Seeing Yi Qingyun so agitated, and thinking about the hatred between him and the Light Church, it was hard not to suspect that he wanted help for revenge.
Jiang Chen took a deep breath and quickly said, "Chief Yi, we mustn't act impulsively. We need to plan this carefully and take our time!"
"Does Lord Mortal World know what's going on?"
Yi Qingyun was slightly taken aback.
"Isn't it about going to war with the Light Church?" Jiang Chen retorted.
As soon as he said this, the Winged Tribe members in silver armor were visibly shaken, looking at Jiang Chen with newfound respect.
Even Yi Qingyun's lips trembled slightly as he gazed at Jiang Chen, his eyes filled with both admiration and respect.
[Yi Qingyun's favorability towards you has increased!]
"Lord Mortal World, you misunderstand. We do indeed hate the Light Church and wish to tear them apart, but I also know that if the Winged Tribe were to go to war with them now, it would be like an egg hitting a rock, leading to our own destruction. I wouldn't be so reckless as to put my people in danger."
Yi Qingyun slowly said, "However, Lord Mortal World, I never expected you to have such courage, willing to help us go to war with the Light Church. I truly admire you!"
"Uh..."
This left Jiang Chen at a loss. After a pause, he asked, "Then why did you call for me?"
"It's like this: our king has been in slumber, waiting for a prophesied child to help awaken our great king. Only then will the source of life regain its vitality, and the Winged Tribe will have a future!"
Yi Qingyun looked at Jiang Chen earnestly and asked, "Are you willing to help us?"
"How do we awaken him?"
Jiang Chen inquired.
"It's simple."
Yi Qingyun paused and slowly said, "You just need to act as the leader and form a life-sharing contract with our king!"
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"What? A life-sharing contract?"
Jiang Chen was stunned.
Is this something that can be formed just like that?
A life-sharing contract is somewhat similar to an equality contract but with an added condition: the leading party must sacrifice half of their base health points to the other party.
This isn't just health; it's total health points!
However...
"I'm a Priest, and I'm only level 20 now, so my base health points aren't much."
Jiang Chen fell into thought.
Currently, his base health points are 490, so losing half would only be 245 points.
The impact isn't too significant.
"Lord Mortal World, although this requires sacrificing your life, once the life-sharing contract is formed, our king will be your most reliable ally! The entire Winged Tribe will be your strongest support!"
Seeing Jiang Chen's hesitation, Yi Qingyun solemnly said, "Moreover, we will also gift you a pair of ancestral wings from our Winged Tribe. What do you think?"
[Special mission triggered: Awaken the Winged King. Do you accept?]
[Mission details: The Winged King is severely injured and in slumber. Form a life-sharing contract to awaken him.]
"Wait, I have a question."
Jiang Chen didn't rush to accept the mission but asked, "Even though I'm the leader, the life-sharing contract requires mutual consent. Your king is in slumber; how do we proceed?"
"Our king's life has faded, but his soul hasn't dissipated. As long as you can communicate with his soul, the contract can naturally succeed!"
Seeing Jiang Chen's interest, Yi Qingyun quickly added, "We will assist you with this!"
"Let's give it a try first. Whether I can communicate or not is another matter!"
Jiang Chen said directly.
"No problem, follow me!"
With that, Yi Qingyun led Jiang Chen deeper into the area.
Passing through uniquely shaped houses and orchards bearing fruit, Jiang Chen saw many members of the Winged Tribe up close.
There were both men and women, with the men generally standing two meters tall, robust and handsome.
The women were about 1.8 meters tall, with graceful and slender figures.
And each one had striking looks.
They were pleasing to the eye.
In this regard, they were somewhat similar to the Elf Tribe, known for their beauty.
The difference was that the Elf Tribe's appearance leaned towards Western features, while the Winged Tribe's appearance leaned towards Eastern features.
This increased Jiang Chen's favorability towards them.
Soon, under Yi Qingyun's guidance, Jiang Chen arrived at a mountain ridge.
There were many wing-shaped stone tablets standing on it.
At the foot of the mountain, there was a stone door.
In front of the stone door stood two Winged Tribe members in golden armor.
"Chief!"
The two tribe members bowed to Yi Qingyun as he approached.
"Yes."
Yi Qingyun nodded and said, "I want to see the king."
"Chief, please!"
The two guards moved to the stone door and simultaneously pressed a stone orb embedded in it.
"Click!"
The stone orb sank into the door, making a clattering sound.
"Rumble~"
Immediately, the stone door slowly rose, as if the ground itself was trembling slightly.
Soon, an arched passage appeared in view.
"Lord Mortal World, let's go in."
Yi Qingyun said to Jiang Chen, then looked at the others, "You all stay outside; no one is allowed to enter!"
With that, he walked straight through the door.
Jiang Chen followed him inside.
Passing through a long corridor, they entered a massive domed stone chamber.
Though the chamber was airtight, it wasn't dark.
The ceiling was embedded with many white stone particles.
These particles, like stars, emitted a soft glow.
At the same time, Jiang Chen smelled a faint, refreshing fragrance.
And there was a cold chill in the air!
The two continued forward.
At the end of the chamber, Jiang Chen saw a staircase.
Ascending the stairs was an ice throne!
And on it sat a person!
This was a woman who appeared to be in her twenties or thirties.
Her eyes were closed, as if merely sleeping.
Behind her was a pair of magnificent wings, one white and the other black.
Her appearance was stunning!
Even with her eyes closed, one could feel an aura of extreme nobility.
It seemed as though all things in the world should bow at her feet.
"This is our great king!"
Yi Qingyun slowly bowed to the woman.