Chapter 737: Chapter 737

The sound of the waves was faintly audible.

Although the sun shone through the thick fog onto Hero Island, casting shadows on everyone in the Sea Shark Palace,

at this moment, everyone in the Sea Shark Palace felt an intense chill in their hearts, devoid of the fervor they had when they arrived.

The Sea Shark Palace Master, Helian Ba, renowned throughout the Martial World of Yuan Country, had already died, with most of his body buried in a sandpit, his head completely smashed, a sight too gruesome to behold.

The Divine Fire Sect Leader, Bai Ting, had also surrendered, showing no intention of avenging his sworn brother, appearing utterly weak and aged.

His gaze swept over both friends and foes, suddenly turning to Jiang Dali, "This time, the aggression was for the Divine Skill transmitted by Hero Island. I, Bai Ting, have wandered the Martial World for many years, but today I admit defeat at your hands, Black Wind Village Chief.

From now on, as long as you, Black Wind Village Chief, are present, I, Bai Ting, along with the followers of the Divine Fire Sect, will detour around you. How does that suit your honor, Black Wind Village Chief?"

These words clearly showed submission and weakness in public, which would certainly plummet the reputation and standing of the Divine Fire Sect in the Martial World.

The faces of the thirty-three Palace Masters of the Sea Shark Palace changed simultaneously.

The numerous Eight Desolate Disciples from Hero Island roared with joy, chanting the name of Black Wind, their blood boiling with excitement.

Jiang Dali, however, snorted coldly, his voice pressing down all other sounds like a muffled thunder.

Bai Ting’s heart skipped a beat.

Jiang Dali clenched his fist, his knuckles cracking, his tone indifferent yet imperiously cold, "Your proposal isn’t very appealing! I have a suggestion, which depends on whether you’re willing to listen."

Bai Ting’s face turned pale, gritting his teeth, "Black Wind Village Chief, I am still a leader of a sect, after all. If you’re not satisfied, I can offer compensation, but please try not to be too oppressive."

Jiang Dali’s gaze, filled with a chilling dread, bore into Bai Ting, "And what if I am oppressive? I advise you not to be ungrateful."

Bai Ting, infuriated inside, but not daring to show it, his body trembling slightly, asked, "What is your suggestion?"

Jiang Dali smiled faintly, "Your skills of playing with fire aren’t bad. For now, just follow me and do some manual work at a place for a while. After the trip is complete, I can let you go. That’s the first option.

The second, your Divine Fire Sect will from now on become a vassal force under my Black Wind Village, and as long as I, the Village Chief, am alive, your Divine Fire Sect must follow my lead. How about it?"

"To follow your lead?"

Bai Ting’s eyes, sharp and piercing like an eagle’s, stared intently at Jiang Dali.

However, when his gaze met Jiang Dali’s extremely cold and vivid eyes, he felt a chill run through him, sensing an unmistakable warning in the other’s gaze.

If he dared to refuse,

he would certainly die in regret today.

Having already shown submission and become a laughingstock,

if he remained stubborn now, not only would his previous actions be meaningless, but upon his death, let alone the Divine Fire Sect, likely even his wife and daughter would fall into the hands of others.

Realizing this, Bai Ting begrudgingly swallowed his pride and said in a strained tone, "Fine! I agree."

Jiang Dali laughed heartily, "Good, you’ve indeed picked the right time to comply!"

With that, his gaze sharply turned towards the extremely nervous experts of the Sea Shark Palace, his frigid, almost tangible gaze immediately sending a shiver through the crowd.

"I, I am She Hu’er, the Thirty-second Palace Master of the Sea Shark Palace, am willing to submit to you, Black Wind Village Chief, and from today onwards, follow your lead!"

A burly man with his hair braided in small plaits immediately bowed and knelt on one knee before Jiang Dali without hesitation, resting his fist against his chest.

With him taking the lead, the other Palace Masters and experts of the Sea Shark Palace all bowed down in surrender, willing to submit.

Since even the Divine Fire Sect Leader, Bai Ting, had surrendered, their surrender as mere followers was not embarrassing.

These higher-ups of the Sea Shark Palace, who had followed Helian Ba for many years, were so compliant.

Many players of the Sea Shark Palace, not knowing what else to do, could only temporarily walk step by step and follow in surrender.

At least, the display of combat power by the Black Wind Village Chief was indeed too fierce and strong, surpassing the dead former boss, Helian Ba.

Moreover, Black Wind Village held a strong position among the land forces, owning vast territories with numerous brothers, and it was said that their Cultivation Techniques were exceptionally good, and the tasks were plentiful.

Becoming a servant of two masters, as it seemed on the surface, wasn’t so bad either.

In the future, it might even be possible to hop between the sea and the land, traveling freely anywhere.

"Helian Ba seemed imposing, but he truly lacked popularity. Among so many of his subordinates, not a single one had the courage to avenge him. Should I be disappointed, or should I say that my deterrence is too strong?"

Jiang Dali watched as a large group of Sea Shark Palace experts knelt down, feeling somewhat moved.

Among this group of high-ranking officials from the Sea Shark Palace, even those who had shown him submission still emitted a red glow indicative of hostility.

Clearly, this temporary surrender was merely a stopgap measure.

Yet, even so, not a single person was willing to risk their life to resist for Helian Ba at this moment.

This sufficiently demonstrated just how much of a failure Helian Ba, the Sea Shark Palace Master, had been.

However, when one considered the deviousness of Helian Ba, who in the previous life could even murder his sworn brother Bai Ting and his wife, it was normal that he didn’t have any particularly loyal followers close to him.

Accepting this large group of people who had volunteered themselves,

Jiang Dali then ordered Master Mu and Dragon Island Master to take charge of directing and organizing the battlefield.

Helian Ba had died very cleanly.