Welcome!

The hall fell silent for a moment.

The elders of alien races present exchanged glances in silence, their faces filled with helplessness and disdain. They were practically ashamed to be associated with him.

That was right, five times!

In the span of a single day, they had accepted invitations from the Five Island Masters and visited each of them in turn.

Kong Mingze had said the exact same thing five times as well!

However—

"It's different. This time is different!"

There was not the slightest shame on Kong Mingze's face at being exposed. Instead, he spoke with righteous conviction:

"Island Master Liang, you follow the orthodox path of martial arts. How could the other four Island Masters possibly be mentioned in the same breath as you?"

"Indeed, if those few Island Masters had not stood in your way, Island Master Liang's Wave Devouring Phenomenon, after its Second Transformation, would have long since stabilized heaven and earth and seized the position of [Chief]!"

"What a pity..."

Kong Mingze suddenly sighed, then shook his head. With a solemn expression, he said:

"Rest assured, Island Master Liang. Kong still says the same thing."

"When [Chief] arrives, I will certainly support you with all my strength!"

"I... am different?"

Liang Feiyan stared at Kong Mingze's utterly earnest expression. She truly could not see the slightest trace of falsehood in him. The suspicion in her eyes gradually faded, and a smile bloomed across her face.

"Elder Kong, then I'll thank you in advance."

A small gathering ended harmoniously.

Outside the hall, the elders of alien races strolled out one after another, unconsciously quickening their pace as though something filthy were behind them.

"Everyone, why are you leaving so quickly?"

With a flash, Kong Mingze appeared in front of them, lightly waving his feather