CHAPTER 421: CHAPTER 421, JOINING THE HOLY ALLIANCE

"Hmph, you’d better be thinking the same!"

Black Nether snorted coldly, then turned to look at the two people confronting each other. He said with some hesitation, "The Saint has already understood the cause of this matter clearly and has specifically asked me to invite you both to the Holy Alliance."

"Didn’t the Saint say anything else?"

Qin Tian touched his chest, slowly calming the boiling blood inside, and asked unwillingly.

"The Saint only told me this. What do you mean?"

Black Nether naturally knew what Qin Tian was thinking. The first half of his sentence was a response to Qin Tian, while the latter half was directed at Chu Ming.

If Chu Ming resisted, he would certainly take action, joining forces with Qin Tian to bring Chu Ming before the Saint.

Qin Tian also stared at Chu Ming, hoping that Chu Ming would exhibit some defiance.

"Alright, lead the way!"

Chu Ming coldly smiled. Meeting the Saint was exactly what he had in mind. While the Saint might have a significant deterrent effect on others, for him, it was almost zero. If the Saint wanted to act against him, he could easily reveal his Sword Dao Cultivation and withdraw unharmed.

"Hmph!"

Qin Tian’s withered face darkened as he flew closely behind Black Nether. Once the three of them disappeared from everyone’s sight, the crowd finally reacted, their faces filled with shock. Even the Saint had been alarmed by today’s events.

"Brother Qin, that Chu Ming dares to go with the Black Nether Saint Envoy to meet the Saint, he will surely not survive today. We just have to watch the show."

At some point, Luo Xiong appeared beside Qin Huan, soothing him with a humble demeanor.

The events of today were all his doing. Qin Huan, feeling wronged, might vent his anger on him, and if that happened, he would find it hard to take even an inch step within the Holy Alliance.

"Do you think you can fathom the Saint’s intentions?"

Qin Huan’s face was dark as he spoke coldly.

With that, he led the members of the Law Enforcement Hall away.

...

Chu Ming quietly followed the Black Nether Saint Envoy, observing everything around him. The headquarters of the Holy Alliance was located within the Saint Tribe, a place of grand and imposing architecture. Every few steps, there was a line of guards inspecting everything, extremely strict.

"Greetings, Black Nether Saint Envoy!"

Seeing the Black Nether Saint Envoy, these guards immediately bowed respectfully, not daring to look directly at him.

"Hmm, rise!"

Black Nether said indifferently, continuing to lead Chu Ming and Qin Tian towards a massive palace in front. This palace was not large. It was entirely dark red and was the only palace in the Saint Tribe, serving as the headquarters of the Holy Alliance.

"Greetings, Saint!"

Upon entering the palace, there were three people in the hall. Sitting in the chief position was an old man with a white beard and a gaunt figure, extremely cold. Upon seeing him, Qin Tian and Black Nether immediately clasped their hands in salute, while Chu Ming inspected the three with interest.

These three were probably the Saint and the remaining two Saint Envoys.

"Rise!"

The gaunt old man in the chief position waved his hand and slowly spoke. Black Nether and Qin Tian straightened up and walked to one side, joining the remaining two. Instantly, the four people’s eyes all focused on Chu Ming.

Chu Ming’s expression did not change, and he showed no sign of pressure. Typically, only the strong could exert pressure on the weak, but Chu Ming’s true strength was just a step below the Saint’s, so he naturally would not be intimidated.

"What is your name?"

The Saint’s dry voice sounded, a hint of surprise in his eyes as he looked at Chu Ming. Chu Ming’s calm composure made him sense that Chu Ming was extraordinary.

"Chu Ming!"

Chu Ming spoke without any change in his expression, but his Soul Power was quietly approaching the Saint, unbeknownst to the Saint.

"I already know about today’s events. I called you here just to ask you one thing."

The Saint’s face was stern as he slowly spoke.

"What is it?"

Chu Ming asked indifferently, sensing that although the Saint’s physical strength was immense, there was a hidden, formidable Spiritual Power comparable to that of a Guiyuan Realm Sixth Layer expert.

The Saint was also an outsider, Chu Ming thought coldly. However, the Holy Alliance collecting Spirit Stones alarmed him.

"Would you be willing to join the Holy Alliance and become the fifth Saint Envoy of the Holy Alliance?"

The Saint’s words were shocking. Qin Tian’s face changed, and the other three Saint Envoys also hesitated.

"My lord, this is somewhat inappropriate! Today’s events have damaged the Holy Alliance’s prestige in the tribe. Appointing him as a Saint Envoy now, how will the people in the tribe view our Holy Alliance?"

Qin Tian quickly stepped forward to stop it. If Chu Ming became a Saint Envoy and today’s events were brought up again, he would become a laughingstock in the tribe.

"Oh, today’s events? Are you referring to the matter caused by Qin Huan?"

The Saint’s voice was cold as he looked at Qin Tian with slight dissatisfaction. If he kept quiet, Qin Tian might really think the entire Holy Alliance belonged to the Qin Family.

Qin Tian’s face stiffened, and he forced a smile, saying nothing more. He understood that his usual actions had already displeased the Saint.

"Have you considered it?"

The Saint turned back to ask Chu Ming.

"What benefits do I get from joining the Holy Alliance?"

Chu Ming inquired. Though the Saint seemed amiable now, if he refused to join, it would surely lead to conflict. The Saint would never allow such an unstable element to remain in the tribe.

Of course, joining the Holy Alliance was also his intention, at least to find out why the Holy Alliance was collecting Spirit Stones and figure out a way to leave the Mist Mountain Range.

"The benefits are plenty. At the very least, you will receive twenty Blood Pearls from the Five-tailed Black Cat Demon each month and access to the Holy Alliance’s Martial Arts Pavilion. Of course, you must complete specific missions each month, or you will be stripped of your Saint Envoy title."

The Saint explained calmly. Qin Tian, on the side, curled his lips. With such generous conditions, he couldn’t think of a reason for Chu Ming to refuse. Not to mention, receiving twenty Blood Pearls from the Five-tailed Black Cat Demon each month, just the access to the Holy Alliance’s Martial Arts Pavilion was enough to make people envious.

Most people in the Saint Tribe had not cultivated any techniques or martial skills. They only had brute strength, which was considerably less effective. Only by holding important positions within the Holy Alliance would they be taught martial skills and cultivation techniques.

"Alright, I will join the Holy Alliance!"

Chu Ming nodded. He was creating an illusion; otherwise, agreeing too quickly would arouse the Saint’s suspicion.

"Good, you will be the fifth Saint Envoy of the Holy Alliance! Now you can find a courtyard around this palace as your residence."

The Saint said with a smile.

"Thank you, Saint."