Sage of Humanity-Chapter 1649 - 1647: The Tower Has Fallen

Lu Ye returned to Three Worlds Island.

His own physique had been refined to the extreme, so there was no need to linger underwater any longer.

When passing through the portal, he saw a few merfolk women waiting nearby. Upon seeing Lu Ye, they gracefully bowed and disappeared into the portal, returning to the Merfolk Territory.

During his time cultivating underwater, although Lu Ye hadn’t returned, he would open the portal every few days.

Those of the Merfolk Race, whom he helped remove the Curse Poison, needed to travel between the sea and underwater using the portal.

Thus, at present, Three Worlds Island not only housed Three Worlds cultivators but also some members of the Merfolk Race. Moving in groups, they explored the sea vistas, truly broadening their horizons.

However, only merfolk women dared venture out; male merfolk could only wander around Three Worlds Island.

The reason, merfolk women appeared indistinguishable from the human race, each beautiful as a flower, whereas male merfolk were different. They looked fierce and frightening; although they too could transform into human shapes, parading openly wasn’t suitable for them, so their wanderings were confined to Three Worlds Island.

Expanding his Mental Consciousness, Lu Ye found although the number of cultivators on the entire Three Worlds Island had slightly increased, the bustling atmosphere had diminished significantly.

The foundational industry of Three Worlds Island had already been established. Currently, the island hasn’t reached the status of a mid-class Spirit Island yet, but after months of accumulation, it’s not far off. With a stable spirit jade income channel, most Three Worlds cultivators are in a state of cultivation.

Therefore, the entire Spirit Island naturally appears quieter, with fewer traces of activity.

Lu Ye estimated at this pace, in one or two months, Three Worlds Island would upgrade to a mid-class Spirit Island without a doubt. By then, Three Worlds cultivators practicing here could not only rely on spirit jade but also draw from the island’s inherent depth, boosting cultivation efficiency!

Future upgrade to a top-grade Spirit Island would be even more impressive.

When Lu Ye appeared, Luan Xiao’e and Tang Jun arrived almost simultaneously.

Old Tang looked at the long-lost Lu Ye: "You finally decided to come back."

"Cultivation took up some time," Lu Ye casually explained.

Tang Jun clearly didn’t believe it. He heard Lu Ye and the Merfolk Princess had a good relationship; staying underwater without returning, who knows if he was indulging in delights?

Ah... Merfolk Princess...

With a serious expression: "I have something to tell you."

Lu Ye nodded: "Coincidentally, I also have something to discuss with you both."

Luan Xiao’e said: "This is not the place for conversation, let’s go to the Council Hall."

Shortly after, within the Council Hall, the three Island Masters of Three Worlds Island gathered.

Lu Ye took out the Spiritual Tea Hua Qianying had given him initially, brewed a pot, and poured it for Luan Xiao’e and Tang Jun.

Tang Jun took a sip, feeling the tea was indeed great, and took the teapot directly. He had seen a fair share of the world; back on Unparalleled Island as a revered elder, many forces would seek him out, offering various good teas. Yet compared to the current Spiritual Tea, those seemed inferior.

It felt as if drinking this tea calmed the mind; prolonged consumption could enhance cultivation and lift strength.

This was rare, as he was Moon Jade Mid-Stage; typical Spiritual Tea only served for tasting, without any other effects.

Lu Ye’s tea was clearly high-grade, such a wealthy fellow!

"What do you both want to discuss?" Lu Ye asked while drinking tea.

Luan Xiao’e said: "Actually, it’s nothing major, nor related to our own matters."

Tang Jun interjected: "It’s about Celestial Flames Island."

"What’s going on with Celestial Flames Island?" Lu Ye speculated but asked anyway.

Tang Jun, holding the teapot, chuckled: "Celestial Flames Island shows signs of weakening. I specifically went to check some days ago and found it true. Now, Celestial Flames Island is roughly just a high-class Spirit Island."

He had a gloating expression, evidently in high spirits.

Celestial Flames Island is Unparalleled Island, lost under his watch. Although Lu Ye said, losing an island doesn’t matter as long as one’s safe.

Yet it was ultimately a top-class Spirit Island. Tang Jun outwardly seemed fine but internally wasn’t so carefree. He’s been yearning for a chance to reclaim Celestial Flames Island, yet realizing such thoughts aren’t realistic; the Celestial Flames World is native, backed by the entire All Phenomena Galaxy, impossible to seize.

Recently hearing rumors of changes on Celestial Flames Island, he promptly investigated and confirmed the island merely as a high-class Spirit Island now, feeling elated, considering it Celestial Flames World’s karma.

The transformation of Celestial Flames Island couldn’t escape attentive perception. It was originally a commercial Spirit Island, frequented by countless cultivators, making the information impossible to suppress.

A high-class Spirit Island differs from a top-class Spirit Island by one tier, but practically it’s worlds apart; one lacks a Spirit Jade Vein, the other possesses one, making their values incomparable.

A Spirit Island, from low-class to high-class, is only an upgrade in quality without any fundamental change. Only when it becomes a top-class Spirit Island does it undergo a fundamental transformation.

Otherwise, the Celestial Flames World would not have gone to great lengths to take Unparalleled Island. Jiu Yan’s influence is something to be considered, yet the allure of a top-class Spirit Island is irresistible to anyone.

"Moreover, I heard that the situation on Celestial Flames Island is constantly changing. If one day Celestial Flames Island becomes a mid-class Spirit Island, then a low-class, then a barren island... hehe, that would be a sight to see!"

Seizing Unparalleled Island offended Jiu Yan for Celestial Flames Island. If a perfectly good top-class Spirit Island were to become a low-class or even a barren island, it would mean losing both the wife and the army; no wonder Tang Jun is so gloating.

Lu Ye had anticipated this scenario long ago.

The prosperity of Unparalleled Island was due to the Small Constellation Palace. The day he took back the Small Constellation Palace, Unparalleled Island was destined to revert to its original form. The only reason it maintained for a while was because of the accumulated stellar space energy. Now, with only consumption and no accumulation, its grade was naturally falling.

It has already fallen from a top-class Spirit Island to a high-class one, and the speed of declining will only increase. In less than half a year, Celestial Flames Island could become a barren island. One can only wonder how the strong individuals of Celestial Flames World would feel then.

"Kid, it seems you predicted this precisely back then." Tang Jun chuckled.

Back when Lu Ye parted ways with Chu Shen outside Cheling World, he had said to Chu Shen that he would sit and watch as the high-rise tower is built, see the guests being entertained, and watch as that tower collapses.

Now, isn’t that tower collapsing...

As he spoke, Tang Jun suddenly looked serious.

Thinking carefully, something seemed not quite right...

Unparalleled Island only began to revive after Lu Ye took over, slowly turning into a top-class Spirit Island, and once it was conquered and Lu Ye returned, a perfectly good top-class Spirit Island weakened to a high-class one in just a few months, regressing.

And yet, a barren island like Three Worlds Island inexplicably revived, with its quality improving, just like Unparalleled Island back then.

Tang Jun’s heart skipped a beat, and he couldn’t help but glance at Lu Ye.

Could it be that Lu Ye had something to do with this? Otherwise, how could things be so coincidental?

When choosing Three Worlds Island to build the foundation of Unparalleled Island, Lu Ye seemed confident that this barren island could revive, and facts proved his judgment wasn’t mistaken.

But that seems unrelated to judgment.

But to say the changes in Three Worlds and Celestial Flames Island have something to do with Lu Ye? Tang Jun couldn’t quite understand it.

Just what kind of heaven-defying method can change the quality of Spirit Islands at will!

"Kid, you..." Tang Jun started to speak.

Lu Ye turned his head to look, seeing Tang Jun hesitated for a moment, finally said, "Forget it!"

Regardless of whether this has anything to do with Lu Ye, it’s ultimately a welcome situation for him, and if Lu Ye indeed possesses such outrageous means, it’s better not to pry. 𝗳𝐫𝚎𝗲𝚠𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝘃𝚎𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝗺

"This is what you wanted to discuss?" Lu Ye asked.

Tang Jun nodded, just this topic, nothing else; recently, Three Worlds Island is quite peaceful, with the Constellations below all cultivating, the only difference being many merfolk frequenting the island.

"What do you have to say?" Tang Jun asked, remembering what Lu Ye said earlier.

"I plan to leave for a while." Lu Ye said, he had previously mentioned this to the two in front of him, but the time wasn’t right, and he had other matters to attend to, unable to leave temporarily, but now everything was dealt with, having reached the pinnacle of Constellation Realm, it was time to pursue a higher realm.

Luan Xiao’e asked, "When will you return?"

Though Lu Ye is just a Constellation, with much weaker cultivation than hers, since coming to Starsea, he has been the backbone of the Three Worlds cultivators. The current transformations on Three Worlds Island were all propelled by him.

Not to mention, without his facilitation of trade with the Merfolk Race, how would the Three Worlds cultivators have sufficient spirit jade for cultivation? The protective array on Three Worlds Island wouldn’t have capital for completion either.

In contrast, Luan Xiao’e felt rather inadequate, aside from her Late Moon Jade stage cultivation, she had nothing else to offer.

Lu Ye shook his head, "I’m not sure yet, but it shouldn’t be too soon."

He didn’t know where the Soul Race’s ancestral land was, but he had to escort Lih Shang back before he could focus on his own matters, including making a trip to the Yin-Yang Great Millstone.

Luan Xiao’e pondered for a moment, then said, "As it stands, this island is continuously reviving. Based on Fellow Daoist Tang’s earlier experience, if this continues, the island might upgrade to a top-grade Spirit Island within a year! Even if not top-grade, mid-grade alone is enough to attract external cultivators, but our Three Worlds cultivators with our current foundation probably can’t contend with overly strong opponents; what to do if enemies invade?"

Tang Jun interjected, "Indeed, Yiye, Fellow Daoist Luan and I have been worrying about this recently. Your relationship with the Merfolk Race is excellent, so could you request their assistance if needed? Of course, if everything remains peaceful, that would be ideal."

They knew Lu Ye had a good relationship with the Merfolk Race, but they were unclear just how good.

Hearing this, Lu Ye said, "There’s no need for you two to worry about this. Though the Merfolk’s foundation is under the sea, Three Worlds Island is actually their transit point to the sea. If they want to go to sea, they must pass through Three Worlds Island. I once helped the Merfolk Race with a minor favor, and now with our long-term trading cooperation, they can be considered the most steadfast allies of Three Worlds Island. If our island faces difficulty, just seek aid from the Merfolk Race."