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Lu Chen's tone was somewhat somber, and a killing intent flickered in his deep-set eyes. He had long since passed the point of no return; sooner or later, he would head to Giant Barbarian Island to meet the people of the Mountain Clan.
This was not only because the Mountain Clan of Giant Barbarian Island was the backing of Huangfu Yi from Qi Kingdom, who had tirelessly invested a great deal of manpower and resources to assist Qi Kingdom in conquering the Central Plains, attempting to carve out a share for themselves.
With such intentions, it was only a matter of time before Qin Nan overthrew the entire Giant Barbarian Island. However, Lu Chen's primary concern regarding the Mountain Clan was Yue Shaoting; the greatest enemy of Yue Shaoting and her family, the Yue Family, was indeed the Mountain Clan.
Years ago, when Yue Shaoting left Giant Barbarian Island, it was to seek allies and a powerful backing to support her family.
However, during the assassination attempt on Lu Chen, she failed and ended up on the streets, ultimately seeking refuge with Lu Chen.
Over the years, Yue Shaoting had done a lot for Lu Chen—working hard without complaint. Moreover, the relationship between Yue Shaoting and Lu Chen had always been ambiguous and unclear.
Yue Shaoting did not directly ask Lu Chen to go to Giant Barbarian Island for a simple reason: she couldn't bring herself to do so, fearing that Lu Chen might refuse or for other reasons. Fortunately, Lu Chen could understand her heart and discern her intentions, which brought her great comfort.
Lu Chen reached out and pulled Yue Shaoting into his embrace, enjoying the faint fragrance that enveloped him. Lost in thought and feeling overwhelmed, Lu Chen slowly said, "Shaoting, how long has it been since we were this close? We haven't sat down like this to have a good heart-to-heart talk in ages."
"It has been quite a while, Lu Chen. I can't even remember anymore. You are so busy and have been preoccupied with important matters; I thought you had forgotten about me," Yue Shaoting replied with a hint of complaint.
Lu Chen held her even tighter and said, "I'm truly sorry. These days, I have indeed let my heart drift too far and neglected your care."
His tone was filled with self-reproach, which made Yue Shaoting feel guilty as well.
If it weren't for being on a ship during broad daylight, Lu Chen would have undoubtedly succumbed to his burning desire and acted on it.
As night passed into dawn, Qin Nan summoned all his trusted subordinates for a meeting regarding changes to their course.
When Lu Chen presented the new route to head towards Giant Barbarian Island for an important matter, it became imperative to proceed without delay.
As soon as these words were spoken, everyone was taken aback, feeling that it was not quite appropriate. The originally planned route was meant to avoid Yuanrong Immortal Island, taking a longer detour directly to the Naval Base of Yushan Kingdom, and then circling back into the Central Plains.
However, if they were to go to Giant Barbarian Island, the route would have to be redefined, and it would necessarily pass through Yuanrong Immortal Island. With such a large ship carrying the Ape Demon, Thunderbolt, Dragonbone Chariot, and Divine Mechanism Cannon, it would be impossible to go unnoticed.
"Master, isn't this a bit inappropriate? If we keep circling around, it will take at least three months for us to reach Giant Barbarian Island," Lian Dashuang said from the side. Taking such a detour would consume too much time.
"Is it going to take that long? Then let's go through Yuanrong Immortal Island. I must make a trip to Giant Barbarian Island." At this point, Lu Chen glanced meaningfully at Yue Shaoting beside him.
"Huh? Master, going through Yuanrong Immortal Island is the territory of Xuan Huang Sect. We definitely won't escape inspection; we'll be doomed," Lian Dashuang expressed his concerns.
If Lu Chen and the others continued along the old route and took a detour directly to the Naval Base of Yushan Kingdom, they could avoid Yuanrong Immortal Island. But if they wanted to head to Giant Barbarian Island, Yuanrong Immortal Island was an unavoidable path.
Otherwise, if they first took a detour to reach the Naval Base of Yushan Kingdom and then headed south to Giant Barbarian Island before circling back to Yushan Kingdom, that route would be much longer. It would be impossible without several months' time.
The biggest issue was time; the situation in the Central Plains was urgent, and time was very tight. If they wasted several months, Sun Zizhao might be captured or killed.
Lu Chen sighed and said, "My mind is made up; we will go through Yuanrong Immortal Island. What is meant to happen will happen. I have great enmity with Divine Dragon's Hideout and King Jun; we will meet sooner or later. Since that's the case, let's resolve it together."
Lu Chen's decision was firm and unlikely to change. Seeing this, everyone realized there was no way to reverse it and thus agreed one after another.
Next, with the change in route, the large ship began sailing directly westward toward Yuanrong Immortal Island.
It was already deep autumn by this time; unexpectedly, a violent storm broke out over the sea. Purple lightning flashed across the sky as silver bolts surged down amidst howling winds, creating a scene of great turmoil.
However fierce the thunderstorm might be, it could not hinder the progress of the large ship. Compared to the vast ocean, the ship still seemed insignificant; nevertheless, such thunder and rain could not capsize two Thousand-Step Ships.
Amidst the sway of wind and rain, two Thousand-Step Ships sailed side by side, moving forward steadfastly.
The heavy rain continued until the second day, finally clearing up. Lu Chen and his group emerged from the cabin, holding a wooden tube about the length of a ruler.
This was an invention designed by Chen Qilin, and it proved quite useful. When placed over the eyes, one could look through the tube to see far into the distance.
Though it appeared simple, it was quite effective; the glass inside had undergone special processing, making it unique.
Lu Chen and Yuanmo Laozu had fought many battles, often using this device to scout distant enemy positions. It allowed them to clearly see objects over ten miles away, playing a crucial role in their endeavors.
Lu Chen named it the "telescope," meaning a tube that allows one to see far and wide.
At that moment, Lu Chen looked through the telescope and spotted a dark island on the horizon.
The island was vast, covered in lush green trees, with purple mist and water vapor rising. Celestial birds and spiritual beasts were either frolicking or running about, creating a scene full of vitality and imbued with an ethereal essence.
Seeing this island, Lu Chen recognized it as the legendary Yuanrong Immortal Island. This was his third time passing by here; he had managed to slip by unnoticed during his first two encounters with the Xuan Huang Sect's experts. However, this time would likely not be so easy.
The eldest disciple of the Xuan Huang Sect, Feng Poyi, held a status equivalent to Xing Ru Xie of Star Gate. He had previously lost an arm to Lu Chen, and it was certain he would come seeking revenge this time.
At their current speed, it would take less than an hour for the two ships to reach Yuanrong Immortal Island. This situation created a tense atmosphere on board.
Lian Dashuang waved his hand and said, "Quickly send orders down: steer the ships slightly northward to avoid Yuanrong Immortal Island as much as possible. We must not engage them directly."
"There's no need for that; it's useless," Lu Chen immediately stopped Lian Dashuang.
"Let's sail in a straight line. There's no other way; we've come this far, and they might have already discovered us. If the Xuan Huang Sect really wants to intercept us, there's no way we can evade them," Lu Chen said.
Upon hearing Lu Chen's words, everyone fell silent, allowing the large ship to continue sailing straight ahead.
As one of the Four Great Sects, the Xuan Huang Sect boasts countless experts. Aside from the Divine Dragon's Hideout, there are a total of eighteen master-level Void Immortals in the Nine-Dragon Seat, making their strength formidable. Moreover, with the Xuan Huang Sect's main force at the Divine Dragon's Hideout, their power is unfathomable; only Yuanmo Laozu would dare to engage in a one-on-one battle with them.
Given such strength, could the large ship really evade them? The enemy could soar through the clouds and reach the ship in the blink of an eye to commence a massacre.
Under Lu Chen's direction, the large ship braved the winds and waves, continuing its forward journey.
Finally, Yuanrong Immortal Island was drawing closer, and they could even see the ancient trees on its surface, appearing quite dense.
From the outside, Yuanrong Immortal Island seemed very tranquil, almost like a solitary island.
However, it wasn't long before a disciple of the Xuan Huang Sect spotted the two large ships and reported it to the higher-ups of the sect.
Naturally, the large ship was about to be inspected. In fact, it was almost unnecessary to inspect it; many could recognize that this ship belonged to Lu Chen.
Last time Lu Chen passed by Yuanrong Immortal Island, he injured countless disciples, including Master Brother Feng Poyi, who had his arm broken by him. The enmity was evident; Lu Chen had already quietly become a topic of discussion among many.
In a short time, a ship from the Xuan Huang Sect approached Lu Chen and his companions. Onboard were numerous disciples, and Lu Chen immediately spotted his old acquaintance Feng Poyi.
At that moment, Feng Poyi stood on the ship, motionless, coldly staring at Lu Chen. One of his arms was broken, leaving his left sleeve empty.
"Lu Chen," he said coldly, "I sent people everywhere to gather information about you and track your whereabouts. I didn't expect you to come here seeking death on your own. This time you won't escape."
The boat drew closer, and Feng Poyi shouted at Lu Chen, revealing just how furious he was; the grudge of a severed arm was one that could not be shared.
"Feng Poyi, you really don't know your limits. If you insist on coming here to seek death, then I will accompany you," Lu Chen said, no longer bothering to waste words with him. His tone was extremely arrogant, completely dismissing Feng Poyi.
"The ship will continue sailing. If any vessel from Yuanrong Immortal Island dares to obstruct us, we will simply ram them," Lu Chen shouted to his subordinates. If the disciples of Yuanrong Immortal Island dared to forcefully inspect them, they would charge right through without hesitation.
With his command given, everyone below roared in unison, their morale soaring. The ships of Yuanrong Immortal Island were nothing compared to the Thousand-Step Ship and could be easily crushed.
After giving orders, everyone took their positions. Lu Chen's true form soared into the air, accompanied by Jun Bell, heading straight for Feng Poyi.
Seeing this, Feng Poyi did not back down and flew directly from his ship towards Lu Chen.
Feng Poyi swung his arm and summoned a celestial sword. With a flick, the sword surged in size, its blade extending ten zhang as it slashed down towards Lu Chen.
Lu Chen's true form manifested as lightning and suddenly darted to the side, narrowly avoiding Feng Poyi's sword light.
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