Within moments, the five were surrounded.
Prince Tan quietly moved aside. He didn't want to oppose Qi Ao Lai or Qin Xiao, nor did he wish to offend Prince Bei, so he chose neutrality.
Mo Qi felt bewildered. "Who is bullying you? I just smiled. I didn't say anything, nor did I make a move. How am I bullying you?"
Seeing so many people standing by his side, Prince Bei gained confidence and chuckled, "We have more people. Even if we are bullying you, it's because you're following her and you look like an easy target!"
Qin Xiao said with disdain, "Prince Bei, what exactly do you want? You're too shameless! I've offended you, but he hasn't. Why are you targeting him?"
Prince Bei shamelessly replied, "Yes. I'm just looking for a soft target to bully. So what? Who told him he has no power or influence? He can only blame his bad luck."
He then looked at Qi Ao Lai, "Prince Qi, I'll give you a choice. Do you stand with him, or do you leave?"
Qi Ao Lai said without hesitation, "This is my friend. If you want to deal with him, I will naturally stand with him."
Prince Bei then cast a menacing gaze at Ling Feng, "And you?"
Ling Feng leaned closer to Qi Ao Lai, "I'll do as he does."
"Since when are you two so close?" Prince Bei asked in surprise.
"Is it any of your business?"
"It's not my business, but I can't understand it," Prince Bei said indignantly. "What kind of taste do you have? Enough of this nonsense. Do you truly intend to be my enemy?"
"We agreed not to talk nonsense, yet you insist on it. We've made ourselves clear. You're still asking if we're enemies? If you're scared, retreat quickly," Qi Ao Lai said with a voice like a booming bell.
Prince Bei hesitated. If things continued like this, a conflict between a few people could easily escalate into a war between several star worlds!
Therefore, fighting must be approached with caution!
At this moment, Mo Qi spoke, "You don't need to hesitate. Since you've come for me, there's no reason for me to back down."
He then turned to Qin Xiao and Qi Ao Lai, "You don't need to make a move. I can handle this myself."
"Can you really handle it?" Qi Ao Lai asked worriedly.
"Yes, I can."
"You're just showing off!" Qin Xiao said contemptuously.
"Good," Prince Bei said with great delight. "Since you are so brave and forthright, I naturally can't bully you too much. I'll choose one person from my side as well. We'll have one fight, and the outcome will be decided by that single match."
"What a clever plan you have. Whether you win or lose, you won't get hurt. And you say you're not bullying people?" Qi Ao Lai remarked.
Prince Bei chuckled, "Then no one will be idle. Shall we all participate?"
As Qi Ao Lai was trying to figure out his intentions, Prince Bei said, "Their victory or defeat is related to us. Whichever side loses will, after inheriting the throne in the future, submit to the other party."
Mo Qi shook his head, "But I have no throne to inherit."
Prince Bei pointed at Qi Ao Lai, "He can represent you."
Mo Qi's expression became troubled. Were these people out of anything else to play with? They were using thrones as stakes?
Unexpectedly, Qi Ao Lai readily agreed, "I agree!"
Mo Qi looked at Qi Ao Lai in astonishment, "Brother Qi, this is not a child's game!"
Qi Ao Lai nodded dismissively, "Brother Mo, I trust you. Let alone these minor characters, even everyone on this ship combined wouldn't be your match."
Qin Xiao pouted, "Aren't you praising him too highly?"
Mo Qi nodded sheepishly, "Indeed, you're praising me too highly. I'm almost embarrassed."
"Have you decided yet? Are you fighting or not?" Prince Bei said impatiently.
"No," Mo Qi replied.
He was fighting, but the stakes belonged to someone else. What kind of logic was that?
"In that case, I'll fight. The stakes remain the same, how about it?" Qi Ao Lai looked at Prince Bei.
Prince Bei readily agreed.
Although Qi Ao Lai was powerful, they could pick anyone from their side. He was sure he could find one or two people who could suppress him.
He felt he was making a huge profit this time.
Upon returning, he would not only inherit the throne but also expand his territory. It was a double blessing!
Mo Qi finally realized that Qi Ao Lai wouldn't turn back until he hit a brick wall.
He was too eager to help resolve the current predicament!
By resolving the current predicament, he could earn Mo Qi's gratitude.
This was the way of someone who valued loyalty!
As long as he could help you, he would risk everything.
But had he considered the consequences? The consequences might be beyond his imagination.
He could very well be betrayed by everyone, and lose everything!
"I'll go," Mo Qi sighed and said.
Indeed, he felt his chances of winning were greater.
Qi Ao Lai was overjoyed, "It's settled then."
Prince Bei became even more excited. This was an increase in their winning probability!
To prevent Mo Qi from changing his mind, Prince Bei quickly picked out a person, someone he considered to have the highest cultivation among them, named Zhang Peng.
Zhang Peng was already at the eighth level of Saint Monarch. He was tall and imposing, standing half a head taller than Mo Qi. His build was also robust, twice as thick as Mo Qi's.
As soon as he stepped out, he was met with a round of cheers. Everyone believed he was destined to win.
Qin Xiao also looked at Mo Qi with concern, "Can you do it?"
Mo Qi smiled, "Whether I can or not, we'll find out when we try, won't we?"
Qin Xiao said, "You might die."
"I won't die. At most, I'll be seriously injured."
Prince Bei whispered into Zhang Peng's ear, "Just attack him. If he doesn't surrender, keep fighting. Killing him is not a problem."
Zhang Peng smiled and nodded, "Understood. If he surrenders, I'll pretend I didn't hear it."
Qi Ao Lai stood aside, looking relaxed and at ease, as if he wasn't worried about Mo Qi losing at all.
The next moment, Zhang Peng formed a hand seal and pointed his finger. A black hole appeared in the sky. He pointed at the black hole again, and a barrage of arrows, light, and energy shot out, piercing through the black hole and heading directly for Mo Qi's head.
Mo Qi instinctively dodged. With a loud boom, several large pits appeared on the ground, and the ship body shook violently.
Some people began to curse, "Who's causing trouble? Don't you want to live anymore?"
Only then did Mo Qi realize they were on a flying ship. If he used too much force, it could easily lead to the ship's destruction and the death of everyone on board.
What should he do?
If he called for a halt, the other party would surely think he was scared.
Just as he was at a loss, Zhang Peng's attack came again. He leaped forward, his figure like a roc, lunging towards Mo Qi, using his hand as a blade, slashing at Mo Qi from the air.
Mo Qi, being cautious of his surroundings, didn't dare to unleash his full power. He took out the Creation Divine Leaf and swung it gently, repelling Zhang Peng, who fell to the ground.
"Let's call it a draw," Mo Qi said. "We are on a flying ship, and I don't want our conflict to affect everyone."
Prince Bei immediately protested: a draw? How could it be a draw? If it were a draw, his plan would be ruined.
Zhang Peng felt the blow and realized his opponent was not that weak. He considered giving up and looked towards Prince Bei. Prince Bei's attitude was resolute, "Keep fighting. All losses will be on me."
The crowd erupted in cheers, "Well done!"
"What spirit!"