation, Wei Gu was prepared to agree to the other party's terms, as preserving Chixia Island was the top priority.
However, after Wei Xiaofeng returned and spoke of Feiyun Pavilion's actions, Wei Gu realized that if they submitted to Feiyun Pavilion, it would be akin to aiding and abetting evil.
In that case, he would surely be cursed by future generations!
It was for this reason that, upon learning that the Hidden Group and Feiyun Pavilion were opposing factions, and that Ye Cangtian had saved Wei Xiaofeng, Wei Gu ultimately decided to give the armor to Ye Cangtian.
Upon hearing this, Ye Cangtian's expression softened, and he then asked, "If you give me the armor, how will you account for it to Feiyun Pavilion?"
"I already have a plan, and I will need Mr. Ye's cooperation!"
Wei Gu looked at Ye Cangtian and spoke frankly, "As long as Mr. Ye makes a move and injures us, we can then claim that the Hidden Group was quicker and seized all the weapons and armor!"
Wei Gu stated that this way, even if the people from Feiyun Pavilion came, they could not say anything, nor would they make things difficult for them, as they had not proactively cooperated with the Hidden Group!
"Not suitable!"
Ye Cangtian uttered two words indifferently.
He turned his gaze to Wei Gu and stated his opinion.
Firstly, Feiyun Pavilion acted maliciously. If they did not hand over what they demanded, there was a high probability they would resort to killing.
Secondly, with a great war approaching, it would be difficult for Chixia Island to remain aloof.
If they could not be used by Feiyun Pavilion, Feiyun Pavilion would certainly not leave Chixia Island to the opposing faction.
Based on these two points alone, Wei Gu's plan had lost its meaning.
Hearing Ye Cangtian's words, Wei Gu's brows furrowed. He quickly spoke, "Mr. Ye, do you have any ideas?"
"Rather than retreating, it is better to face the challenge head-on."
Ye Cangtian looked at the other person and continued, "Joining forces with us now still offers a considerable chance of victory, so why not go for broke!"
"That won't do!"
Wei Gu looked at Ye Cangtian with bitterness and continued, "If Chixia Island participates in the war, Feiyun Pavilion will definitely retaliate against this place. In that case, what will happen to the old, weak, women, and children here!"
"Transfer!"
Ye Cangtian looked at the other person indifferently and said, "If war breaks out, those who can fight from Chixia Island can be transferred to the Hidden Group. After the war, the Hidden Group will return your living space!"
Wei Gu's face instantly flushed red, and he angrily said, "Easy for you to say! Moving so many people, who wouldn't know! Moreover, the soldiers of Feiyun Pavilion are around the island. How easy is it to get out!"
Wei Gu stated that if they were to migrate again, once discovered by Feiyun Pavilion, they would directly take action.
In that case, even if Chixia Island was not destroyed, the old, weak, women, and children would likely not be able to be protected.
Upon hearing this, Ye Cangtian smiled slightly and quickly said, "If you plan to transfer, you only need to gather everyone here. Leave the rest to me."
This...
Wei Gu hesitated. There were not many people from the surrounding islands, and they were not very far away. They could be gathered within a day.
But the problem was, what method did Ye Cangtian have? Was it feasible?
If they gathered everyone, and they couldn't stop Feiyun Pavilion, then Chixia Island would have no heritage left!
On the other side, seeing Wei Gu hesitate, Ye Cangtian continued, "You must understand that even if I help you block Feiyun Pavilion, if you continue to stay here, you will eventually be destroyed!"
"Alright, I'll trust you this once!"
Hearing Ye Cangtian's words, Wei Gu finally nodded in agreement.
He then looked at Ye Cangtian and continued, "However, there is one thing I need to state in advance. Chixia Island is only temporarily residing in the Hidden Group, not joining it, and we require absolute autonomy!"
"No problem, I can promise you this!" Ye Cangtian nodded.
Upon hearing this, Wei Gu's gaze shifted to the armor and he continued, "Since we have joined your ranks, you must accept this armor. Consider it Chixia Island's contribution to the great war."
Alas!
Looking at Wei Gu's determined gaze, Ye Cangtian sighed.
He knew that although the other party was reluctant to part with this armor, they were afraid of being implicated by it, and thus wanted to get rid of this burden urgently.
Thinking this, Ye Cangtian slowly said, "I can accept the armor, but not for free. After you transfer to the Hidden Group, I will definitely give you satisfactory compensation."
Wei Gu was not concerned about these matters. In his opinion, as long as Chixia Island could successfully transfer and the armor could be sold, he would be satisfied.
The next moment, Ye Cangtian walked towards the armor, sliced his fingertip, and dripped a drop of blood onto the armor.
Instantly, the armor emitted a faint humming sound, and a soft light instantly covered the entire armor.
Swish!
With a whistling sound, the armor turned into a golden-blue ray of light and directly entered Ye Cangtian's clothes.
Immediately after, a pattern of auspicious clouds appeared on Ye Cangtian's arm.
At the same time, Ye Cangtian instantly felt the presence of the armor and a blood-like connection to it.
With a thought, the armor instantly materialized, enveloping his body.
What powerful armor! Truly worthy of being a demigod-level armor!
Feeling the enhancement in strength and spirit, Ye Cangtian was shocked.
On the other side, Wei Gu and Wei Xiaofeng, seeing Ye Cangtian clad in the armor, twitched their mouths in unison.
It wasn't for any other reason. While this armor was powerful, the residual spirit within it was exceptionally proud.
Every person on Chixia Island had attempted to pledge allegiance to it by dripping their blood, but all had failed.
Yet, when it came to Ye Cangtian, the residual spirit within the armor recognized him as its master without hesitation. This was something they had never expected.
However, through this scene, they understood that Ye Cangtian had immense potential and an immeasurable future, so their choice was not wrong.
Thinking this, Wei Gu quickly clasped his hands and said, "Congratulations, Mr. Ye, on gaining the armor's recognition!"
Ye Cangtian retracted the armor and clasped his hands towards Wei Gu, saying, "I still must thank the Island Master for his generous relinquishment."
Saying this, Ye Cangtian changed the subject, gesturing to them that time was getting late and it would be best to gather the disciples of Chixia Island as soon as possible.
Hearing this, Wei Gu dared not delay. He asked Wei Xiaofeng to take Ye Cangtian to rest, while he personally arranged the gathering.
Night.
In the room, Ye Cangtian looked out at the peaceful village below the window, his brow furrowed.
If there were no other choice, he would not want to disturb these people's peaceful lives.
But neither he nor the Hidden Group could stay here to guard these people permanently.
Thinking this, Ye Cangtian's brow furrowed.
Lan Yue clearly knew his intention, which was to have Kong Kong establish a teleportation gate between Dragon City and Chixia Island.
And judging by the time, Kong Kong should have arrived, but he couldn't sense Kong Kong's presence nearby.
Could it be that the Hidden Group's map was having problems again?
If that were the case, it would be troublesome! There were still thousands of people waiting to escape.
Ye Cangtian did not wish to engage Feiyun Pavilion in a war here. After all, with him alone, it would be difficult to ensure no casualties here once a battle ensued.
But in the current situation, he still had to make thorough preparations.
Thinking this, Ye Cangtian quietly left the room and went to the beach of Chixia Island, where he began to set up a large formation.
The only formation he was proficient in was the ancient maze formation from the Zhenxin Tablet, which he obtained in the Shattered Ruins.
Once the formation was activated, it could at least resist Feiyun Pavilion's landing speed, giving him more time...