Chapter 1423: Three crowns

How did a battle that was supposed to be "pick and choose" turn into this?

Alamos fell silent, unsure of what to do next.

The others also remained silent.

Only Gyanendra looked at Ye Zhongming with excitement. He was brimming with fighting spirit.

The Holy One was eager to challenge Ye Zhongming.

“Fess, perhaps we should leave.”

Fess was Alamos’s real name, known only to those close to him. Palmerk, as his partner, called him by this name.

Before coming here, Palmerk had never imagined that the country could have so many powerful individuals. But now he knew—whether it was Ye Zhongming, who had nearly killed him, or the warrior Xia Bai, both could defeat him.

And people like Wen Yan, the Water Deacon, and Ruan Xiao were all on his level.

He had lost confidence and no longer wanted to fight.

His body couldn’t handle it anymore.

“What are you saying?”

Gyanendra immediately turned his head and glared at Palmerk with undisguised killing intent. He found the words of this fellow West Asian evolved irritating and was considering killing him.

“Holy One, your chances of defeating Ye Zhongming are at most 30%.”

Palmerk shook his head, pushing aside Alamos, who had moved to block him.

“He has obtained the Star Spirit—the complete form.”

This statement calmed Gyanendra, who had been on the verge of losing control.

Star Sand was a specialty of West Asia, and they discovered the Star Spirit first. However, a powerhouse from the Chinese region ultimately obtained it.

Both Gyanendra and Palmerk had once coveted the Star Spirit. They knew what kind of existence it was and how arduous the journey to obtain it would be—requiring prolonged, high-intensity battles.

At the time, they couldn’t complete this challenge, so they couldn’t obtain the Star Spirit.

But Ye Zhongming had succeeded. This meant he had completed the task in that bizarre space, challenging nearly all the stars. Even at their current levels, Gyanendra and Palmerk wouldn’t easily take such a risk.

It wasn’t just a test of combat power but also endurance, mental resilience, overall equipment, and the quality of one’s job.

If any of these fell short, it would be impossible to gain the recognition of the elemental spirit.

Ye Zhongming had succeeded. What did that mean?

For the first time, Gyanendra calmed down from the excitement of his newfound power and began to consider the danger Ye Zhongming posed seriously.

“I used all my trump cards against him and couldn’t even last two minutes. And he… only used about half his strength.”

Palmerk’s words drew everyone’s attention to Ye Zhongming.

This was the first time those from foreign countries had heard such things, and they were naturally shocked. Alamos, who was very familiar with Palmerk’s strength, finally realized just how formidable Ye Zhongming was.

As for those from the country, they were even more shaken. They knew Ye Zhongming was strong but hadn’t realized he was this strong.

How could he defeat an opponent of the same level in under two minutes without using his full strength? That was almost unbelievable.

“He also has the Ocean King Crown!”

This voice came from Guancheng Chun, who had been looking dejected earlier.

The four-legged man walked forward, stopping before Ye Zhongming. He bowed apologetically and then stood behind him.

“Guancheng Chun, what do you mean by this?”

Wen Yan shouted angrily.

Ye Zhongming was indeed strong, but Alamos’s side wasn’t weak either. Gyanendra and Alamos were still in full fighting condition. Wen Yan was injured but could still fight.

Palmerk was out of the question, but David and the others could still contribute. While Guancheng Chun wasn’t a top-tier fighter, his abilities were strange and useful. Now, had he switched sides?

“Isn’t my meaning clear?” Guancheng Chun showed no guilt for his betrayal. In fact, he seemed proud.

“I’ve joined Cloud Peak. I’ve already reached an agreement with Boss Ye.”

“Traitor!”

Wen Yan shouted angrily and pointed at him. After all, the two of them were the country's representatives.

“Thank you.”

Guancheng Chun remained unfazed, nodding in acknowledgment.

“The Ocean King Crown…”

Wen Yan and the others from the country clearly didn’t know what the Ocean King Crown was, but Alamos’s expression changed dramatically. He even began muttering to himself.

“Mr. Ye, how about we call a truce?”

Alamos suddenly spoke.

Ye Zhongming tilted his head and was amused.

He hadn’t even said anything yet, and these people had already made him the center of their discussion. The Star Spirit, the Ocean King Crown… these people knew quite a lot.

“What if I say no?” Ye Zhongming smiled calmly. “No offense, but I don’t think you can beat me.”

Alamos didn’t hesitate and quickly replied, “Anything can happen in battle. Luck is also part of strength. Can you guarantee that your luck today is better than ours? If you refuse, then I’m sorry, but when we fight, we’ll focus all our attacks on you.”

As he spoke, he glanced at Li Daqian and the others. “They won’t be of much help to you.”

“Even if you can defeat us, what good will it do you? As far as I know, Li Daqian isn’t your friend.”

Seeing that the master of Thousand Beast Villa wanted to speak, Alamos didn’t give him a chance. His rapid speech ensured Ye Zhongming heard his thoughts first.

“The Spatitu Space is mine. I can choose to end it, allowing us to leave safely. But if we engage in a fierce battle, this space will collapse prematurely. I can’t guarantee what will happen then.”

After this, even Li Daqian decided not to speak. Alamos’s words affected everyone.

“Of course, this is ultimately a request to Mr. Ye. As compensation, I will offer something that will surely satisfy you.”

Ye Zhongming’s smile didn’t fade as he looked at Alamos. “Go ahead. Let’s see if it piques my interest.”

Alamos and Palmerk both breathed a sigh of relief. They realized that the leader of Cloud Peak truly didn’t want to get involved in the affairs of Thousand Beast Villa and was also concerned about the space collapsing.

But Palmerk had no idea what his friend planned to offer. Few things could tempt someone like Ye Zhongming.

However, Alamos seemed very confident. He looked at Ye Zhongming seriously and said, “Can I confirm that Mr. Ye indeed possesses the Ocean King Crown?”

Ye Zhongming hesitated for a moment before nodding.

Alamos smiled.

“Then I can tell Mr. Ye what the three King Crowns are and where the Earth King Crown is!”