252. The pirates are here

252. The pirates are here

Silence!

The entire Zhao family hall was hushed. Everyone stared at the True Person Lu Zhen in astonishment. They had never expected him to personally greet the Martial Saint invited by the eight grand families.

True Person Zhao also in surprise, inquired, "True Person Lu, do you know this Martial Saint Lin?"

Though Lin Fei's reputation was renowned in the Ancient Origin Sect, his tenure there had been brief. As Fairy Mist Island had little dealings with the Ancient Origin Sect, they were unaware of his prestige. They only knew of Lin Fei as a Dao Seeker who had journeyed across the seas and had joined the Ancient Origin Sect half a year prior. Beyond that, they knew little.

"Know him? How could I not?" True Person Lu Zhen replied with deep significance, "True Person Zhao, the fact that the eight grand families managed to invite the Saber Saint of the Ancient Origin Sect suggests that these pirates are no longer a concern."

"What do you mean, True Person Lu?" True Person Zhao was still puzzled, sensing from Lu's tone that this "Lin Martial Saint" was extraordinary.

"You all don't recognize the Saber Saint from the Ancient Origin Sect? In the Illusion Worry City, he, with the prowess of a Limit Martial Saint, executed the Saber Momentum, defeating the disciple of Worry-free Sovereign, Jiang Tianyun. It was a battle that shook the heavens!

Jiang Tianyun, proud and arrogant, was acclaimed as the Illusion Worry City's most promising prodigy to achieve Martial Sovereign. He had condensed both the Energy Flower and Qi Flower and even grasped the martial momentum. Yet, such a peak martial figure was still slashed down by a single strike from Saber Saint Lin Fei. Had it not been for Worry-free Sovereign intervening to block Lin's strike, Jiang Tianyun would've surely perished.

True Person Zhao, given that the eight grand families have managed to invite the Saber Saint from the Ancient Origin Sect, your efforts in summoning so many Foundation Establishment True Persons for Fairy Mist Island seem a mere extravagance. Even my presence might be superfluous."

True Person Lu's gaze was profound. Yet, his words bore a deep respect for Lin Fei. He was a man who knew his own worth.

The Hades List seemed prestigious, appearing as if making it into the top fifty signified being amongst the mightiest below the Golden Core True Persons. However, that was only within the Red Hades Mansion. Across the vast Ancient Continent, the Hades List was relatively insignificant.

The Ancient Origin Sect was also a major faction standing parallel to the Red Hades Mansion. Lu Zhen might not be entirely familiar with Lin Fei's capabilities, but he was undoubtedly aware of Jiang Tianyun's prowess. In the Illusion Worry City, Jiang Tianyun was revered as the foremost Martial Saint and was touted as the most promising disciple nurtured by the Worry-free Sovereign. It was widely believed that he could possibly achieve Martial Sovereign.

True Person Zhao proclaimed with the utmost respect. Once he recognized Lin Fei's stature and capabilities, where would True Person Zhao dare to act with any hint of negligence? Even his previous grievances against the eight great families had now vanished like mist before the sun. To have someone as formidable as Lin Fei here was surely a merit of the eight families!

Without any hesitation, Lin Fei seated himself in the headmost position. Beside him was True Person Lu Zhen

"True Person Lu, True Person Zhao, have the pirates made any move?" Lin Fei inquired straightforwardly.

"Elder Lin, as of now, the pirates remain dormant," responded Lu.

"Dormant? Shall we just wait here indefinitely?"

Lin Fei furrowed his brows. He was not keen on lingering on Fairy Mist Island for an extended period.

"Report! Numerous ships are approaching the shores, and a multitude of Foundation Establishment cultivators and Martial Saints are converging on Fairy Mist Island. The pirates are here!"

At that moment, a Qi cultivator rushed into the hall, announcing the news with urgency.

"Perfect timing!"

A peculiar glint flashed across Lin Fei's eyes. With the pirates' arrival, he no longer had to wait idly.

"Let's see what audacious power backs these brazen pirates," Lu Zhen expressed his curiosity. What gave these pirates the audacity to challenge the Fairy Mist Island continually? Were they so certain of their triumph over the island?

Thus, everyone promptly followed Lin Fei, Lu Zhen, and the rest, swiftly leaving the Zhao residence and heading towards the seashore.