Chapter 587: Chapter 586: Flying Boat, Chance Encounter!

"Master, what exactly is Iron Cloud Island? How does it compare to our Black Stone Island, which is bigger?"

High above, a sky boat flew with seeming slowness, yet moved swiftly.

The surface of the magical treasure sky boat was covered with a faint spiritual light, which shattered the rapidly striking Gang Feng and cloud clusters as they hit.

Everyone knows that flying high up in the sky can seem to avoid many troubles, but it can be equally dangerous.

Since Gang Feng can occasionally appear in high altitude, within the clouds, there may be demons lurking.

Without sufficient strength, flying high is like being a moving target.

Yet at this moment, the interior of the sky boat was rather stable and warm.

Inside the sky boat were two figures, one tall and one short.

The tall figure was an elderly man with white hair, currently maneuvering the sky boat.

The shorter figure was a young boy, about ten years old, with somewhat innocent features yet carrying a hint of heroism, though his eyes still revealed a bit of naivety and curiosity.

Upon hearing this, the elder glanced silently at his disciple, and said deeply: "Talking like this to me is fine, but outside, you must not let others hear. Otherwise, not only would they laugh at us, you’d also attract big trouble to our Black Stone Island. After all... we can’t afford to provoke Elder Chaotic Heaven!"

"Oh... then Master, does that mean Iron Cloud Island is much bigger than our Black Stone Island?"

The boy asked curiously. 𝕗𝚛𝚎𝚎𝐰𝗲𝗯𝗻𝚘𝚟𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝕞

The elder showed a helpless expression and said: "Of course, Iron Cloud Island is the domain of Yang Spirit great expert Elder Chaotic Heaven, how could it compare to one such as me?"

"I myself, though having some cultivation, have occupied Black Stone Island by virtue of my skills, becoming a Yin Spirit giant. Yet I am far inferior to Elder Chaotic Heaven..."

At this, the elder shook his head and sighed: "Speaking of which, Iron Cloud Island is not a stable place now, Elder Chaotic Heaven has offended many people, his essence damaged, lifespan short, attracting many enemies to appear. This time his seven thousand year feast will surely be turbulent, perhaps even facing major chaos."

"Regrettably, even if I wish to decline, I cannot. For back then, I owed Iron Cloud Island a favor."

The elder showed a bitter smile.

After becoming a Yin Spirit giant, feeling proud, never expected to encounter a formidable enemy later, and to be killed by it. It was through a friend’s help from Iron Cloud Island to purchase a healing spirit pill that he recovered his injuries.

This healing spirit pill is quite precious, rarely sold, thus he owed them a favor.

Normally there was no issue, but facing Elder Chaotic Heaven’s feast invitation this time, not going would mean certain doom!

"Oh well, let’s hope the feast will be peaceful."

The elder looked troubled: "The tree desires calm but the wind does not cease... Now if it’s merely trouble, that’s one thing, but if Iron Cloud Island seeks to drag us into the muddy waters, that’s a huge problem..."

The boy was bewildered, not understanding his master’s predicament.

Just then, a figure appeared within the sky boat.

Simultaneously, a voice sounded inside: "Oh? Big trouble?"

The elder was startled, seeing Gu Yuan, just about to speak, but upon looking closely, a chilling feeling crept over him.

The unannounced visitor in front of him was a young man, handsome with red lips and white teeth, fair skin, seemingly not much older, without strong presence, dressed simply without any valuable accessory.

Yet this face was somewhat familiar to the elder!

He pondered briefly and recalled its owner—Chu He! His heart shook drastically.

The name Chu He was obviously not unfamiliar to him.

Initially learning of Chu He’s deeds, he was somewhat shocked, later astonished and envious.

Such a peerless genius, destined for brilliance, unmatched by anyone, although he was a Yin Spirit giant, his strength had aged and weakened, losing much potential.

Not to mention Primordial Spirit True Immortal, even with seemingly just one step away to Yang Spirit great expert, he feared little chance of advancing in this lifetime.

So he had often thought if only he could nurture a good disciple, not necessarily matching Chu He, just exceeding expectations would be splendid.

Yet the elder never imagined directly encountering the famed Chu He himself.

And his magical treasure Green Wood Boat seemed useless, unable to keep the other out, being breached by Chu He, which surprised him greatly.

"Does Fellow Daoist recognize me?"

Seeing the elder’s reaction, Gu Yuan smiled, as if seeing through something.

"This old man is Shi Peiqing, greetings to Fellow Daoist Chu."

Shi Peiqing clasped his hands respectfully, without arrogance.

Though a Yin Spirit giant, before Chu He, he truly had no right to flaunt.

Gu Yuan too was not arrogant, returned the gesture: "You’re too kind, Fellow Daoist."

Seeing the other guessing inwardly, Gu Yuan candidly smiled: "Fellow Daoist Shi, don’t misunderstand, I mean no harm, I merely want to inquire something from you."

"Oh? If Fellow Daoist Chu speaks plainly, if this old man knows, I certainly won’t hide it."

Upon hearing, Shi Peiqing’s face turned solemn and serious.

"Haha, actually it’s no big deal."

Gu Yuan said: "I’ve been busy in retreat recently, cultivating a divine technique, now having just exited, I wish to inquire of you if anything noteworthy has occurred in the East Sea cultivation realm."

"So that’s it..."

Shi Peiqing eased somewhat upon hearing, his apprehension fading.

He didn’t conceal, told Gu Yuan all he knew regarding events big and small happening lately in the East Sea cultivation realm.

Gu Yuan listened, nodding continuously.

After listening, Gu Yuan suddenly smiled and asked: "By the way, does Fellow Daoist know what events occurred at Iron Cloud Island recently?"

"Iron Cloud Island?"

Shi Peiqing was taken aback, soon understanding Iron Cloud Island must be the other’s true purpose.

Could it be Chu He is aiming at Elder Chaotic Heaven?!

Despite thinking this, Shi Peiqing remained outwardly calm, sharing all he knew with Gu Yuan.

Gu Yuan stayed expressionless, but his gaze subtly changed.

Upon hearing Shi Peiqing’s information, he realized Elder Chaotic Heaven’s situation indeed wasn’t going well.

After news of his shortened lifespan, essence damage surfaced, multiple entities have visited his doorstep.

Only due to Elder Chaotic Heaven having a great brother, a Primordial Spirit True Immortal, preventing complete extermination.

But Elder Chaotic Heaven has backing, does it mean others don’t?