Sage of Humanity-Chapter 1489 - 1487: The Visitors Mean Trouble
"Strange, truly strange!" The specter scratched her head, looking puzzled. No matter how she looked at it, besides their appearance and voice being different, Li Taibai and Fa Wuzun seemed almost like they were carved from the same mold. This was why she made such a judgment, but it turned out they were actually not the same person!
Could there really be two people in this world so similar?
"Anything else?" Lu Ye looked at her.
The specter shook her head. She didn't really have any particular business; she was just curious about who set up the restriction here.
Lu Ye raised his hand, gesturing for her to feel free.
The specter pouted, turned around, and walked out. After a few steps, she suddenly remembered something and turned back. "Oh right, I also called that guy Piao Ke over. He's pitiable too. For years, he hasn't been able to return home and has been wandering around. Unparalleled Island is nice. If he can stay here, this vast All Phenomena Ocean would finally offer him a home."
After speaking, the specter left. Lu Ye was somewhat surprised, not expecting her to have called Piao Ke.
Lu Ye had thought about whether to call Piao Ke to Unparalleled Island. Unparalleled Island lacked people, and Piao Ke was quite powerful. If he could come to Unparalleled Island, it would undoubtedly strengthen the island's foundation.
However, his identity over here was somewhat special, making such an action inconvenient. The main issue was that he wasn't sure if Piao Ke was willing to come.
Piao Ke and Chu Shen were arguably his only two friends he'd gotten along well with in the All Phenomena Star System. But Lu Ye wasn't very clear about Piao Ke's background. Through previous interactions, he could ascertain that Piao Ke had an extraordinary background.
For someone with such an extraordinary background, it's impossible not to have a place in the All Phenomena Ocean. They typically belong to some power, but Piao Ke had always been alone, which was strange.
Now there's no need to be troubled about it. Since the specter has called Piao Ke, if he's willing to come, that's great. If not, Lu Ye needn't attempt the impossible.
On another deserted island, half a day's journey from Unparalleled Island, the doppelganger sat cross-legged. After instructing the specter to go to Unparalleled Island, Lu Ye anticipated that she would have doubts about his identity. So he had the doppelganger, holding Fa Wuzun's audio talisman, hide here early on to wait. Sure enough, the specter wanted to use the audio talisman to determine if Lu Ye was Fa Wuzun.
Although others couldn't use the audio talisman, the doppelganger could, thus alleviating the specter's doubts.
In the cave, shortly after the specter left, Chu Shen arrived and informed Lu Ye of some bad news.
"Senior Brother, our Unparalleled Island might be attacked!"
"Expected." Lu Ye nodded.
Once a Spirit Island appears, it will inevitably be coveted, especially since Unparalleled Palace is just starting out and doesn't appear strong, making it even more attractive.
As it's said, "The gentleman's crime is having treasures," when a force's power isn't sufficient to hold an island, it's only natural for others to want to seize it.
Lu Ye had anticipated this issue for a while, considering how valuable Spirit Islands are in the All Phenomena Ocean. Even if others weren't aware Unparalleled Island was a mid-class Spirit Island, they would still swarm for it even if it were just a low-class one.
To cultivators, a Spirit Island is a place of cultivation that saves numerous cultivation resources.
Recently, several powers have openly and covertly been probing Unparalleled Island's situation, apparently to figure out the real situation.
He had long had Tang Jun come over for this moment. A Spirit Island with Moon Jade stationed is entirely different in its ability to protect itself compared to one without.
"What's your plan?" Lu Ye asked.
"Of course, defend the island, and kill anyone who dares to take it!" Chu Shen's expression was cold and fierce.
He wanted to make something of himself, and Unparalleled Island was his biggest and best opportunity, so he wouldn't let it slip away easily.
"But you can't leverage the forces from Cheling World, can you?"
Chu Shen replied, "That doesn't matter. It can't be hidden that Unparalleled Island is becoming active, but those larger, more reputable forces value their reputation. Some have tried to recruit us, but I've declined all their offers, so they won't act recklessly. Those itching to attack Unparalleled Island now are just some second-rate forces."
These forces essentially have no suitable base in the All Phenomena Ocean. Seeing Unparalleled Island coming alive, they've naturally set their sights on it, like hungry dogs fighting over food. Even a relatively worthless bone can tempt them.
So even if a force does attack Unparalleled Island, their overall strength wouldn't be too formidable.
This is why Chu Shen decided to defend the island because if it were a major force, Unparalleled Palace wouldn't stand a chance given its current strength.
And there's one more thing, those larger forces undoubtedly know Chu Shen's background. Offending someone as powerful as Jiu Yan over a Spirit Island isn't worth it.
Only those second-rate forces, unaware of Chu Shen's identity, would entertain such improper thoughts.
"Tang Jun's presence on Unparalleled Island is no secret. If they dare to act, they must have the strength to suppress Tang Jun, so it's better to be cautious."
Chu Shen said, "I know, but my mother told me before that among the forces in All Phenomena Ocean, apart from some major powers, it's rare to have a Moon Jade Late Stage stationed, because anyone who cultivates to the Moon Jade Late Stage is engrossed in researching how to advance to Sun Blaze. Where would they have the leisure to station themselves in All Phenomena Ocean? Therefore, most forces here are stationed by Moon Jade cultivators in the Early and mid-stages. Elder Tang Jun has a Moon Jade Mid-Stage cultivation, and if the opposing party wants to suppress him, they need to deploy at least one mid-stage or two early stage persons. This way, the pressure we face is greatly reduced."
Lu Ye nodded, "Since you have a plan, go ahead, but don't overexert. If the disparity is too great, it doesn't matter if we abandon Unparalleled Island."
Without Unparalleled Island, he could always create another Spirit Island; he'd just have to start from scratch.
"I understand, but brother, I would like to ask for some support!"
Lu Ye said nothing, silently handing some array discs to Chu Shen.
Chu Shen accepted them happily, "Thanks, big brother!"
This guy, now he doesn't even bother to hide anymore...
Two days later, Piao Ke arrived at Unparalleled Island upon the specter's invitation. The details were vague in the specter's transmission until Piao Ke entered the island, only then discovering its uniqueness.
He was even more shocked to learn that two months ago this Spirit Island was just a barren island.
Recognizing the great potential of Unparalleled Island's future, Piao Ke instantly decided to stay. For someone like him, an ordinary Spirit Island wouldn't be enticing, but Unparalleled Island was different. He wanted to see firsthand what this revitalized Spirit Island would become.
There was another reason, of course: it was close to Angling Island. Once the fishing off-season ended and the White Spirit returned, it would be convenient for him to go angling.
Upon hearing Li Taibai was actually here, he happily went to visit.
In the cave, Lu Ye warmly received him, they had a casual chat, and the specter joined in the fun, laughing as she recounted how she previously mistook Li Taibai for Fa Wuzun.
The three were conversing when suddenly a vibrating buzz resonated from outside, a loud noise echoed throughout Unparalleled Island, making their eardrums tremble.
Exchanging glances, the three dashed out of the cave.
As they looked upward, they saw the protective array outside Unparalleled Island, where a dense group of people was floating, numbering at least a hundred.
Leading them were a man and a woman, both possessing Moon Jade cultivation; particularly the man, who was obviously at Moon Jade Mid-Stage.
At present, he was standing aloof, coldly overlooking the scene below.
On Unparalleled Island, the cultivators of Unparalleled Palace, disturbed by the commotion, gathered together, looking at the visitors with anxious expressions.
Chu Shen stood at the forefront of the group, behind him was Tang Jun, lowering his head with his hands tucked in his sleeves.
Comparing both sides' lineups, Unparalleled Palace was undoubtedly at a great disadvantage. Not only was there a significant gap in numbers, but overall strength was also incomparable.
They had two Moon Jade cultivators, while Unparalleled Palace had only one; almost ten were Late Stage Constellation, and half were mid-stage; Unparalleled Palace had just over twenty people, mostly at Constellation Early Stage.
Chu Shen had mentioned to Lu Ye one or two days prior that Unparalleled Island might be attacked, so this sight was not surprising. Those who target Unparalleled Island wouldn't be too formidable, if they couldn't handle such a minor situation, how could Unparalleled Island stand in All Phenomena Ocean?
Standing at the front, he confidently shouted, "Who are you!"
The leading Moon Jade Mid-Stage slowly spoke, "Koi Island's Nan Xingzhen!"
Chu Shen, with a bold expression, showed no mercy in his words, "What the hell is Koi Island, never heard of it. What are you doing here? Why did you activate my Unparalleled Island's protective array?"
Since the visitors seemed hostile, there was no reason to be polite. They had activated the array as soon as they arrived, causing that loud noise, which indeed was arrogant.
Nan Xingzhen wasn't bothered, casually replied, "We naturally have important matters here. May I know who's in charge of your island? Please come forward to discuss!"
Despite his words, his gaze locked onto Tang Jun, probably thinking Tang Jun was the one in charge at Unparalleled Island. This was a reasonable assumption; among the Constellation group, only one was Moon Jade, naturally the respected one.
Chu Shen shouted, "Old man, it seems your eyes are failing. I am speaking to you; you still ask who's in charge! I'm the Island Master of Unparalleled Island, and the Palace Master of Unparalleled Palace!"
Nan Xingzhen furrowed his brow, clearly surprised, glanced at a Constellation beside him, and transmitted something.
After the Constellation briefly responded, Nan Xingzhen slightly nodded, seemingly confirming Chu Shen's identity, then looked at Chu Shen, "Since you're the Island Master of Unparalleled Island, let me be straightforward. Koi Island has its eye on this Spirit Island and intends to take over; I'd like to ask you to graciously relinquish it!"
