Ten chapters! Ten chapters!!

Finally, ten chapters!!! Pulling an all-nighter, gritting my teeth, pinching my thighs, splashing cold water on my face—I finally!

Finally! Did it!!!

Begging for monthly tickets, subscriptions, and recommendation votes!! …… Not long after, at the edge of the vast, azure sea, a majestic island rose like a divine peak from the water, standing tall between heaven and earth.

As it loomed in everyone's sight, it slowly grew larger... The crowd gaped, staring at the island that resembled a small continent.

Never in their lives had they witnessed such a vast and magnificent island; only shock, longing, excitement, and apprehension filled their hearts. Ye Chen surveyed the island.

In the center, a peak soared into the clouds, straight as a rigid sword, radiating a biting chill. Below the peak, amidst green hills and fields, numerous buildings suggested a thriving populace.

“Dragon Emperor Island has arrived,” the middle-aged man stated calmly, observing the awe on Huang Lu and the others' faces, a hint of pride in his eyes. Whoosh!

The flying vessel angled sharply towards the west side of the island, where a massive plaza was dotted with docked vehicles. Golden vessels occupied one section, each attended by personnel, while white vessels were parked in another area.

Whoosh whoosh! The wing-bones of the flying craft flapped, slowly descending, kicking up dust from the ground.

Immediately, the hatch opened, and led by the middle-aged man, the group filed out in an orderly fashion. Huang Lu stood beside Ye Chen, turning his head everywhere, brimming with curiosity.

He had never seen so many flying vessels assembled at one time in his entire life! “Follow me,” the middle-aged man said in a deep voice, then guided Ye Chen and the group with practiced efficiency toward the main part of Dragon Emperor Island.

Before long, they reached a bustling commercial district, punctuated by the occasional whoosh of new vessels streaking overhead. The busy thoroughfare was alive with a constant flow of people, offering a plethora of goods: weapon shops, armor emporiums, herb stores, and even shops selling recreational contraptions—like the mechanical birds invented by the Mohists, crafted purely from wood—which greatly dazzled Huang Lu and his companions.【Ye Zi】【You You】 Moreover, the women here were graceful and alluring, clad in opulent silk garments, adorned with rouge and powder, dressed to the nines.

They possessed an air of quiet refinement, unlike the women on the outer islands, who were constantly toiling and rarely had time for such elaborate dressing. Huang Lu and the others were overwhelmed, their eyes wide with astonishment.

The middle-aged man seemed entirely accustomed to this scene. With a placid expression, he led Ye Chen’s party through the market to a secluded hillside where a sprawling complex of interconnected buildings lay.

The man selected a location and led Ye Chen’s group into one of the structures. “This is your dormitory.

Due to limited housing, your accompanying relatives will need to share space, but the rooms are quite spacious; everyone gets a courtyard, so it won't be too cramped.” “The martial competition is tomorrow. Someone will notify you then.

In the meantime, feel free to enjoy yourselves on the island; you won't have time after the matches.” After giving these instructions, the middle-aged man departed. Subsequently, Ye Chen and Huang Lu proceeded to their respective courtyards, each securing a large, well-appointed room.

“Brother Ye, I want to go out and explore,” Huang Lu said eagerly after inspecting his quarters, looking expectantly at Ye Chen. “En,” Ye Chen agreed.

It was good to wander; he could learn more about Dragon Emperor Island, find out the location of the Xuanyuan Divine Sword, and if necessary, simply take it by force! The two left their lodging and stepped onto the flagstone streets of Dragon Emperor Island, finding them crowded and vibrant.

Huang Lu was quickly drawn to the shops lining both sides, stopping to gaze at everything. Just then— Whoosh!!

A sound like a fast-moving hurricane roared in from the distance, sweeping directly over their heads. Everyone looked up in astonishment, only to see the sky momentarily darken as a flying vessel, nearly a hundred zhang long, entirely purple and exuding an aura of nobility and grace, sped toward the horizon.

“Wow…” “That’s a reception vessel from one of the Six Divine Islands of the Inner Sea! I didn't expect them to be here!” “Which island from the Six Divine Islands is it?” “Look, there’s a cloud emblem on the vessel—it’s from Purple Cloud Island!” “Truly worthy of being one of the Six Divine Islands; they even have dedicated vessels.

So extravagant.” Ye Chen looked up at the purple flyer, estimating in his mind that the rune spaceship in his rune space was of comparable size. However, since there were no aerial monster creatures in the Xuanyuan Divine Tomb, these vessels lacked offensive systems, serving purely as transport.

“Brother Ye, look, look! That’s a Six Divine Island vessel!!” Huang Lu exclaimed, his neck flushed red with excitement as he pointed at the purple craft.

Ye Chen nodded slightly. In the entire Xuanyuan Divine Tomb, the status of the Six Divine Islands of the Inner Sea was second only to Dragon Emperor Island!

As the purple vessel vanished from sight, the onlookers sighed in wonder. Ye Chen glanced around the street and said to Huang Lu, “I have something to take care of.

You go explore by yourself for a while.” Huang Lu seemed slightly confused but didn't press the issue, simply nodding. “Alright then.

Oh, do you have any local currency?” Ye Chen paused, his mind racing through possibilities, before nodding. “I do.” Huang Lu brightened, then laughed.

“If you run out, I have some. My family is from Moon Gazing Island; we’re established folks, after all.” Ye Chen smiled and nodded, waving farewell as they parted ways.

Ye Chen headed alone to a pawnshop on the street. With a flip of his palm, he produced two low-grade silver weapons from the armory of the Fire Civilization and handed them to the shopkeeper.

“Exchange these for currency.” The shopkeeper examined the saber and sword Ye Chen presented, having his appraiser check them carefully. He then paid Ye Chen 800 coins.

The local currency was forged from gold, shaped like leaves, with a sharp longsword engraved in the center! Ye Chen recognized it immediately upon inspection: the sword engraved on the coin was the Xuanyuan Divine Sword!

Having received the coins, Ye Chen casually tossed 200 back to the shopkeeper and asked, “I’m from an outer island, and I’m dying to know, is the longsword on this coin actually the Xuanyuan Divine Sword? Where is it kept?

I’d love a look…” He plastered his face with an expression of fervent desire. The shopkeeper, his attitude softening considerably after accepting the payment, chuckled.

“It’s clear you’re not from this island. With the Divine War approaching, so many people from the outer islands have arrived.

This divine sword on the coin, they say, was the weapon of the Great Emperor Huang, sharp enough to slice the sky. Everyone knows this divine sword is housed in the center of the island!” “The center?” Ye Chen asked, startled, then pressed further, “Where in the center of the island?” The shopkeeper gave a mysterious smile.

“Actually, you’ve already seen it. That divine sword is that towering peak in the island's center.

Rumor has it the divine sword is inside that peak; others say the peak itself is the divine sword transformed!” Ye Chen stared, mouth agape. “That peak is the one?” Heavens!

That peak must be at least two or three thousand zhang high, nearly the height of Mount Everest. And that entire mountain was actually the Xuanyuan Divine Sword?

What kind of giant could wield a sword of that magnitude? “In my past life, the Xuanyuan Divine Sword used by Hua Bu Luo wasn't this massive.

Why is it so colossal here? Could it be that the Xuanyuan Divine Sword was forged using contractile and memory metals?” Ye Chen pondered internally, then turned and left the pawnshop.

Walking down the street, he had to tilt his head sharply back just to see the distant, soaring peak; were it not for his powerful physique, he might not have seen the summit at all. “If this sword is truly that large, snatching it by force might be impossible!

Even activating Ant-Man Mode wouldn't grant me enough strength to move a mountain the size of Everest into the Fire Civilization’s space. Even a Demigod might fail!” Ye Chen felt a pang of bitterness.

If he could truly move it, that would be equivalent to shifting mountains and draining seas—a divine power, transcending mortals, comparable to the gods! And this was within the Divine Tomb, where the weight of the entire mountain was amplified tenfold—truly terrifying...

As Ye Chen wrestled with these thoughts, a voice suddenly cut through the air, impatient and sharp: “Shorty, move aside, don't block the road.” Ye Chen turned and saw a tall girl, her face bearing a touch of immaturity, looking at him with evident annoyance. She wore a mottled silk dress.

Behind her stood a girl dressed in purple, with a cold expression, her three thousand black locks flowing freely. Her oval face was delicate and exceptionally fair, yet her demeanor was icy, devoid of any smile.

“Hurry up and move,” the tall girl insisted, frowning at Ye Chen. “Didn’t you hear me?” Ye Chen turned to face her, furrowing his own brow as a hint of coldness flashed in his eyes.

“Xiao Hua, never mind,” the purple-clad girl suddenly spoke, her voice frigid. “Don’t cause trouble; let’s go.” She turned and walked around Ye Chen toward the side.

The tall girl paused for a moment, then shot Ye Chen a glare, muttering, “Consider yourself lucky. If it weren’t for our Miss Zi Wan being kind and generous, you’d be getting a proper thrashing today, hmph!” Ye Chen glanced at her dismissively and ignored her.

The purple-clad girl led the tall girl into the crowd. The tall girl complained in a low voice, “Miss, look at that person just now, so irritating!

He acted like a country bumpkin, not recognizing you and refusing to step aside. Next time we meet, I must teach him a lesson!” The purple-clad girl glanced at her companion, shaking her head helplessly.

“With your strength, you cannot cultivate him. That person has already reached King-rank combat power; there are power fluctuations around him.

If I hadn't spoken quickly, he might have made a move against you. I sensed a trace of killing intent within that power surge!” The tall girl’s mouth dropped open in shock.

“No way, Miss, are you sure you’re not mistaken?” The purple-clad girl gave her a look. “You can try for yourself in the future.” With that, she walked straight ahead.

The tall girl stood frozen for a moment before hurrying to catch up, muttering to herself, “That shorty has such a temper! I only said two things to him, and he actually showed me killing intent?

That’s so unmanly—attacking a woman! Shameless!

Humph, and what if he’s a King-rank expert? With you here, Miss, wouldn’t it be an instant kill?”~~~~