Feng Shu’s words caused everyone else to look at Wei Rong.
One of the groups in the meeting represented the old leader of the Great Eastern Alliance while another was the up and coming new master. If Wei Rong gave a bad response, then he could very well be struck by bad luck.
Wei Rong maintained his slight smile. “There is a strange place in the Outerverse known as the Edible Forest. It’s not a simple place, and there are many delicious creatures that live there. These creatures wander about the forest and swim in the water. There are also creatures that have no legs and can only swim. No one knows why, but all of these creatures are particularly delicious…”
Wei Rong spoke at length about this Edible Forest, and the crowd froze.
Qiong Xi’er smiled slightly.
Gong Chou’s expression turned rather strange.
Meanwhile, Zi Xianxian rolled her eyes.
Feng Shu’s brows quirked up. “Brother Wei, I asked you a question. Please don’t change the subject.”
Wei Rong sighed. Tian Shao was staring at him in a solemn manner, and everyone had grown serious as well. Was he about to finally answer the question?
“Unfortunately, the Edible Forest is too far away from the eastern weaves, and we can never enjoy such delicacies. There’s a book that claims…”
The crowd was left speechless. It was unbelievable that this person was talking about food at a time like this.
Feng Shu wanted to say something, but Tian Shao stepped in. “Well, Brother Wei, if you would like to visit the Edible Forest for a meal some time, I would be happy to escort you. Does anyone else have any opinion on the matter at hand?”
Feng Shu stared at Gong Chou. “Brother Gong Chou, as one of the three strongest forces in my Outerverse, the Neo-Vestige Sect has the right to speak here. May I ask what the Neo-Vestige Sect thinks?”
Tian Shao also stared at Gong Chou. He had heard of the Neo-Vestige Sect before. Not many forces in the Outerverse could catch his attention, but the Neo-Vestige Sect was definitely one of those few. The support of an Envoy had propelled them to the top of the Outerverse, and even though their greatest powerhouse had fallen, the merits that their sect had earned at the border warfront meant that they were a power that not even Tian Shao could afford to offend, as doing so would be offending the Hall of Honor.
The Hall of Honor took great care of individuals and organizations that had performed meritorious services for the Human Domain. In the case of the Great Yu Empire, just because of Lu Yin’s feats, forget about Tian Shao—even his grandfather Bu Laoweng would not be able to move against the empire. And this would be true even if one disregarded the support that Yuan Shi and Eversky Island was giving the empire.
This attention and protection was what allowed the Hall of Honor to maintain its control over the Human Domain, as their punishments and rewards were clear to everyone.
Gong Chou grew solemn, and his face looked very serious as he turned to look at… Wei Rong. “Really, are they very delicious?”
Everyone was dumbfounded.
Wei Rong responded in a dead serious manner. “Very delicious. They are absolutely worthy of the name ‘Edible Forest.’”
“Where did you read about this place? Could you lend the book to me? My father has a great interest in such things,” Gong Chou sounded extremely serious, and his tone was as though he were discussing plans to join forces against the Sixth Mainland.
Wei Rong replied in an even more somber tone. “Yes.”
Feng Shu’s eyebrows shot up.
Tian Shao’s face went dark.
Feng Shu coldly snorted, and he turned to stare at Qiong Xi’er. He did not believe that the young woman would also be so bold. “Qiong Xi’er, what is Millions City’s-“
However, Feng Shu couldn’t even finish speaking before Qiong Xi’er interrupted him. She also sounded very solemn, and her expression was just as severe as she stared at Wei Rong. “Those of us from Millions City would also like to see this Edible Forest.”
Wei Rong looked back at Qiong Xi’er. “That’s no problem.”
“Let’s go together as a group to enjoy a meal in the Edible Forest,” Goldric Phoenix interjected.
Wei Rong nodded. “Absolutely. I’ll set it up.”
“Zizi, the Edible Forest has the best delicacies and delights in the Outerverse. You must take me with you!” Meng Tianlong laughed.
Zi Xianxian also raised her hand. “I would like to go as well. Take me with you.”
Zi Fang hurriedly pulled Zi Xianxian back. He had noticed that Tian Shao’s face had turned dark; even though the youth was holding it in well, he seemed to be on the verge of erupting.
Feng Shu felt confused. The words “Edible Forest, Edible Forest, Edible Forest” kept ringing through his mind, but everyone looked so serious while saying it. Wei Rong and Qiong Xi’er were hailed as the most intelligent people in the Outerverse, but even the Neo-Vestige Sect and the Dark Phoenix tribe had gotten involved in this discussion. This so-called “Edible Forest” could not possibly hide such incredible secrets! In just a moment, various Outerverse legends flashed through his mind regarding various strange treasures, and then he leaned over to Tian Shao’s ear. “Tian Shao, let’s also go to the Edible Forest.”
“Piss off!” Tian Shao quietly snapped back as he glared at Feng Shu in fury. Tian Shao felt that the guy was being deliberately aggravating. Bastard, are you actually a mole who was just waiting for the right moment to humiliate me? Just wait and see—I’ll make your life even worse than death.
Feng Shu was completely confused.
The Alliance Convention had been led completely astray by Wei Rong. Everyone had started thinking about the Edible Forest, and some people had even started looking up the forest’s location on their gadgets.
Tian Shao gritted his teeth and slammed his hands on the table. The loud sound startled everyone, and they all looked at him in unison.
“Ladies and gentlemen, let’s set the topic of food aside for the moment. The Sixth Mainland will soon take over the Outerverse, so we should discuss this matter first,” Tian Shao slowly enunciated each word. His eyes were cold as they swept over everyone present.
“Good, good, let’s discuss the Sixth Mainland first!” Feng Shu hurriedly supported Tian Shao, but the young man no longer trusted Feng Shu as Tian Shao felt that Feng Shu was just putting on an act.
Upon hearing this, Qiong Xi’er and others once again fell silent. Others at the meeting wanted to speak, but if the Outerverse’s top powers remained silent, any such discussion would be pointless.
Tian Shao could feel his patience rapidly waning, and his hands slowly clenched into fists. His eyes narrowed as he stared at Wei Rong. “Now, one by one, each of you must take a position and state whether or not you agree to the Outerverse being overseen by my grandfather, Bu Laoweng. If not, please speak clearly.”
He then looked at Feng Shu. “You may be the first. Speak.”
“Of course we support this move. I absolutely support overseer Bu Laoweng supervising the Great Eastern Alliance.” Feng Shu quickly made a stand.
Tian Shao coldly snorted before turning to look at the next person, who was from the Six-Fingered Tribe, Bach Shamus.
Bach Shamus’s eyes flashed, but he nodded. “I agree.”
Following that, more than ten people voiced their agreement. The Outerverse was simply too weak to stand up to the Neoverse, and Tian Shao’s promise had convinced many people that Wei Rong was leading them astray and that Tian Shao was guiding them onto the correct path.
“I agree,” a man spoke up. Then, all eyes landed on the next person: Wei Rong.
Tian Shao focused his gaze onto Wei Rong. His eyes were sharp, and he no longer attempted to hide the ferociousness in his gaze as he focused on Wei Rong. Tian Shao felt that the people before him were all worthless and that they would not know proper fear without first suffering oppression. This was the first time since his childhood that Tian Shao had been this enraged, and if not for Yuan Shi and Eversky Island, Tian Shao would not have been able to restrain himself.
Wei Rong returned the crowd’s looks and tilted his head. “Who else wants to sign up to visit the Edible Forest?”
“Brother Wei Rong, please answer.” Tian Shao’s tone was glacial, and the old guardian who always stood behind him raised his eyes, causing a terrifying pressure to immediately descend. To the side, Monster Chi felt like gloating. What a group of fools! The heirs of the Neoverse are not people whom you can fight against.
Wei Rong was not weak, but he was not a powerhouse either. When faced with the pressure from the old man, Wei Rong’s forehead quickly became drenched with sweat that started to pour off of his face.