There were nine continents in the world. Outside of the nine continents, on the vast ocean, there were 36 beautiful and rich islands.
Of course, these were the islands that were inhabited by cultivators. There were countless uninhabited islands.
The 36 islands were scattered across the vast ocean and had no connection to the nine continents. Though they were part of the Taoism community, they were never under the jurisdiction of any force in the nine continents.
The nine continents never sent out their armies either. For one, it was inconvenient to fight on the ocean. For two, the islands had no resources that were worth attacking. Therefore, the nine continents and the 36 islands never interfered with each other. It was as if there were no islands on the ocean and there were no continents on the land.
Shi Ao Island was one of the 36 islands.
Looking down from above, the entire island looked like a giant turtle, hence the name Shi Ao. Of course, every place in the Taoism community is inseparable from legends. Shi Ao Island was no exception.
According to the legend, this island was transformed from a stone turtle. Because of its many evil deeds, it angered a powerhouse. Therefore, the powerhouse slammed his palm down and turned it into an island.
As to whether or not the legend was true, there was no way to verify it. No cultivator would be so bored as to verify the authenticity of this legend.
Right now, the Sun was high up in the sky, shedding down soft and bright light. Through the shadows of the trees, it shone down on a group of people who were rushing through the forest, bringing them warmth.
However, these people did not feel the warmth. Or in other words, they did not have the time to enjoy the warmth.
The five of them had anxious expressions on their faces as they hurried forward. Every single one of them had traces of blood on their bodies as they rushed forward.
The leader of the group was a beautiful woman around the age of 16. Her makeup was no different than that of a woman on land. She wore a light blue dress that wrapped around her slender body, revealing her curves.
Her facial features were exquisite as well. Her skin was smooth and creamy, her eyes were clear like water, her eyebrows were thin, her lips were red, and her hair was as soft as silk. Her beauty was unparalleled and alluring.
She was the eldest daughter of the Yun Clan. Her name was Yun Yan.
Behind her, there were three men and one woman. The woman was a little younger than her, and her facial features were similar to hers. They were both beautiful and alluring. However, she was more immature, less mature, and more pure.
It was the second daughter of the Yun Clan. Her name was Yun Meng.
The three men were all wearing black and had knives in their right hands. They were dressed like guards.
Originally, the five of them had come out to sightsee. However, they had never imagined that they would encounter an enemy. After a round of fighting, they were no match for the enemy and could only flee for their lives in a sorry state.
At this moment, they were being chased by enemies.
"Sister … I can't … I can't … I can't … I can't …" The eldest daughter frowned.
"Even if you can't run, you still have to run. Think about the way that bastard looked at you. If you get caught by them, I don't need to say more about the consequences, right?"
"No, I'd rather commit suicide than let that bastard taint my pure body." The Second Miss' heart trembled. She couldn't help but shiver at the thought of the way that bastard looked at her.
"Then run. Even though I don't know if we can escape their pursuit, as long as there is a way out, don't give up. If there is no way out, then I will die with you." Yun Yan's expression was calm, without a trace of panic. However, there was sadness in her eyes.
"No, none of us will die." El Mar hurriedly shook her head, but her tone revealed a trace of lack of confidence. It was obvious that she didn't have the slightest confidence in being able to escape alive.
"Eh? Big Sister, look, there's someone there. "
Just at this moment, El Mar suddenly saw a youth in black lying on the road in front of her, and she couldn't help but let out a light "eh?"
The youth had delicate features, and his black clothes were stained with blood. He laid on the ground motionlessly, his eyes tightly shut, and his breathing was weak. It was clear that he had suffered a serious injury, and if he did not receive treatment in time, he would not be able to live for long.
It was Ling Xian, who encountered the turbulence in space.
"Hmm?"
Yun Yan raised an eyebrow and stopped before the youth. She placed her finger under his nose and felt his weak but warm breath. She frowned.
Looking at the youth covered in blood, El Mar's face flashed with fear as she asked, "Big sister, is he still alive?"
"Yes, he's still breathing, but his injuries are very serious." Yun Yan hesitated, unsure if she should take this person with her. Even though she looked cold on the outside, she was very kind on the inside. She did not want to watch someone die.
Just like Yun Yan, Yun Meng was also very kind. Seeing that the young man was covered in blood, her heart softened. She whispered, "Sister, let's bring him along. If he is discovered by a beast, he will definitely die."
"Hmm, that's a good idea. After all, it's a human life."
Yun Yan nodded and decided to take Ling Xian with her. This was a forest full of danger. If she left him alone, it wouldn't be long before he was killed by the beasts and eaten up.
Seeing that she wanted to take the youth with her, the bearded man's face changed color and stopped her, "Miss, you cannot do that."
"Yes, Miss, we do not know where he came from. You cannot take him with you," the other two men in black chimed in.
"Why not?" the Second Miss retorted.
"Second Young Miss, isn't this obvious …" The bearded large man laughed bitterly and said, "Let's not talk about this person's background first. Just the fact that we are currently being chased is fine if he is awake. However, it is obvious that he has already fainted. Do we still have a chance to escape with our lives while carrying a burden?"
"I …" El Mar froze. The bearded man's words made sense, and she could not argue.
"Uncle Zhong, I understand what you're trying to say. But I cannot stand by and watch someone die," Yun Yan shook her head. Yun Yan shook her head. Though she understood that the bearded man's words were reasonable, she couldn't just sit back and do nothing.
"Uncle Zhong, it's okay to take him with us. After all, we are no match for the enemy. Why don't we take him with us? Don't worry, I will carry him and it will not affect our speed." Yun Yan's expression was determined.
Looking at the Miss's determined expression, Uncle Zhong sighed to himself. He watched Yun Yan grow up and knew that she was soft on the outside but hard on the inside. Once she has decided on something, she could not easily change her mind. Therefore, he nodded and sighed, "If that's the case, then it's up to you."
"Thank you, Uncle Zhong."
Yun Yan smiled brightly. It wasn't that she didn't understand the bigger picture and was taking the lives of the five of them as a joke. It was just that for some reason, the moment she saw the young man before her, she felt a sense of closeness.
Plus, she had a kind nature. Naturally, she was determined to take this person with her.
"Since you have made up your mind, there is nothing I can do to stop you. While the Fragrance of the Lost Soul is still in effect, let's go. It won't be easy for them to catch up to us." Uncle Zhong sighed and picked up the motionless Ling Xian on his back. He then led the way and dashed forward.
"I knew it. Uncle Zhong is the best."
Seeing that the bearded man carried Ling Xian on his back, Yun Yan's dimpled smile deepened. Then, she made her move and followed Uncle Zhong's pace.
The five of them continued their journey. Nothing was different than before, except that there was one more person.
A Heaven's Favorite who shocked Yunzhou three times at such a young age.
Of course, on Shi Ao Island, which was completely isolated from the nine continents, even if they knew Ling Xian's name, nobody would recognize him.
Just like that, the six of them hurriedly dashed into the distance. After half a day, when the Sun had set and the night had fallen, Yun Yan finally stopped. She found a hidden cave and decided to rest here for the night before continuing their journey the next morning.
Although cultivators could go without sleep and only rely on the Spiritual Qi of Heaven and Earth to replenish their spiritual essence, that was only applicable to high-level cultivators above the Foundation Establishment Realm. It had nothing to do with them at all.
Out of these people, the one with the highest level of cultivation was Uncle Zhong. He was of the eighth level. Yun Yan and Yun Meng were of the seventh level. As for the two young men, they were only of the sixth level.
Therefore, they had to rest. Or else they would not be able to hold on.
"Uncle Zhong, put him down."
Yun Yan flapped around her sleeve and blew away the dust in the cave. Then, she took out two fist-sized Luminous Pearls from her storage pouch. Immediately, soft light began to diffuse and brighten up the entire cave.
"Yes, Mistress."
Uncle Zhong nodded and placed Ling Xian on the ground. He smiled, "Yun Qi and Yun Ba and I are going to hunt some wild animals. You two can rest here for a bit. We will be back soon."
"Go. Be careful," Yun Yan advised.
"Mistress, please come in. We haven't seen any strong beasts on our way here. My cultivation level is enough to handle them." Uncle Zhong smiled and called out to the two young men. He then left the cave.
"Sister, his injuries seem to be very serious."
Looking at Ling Xian who was covered in blood, Yun Meng frowned.
"Very serious. If we don't treat him in time, he won't last much longer." Yun Yan sighed. She waved her hand and a healing Dan appeared. She then parted Ling Xian's lips and fed him the Dan. Then, she manipulated her Qi and placed her hand on Ling Xian's chest to help him digest the Dan.
After a while, the Dan completely dissolved and turned into pure energy that slowly flowed into Ling Xian's wounded body.
"I have done what I can. Whether he lives or dies, it all depends on God's will and his own determination." Yun Yan wiped off the sweat on her forehead. Looking at the frowning young man, she sighed softly.
Then, she closed her eyes and sat in a lotus position to recover her exhausted Qi.
Seeing this, Yun Meng looked at Ling Xian curiously. Just like Yun Yan, she also began to recover her Qi.
After a while, Uncle Zhong and the young man in black walked over from afar. They started a bonfire inside the cave and propped up a few tree branches. Then, they dismembered the dead body of a giant wolf and roasted it on top of a tree branch. They were preparing for tonight's meal.
Very quickly, the aroma of meat permeated the air. Everyone's appetite increased. They each held onto a tree branch and began to enjoy the half-cooked wolf meat.
Just as they were eating heartily, a weak voice slowly sounded out, and it carried a trace of confusion and strain.
"Where … where is this place?"
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