[A Divine Sword Island master named Lao Lian spoke with a smile.]

[As he spoke, Lao Lian's Divine Sense swept across Nine Palaces Island, found your location, and came to your side.]

["Chen Dong, now that Long Yang is going to follow me to Divine Sword Island for cultivation, you should come along too."]

[You were on the seaside open space, studying a new formation method, when two Martial Kings suddenly appeared, catching you somewhat off guard.]

[Lao Lian laughed.]

["I heard you only have High-Grade Bone Structure, yet your realm advancement speed is faster than all the other disciples in your batch.

Staying on Nine Palaces Island to study formations—isn't that a waste of time?

Come to my Divine Sword Island, and we can make your realm advance even faster, your combat power even stronger!"]

[Before this man's words had even faded, your direct master, Zhao Hanzhou, had already sent an angry voice from the island's palace.]

[Zhao Hanzhou's voice arrived before he did.]

[And it wasn't just him; the Nine Palaces Island Master, Xie Guihong, along with over a dozen permanently stationed masters on the island, had all rushed over, each wearing an expression of displeasure, the atmosphere crackling with tension.]

["Master, when did I become the Young Island Master?"]

["Just now."]

[The corner of your mouth twitched.]

[These old men on Nine Palaces Island, whose lifespans were short and had devoted their entire lives to formations, truly regarded you as a great treasure.]

[Divine Sword Island trying to poach you was no different from gouging out their hearts.]

[Lao Lian and his companion were sword-martial warriors, not afraid of a bunch of Formation Masters.]

[Furthermore, although Zhao Hanzhou and the others had numerical superiority, the only Martial King Realm among them was Island Master Xie Guihong.]

[There was no helping it.]

[To study formations, one inevitably had to sacrifice personal cultivation time, so the proportion of Formation Masters in the Martial King Realm was naturally the lowest.]

[The two sides launched into a war of words, all for the sake of winning you over.]

[After all, it was an internal conflict, so a real fight was unlikely.]

[At the end of the argument, the Divine Sword Island side said.]

["No matter how much we argue, it's useless; it still depends on Chen Dong's own decision!

Chen Dong, we have already explained the pros and cons of both islands to you. We believe you will make the right choice."]

[You couldn't help but sigh inwardly.]

[You never thought your damned charm would be lethal not only to the opposite sex.]

[But even to your same sex, even to old men, who would fight over you.]

[You had your own plan.]

[In this life, the Seven Luminaries Immortal Array was the top priority. By communicating and learning with the old masters of Nine Palaces Island, you could progress faster and save more time for formation research.]

[Seeing that you were about to speak, and that your expression seemed to favor Nine Palaces Island, Lao Lian hurriedly spoke.]

["Chen Dong! If you are willing to join Divine Sword Island, the Island Master is willing to gift you the war sword he used in his youth—a Heaven-Grade spirit sword with a mature Artifact Spirit, Windbreaker!"]

[Upon hearing this, Long Yang beside him was filled with envy.]

["Windbreaker? That sword once enjoyed great fame across the Three Great Holy Lands, not inferior to ordinary Immortal Artifacts!"]

[Zhao Hanzhou, Xie Guihong, and the others burst into laughter.]

["Not inferior to an Immortal Artifact? If I were to directly take out an Immortal Artifact, what would you do then?! Arrows, come!!"]

[Lao Lian let out a scornful laugh.]

["What good sword could your Nine Palaces Island possibly have? You're just bluffing!"]

["It's arrows!"]

[Above the island, the cawing of crows rang out.]

["Caw—caw—caw—"]

[Then, nine black crows flew through the air. They were enormous in size, unlike ordinary birds.]

[The nine crows circled, head to tail, as a dark light burst forth brilliantly. Traces of killing intent were released from them, forming an overwhelming pressure that inspired awe.]

[Afterward, the nine crows dramatically transformed into nine black arrows, over three meters long, flying behind you and clinging tightly to your back.]

[At the same time, you heard the voice of their Artifact Spirit.]

["Caw One has reported in!"]

["Caw Two has reported in!"]

["Caw Three has reported in!"]

[...]

[You were a bit dumbfounded.]

["Master, Island Master, this is…"]

[Xie Guihong chuckled softly, his hand brushing over his Storage Ring, and a large black-and-gold bow appeared in his hand.]

["Catch!"]

[He tossed the bow toward you, and you reached up to catch it.]

[It was bone-chillingly cold to the touch—not the cold of temperature, but a freezing murderous aura that had seeped into it.]

[The bow was solid and heavy. Even if you were to just swing it, you felt it could easily split metal and crack stone.]

["The Nine Crows Divine Bow! It is the guardian Immortal Artifact of my Nine Palaces Island! Today, I pass it on to the Young Island Master, Chen Dong!"]

[Long Yang, watching from the side, was utterly envious.]

[His family background was indeed wealthy.]

[But to possess an Immortal Artifact?]

[That was still a pipe dream.]

[It was worth knowing that, in the four simulations, when the Ten Thousand Souls Banner had triggered the rebellion of Spirit Artifacts, the total number of Immortal Artifacts that had ultimately gathered in Xiliang throughout the entire human world was less than twenty.]

[Of course, that wasn't all the Immortal Artifacts in the human world. Some had definitely chosen to stay by their original masters' sides.]

[But even so, one could see just how rare Immortal Artifacts were; they weren't something just anyone could easily wield.]

[Lao Lian pointed a finger at the old men of Nine Palaces Island.]

["Island Master Xie, you all are really going all out, huh? For a little Golden Body Realm disciple, you're giving away an Immortal Artifact?"]

[Xie Guihong stood with his hands behind his back, stroking his beard with a proud look.]

["What little Golden Body Realm disciple? Please address him as Young Island Master!"]

[Lao Lian and his companion were completely deflated.]

["Fine, fine, fine. Since Nine Palaces Island has invested so heavily, I'm afraid no other lineage can poach your precious disciple. We're leaving!"]

[After they left, you knelt on one knee, holding the bow and arrows up with both hands.]

["Please, Master and Island Master, take back these treasures."]

[Seeing you so sensible, the old men liked you even more.]

["Silly boy. I am the master of a Holy Land lineage; how can I take back something I've given away?"]

["Disciple understands. That was just to drive away the Divine Sword Island people. I have arrived on the island without establishing any merit and lack seniority. Not to mention obtaining this Immortal Artifact, even being the Young Island Master will absolutely fail to command respect."]

["This Island Master would like to see just who on Nine Palaces Island is unconvinced!"]

[Well, that was that. The Immortal Artifact and the position of Young Island Master were now firmly welded to you.]

[After the Nine Crows Divine Bow recognized its new master, it discovered that you had a whole family living inside your body.]

[The Artifact Spirit of the Nine Crows Divine Bow was very special; it wasn't one spirit, but nine, like nonuplets.]

[Ten Thousand Souls Banner: "Newcomer, call me Big Senior Brother!"]

[Demon Refining Pot: "Hey! Just by taking a quick gander, I see another batch of honored guests has arrived! Our little world has gotten another bit of lively fun!"]

[Qiankun Mirror: "There's no more room to soak in the Star Source, you know! You new guys, no problem going to the Cauldron Realm to pull some weeds, right?"]

[Nine Provinces Cauldron: "Do you all want some peaches?"]

[Having the Artifact Spirit split into nine had its pros and cons. For now, ignore the pros—the cons were already apparent.]

[Responding to Ten Thousand Souls Banner: "Big Senior Shitter! Big Senior Shitter!"]

[Responding to Demon Refining Pot: "Hey! Eunuch!!"]

[Responding to Qiankun Mirror: "Come out! Go pull weeds! Pull weeds!", crashing Qiankun Mirror right out of the Star Source.]

[Responding to Nine Provinces Cauldron: "The peaches are all mine!!"]

[Looking at the nine cawing Artifact Spirits babbling nonsense and even running amok somewhat, the old-timers like Ten Thousand Souls Banner glanced at each other, speechless.]

["A demon child has descended upon the world!"]