CHAPTER 272: ISLAND 1

"Is there such a thing?" A female voice asked.

"It’s what I heard." Another female answered and quickly continued.

"It’s said there is a precious treasure on that island. However, no one has come back after going there."

"We have been in the Yunshan secret realm for more than three hundred years but our cultivation is still stuck at the peak of the spirit transformation realm. I think we should try our luck on that island. Maybe we will find an opportunity that can help us advance."

"Isn’t it too dangerous?"

"Can we advance without taking risks?"

"I agree with sister Ning. Going to that island may be our last chance."

Listening to this, Shen Xu and the others looked at each other.

"Master, will they agree to let us follow them?" Yang Shi asked.

"They don’t have to agree." Shen Xu said and turned to Zhen Yuan.

Seeing the look, Zhen Yuan nodded and began explaining.

"The seven-leaf fir grass in the space is already old enough to refine level seven talisman paper. Although I don’t have level seven rune liquid, I can draw level seven isolation talismans using level six rune liquid. We should be able to follow them without them noticing us." He said.

"Will it take long?" Shen Xu asked.

"Not at all."

After that, Zhen Yuan entered the space while the others waited outside.

Less than an incense stick later, the man returned with a batch of talismans.

"They are getting ready to leave." Shen Xu said.

Soon after, they activated the isolation talismans, collected the portable cave, and dismantled the surrounding formations before walking towards the neighbouring group.

A cup of tea later, the other group left the area and the five followed.

The journey was fast.

On one hand, the area was relatively barren, so the other group didn’t waste time on collecting spirit grasses and dealing with monsters.

On the other hand, the leading cultivators were anxious and eager to reach the island.

After all, the news about the precious treasure was well known.

Knowing this, they didn’t dare to linger around for fear that someone would find the treasure before they arrived.

Four months later, the two groups arrived at a seaside.

The sea looked ordinary.

It was blue and stretched to an unknown distance.

At a glance, there was one island in the distance and several ships were already making their way to said island.

"It seems the news has spread." Li Wenqiang said, looking at the hundreds of people in the vicinity.

"Mmh." Zhen Yuan nodded, his eyes narrowed into slits.

From the shore, he could see two law pillars.

Most importantly, the law pillars were on the same island, which was extremely unexpected.

However, other than the law pillars, Zhen Yuan sensed an overwhelming gloom and evil.

’There is something evil on that island.’ He thought.

At the same time, an image flashed in his mind and he raised his eyebrows before turning to Shen Xu.

"Ayuan, it seems we have to go to that island." Shen Xu said before Zhen Yuan could say anything.

"Master, you too?" Yang Shi asked and Shen Xu nodded.

A moment ago, an image of the nine-colour lotus suddenly flashed in his mind.

Generally, a recollection wasn’t a big deal.

However, along with the image, Shen Xu felt a compelling need to head to the island.

After thinking about it, he realised that dealing with whatever was on that island was the price they had to pay for easily getting the nine-colour lotus.

’The danger must not be small.’ Shen Xu thought but he didn’t regret the nine-colour lotus.

No matter what, the nine-colour lotus was a heaven-defying opportunity that had changed their lives.

"Let’s settle down for the time being. We need to investigate before we head out." Zhen Yuan suggested and the others immediately agreed.

As usual, the five set up their portable cave and activated several formations.

After doing that, they separated into two groups and began searching for information.

Three hours later, the five sat around a table in their portable cave.

"No one knows where the rumour came from." Feng Xue was the first to speak.

"Strangely, everyone knows there is a treasure but no one knows what kind of treasure it is." Li Wenqiang said and quickly continued.

"I think it’s a trap."

"I also think it’s a trap." Feng Xue said and couldn’t help but frown before continuing.

"The Ten Evils Sect often uses this trick. They spread a rumour about a treasure and then capture the cultivators who show up to find the treasure."

"You think it’s the Ten Evils Sect?" Shen Xu asked and Feng Xue nodded.

"We know that several dozen Ten Evils sect cultivators entered the Yunshan secret. It’s not impossible that they have resorted to this trick."

"It’s possible but do they have what it takes to deal with so many spirit transformation realm cultivators?" Shen Xu asked.

After all, most of those who entered the Yunshan secret realm were spirit transformation realm cultivators.

Even if they didn’t break through in the past three hundred years, their cultivation and strength had improved.

Considering that, Shen Xu didn’t think an ordinary evil cultivator would dare to lure so many spirit transformation realm cultivators.

"Maybe they are using a formation." Yang Shi guessed.

"Ayuan, what do you think?" Shen Xu asked when he heard Yang Shi’s speculation.

"It’s possible." Zhen Yuan nodded but his brows were furrowed.

For some reason, he felt the matter wasn’t so simple.

However, his thoughts were instinctual and not based on evidence.

"I heard that more than one thousand cultivators have already gone to the island. However, none have returned." Shen Xu said in a solemn voice.

"That’s not the only strange thing." Yang Shi said and quickly continued.

"One of the ships wanted to turn back and return to shore but it couldn’t. It seems that heading there is a one-way trip and changing your mind is not allowed."

Hearing this, Shen Xu and Zhen Yuan subtly glanced at each other.

However, in the end, they had no choice.

They had received the reward and it was now time to do the work.