Facing Chen Yushan's angry gaze, the Ten Thousand People King's expression was extremely grim.
Being exposed by the people of Hongtian Island was not a major issue. Once the powerhouses from the other major island regions arrived, they could forcefully conquer Hongtian Island.
However, the critical problem now was that the powerhouses from the other major island regions had not yet arrived!
This was quite fatal.
If it were just their Wanqi Island, it would be quite difficult to take down the powerhouses of Hongtian Island. Any carelessness could lead to mutual destruction.
Moreover, there were now two powerful quasi-demon saints of unknown origin. That toad, fighting four against one, had actually crushed his four quasi-saint elders. The situation was even more unfavorable.
There was also a demon horse that looked even more troublesome than the toad, its demonic energy like clouds, its strength like a dragon. Even he had to be wary of it.
If they were to fall out now, Wanqi Island would likely gain nothing.
Various thoughts flashed through his mind like lightning.
The Ten Thousand People King was also a decisive and ambitious figure, and he immediately made a wise choice.
He suppressed his emotions, put on a cunning smile, and said obsequiously, "Brother Chen, this is all a misunderstanding. Let's not harm the harmony between our two families!"
He then turned and cursed angrily, "Wan Guanning, what the hell are you doing, you brat? Hurry up and apologize to Young Master Chen and Miss Chen!"
Wan Guanning felt indignant and glared fiercely at Ling Fan.
The Ten Thousand People King added, "Brother Chen, I apologize for letting you witness this. As compensation, please take these treasures with you. Our Wanqi Island will also give you five more powerful sacred artifacts as a token of our sincerity. Please do not refuse!"
Given the Ten Thousand People King's status, offering an apology and compensation, and such generous compensation – five sacred artifacts – these were rare treasures that even eight million Profound Tier low-grade pills might not be able to buy.
With his smooth talk, the Hongtian Island side found it difficult to pursue the matter further.
"Brother Wan, we have indeed witnessed the hospitality of Wanqi Island. We shall take our leave now, as the mountains and rivers are far apart!"
Chen Yushan, along with the powerhouses of Hongtian Island, left with Ling Fan, the toad, and the demon horse.
After boarding Hongtian Island's treasure ship and understanding the situation, Chen Yushan solemnly cupped his hands to Ling Fan and the toad, "Thank you, Young Master Ling, for drawing your sword to help. Today, Hongtian Island and my children were not humiliated by Wanqi Island entirely thanks to Young Master Ling! Please accept these five sacred artifacts."
Ling Fan did not accept.
Chen Yushan insisted on giving them to Ling Fan. Chen Zhendong was anxious, wishing he could pull his father back. Those were five priceless sacred artifacts! With Hongtian Island's resources, they might not even be able to produce them all at once, so how could they be given away for free?
Chen Zhendong's feelings were written all over his face, and Ling Fan, the toad, and the demon horse were all disdainful.
Ling Fan thought for a moment, then casually gave the five sacred artifacts to Chen Xia, saying, "Miss Chen, these things are of little use to me, so I'll present them as a gift."
Chen Xia was completely stunned.
Others were also surprised by Ling Fan's generosity. Those were five sacred artifacts! If given to five potential peak Golden Core realm cultivators, they might be able to forge several powerful quasi-saints.
Yet, Ling Fan didn't even look at them and casually gave them to Chen Xia.
Chen Zhendong breathed a sigh of relief.
Ling Fan stopped Chen Yushan and Chen Xia when they were about to speak.
"Island Master Chen, there's no need to be polite. A few sacred artifacts are truly of little use to me."
Ling Fan cultivated the Myriad Law Golden Core. To advance his cultivation to the Quasi-Saint realm, or even the Manifestation realm, he needed far more sacred artifacts and sacred cultivation resources than this. They were of little consequence to him.
"Father, since he doesn't care for them, let him be. We should leave Wanqi Island quickly," Chen Zhendong urged, still somewhat shaken.
On the other hand, he was also afraid that Ling Fan might change his mind and suddenly decide to take back these five sacred artifacts, which would truly be like cutting flesh from his heart.
"Yes, I also feel that Wanqi Island has ill intentions. It's likely because we support the Undying Empress that they harbor such animosity!"
Chen Yushan ordered the ship to set sail.
"Boss, are we just leaving like this?"
The toad and the demon horse communicated with Ling Fan mentally.
They knew that Ling Fan had come to this Wanqi Island with other purposes. But now that they were leaving in a hurry, they worried it might affect Ling Fan's plans.
Ling Fan said calmly, "It's fine. I'll leave my true body on this ship, and my Golden Core clone will return to Wanqi Island. This way, after obtaining what I want, the Golden Core clone can use the connection between itself and the true body to cross the Storm Sea and return to my body."
After saying that, amidst a distortion of space, a Golden Core rose from Ling Fan's head, then rapidly broke through the waves and turned back towards Wanqi Island.
...
At this moment.
In Wanqi Island.
Wan Guanning was extremely unwilling and confused, saying, "Father, you're just letting them go like this! With your strength, plus the sacred artifact, can't you deal with them? You even gave them five sacred artifacts for free. That good-for-nothing sneak attacked me and slapped me. I haven't avenged that yet! And that bitch Chen Xia, I will torture her to death!"
The Ten Thousand People King smiled sinisterly, "Of course, I won't let it go like this! Now that the powerhouses from the other immortal islands haven't converged, once they arrive, we'll immediately pursue the people of Hongtian Island, plunder all their treasures, and let them be buried in the storm-ridden seabed!"
Wan Guanning immediately grinned menacingly, "Father is indeed wise! Your son admires you."
The Ten Thousand People King advised him, "Young people are too impatient. You need to have some composure, otherwise, how will you inherit the vast fortune of Wanqi Island in the future!"
"Yes," Wan Guanning replied, lowering his head.
"You truly are not giving up. Very well, I'll just destroy your Wanqi Island while I'm at it."
Just then.
A faint voice suddenly echoed in the Wanqi Tower, reaching everyone's ears.
Instantly, everyone's expression changed.
Following the sound, they saw a distortion of space, and a Golden Core, so brilliant and magnificent that it was indescribable, appeared out of thin air, then transformed into a semi-transparent golden figure!
It was Ling Fan.
Wan Guanning was initially very surprised, but upon seeing this Golden Core clone of Ling Fan, he was overjoyed and laughed, "Haha, you kid truly don't know the immensity of heaven and earth. I originally wanted you to live a little longer, but you've come seeking death! First, we'll destroy your Golden Core clone, then we'll grind your true body to ashes and tear your corpse into ten thousand pieces."
The other powerhouses of Wanqi Island also relaxed.
The voice just now had indeed startled them. They thought some powerful being had come to cause trouble for Wanqi Island.
It turned out to be this ignorant brat.
Wanqi Island had six quasi-saint elders, the Island Master was a top quasi-saint, and there were countless Golden Core and Condensation realm cultivators. How could they fear a mere Golden Core realm martial artist?
Only the Ten Thousand People King's eyes flashed with doubt. From Ling Fan's Golden Core, he sensed a non-trivial fluctuation, as if it were not just a Golden Core, but a star core containing terrifying power, capable of destroying heaven and earth once unleashed.