Upon hearing Lin Jinglong's question, Chen Xifeng's expression immediately turned bitter. He knew that Lin Jinglong was probably also after the Heavenly Spirit Treasure.

When the Superpower Federation came last time, they had already refused them once, but the other party was just too strong, and even Hades came to talk to them personally.

They had promised him that if the Superpower Federation took over Tianling Island and the secret treasure beneath it, they would not attack Tianling Island, and the other people on the island would receive the same treatment as citizens of the Superpower Federation.

They don't need to expend too many resources to support the Superpower Federation; the only thing they need to give up is their Heavenly Spirit Treasure.

Chen Xifeng was wary of the other party's strength and status, so he had no choice but to agree. However, he did not expect that the people of the Superpower Federation would be wiped out by Lin Jinglong in such an easy way.

Although they were just a few special envoys, it was nothing special.

However, Lin Jinglong's actions largely represent the Elders' Council, as the behemoth that is Great Xia has now set its sights on their secret treasure.

Chen Xifeng hesitated, wondering if he should explain.

Suddenly, he noticed that the young man beside him was starting to smile in a sinister and chilling way.

It seems that if he dares to delay, he will probably take action directly. Just thinking about how those Supreme-level ability users died so miserably in front of Lin Jinglong...

He didn't dare say anything more.

"Please come into the main hall with me, Mr. Lin, and I will explain it to you in detail."

"That's good."

Lin Jinglong nodded in satisfaction.

The other people on the island watched Lin Jinglong and Chen Xifeng leave together, feeling both shocked and somewhat horrified.

"What should we, Tianling Island, do?"

"Caught between the Superpower Federation and the Elders' Council, we're unlikely to please either side. We're probably doomed!"

"What do we do? God knows..."

Everyone looked helpless.

Meanwhile, after inviting Lin Jinglong into the main hall, Chen Xifeng finally explained his discovery to him.

He slowly said, "Our Tianling Island has actually relied on the underground treasure for many years. Before the change of heaven, we were already one of the top powers in the South Seas. However, we have always kept a low profile and have not made excessive demands."

What constitutes excessive demands?

Lin Jinglong raised a questioning voice.

Chen Xifeng lowered his voice and said, "Offerings, we often make offerings to the things in that secret treasure, and the other party often exchanges some resources with us."

"What resources?"

Lin Jinglong's interest grew even stronger.

Then, Chen Xifeng slowly said, "We have been given a large amount of spirit stones, spirit crystals, and even some ancient cultivation techniques, including some immortal-level techniques. However, we have already hidden these things away."

"Isn't that secret treasure yet to be opened?"

Lin Jinglong became increasingly puzzled.

They actually made a deal with the entity within that secret treasure?

Chen Xifeng first nodded, then shook his head.

“We haven’t even told the Superpower Federation about this. After all, we had already guessed that the Superpower Federation might not be able to defeat the Elders’ Council. Now that Mr. Lin has come, it has confirmed our guess.”

"So I simply told Mr. Lin frankly."

"That secret treasure can never be opened, because the method to break the seal has been lost. Even if Hades from the Superpower Federation came, he would not be able to forcibly open the seal."

Lin Jinglong nodded at this point.

Chen Xifeng added, "As for how we trade with the beings within the secret treasure, it's nothing more than offering incense and praying for them to bestow some treasures upon us. This is what the people of Tianling Island have been doing for thousands of years, and we don't know the specific principles behind it."

Lin Jinglong fell into deep thought.

Who exactly is behind the secret treasure of Tianling Island?

As long as you can offer incense, you can gain the other party's favor; that thing is like a treasure trove!

“Hades came to this place before, but he didn’t succeed in opening the secret treasure. I do know about that.” He did know about it, from Hades’ memories. “However, just because he couldn’t open it doesn’t mean I can’t. I plan to give it a try.”

Lin Jinglong said slowly.

Chen Xifeng smiled wryly and nodded, saying, "I knew Mr. Lin would think this way. Although Tianling Island intends not to offend either side, we are still willing to stand on the side of the Elders' Council if possible."

"Oh? You actually have such awareness?"

Lin Jinglong looked at him in surprise.

"Although the Superpower Federation treats our Tianling Island well, they are not of our race. They often try to wipe out other forces in the South Seas. Even if they don't kill them all, they treat us as inferior people. On the other hand, the Great Xia has always treated us in the South Seas fairly well."

Chen Xifeng stood up and said confidently, "I can take Mr. Lin into the secret treasure, but because of this, I must remind Mr. Lin that the secret treasure really cannot be opened, and there are some experts from the Superpower Federation stationed inside."

"This includes three Dao-Merging Supremes from the Superpower Federation."

"They are all top experts left behind by Hades to try to break the restrictions, and their strength is not weak."

This is indeed a plan to join the Elders' Council.

Just as others thought, caught between these two forces, if they didn't choose one side to side with, they would end up pleasing neither side.

Chen Xifeng is a smart man.

He understood that at this point, the best decision was to choose a powerful ally to cling to and never waver, as this was the only way to help Tianling Island find a clear path forward.

Lin Jinglong also stood up and said with satisfaction, "Island Master Chen's awareness is indeed quite good. I really didn't know there were three Dao Integration Supremes inside if you hadn't reminded me."

Although he possessed Hades' memories, he was genuinely unaware of them, as he did not possess complete memories and could not know every detail.

Chen Xifeng tentatively asked, "Then, Mr. Lin, should we wait a while longer until the other members of the Elders' Council arrive to provide support?"

Upon hearing this, he suddenly burst into laughter.

"Although I was unaware of their existence, even if I were to encounter them unexpectedly, it wouldn't be a big deal, just some trouble. But since I already know they're in the secret vault, it's even simpler."

Chen Xifeng's pupils suddenly contracted.

He sensed from Lin Jinglong's words that he alone could easily defeat three Dao Integration Supremes.

"I see."

Chen Xifeng nodded and immediately led Lin Jinglong to the Heavenly Spirit Secret Treasury that they had guarded for thousands of years.