Chapter 184 Sky Wolf Island
Scattered throughout the East Sea, there lay numerous islands.
Yet among these islands, one stood out as distinctly larger.
Compared to this island, the other surrounding islands appeared like stars surrounding the moon.
In the center of this island stood a colossal wolf head statue, its head tilted upward in a howling pose, emanating an inexplicable sense of oppression, despite being just a statue.
Any person from the East Sea arriving here would definitely recognize this island as the notorious Sky Wolf Island!
Sky Wolf Island had eight Island Masters, each with extraordinary strength, and their backgrounds shrouded in mystery.
Over the years, under the leadership of these eight Island Masters, Sky Wolf Island had engaged in activities like robbing and pillaging in the East Sea, amassing a great wealth.
The wolf head statue in the center of the island had been sculpted at a great cost by Sky Wolf Island.
At this moment, beneath that wolf statue, a middle-aged man sat by the shore fishing.
In the center of Sky Wolf Island, there was a pond of several hundred square meters, connected to the waters of the East Sea.
The ground trembled slightly, causing the fishing float that the man had cast into the water to quiver gently, bobbing up and down.
"Keep it down, damn it!"
The man furrowed his brow and bellowed.
His voice startled a flock of birds in the distant trees.
After the man spoke, the disturbance immediately ceased, and his expression softened.
He intently watched the fishing float in the pond as if it was the only thing that could interest him.
Moments later, the fishing float remained quietly suspended on the surface of the water, without any disturbance.
"Boss, you fish every day, but I've never seen you actually catch a fish,"
"With this time, we might as well rob a few more ships in the East Sea, then we could buy tens of tons of fish!"
A voice, tinged with a hint of laughter, came from nearby.
The man raised an eyebrow and turned to look at the newcomer, saying in a deep voice, "Third brother? What are you doing here?"
"Besides, whether I catch a fish or not, what business is it of yours!"
At these words, the newcomer shrugged indifferently, then chuckled and said, "A guest has come to Sky Wolf Island, claiming to be a steward from Ye Tianming Sect, saying he wants to discuss a partnership with us, big brother, do you want to meet him?"
"Oh? The Ye Tianming Sect that has risen along the coast of the East Sea in recent years?"
The man raised an eyebrow again, then continued, "Ye Tianming Sect and our Sky Wolf Island don't mix at all; he comes representing Ye Tianming Sect to discuss a partnership?"
"Forget it, bring him here, I'll meet him."
At these words, the third brother immediately withdrew.
The man continued to gaze at the floating bobber in the water, his eyes reflecting a hint of contemplation.
Moments later, footsteps approached, and it was the third brother, accompanying a lean middle-aged man to the edge of the pond.
"Sect Steward Xu, that is our Great Island Master of Sky Wolf Island,"
The third brother said nonchalantly.
Sect Steward Xu immediately nodded, smoothly pulling a wad of bills from his pocket and stuffing them into the third brother's hand.
He then whispered, "Thanks for your trouble, Third Island Master, just a small token of appreciation…"
The Third Island Master pocketed the money, his gaze at Sect Steward Xu tinged with a bit more satisfaction.
Though the money wasn't much, it represented a gesture.
"The matter you Ye Tianming Sect want to discuss about partnership, just talk to the big brother, I'm leaving now,"
With that, the Third Island Master turned and left.
Sect Steward Xu then turned his attention to the Great Island Master, his eyes carrying a hint of gravity.
The Great Island Master turned his head and glanced at him, saying indifferently, "Since you are here, why not come over and talk?"
"Are you afraid that I might devour you?"
Upon hearing this, Steward Xu hurriedly waved his hand and then jogged to the side of the Great Island Master.
"I am Xu Ke, steward of the Night Sky Sect. It's an honor to meet the Great Island Master!"
"I have always heard of the Great Island Master's extraordinary demeanor, and seeing you today, it is indeed so!"
Steward Xu said respectfully.
Even as a steward of the Night Sky Sect, he dared not show the slightest disrespect or arrogance towards the mysterious Great Island Master of Sky Wolf Island.
"Cut the crap, speak plainly!"
"Did Ye Tianming send you here?"
The Great Island Master smacked his lips, speaking impatiently.
Steward Xu nodded immediately and hastily said, "My Sect Hierarch has a trade proposal he wishes to discuss with the Great Island Master."
"Speak! If you dare spout any more nonsense, I'll throw you into this pond."
A cold and severe look flashed in the eyes of the Great Island Master.
Where Steward Xu dared to waste words, he straightforwardly said, "Yes, yes, currently my Sect Hierarch along with a group of strong members of the Night Sky Sect is coming towards Sky Wolf Island with the Eastern Sea King and the Northern Liao King."
"Hmm? Your Sect Hierarch, joining with two kings to come to my Sky Wolf Island, is planning to annihilate my Sky Wolf Island?"
The Great Island Master raised an eyebrow, his eyes brimming with murderous intent as he said coldly, "Coming with such intentions and still wanting to discuss a trade?"
A terrifying murderous aura suddenly erupted from the Great Island Master, overwhelming Steward Xu and causing his body to tremble slightly.
"No... not at all, my Sect Hierarch has no intention of being enemies with the Great Island Master, but rather wishes to ally with the Great Island Master to detain everyone from the Eastern Sea King and Northern Liao King's group here on Sky Wolf Island!"
"Not to conceal from the Great Island Master, my Sect Hierarch mentioned that the Northern Liao King's prowess has likely reached the peak of War King level!"
"A War King at his peak could indeed pose a threat to Sky Wolf Island, couldn't he?"
Steward Xu said with a grave expression.
Upon hearing this, the Great Island Master's murderous intent immediately subsided, and a contemplative look flashed across his eyes.
"War King at his peak? If the Northern Liao King has such strength, why was he imprisoned three years ago?"
"Your Sect Hierarch must be mistaken. War King peak-level powerhouses are few and far between in the whole Dragon Kingdom. The Northern Liao King is probably just at the late stage of War King."
"Even a late stage War King can indeed cause trouble for my Sky Wolf Island, but what trade does your Sect Hierarch want to propose?"
After musing for a moment, the Great Island Master said calmly.
Steward Xu quickly responded, "After killing the Northern Liao King and Eastern Sea King, the Eastern Sea waters will belong entirely to Sky Wolf Island!"
"My Night Sky Sect can forge an eternal alliance with Sky Wolf Island, sharing dominion over this Eastern Sea territory!"
The Great Island Master raised his eyebrows, contemplated for a moment, and then nodded, saying, "Alright, go back and tell Ye Tianming that I agree to this deal."
"The Great Island Master is wise!"
Steward Xu revealed a hint of a smile and said reverently.
Afterward, he did not dare linger and turned to leave directly.
After Steward Xu had left, a figure slowly emerged from behind the wolf-head statue.
This person was also a middle-aged man, appearing to be about the same age as the Great Island Master.
"Big brother, can the Night Sky Sect be trusted?"
The newcomer asked in a deep voice.
The Great Island Master, without turning his head, said, "Ha, even if they can't be trusted, what of it? At most they have a late-stage War King, what storm can he possibly stir on my Sky Wolf Island?"
"Little brother, you've grown more timid over the years."