A Lively Group of Companions

"There are four conditions for spiritual practice, one of which is companionship. This companionship is not a spouse, but a partner on the path of spiritual practice!"

Montesbatton's solitude contrasts sharply with the bustling gatherings of large Scarlet Alliance State groups.

The Scarlet Alliance State's visit to Alliance Island was not merely about winning or losing international disputes, nor was it simply about cooperating with rule changes; their primary target was Qin Meng.

Experiencing being beaten by those of the Seventh Sequence and Eighth Sequence once again left many feeling uneasy.

Entering the Seventh Sequence requires not talent or sequence strength, but luck.

Only by hunting a ferocious beast that corresponds to one's own genes can one possibly enter the Seventh Sequence.

The simple word "luck" has deterred too many arrogant people.

For example, Zhao Tianhua, who possessed almost the ability to fight across different sequences, fought Montes Clark to a standstill even without the advantage of terrain.

If Zhao Tianhua were in the Seventh Sequence, he felt he could absolutely beat Montes Clark by the head.

The comparison is just that—a comparison—but the ferocious beasts and technological factors kept Zhao Tianhua below the Seventh Sequence.

If Zhao Tianhua were to say that he was willing to do this, no one would believe it.

Whether Zhao Tianhua likes it or not, he has to accept the reality that he is not as skilled as others. No matter how much ancient martial arts he has, or what advantages he has not used, the wounds on his body are proof of that.

Watching Zhao Tianhua grumble and argue with Changkong Luo and the others, Zhang Xuezhou sighed, and Ren Yisheng responded with a low murmur.

"Fortunately, we didn't clash with General Zhao back then!"

Being able to be ranked alongside Zhou Xin of the same era, Zhao Tianhua is very strong, no less than Pei Jing and Zhang Qiaoen, and may even be stronger in some situations.

Even on Alliance Island, which lacked geographical advantages, Zhao Tianhua was not afraid and fought Montes Clark of the Seventh Sequence to a draw.

Looking back on every step the Scarlet Alliance State took towards its complete unification, Ren Yisheng realized that each step was like walking a tightrope; any mistake would have prevented the current lively situation of the "Couple".

This was a situation that would have been almost impossible during the eras of Changkong Luo and Zhou Xin, and a grand occasion that would have been difficult for the Changkong Yinghao and Changkong Yinglian succession committee to achieve, but it became a reality in the third committee, which no one had high hopes for.

It was only at this moment that their third committee gained recognition and stabilized.

This is not only due to the effective coordination of power within the Third Committee, but also to the significant role played by Ren Yisheng's overall strength.

The rules of the sequence remain the rules, and the higher the sequence level and the stronger the sequence power, the greater the deterrent effect.

Even Li Yingbo, who dared to accompany Ren Yisheng on stage, was given special consideration and no longer needed to rely on Li Qi's influence.

Even if you've reached the Seventh Sequence, would you still be willing to stay cooped up in the twilight mansion?

The Scarlet Alliance State departed from Alliance Island via Airbus and also by long-distance shipping.

At this moment, a large number of people gathered on the large ship.

These large ships were passenger vessels, far from Alliance Island. People no longer whispered among themselves, and many even tore off their old clothes, washing and changing into new ones before gathering together.

Zhao Tianhua, looking utterly incredulous, kept trying to gauge the limits of the people at the old mansion.

"The sequence doesn't represent everything," Changkong Luo said.

"As people get older, they have to step aside for the next generation," Zhong Rang said. "We've made a lot of mistakes over the years, and it's been a hard-won recovery. We can't let those mistakes continue!"

"What's the use of holding power? We're not starving in our old age mansion, and we won't be held hostage by any technological constraints!"

"The old mansion is just to keep an eye on us when we're all out of our minds. You see, it still comes out when we need everyone's help!"

"As long as we're mentally sound, we can get out for a few days every now and then, and life will be great!"

Seeing Zhao Tianhua finally step in, everyone began to offer their advice.

Zhao Tianhua had no reason not to experience the same losses and hardships he had suffered.

If he were to live in his old age mansion while Zhao Tianhua continued to live freely in Wanping Province, it would easily provoke some resentment among the people.

Of course, the collective actions of the members of the Twilight Mansion were not solely for the sake of the ferocious beast, but no matter what they said at the moment, Zhao Tianhua would not believe in things like longevity drugs and Mental Strengthening to prolong life.

After much persuasion, the crowd repeatedly demonstrated their magnanimity in being confined to their old age in their mansion.

"If you hadn't been so badly injured, we wouldn't have even bothered with you," Changkong Luo sneered. "We only opened a gate because you bled!"

"If it weren't for this matter, I estimate you would have to wait until we all entered the Seventh Sequence before you would find out about it," Zuo Lianguang snorted.

"Knowing about it won't help. Without our cooperation, Zhao Tianhua won't be able to resolve the sequence-related issues even in ten years!"

"I believe Lao Zhao can kill the beast, but he has no chance of transporting it back to China alive!"

"The divine grace of Tuer is not something you can simply obtain by wishing for it. Even for Committee Member Zhang himself, it was the same; his wife's tendons in her hand were severed and it took two months to reconnect them!"

"My tendons in my hands and feet were severed by Pei Jing, and it took me a long time to recover!"

"Wang Haoran, your brother severed your tendons once, didn't he?"

"That time it lasted even longer!"

"You've finally seen the light at the end of the tunnel!"

The crowd laughed and cursed, and some even offered their own testimony, which made Zhao Tianhua's head turn as red as if it were filled with blood.

He certainly didn't want to give up his life as the retired emperor in Wanping, but Zhao Tianhua didn't intend to live in the mansion in his old age either.

But what Changkong Luo and the others said seemed to make a lot of sense.

He could certainly refuse everyone, but that would also mean Zhao Tianhua would be excluded from the group.

The thought that these people have a high probability of achieving the Seventh Sequence while he remains trapped in the Sixth Sequence fills Zhao Tianhua with resentment.

"Little brother, you'd better be honest with your older brother, these old fogies really didn't lie to me!"

After a while, Zhao Tianhua found Zhang Xuezhou, who was watching the show in a corner, and then asked for Zhang Xuezhou's opinion.

As the beloved member of the senior group, Zhang Xuezhou's strength is weak, but he possesses the divine grace of Zhang Xuezhou still doesn't understand. It can also heal injuries and has even healed the wounds on his body.

Zhao Tianhua didn't trust Changkong Luo and the others, but he thought Zhang Xuezhou was quite good; young people were far more reliable than seasoned veterans.

"Brother Zhao, you're already here, right?"

Zhang Xuezhou did not act as guarantor.

He had some understanding of the mentality of the people at the Old Age Mansion, and he didn't want Zhao Tianhua to resent him after joining.

But Zhao Tianhua came into the fortuitous opportunity by chance, Zhang Xuezhou thought that Zhao Tianhua could try a different life.

"That's right, we're friends, why would we cheat you?"

"Committee Member Zhang is still a child. You don't believe us when we tell you, but how can you doubt the words of a child?"

"We're all getting on in years, and life hasn't been easy for us. There's no need to doubt each other!"

"We don't do anything unpleasant at the end of the year, so there's no reason for us to nag and cause you trouble!"

After a few people echoed his sentiments, Zhao Tianhua looked at Ren Yisheng.

"I'll just follow the main group," Ren Yisheng shrugged and advised.

Lacking a master like Zhou Xin who excels in body tempering for protection, a powerful Sequence Holder like Zhao Tianhua, who specializes in blunt weapons, can obviously provide a slightly better level of protection and can safeguard Zhang Xuezhou and Ren Yisheng to a greater extent.

Zhao Tianhua's injury and need for medical treatment were not merely coincidental; Zhang Xuezhou had also categorized the opponent's strength as belonging to the camp he wanted to win over.

Zhao Tianhua still doesn't understand why he joined the beast-hunting group, let alone who the true decision-maker of the group is.