Chapter 334 - 196: Seeking Fortune and Avoiding Evil Again, A Choice of Fate

"How could this happen?"

"Wasn’t it said that Red Whale Island has always been a neutral force?"

"Why are we suddenly under attack from other forces?"

Su Weiwei couldn’t help but ask.

"As far as I know, Sea Snake Island has never really gotten along with Red Whale Island."

"There’s even enmity between Sea Serpent Daoist and Red Whale Daoist."

"But because Sea Serpent Daoist is no match for Red Whale Daoist, they could only endure it."

"As for why the war suddenly began, I’m afraid something unknown has happened."

Jiang Fan spoke in a deep voice.

During this time, he naturally learned a lot about the intelligence of the major Golden Core Influences in the Yiling Island Group.

Besides top Golden Core influences like Spirit Turtle Island, there are also ordinary Golden Core influences.

The top Golden Core forces generally have four or five Golden Core Zhenren.

The ordinary Golden Core influences usually have just one Golden Core Zhenren.

For instance, forces like Sea Snake Island and Red Whale Island are such examples.

Even so, these Golden Core influences can still survive in the Yiling Island Group.

After all, this sea region is vast enough, with many Tier Three islands.

Plus, a Golden Core Zhenren has enough deterrent power.

So even a single Golden Core Zhenren can protect a faction.

If the other party is truly provoked, they could abandon their territory and become a lone wanderer.

In this way, such unattached Golden Core Zhenren are even more terrifying.

Therefore, unless absolutely necessary, even those of the same rank would avoid offending each other.

"If that’s the case, then why don’t the cultivators of Red Whale Island need us to return to Red Whale Island?"

"A Foundation Establishment Cultivator like my husband could still be considered a fighting force, right?"

Su Weiwei felt quite puzzled.

"It’s likely that Red Whale Island still doesn’t trust us Honored Guest Elders."

"After all, we’re just outsiders paid to do a job."

"When there’s no danger, maybe they can trust us."

"But once danger arises, it’s hard to say whether we’re friends or foes."

"So it’s normal for Red Whale Island not to want us Honored Guest Elders to go back."

Jiang Fan understood this well.

To be honest, even if they were summoned back, he might not be willing to return to Red Whale Island.

He wasn’t noble enough to risk his life for Red Whale Island.

"I see."

"But husband, should we leave or stay now?"

Su Weiwei nodded, understanding Red Whale Island’s perspective.

But she was also worried about Red Whale Island’s potential collapse.

If they do fall, as Honored Guest Elders of Red Whale Island, they might be hunted by Sea Snake Island’s forces.

If they ran now, they might still have a chance to escape.

If they wait too long and the other side fully defeats Red Whale Island, then escape would be impossible.

Of course, there’s also the possibility that Red Whale Island wins.

If they run, they would become traitors to Red Whale Island.

Then they definitely couldn’t continue as Honored Guest Elders.

After finally settling down, they didn’t want to become displaced now.

Boom~~

At that moment, Jiang Fan sensed the Fortune-Telling Talisman deep within his Elixir Field and Sea of Qi start to tremble, and a message surged into the depths of his consciousness like a tide.

"War descends, hidden danger lurks, stable response, no danger."

"Stay on Fire Copper Island, be cautious and careful, perform duties seriously, great fortune."

"Leave Fire Copper Island, flee Red Whale Island sea region, encounter danger, life or death uncertain, ominous."

"Go to Red Whale Island to assist, enter a perilous situation, collateral damage, great misfortune."

Perceiving this information, Jiang Fan’s eyes flashed.

Clearly, the three messages represented three different choices.

One is to stay on Fire Copper Island; it seems dangerous on the surface, but actually, there is no danger.

After all, for the Red Whale Island forces, Fire Copper Island is not significant or well-known.

Even if Sea Snake Island does attack, Fire Copper Island likely won’t be a primary target.

So staying here is relatively safe.

Conversely, fleeing Fire Copper Island might lead to unpredictable danger, life, or death uncertain.

It’s estimated that this sea region is already blockaded by Sea Snake Island forces.

No matter where they escape, they are bound to be surrounded.

If they leave now, they’ll likely walk into a trap themselves.

As for going to Red Whale Island to help, it’s even more inadvisable.

After all, this is the main battlefield for Golden Core Zhenren, perilous and unpredictable.

If they rashly proceed, not only would Red Whale Island not see them as support, but they might even become a burden.

What will happen then would be uncertain.

According to the Fortune-Telling Talisman’s predicted information, it would indeed be a precarious situation.

It doesn’t mean certain death, but there would be no good outcome either.

"Even if you stay within Red Whale Island’s influence, avoiding many calamities."

"But if you meddle and act impulsively, it’s still possible to encounter disaster."

"It seems staying put here is the safest option."

Jiang Fan quickly made a decision.

There seem to be many choices, but in reality, there was only one choice.

He looked at Su Weiwei and said, "Let’s stay here. The Yiling Island Group is so chaotic now that leaving Fire Copper Island wouldn’t lead to anywhere good.

Moreover, Red Whale Island may not necessarily lose this battle. We can wait and see how things change. If Red Whale Island truly collapses, it’ll not be too late for us to leave then."