After some time traveling,
However, just as they stepped out of the ancient transmission array and entered the realm of the Ethereal Immortal Peak, they suddenly noticed a vast expanse of dark clouds appearing over the distant sea.
The dark clouds covered an enormous area, blanketing a whole stretch of sky and earth. Within them, the sounds of lightning and thunder were incessant, and strangely, they gave off a deeply unsettling feeling, as if something ominous lay hidden inside.
"Rumble!" Suddenly, a heaven-shaking boom echoed out. From within the vast dark clouds, a golden ripple emerged, sweeping across the horizon. It shattered a patch of empty space and blasted apart a large section of the clouds, but the cloud mass was so immense that it quickly reformed.
"Rumble!" Immediately after, another roar sounded, and an even more powerful ripple appeared, only to be swallowed by the clouds once more, just like before.
This pattern repeated, with constant booms and ripples emanating from within the clouds. Soon, terrifying shrieks began to emerge—sounds not like ordinary beasts, but something utterly bizarre and horrifying that made people's blood run cold.
"Heavens, what's happening over there? Those terrifying clouds! Those frightening screams!" Outside the transmission array, a few people had stopped, and this spectacle naturally caught their attention.
"Someone must be fighting fiercely within those clouds, and their cultivation is formidable." Chu Feng was also observing the phenomenon. Judging by the distance of the clouds, the curvature of the ripples, and their luster, he determined that the one striking out was at least a Martial King-level existence.
"Wan Shi, you take Wu Qing ahead to the Ethereal Immortal Peak." Suddenly, Qiu Shui Fu Yan said gravely to Jiang Wan Shi. Although she already knew Chu Feng's real name, when he was in disguise and in public, she would still call him Wu Qing to protect his identity.
"Whoosh!" As soon as she spoke, Qiu Shui Fu Yan swept her sleeve and transformed into a streak of rainbow light, rocketing into the sky. Her speed drew gasps from the onlookers, who immediately judged her to be an extraordinary expert. Their gazes toward Chu Feng and Jiang Wan Shi became filled with newfound respect.
Chu Feng and Jiang Wan Shi couldn't be bothered with these people's changing attitudes. They stopped observing and flew toward the Ethereal Immortal Peak.
After Qiu Shui Fu Yan left, Chu Feng actually felt less constrained and became more talkative. This was all because Qiu Shui Fu Yan was too serious and far too powerful. He knew such individuals preferred tranquility, so to accommodate her feelings during the journey, he had felt quite stifled.
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"Not afraid, just respectful," Chu Feng chuckled, though he meant every word.
"Junior Brother Wu Qing is indeed clever. You figured out my master's temperament so quickly. She truly dislikes commotion and prefers quiet. However, while she may be somewhat strict, she is fundamentally very kind-hearted and treats people well," Jiang Wan Shi said.
"Of course.
"Junior Brother Wu Qing, did you sense something off about that patch of clouds?" Jiang Wan Shi asked with a smile.
"That cloud formation is very abnormal, strange. There must be great danger within," Chu Feng stated.
"Junior Brother Wu Qing truly has a keen eye. That is a 'Sinister Cloud,' and there must be a demonic creature inside," Jiang Wan Shi explained.
"A demonic creature?" Hearing this, Chu Feng was momentarily stunned, then praised her, "Senior Sister Jiang is the one with the keen eye, identifying it so precisely. But how could you tell there was a demonic creature inside? And what exactly is this creature?"
"You flatter me, Junior Brother Wu Qing. I don't have such an eye. It's just that I've accompanied my master to the Ethereal Immortal Peak many times and have encountered this situation before. Whenever this happens, my master always takes action."
"So afterwards, I asked her about it. She told me that the Ethereal Immortal Peak is a sacred ground, the most unique place in the
"When these creatures appear, they won't leave the Ethereal Immortal Peak's territory, but they must be driven away quickly, or they will harm innocent visitors. As for exactly what kind of creature it is, I don't know," Jiang Wan Shi said.
"No wonder it felt so strange. That explains why the clouds gave me such an indescribable feeling." Chu Feng was quite surprised. Since arriving in the Eastern Sea Region, he had encountered many things he'd never heard of before, truly broadening his horizons.
"Heh, actually, within the Ethereal Immortal Peak, there is a 'Demon Suppression Map.' Whenever a demonic creature appears, the map provides an indication. So, if I'm not mistaken, the one fighting inside those clouds just now is probably the master of this Ethereal Immortal Peak, Senior Ethereal. My master went to lend her a hand," Jiang Wan Shi continued.
"I've heard that Fairy Ethereal is the top recluse expert of the Eastern Sea Region. I wonder how true that is. Could there really be a hidden expert whose cultivation surpasses Senior Qiu Shui's?"
Chu Feng asked with a smile. He had already sensed that the person fighting within the clouds was incredibly strong, and from Jiang Wan Shi's words, it seemed Fairy Ethereal might be even more powerful than Qiu Shui Fu Yan. He wanted to confirm.
"Of course Senior Ethereal is strong! The Ethereal Immortal Peak is renowned as the Eastern Sea Region's most miraculous land, holding infinite benefits. The
"Is it Fairy Ethereal?!" Chu Feng asked.
"Exactly!" Jiang Wan Shi confirmed.
"I didn't expect Fairy Ethereal to be so powerful that even the Immortal Execution Archipelago fears her."
Chu Feng was astounded. Although he hadn't been in the Eastern Sea Region long, he had already glimpsed the might of the Immortal Execution Archipelago and knew it was currently at the height of its power. For Fairy Ethereal to make such a colossal force wary truly showed she was a remarkable existence.
"Of course! Fairy Ethereal is the guardian chosen by the Ethereal Immortal Peak itself. Her cultivation talent is extraordinary, and according to my master, she has lived for nearly a thousand years, yet remains vigorous. She could easily live for several hundred more years," Jiang Wan Shi whispered, as if sharing a secret.
"She's lived that long? Then what level of cultivation does she have?"
Hearing this, Chu Feng was even more startled. A person living nearly a millennium and able to continue for centuries more must possess an incredibly high cultivation, otherwise how could they attain such longevity?
"No," however, to Chu Feng's question, Jiang Wan Shi shook her head and said, "Senior Ethereal's high cultivation is an indisputable fact, but it is not so high that she gained such long life solely through her cultivation."
"The reason she has lived so long is entirely because of this Ethereal Immortal Peak. Junior Brother Wu Qing, I've already told you, the Ethereal Immortal Peak is the Eastern Sea Region's most miraculous land. The word 'Immortal' in its name is not just for show."