431: Someone from Tianxie Island

Hai Niu Ba felt relieved upon hearing this. He said, "Senior, since that's the case, I will arrange for people to open up an Immortal Cave for you on this island."

Lin Feng nodded and said, "Alright, I'll trouble you then."

Thus, Hai Niu Ba arranged for his subordinate Yao Race beings to open up an Immortal Cave for Lin Feng on this island. Lin Feng looked at the brand new Immortal Cave and nodded, satisfied.

Lin Feng being able to Cultivate on Hai Feng Island made Hai Niu Ba very happy. After all, with a Combination Stage Cultivators overseeing this island, other Sea Demon Clan would not dare to easily invade.

Moreover, Lin Feng's strength was great. If a conflict truly arose with the Sky Crab Clan, he would be able to provide them with some assistance.

Lin Feng began to Cultivate in seclusion within the Immortal Cave. He knew that he was currently in a foreign land and had to quickly improve his strength to deal with potential crises.

Time flew by, and in the blink of an eye, Lin Feng had already Cultivated in the Immortal Cave for several hundred years. In these several hundred years, his cultivation continued to improve, and his strength grew increasingly powerful.

However, while he was diligently Cultivating, a group of Sky Crab Clan arrived at Hai Feng Island. These people were from the Sky Crab Clan, coming to Hai Feng Island to collect tribute. The five Sky Crab Clan members all possessed Void Refining cultivation and upon arriving at Hai Feng Island, they headed directly to the residence of Hai Niu Ba, the island master.

Hai Niu Ba rushed over upon hearing the news. Seeing the Sky Crab Clan, his expression changed slightly. He stepped forward and respectfully said, "Esteemed sirs of the Sky Crab Clan, may I ask what brings you here this time?"

The Sky Crab Clan member leading the group looked at Hai Niu Ba and coldly said, "Hai Niu Ba, we are here to collect tribute. According to the rules, your Hai Feng Island should offer tribute to our Sky Crab Clan once every three thousand years. The time has come; how are your preparations?"

Hai Niu Ba's heart tightened upon hearing this. He said, "Sir, the tribute is already prepared."

As he spoke, Hai Niu Ba presented the already prepared tribute. These were Spirit Medicine and mineral resources accumulated by their Hai Feng Island over many years. However, the leading Sky Crab Clan member looked at the tribute before him with a displeased expression.

He snorted coldly and said, "Hai Niu Ba, is this the tribute from your Hai Feng Island? It's far too meager. Do you think our Sky Crab Clan is easy to bully?"

Hai Niu Ba was startled upon hearing this. He quickly said, "Please calm your anger, sirs. This tribute consists of the Spirit Medicine and mineral resources accumulated by our Hai Feng Island over many years. It is the best we can offer."

The Sky Crab Clan member, however, scoffed disdainfully. He said, "Hai Niu Ba, do you think we will believe your words? I think your Hai Feng Island is deliberately trying to provoke the authority of our Sky Crab Clan."

Hai Niu Ba quickly apologized, saying, "Sir, our Hai Feng Island absolutely has no such intention. We are but a small clan; how would we dare to provoke the authority of the Sky Crab Clan?"

However, the Sky Crab Clan member completely ignored his explanation. He waved his hand and said, "Enough, less talk. Since your Hai Feng Island cannot produce decent tribute, then use other things to compensate."

Hai Niu Ba's heart sank. He asked, "Sir, what would you like to use to compensate for the tribute?"

The Sky Crab Clan member chuckled sinisterly and said, "It's simple. Hand over half of all the Yao Race beings on your Hai Feng Island for our Sky Crab Clan to enjoy. This way, we might consider sparing your Hai Feng Island."

Hai Niu Ba's expression changed drastically upon hearing this. He said, "Sir, that is absolutely unacceptable. The Yao Race beings of our Hai Feng Island are our clan members. If we hand them over to you, we will have no way to serve you better in the future!"

The Sky Crab Clan member's expression darkened upon hearing this. He said, "Hai Niu Ba, are you challenging the patience of our Sky Crab Clan? Do you think your Hai Feng Island can decide anything? If you don't hand over half of the Yao Race beings, we will exterminate your Hai Feng Island today."

Hai Niu Ba was filled with despair upon hearing this. Although the Sky Crab Clan did not care about their lives, he still wanted to try his best to negotiate.

He said, "Sir, our Hai Feng Island is willing to prepare another tribute. We only ask that you show mercy and spare the Yao Race beings of our Hai Feng Island."

The Sky Crab Clan member's eyes flashed with a hint of mockery upon hearing this. He said, "Hai Niu Ba, do you think you still have any right to negotiate with us? We will take the tribute, and we will also take the Yao Race beings. Today, you will hand them over whether you want to or not."

Hai Niu Ba was filled with grief and indignation upon hearing this. He knew that Hai Feng Island would not be able to overcome this challenge today.

Hai Niu Ba's face was ashen, while the five individuals maintained a perpetually condescending attitude. Hai Niu Ba steeled his heart, deciding to fight to the death. He took a deep breath, preparing to stabilize the situation with the several people before him, and said, "Sirs, I will go and gather the clan members on the island. Please wait a moment."

With that, Hai Niu Ba turned and left, but he had already made up his mind to protect his clan members to the death. As he walked, he secretly sent a message to his subordinates, telling them to be prepared. If the situation turned dire, they were to immediately activate the island's defensive Formation and fight the Sky Crab Clan to the death.

Hai Niu Ba arrived at the island's plaza and gathered all the Yao Race beings. He looked at his clan members before him, his heart filled with solemnity. He said, "Fellow clan members, today, our Hai Feng Island has encountered an unprecedented crisis. The Sky Crab Clan has come to collect tribute, but they demand that we hand over half of our Yao Race beings as compensation. This is an insult to our Hai Feng Island, and even more so, an insult to our Yao Race. We absolutely cannot agree to their demands."

All the Yao Race beings showed angry expressions upon hearing this. They said in unison, "Island Master, we absolutely will not agree. We are willing to fight the Sky Crab Clan to the death."

Hai Niu Ba nodded and said, "Good, with your words, I am relieved. Now, I order everyone to immediately activate the island's defensive Formation and prepare to face the Sky Crab Clan."

All the Yao Race beings immediately sprang into action upon hearing this. They swiftly activated the island's defensive Formation, enveloping the entire Hai Feng Island. At the same time, Hai Niu Ba secretly sent a message to Lin Feng, informing him of the situation on the island and requesting his help.

Lin Feng, in his Immortal Cave, felt Hai Niu Ba's message and his heart stirred slightly. He was currently in Yao Race territory and it was not advisable to easily interfere in matters between Yao Race. However, since Hai Niu Ba had sought his help, he could not stand idly by.

Thus, Lin Feng stopped his cultivation, rose, and walked out of the Immortal Cave. His figure flickered, and he arrived at the plaza of Hai Feng Island. He looked at the Yao Race beings before him, as well as the Sky Crab Clan members standing by in full battle array, and pondered to himself.