bookpower Chapter 194 Overbearing
Chapter 194 Overbearing
As they were speaking, another person stepped onto the deck.
This man bore a striking resemblance to the King of the Eastern Sea, with about seventy to eighty percent similarity.
Moreover, the two were about the same age; this was most likely the Family Head of the Zhan family, Zhan Lingqing, the elder brother of the King of the Eastern Sea. Discover hidden content at empire
"Family Head!"
As soon as Zhan Lingqing appeared, the members of the Zhan family on the deck called out to him with respectful expressions.
Zhan Lingqing nodded slightly, then his gaze fell on the King of the Eastern Sea, and he said indifferently, "Younger brother, I won't lie to you, the decision made today was my own."
"We are both getting old. Look at how much of the Eastern Sea is still under your control."
"In these past few years, martial arts factions from all over the Eastern Sea have been emerging one after another, and some have even dared to threaten our Zhan family."
The King of the Eastern Sea took a deep breath, a trace of desolation in his eyes.
He did not retort because he knew in his heart that everything Zhan Lingqing said was true.
"Younger brother, since you're no longer able to hold onto some things, our Zhan family will naturally have someone to help you grasp them."
Zhan Lingqing's expression was indifferent, then he waved over to a man around thirty or forty years old standing nearby.
The man also ignored Chen Dao completely and walked straight to Zhan Lingqing's side, then said to the King of the Eastern Sea on the cruise ship, "Zhan Ziyi pays respects to Second Uncle."
"Are you acting as if I don't exist?"
Chen Dao suddenly spoke up, his expression turning sinister as he said, "My lord asked you to go down to talk, yet you dare ignore me!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Chen Dao didn't care that two War Kings stood beside him; he directly made a move against the Zhan family members.
Seeing his demeanor, Ye Ling shook his head and smiled.
"How presumptuous!"
"A mere Great Grandmaster at his peak dares to be insolent on the Zhan family's ship!"
The Great Elder bellowed, his face full of murderous intent.
He then charged at Chen Dao.
In that moment, the terrifying aura of a War King enveloped the entire deck.
Chen Dao's complexion changed, and he shouted loudly, "My lord, save me!"
Ye Ling raised an eyebrow and showed a hint of helplessness.
But still, he raised his right hand and pointed a finger towards the Great Elder of the Zhan family.
"My son, your nephew Zi Yi, as you know, is an outstanding figure among the younger generation of our Zhan family. If he were to take over your position as the King of the Eastern Sea, it could not be more suitable."
"By then, with the support of our Zhan family, the Eastern Sea forces will surely be able to restore their former military might and once again shake the Eastern Sea."
Zhan Lingqing didn't beat around the bush and straightforwardly voiced his intentions.
The King of the Eastern Sea's eyebrows twitched, and he said with a glum face, "Heh, big brother, you really know how to scheme."
"If I were to die today at the hands of Sky Wolf Island and the disciples of Ye Tian Church, could my nephew become the rightful new King of the Eastern Sea?"
Zhan Lingqing did not speak nor offer any explanation, only gazing indifferently at the King of the Eastern Sea.
Ultimately, the King of the Eastern Sea was in decline, both old and frail, how could he withstand the pressing gaze of a warring king.
Under Zhan Lingqing's gaze, the King of the Eastern Sea couldn't help but step back a few paces, his countenance somewhat pale, his body already hollowed out by a life of excess.
A hint of helplessness showed in Ye Ling's eyes as he placed a hand on the shoulder of the King of the Eastern Sea, steadying him.
With Ye Ling's help, the King of the Eastern Sea was finally able to stand firm again.
He looked at Ye Ling gratefully, while a flash of determination crossed his eyes.
"Before the old generation of the King of the Eastern Sea is dead, anyone who wants to become the new King must have the old King's token!"
The King of the Eastern Sea said slowly.
As he spoke, he had already taken out the token symbolizing the identity of the King of the Eastern Sea in his hand.
Seeing the glittering token in the King's hand, Zhan Ziyi's breathing became noticeably quicker.
Even the Great Grandmasters Zhan Lingqing and the Great Elder, their breath also hastened a little.
The rest of the Zhan family showed excited expressions, seemingly already envisioning Zhan Ziyi as the new King of the Eastern Sea.
Seeing the wolfish gazes of those from the Zhan family before him, the King of the Eastern Sea felt a profound sadness.
"Come, my nephew."
"The moment you accept the token in my hand, you will be the next King of the Eastern Sea," the King of the Eastern Sea said dispassionately.
Upon hearing this, Zhan Ziyi, captivated by the allure of the token, stepped forward without any hesitation and approached the King of the Eastern Sea.
"To accept the token, you must kneel!"
The King of the Eastern Sea said with a heavy voice.
A flicker of hesitation flashed across Zhan Ziyi's eyes, but under the temptation of the token and the throne of the Eastern Sea, he knelt on one knee before the King of the Eastern Sea.
The moment he knelt, a ruthless light flashed in the eyes of the King of the Eastern Sea.