Familiar!

Origin Island, beyond the heavenly curtain.

The young man stood with his hands behind his back, occupying the center.

To his left, Kong Mingze stroked his goatee, a feather fan tucked beneath his headscarf.

To his right stood Liang Feiyan, Xiang Hong, and the other Five Island Masters in sequence, their expressions varying.

"Chief..."

Xiang Hong looked uneasy and could not help suggesting,

"The Nine Islands are coming for the appointment. I'm afraid they mean trouble. Should we invite the tribe elders out first to hold the fort?"

"Hold the fort?"

Li Qingshan glanced sideways at him, then shook his head with a laugh.

"Little Xiang, this doesn't seem like you. When I first set foot on the island, you were the first to draw your blade."

Xiang Hong's face instantly flushed red as he stammered,

"It was precisely because I overestimated myself and offended Chief Li that I learned my lesson through bitter reflection. I no longer dare act rashly..."

Had he known the final outcome would be like this, he would not have dared draw his blade that day even if beaten to death.

And now, he was about to face all nine Chiefs of the Nine Islands.

Under normal circumstances, a minor conflict would have been nothing. But Li Qingshan's invitation was no different from a direct provocation.

If he wanted to seize the position of Alliance Leader, a great battle was unavoidable!

Once a great battle erupted, the scene would be nothing like their previous "discussions."

"You're worrying too much."

Li Qingshan swept his gaze over them and lightly shook his head.

"I said I would sweep my couch clean to welcome them, so naturally, I must treat them with courtesy."

"The Ten Islands are united in spirit. As long as we can sit down and