Sheng Teng's eyes reddened. "Kong He, don't push your luck. I've given you more than enough face. If you've got the guts, then fight me—I'll see it through to the end. If you don't, then we'll each file a report and take this dispute to our superiors. We'll see who wins, you or me."
Kong He's demand was simply too high. Sheng Teng could never agree to it, and he was certain Kong He wouldn't dare risk mutual destruction by attacking his flying vessel. If things blew up, it wouldn't be something a mere border patrol officer like Kong He could bear.
Kong He fell silent in the light and shadow, deep in thought. The atmosphere grew unbearably tense, and everyone held their breath.
The Five Great Emperors and Xu Yi didn't even have the standing to interject in this negotiation. The Five Great Emperors were the goods the two men were bargaining over, while Xu Yi didn't even qualify to be goods.
"Two." Kong He held up two fingers, his eyes as clear as water.
Sheng Teng instinctively started to refuse, but abruptly stopped himself. Pointing at Emperor Qin Guang and Emperor Lord Chu Jiang, he said, "You two, board his ship. The rest of you, come with me." With that, he sprang toward his flying vessel. Emperor Bai Bo, Emperor Shi Ye, and Emperor Zheng Hui hurried after him.
Emperor Qin Guang clasped her hands toward Xu Yi and sent him a message with her thoughts. "It isn't that I don't wish to speak up for you, my lord. It's simply that my words carry little weight. I'll remember your great kindness." Then she followed Emperor Lord Chu Jiang and leaped aboard the flying vessel Kong Teng had opened.
Whoosh! The two flying vessels transformed into streaks of