Sage of Humanity
Chapter 1872 - 1870: I’m Not Dead Yet!
"Yes!" Lu Ye quickly responded, "Please rest assured, Governor Muh, this won't happen again next time."
Muh Qing nodded, just feeling that this young man seemed reasonable, but Lu Ye continued, "I battled with that female demon, killed her, but I don't understand why it angered Governor Yuan Du, causing him to step in and suppress with such authority?"
Upon hearing this, Muh Qing couldn't help but frown, glancing at Lu Ye with a hint of warning.
Lu Ye seemed oblivious, continuing on his own, "Governor Muh, this vast All Phenomena Ocean is maintained by governors like you, who protect the rules. For countless years, everything has been fair and just, impartial in actions. It is thanks to this, we foreign cultivators dare to settle and strive here, continuing to foster the prosperity of All Phenomena Ocean. The All Phenomena Ocean has rules, where all factions compete, and Sun Blaze governors must not intervene, unless one side requests arbitration. Governor Yuan Du's actions puzzled me, leaving me unsure if our Three Worlds Island unknowingly offended Governor Yuan Du somehow. Ye Tian is the third island master of Three Worlds Island; his personal honor is irrelevant to this, but behind Ye stands the Three Worlds Island. Thus, I must boldly ask Governor Yuan Du for an explanation."
Muh Qing slightly narrowed his eyes, realizing now that Lu Ye wasn't as easygoing as thought; this guy was like a dog, always ready to bite if given the chance.
You have grievances with Governor Yuan Du; why the sudden suppression? Are you not clear about it yourself?
Inquiring about this now, while simultaneously elevating the Sun Blaze governors, even without Jiu Yan standing nearby, with so many cultivators watching, Muh Qing couldn't ignore Lu Ye's questioning.
Sun Blaze is the strongest force in All Phenomena Ocean, but since ancient times, only the local star systems' Sun Blaze governors station here, a balance between local star systems and other star systems. Their presence requires fairness and adherence to the rules they set. If they disregard these rules, why would other star systems' powers care?
Muh Qing could feel the pressure Yuan Du faced from Lu Ye's words.
Turning to Yuan Du, Muh Qing asked, "Senior Brother, what happened earlier?"
Yuan Du coldly stared at Lu Ye, having remained silent after saying two sentences earlier, only speaking now with indifference, "There was a significant contention here, unusual activity was noted, fearing it might disturb passing guests, so I came to investigate and suppressed with authority immediately to prevent any escalation."
Lu Ye raised his eyebrows; there was nothing wrong with this explanation.
"I see." Muh Qing nodded slightly, looking at Lu Ye, "You heard that?"
Lu Ye pondered briefly, then clasped his fists toward Yuan Du, "I misunderstood Governor Yuan Du's intentions, please forgive me."
"It's all right!"
Muh Qing said, "Since it's a misunderstanding, then it's nothing." She turned to Lu Ye, "Go on with what you should be doing."
Lu Ye clasped his fists, "Farewell!"
He glanced at Aunt Yue, nodding slightly, giving a grateful look, and then activated his mana to leap away.
After Lu Ye left, Muh Qing lightly commanded, "Disperse."
Having spoken up, the surrounding cultivators dared not disobey and scattered like birds and beasts.
Yuan Du snorted coldly, turned, and headed toward All Phenomena Island.
"Senior Brother Yuan!" A cool voice suddenly called from behind. Yuan Du paused and turned his head to meet Jiu Yan's gaze.
She looked directly into his eyes, speaking coldly, "I'm not dead yet!" Meaning that while she's alive, Three Worlds Island remains under her protection; Yuan Du had better not stir anything covertly.
Yuan Du understood, merely frowned without speaking, and turned away.
Muh Qing looked at Jiu Yan, hesitating for a while, finally sighed, "Senior Sister, you are All Phenomena Sun Blaze after all!"
Jiu Yan snorted, "I know I am All Phenomena Sun Blaze, but some people don't seem to."
Many years ago, Unparalleled Island was established single-handedly by Chu Shen. After Unparalleled Island ascended to become a top-class Spirit Island, the local star systems found it necessary to control this newly elevated top-class Spirit Island. At that time, Jiu Yan didn't resist much, thinking that a top-class Spirit Island wasn't something Chu Shen's level should hold entirely, so she tacitly agreed, as long as Chu Shen was fine with it, everything was negotiable.
However, Chu Shen disagreed, and the local star systems immediately employed methods to attack, forcibly taking Unparalleled Island.
This displeased Jiu Yan greatly, though Chu Shen wasn't harmed at all during the entire process, Jiu Yan's attitude was, I can give, but you cannot forcibly take!
She could consider the issues from the perspective of local star systems, but some mistook her concession for weakness.
This matter passed many years ago, let it be in the past.
Now, with Three Worlds Island being targeted again, Jiu Yan is truly infuriated.
Indeed, Three Worlds Island once sought refuge under her, although she did not actively accept them, when Lu Ye first entered the Cheling World, she didn't even make an appearance; it was mainly Chu Shen's operation, bringing a batch of Cheling World cultivators into Three Worlds Island for cultivation, giving the outside world the impression of Three Worlds Island being under Jiu Yan's protection.
Whether she actively accepted it or not, the fact remains; Three Worlds Island is under her protection.
Fully aware of this, yet Yuan Du still stirs trouble secretly, directing Zixuan against Three Worlds Island, clearly disregarding her!
Even a clay figure has some temper, let alone the resolute Sun Blaze that Jiu Yan fought her way to become!
Therefore, upon receiving Chu Shen's transmission a few days ago, she immediately set out from the Cheling World, heading to All Phenomena Island, ostensibly to visit Muh Qing, catch up, but in reality, to guard against Yuan Du.
This old guy's actions have a precedent; back when Three Worlds Island was confronting Baiyue, he showed up, so there's no guarantee he won't appear this time.
In fact, her coming was indeed the right move. If she hadn't come this time, Lu Ye would probably be in grave danger.
Turning her head to look in the direction Lu Ye departed, Jiu Yan frowned. This young man at such a youthful age, is he prone to causing trouble, or does trouble tend to find him?
Looking at the major events that have occurred in the All Phenomena Ocean over these years, it seems like his presence is always there.
In the distance, Lu Ye rushed towards Zixuan.
Just now, in the confrontation with Yuan Du, both parties tacitly avoided mentioning the deceased Hu Xue. Lu Ye knew it was unwise to mention her, as it might truly infuriate Yuan Du. With Jiu Yan by his side, he had confidence, but everything has its limits. Intentionally provoking Sun Blaze is not a wise move.
Yuan Du and Muh Qing did not mention her either, for their own reasons.
Thus, this concubine of Yuan Du, who was cherished deeply, was referred to as a nameless female demon in their mouths.
But regardless, it's a fact that Lu Ye killed Hu Xue. If the previous grudges against Yuan Du were not too deep, now it's completely different; it's definitely reached the point of unending conflict.
Having such a Sun Blaze governor in the All Phenomena Ocean is indeed disgusting.
After all, Three Worlds Island is an outsider here; their status and strength are inferior. If the other side chooses to abide by their own established rules, that's fine. But if one day the so-called rules can no longer constrain those within Sun Blaze, then there will be no place for Three Worlds cultivators in the All Phenomena Ocean.
However, even if that day comes, Lu Ye will not fear it. He can simply use the portal of the green sea conch to transfer Three Worlds cultivators to the Merfolk Race's territory to avoid losses.
Although this time he managed to kill Hu Xue, he ultimately couldn't fulfill his desires. As long as Lion Heart remains alive, Lu Ye's frustration will persist.
But since Lion Heart has already entered All Phenomena Island, it won't be easy to kill him. As long as he hides inside and doesn't come out, Lu Ye really can't do much to him.
What kind of strategy should he consider to lure Lion Heart out?
He pondered while flying.
By the time Lu Ye returned to Zixuan Island, the battle here had already ended.
Initially, Zixuan had only Lion Heart left, and their protective array was broken. With the forced arrival of two thousand cultivators from Three Worlds Island, led by three Moon Jades and forming three dragons, Zixuan's defeat was inevitable.
Following Lion Heart's command, Zixuan demon cultivators fled in panic, while Three Worlds cultivators pursued relentlessly in smaller groups, achieving substantial results.
After the battle, it was time to clean up the battlefield—truly the most satisfying task.
The captured storage rings and Magic Artifacts from slain enemy cultivators were just the tip of the iceberg; the treasure vault of Zixuan Island was the real treasure.
When Lu Ye arrived, Luan Xiao'e was inside the treasure vault organizing the resources with others. Not counting other items, there were piles of spirit jade totaling tens of billions, and countless other resources.
It was truly a top-class Spirit Island. Compared to the plunder from Baiyue's treasure vault, this couldn't even be compared.
"Lion Heart has escaped to Three Worlds Island." Lu Ye stood beside Luan Xiao'e and said.
"Junior Brother has done enough, no need to fret. If Wey Po knows this from the afterlife, he would rest in peace." Luan Xiao'e nodded, the sorrow for Wey Po's death had completely faded.
Who in this world could destroy a top-class Spirit Island for the death of one person?
Across the vast All Phenomena Ocean, only Lu Ye!
From start to finish, only Wey Po died on Three Worlds Island. In contrast, Zixuan lost seven Moon Jade level cultivators and thousands of Constellations. If Wey Po's spirit remains, he would laugh wildly, knowing so many demon cultivators died buried with him, he surely wouldn't feel his death was in vain.
Wasn't it the same during the battle against Baiyue? That conflict only started because Tang Jun was ambushed...
Honestly, being companions with Lu Ye, Luan Xiao'e felt quite secure, because once someone becomes a victim, they know he will help get back everything with interest.
Lu Ye remained silent for a moment, then spoke again: "The spirit jade here, perhaps ten billion of it is ours."
Even though Zixuan is a top-class Spirit Island, they wouldn't stockpile over ten billion spirit jade. A few billion maybe, with the surplus ten billion likely being the ransom Lu Ye sent earlier that Hu Guang embezzled.
Back then, Hu Guang took the ransom but turned around and denied it. Now it's ironic, he had the life to take it but not to spend it. Three Worlds Island, on the contrary, sent out ten billion and received countless returns in profit. If Hu Guang had known it would turn out like this, one wonders what he would think.
Clearing the treasure vault may take several days. Countless war prizes also need to be collected, organized, and redistributed, because not everyone on the battlefield had the chance to kill enemies and claim their spoils. For example, healing cultivators were just focusing on rescuing the wounded; who had the time to seize war prizes?
But their efforts should not be forgotten, so all the spoils need to be gathered and redistributed.
No matter what, after this battle, the already wealthy Three Worlds cultivators have become even richer.