The Turtle Prime Minister, though heavily injured, felt a wave of relief. The big white cat had a bad temper, but he was a man of his word!
The Turtle Prime Minister looked at Bai Jin and smiled.
"Big white cat, it seems my old turtle shell is quite good! It saved my old life!"
Bai Jin snorted with displeasure.
"Hmph! How good can it be when it was broken by me!"
Though Bai Jin's strike had almost drained him, the old turtle had not fared well either. It was some form of retribution for the younger generation of his clan.
The Turtle Prime Minister smiled and said nothing. If he had handled the matters between the Dragon Clan and the Human Clan properly, he wouldn't have been so badly injured. He had been careless.
The Azure Dragon, Vermilion Bird, and Black Tortoise had also not expected Bai Jin to actually break the old turtle's shell. However, considering Bai Jin's strike could solidify ephemeral killing intent and break the shell, it wasn't entirely surprising.
The Turtle Prime Minister looked at the others, his previously confident demeanor gone.
"Everyone, is this matter settled now?"
Bai Jin remained silent. After all, the old turtle was injured by him. It would take thousands of years to recover, and with the Four Sea Dragon Kings dead, it was hard to press him further.
While Bai Jin had nothing more to say, the Azure Dragon, Vermilion Bird, and Black Tortoise did.
The face of the White Tiger Clan had been saved, but their own prestige had not yet been reclaimed.
The Azure Dragon glared at the Turtle Prime Minister with ill intent.
"Old turtle, the grievances between the Dragon Clan and the White Tiger Clan are settled. Should we not settle the grievances between our three clans and the Dragon Clan now?"
The Turtle Prime Minister's expression changed. This old green snake was taking advantage of his injury to add insult to injury! However, he knew he was no match for them. He dared not be arrogant anymore. When Ancestor Dragon had sent him to handle this matter, who knew he would encounter these four old fellows? If he had known, he would have definitely made some preparations!
Seeing the Turtle Prime Minister's displeased expression, the Azure Dragon knew what he was thinking and let out a cold snort.
"Old turtle, don't think I'll be as shameless as you. Since you are injured by the big white cat today, we won't take advantage of you. Besides, this is a matter between our respective clans and the Dragon Clan, which you cannot decide. Go back and tell Ancestor Dragon that we demand an explanation, or this matter is not over!"
Hearing this, the Turtle Prime Minister looked at the Vermilion Bird and the Black Tortoise. Both nodded to him, their intentions aligning with the Azure Dragon's. They disdained taking advantage of others.
Seeing this, the Turtle Prime Minister finally breathed a sigh of relief. Ancestor Dragon had only tasked him with handling the affairs between the Dragon Clan and the Human Clan, which was now resolved, and he had even appeased the White Tiger Clan's grievances. As for the matters between the Dragon Clan and the remaining three clans, he would let Ancestor Dragon worry about them. He had done enough.
These four clans, after becoming human race's sacred beasts, had become incredibly powerful, as if they had taken Viagra. Just dealing with the White Tiger alone had almost overwhelmed him, let alone the other three clans!
The Turtle Prime Minister now just wanted to leave the East Sea, this place of strife, as quickly as possible. Not only was he severely injured, but he had also lost several spiritual treasures. It was a significant loss!
Seeing that the Azure Dragon, Vermilion Bird, and Black Tortoise had no intention of making things difficult for him, the Turtle Prime Minister planned to return to the North Sea Eye. The North Sea Eye was guarded by Ancestor Dragon, and he felt safer there, especially in his current state.
The Turtle Prime Minister didn't want to stay a second longer. As he got up to leave, a sharp cry suddenly echoed across the East Sea!
Upon hearing the cry, the Turtle Prime Minister's soul trembled.
The Turtle Prime Minister was greatly alarmed. He didn't know what this was, to be able to make the soul of one of the first beings in heaven and earth tremble!
As one of the earliest beings in heaven and earth, his soul was incredibly stable. He could face ordinary soul attacks without fear. He never expected to tremble because of a cry!
The Turtle Prime Minister quickly looked towards the source of the sound.
When the Turtle Prime Minister turned his head, he saw that the sky above the East Sea had changed color. The previously vast and clear East Sea sky had suddenly turned hazy and grey. And the culprit was—a bird?
The Turtle Prime Minister thought that after being injured by the big white cat, his eyesight had deteriorated. He rubbed his eyes and looked again. After the second glance, he confirmed he wasn't mistaken!
The culprit was indeed a bird, a small, incredibly black bird, as black as a crow! Its entire body was dark, but its eyes emitted a blood-red light, exuding an unsettling aura!
The Turtle Prime Minister felt a sense of familiarity. Upon closer inspection, he realized it was the same small sword that the big white cat had used to strike him!
The Turtle Prime Minister also noticed that as the small black bird cried out, the sea creatures of the East Sea were all clutching their heads in agony, rolling on the ground!
Fu Xi and others, along with the clan leaders of the four races, stared dumbfounded at the East Sea creatures writhing in pain on the ground. What had happened?
The Turtle Prime Minister suddenly stared at Bai Jin and said in a very displeased tone:
"Big white cat, you always keep your word. How have you become so shameless after a few thousand years?"
Bai Jin looked at the Turtle Prime Minister, bewildered, not understanding why the old turtle was acting so strangely.
"Old turtle, what are you freaking out about? What did I do?"
The Turtle Prime Minister pointed at the East Sea creatures rolling on the ground, and then at the small black bird in the sky above the East Sea.
"The eyes of this small bird are like your divine ability just now. You still deny it? The cry of this small bird can make my soul tremble. It must be a demon summoned by your divine ability!"
Everyone followed the Turtle Prime Minister's pointing finger and suddenly noticed the anomaly in the East Sea. They looked closely and finally spotted the tiny black bird.
The black bird was so small that one wouldn't notice it without careful observation. If it weren't for its blood-red eyes, people might not have seen it at all.
Everyone turned to look at Bai Jin. The Azure Dragon, Vermilion Bird, and Black Tortoise couldn't help but give Bai Jin a thumbs-up. This divine ability was amazing, with area-of-effect damage. He seemed so honest before, who knew he had become so cunning?
Bai Jin was speechless. Seeing everyone's gazes, he knew what they were thinking. If he hadn't known better, he too would have thought this little bird was similar to his divine ability. However, he knew this bird had nothing to do with him!
Bai Jin ignored whether they believed him or not and immediately said to the Turtle Prime Minister:
"Old turtle, I, Bai Jin, keep my word. I said the grievances with the Dragon Clan are settled, and they are settled. This black bird has nothing to do with me!"
The Azure Dragon, Vermilion Bird, and Black Tortoise became suspicious. Bai Jin indeed didn't have this kind of behavior; he was always straightforward!
The Turtle Prime Minister also knew Bai Jin's character and looked at him with suspicion. The eyes of the little bird were too similar to Bai Jin's small sword!
Just as the Turtle Prime Minister was doubting Bai Jin, the little black bird cried out again!
"Jingwei!"
"Jingwei!"
"Jingwei!"
It cried out three times in succession. The sea creatures of the East Sea let out agonizing roars as if subjected to immense torment!