Sage of Humanity-Chapter 1756 - 1754: Shadow Race

Mang Dang has decided to establish a branch of the Five Colors Merchants Guild on Three Worlds Island, and this decision has already been agreed upon by the island's other four Moon Jade Late Stage individuals.

Three Worlds Island couldn't be more eager for this.

One side seeks and the other responds, and the atmosphere inside the hall instantly turns lively.

Lu Ye thought that since Mang Dang has been such a great help, the rent fee could be waived, but Mang Dang firmly declined. According to him, if it was purely his personal assistance, he would gladly accept the rental exemption, but this is a cooperation between Five Colors Island and Three Worlds Island, so some things must adhere to protocol.

This is simply a commercial cooperation that has no bearing on the stance between the two Spirit Islands.

Lu Ye understood and did not insist further.

"Then I want to choose the largest and best area." Mang Dang spoke. On such a high-class Spirit Island, with vast territories vacant, naturally whoever enters first can seize the advantage. Since Mang Dang represents Five Colors Island, under the premise of discussing some details, he wouldn't hold back.

Lu Ye smiled and said, "Fellow Daoist, do whatever pleases you."

Following that, several of the Moon Jade Late Stage individuals from Three Worlds Island personally accompanied Mang Dang for a tour around the island. Indeed, Mang Dang chose the largest and best plot as the foundation for establishing the branch of the Five Colors Merchants Guild.

With everything decided, Mang Dang was ready to take his leave. The subsequent matters will be handled by the people from Five Colors Island; he only took care of the larger direction and couldn't personally attend to everything.

Lu Ye asked him to stay, but Mang Dang laughed and said, "We will all be in All Phenomena Ocean in the future, and there will be times to speak. It's best to settle the branch matters as soon as possible. If you are free, you are welcome to visit Five Colors Island, and I will entertain you well."

Mang Dang departed, and Lu Ye and the Moon Jade Late Stage individuals watched him leave.

Until the starboat disappeared from view, Luan Xiao'e and others revealed cheerful expressions, and Old Tang clenched his fist and exclaimed quietly, "This is great!"

No one expected that Mang Dang would break the awkward situation of Three Worlds Island, even Lu Ye didn't think that the Stone Race he rescued from the Filth Race would play such a critical role at this time.

The grand vision for Three Worlds Island's development has finally broken the stalemate and taken the first step. Several Moon Jade Late Stage individuals felt that this was really challenging. Certainly, although this first step has been taken, the future will still be challenging, but dawn has pierced through the darkness and ultimately brought hope.

It's certain that there are many eyes secretly watching the situation on Three Worlds Island, and it won't be long before the news of Five Colors Merchants Guild establishing a branch on Three Worlds Island will spread widely.

By then, what choice will those many merchants make?

Thinking from their perspective, if Lu Ye and others were those merchants, facing such a treasure land as Three Worlds Island, wouldn't they be tempted?

The background of these merchants is mostly of some not-so-powerful forces, and they can't occupy Spirit Island, but they can only enter some Spirit Islands under the guise of opening shops, selling their specialties while enjoying the privilege to cultivate within the Spirit Island.

The number of Spirit Islands that qualify merchants to set foot is not many in All Phenomena Ocean, and normally these qualifications are contended for, but now Three Worlds Island can provide a large number of slots for merchants. Why wouldn't those merchants be tempted?

But precisely because of Yuan Du's influence, so far, no one dared to collaborate with Three Worlds Island.

Five Colors Island was undeterred by Yuan Du's threats. As a top-class Spirit Island, it has this qualification. As long as the rules are not broken, Yuan Du has no means against them.

Moreover, Lu Ye saved Mang Dang's life, and Mang Dang wanted to give back, hence today's cooperation.

"Old Tang, with Five Colors Island setting a good precedent, do you think the situation will change?" Lu Ye asked.

Tang Jun nodded and said, "There will certainly be changes, but it's hard to see immediate effects in a short time. Yuan Du's intimidation might not matter much to Five Colors Island, but those small merchants wouldn't dare ignore it. Yuan Du cannot handle Five Colors Island, but he can handle them, right? Incidentally, these small merchants are the most numerous in All Phenomena Ocean."

After a moment of contemplation, Old Tang said, "We currently have two options. One is to continue seeking alliances with the mountains. The three new Sun Blaze individuals have lost hope, while the other two Sun Blaze individuals have yet to be visited. We can try. If any of them agrees, then our Three Worlds Island will have smooth sailing afterward! I don't believe the Sun Blaze individuals in All Phenomena Galaxy are a united front."

"And what is the other option?" Luan Xiao'e asked.

Although she is the First Island Master, in terms of influential connections she truly cannot compare to Old Tang, so the preparations for Three Worlds Island's development are mostly entrusted to Old Tang.

Tang Jun said, "The second option is to attract more major forces to join! Today, Five Colors Island has already resolved to establish a branch here; if we can attract a few more major forces to settle here, the situation will be completely unlocked. We don't need too many, just attracting five... no, three forces would be enough!"

This is indeed a strategy. If Five Colors Island stands up against Yuan Du, it might shake his prestige a bit, but won't cause much trouble.

However, if three to five forces follow suit, those small merchants will certainly follow because with the situation being as it is, they won't fear Yuan Du anymore. Yuan Du would have to first deal with those major forces before getting to them.

Listening to Tang Jun talk eloquently, Lu Ye sighed inwardly, Wu Zhuo, oh Wu Zhuo, you must stay longer in Qingli Dao World, not because I, Lu Yiye, don't keep my promises, but everything must be prioritized for the greater good.

Before returning to All Phenomena Galaxy this time, Wu Zhuo repeatedly urged Lu Ye to let Old Tang return to Qingli Dao World and replace him in overseeing in All Phenomena Ocean because Wu Zhuo thinks Old Tang is old and frail, lacks power, and has no future, so it is better to let him toil away.

But now it seems, the role Old Tang plays here cannot easily be replaced by anyone.

In terms of cultivation, indeed, he has no future, and his strength is lacking, but... having an elder at home is like having a treasure!

"I will go handle this immediately!" Tang Jun said decisively and quickly departed.

Looking in the direction of Old Tang's departure, after a brief consideration, Lu Ye declared, "I'm heading out for a while."

Ma Shangsi, who is utterly loyal, took a step forward to follow, but Lu Ye stopped him: "You stay to guard."

Although since the last great battle, there should be no more reckless forces coming to trouble Three Worlds Island, some precautions must be taken. Ma Shangsi can be said to be the strongest on the surface of Three Worlds Island; his staying to guard means that if anyone comes to attack, the defense will be stronger.

Moreover, Lu Ye won't be gone for too long this time.

Ma Shangsi accepted the order.

Lu Ye summoned the starboat and flew out.

Half a day later, he left the All Phenomena Ocean and swept into the depths of stellar space.

If before today, the future of Three Worlds Island seemed dark, then Mang Dang's arrival brought a ray of hope into this profound darkness.

But that's not enough; to completely change the situation requires more effort.

Old Tang already has a direction to work on, whether it will be effective, Lu Ye doesn't know, but he has thought of a possibility, so he wants to try, and if it works, everyone will be happy, if not, there's no harm done.

Making dual preparations for the future of Three Worlds Island is the right move.

Riding the starboat, he contemplated the various potential scenarios, repeatedly deducing them.

Suddenly, a warning surged in his mind!

At the same time, out of the corner of his eye, he glimpsed a shadow approaching unusually.

Lu Ye raised his hand to the Boulder Mountain Saber at his waist while instinctively shifting his posture.

The next moment, that shadow passed before his eyes, and Lu Ye suddenly felt his right hand empty, his entire right arm losing sensation!

Blood spurted, Lu Ye's expression turned stern.

He clearly saw a huge wound appear on his chest, even seeing his heart beating inside the cavity, and his right arm was completely severed.

Only now did the intense pain suddenly hit him.

Ambushed!

And a single encounter had taken a heavy toll! For Lu Ye, who has cultivated till now, this is the first time he's suffered such a severe injury.

It's not that he wasn't vigilant; after all, two months ago, he had an unpleasant interaction with Yuan Du, even forcing himself into a corner. On the surface, Sun Blaze's governor must adhere to rules, but covertly, anything could happen.

So Lu Ye has been guarding against such incidents.

Previously, when he cultivated under the All Phenomena Ocean, he remained undisturbed, but today he left it, making it likely that anyone with ill intentions would lurk in the shadows.

Throughout the journey, his powerful Mental Consciousness continuously monitored all directions to prevent unexpected encounters.

Yet, the assailant showed no sign before striking, leaving Lu Ye no time to react!

Fortunately, he instinctively shifted his position upon sensing something amiss, honed through countless life-and-death battles, or he wouldn't have just been injured; the opponent's strike could have split him in half.

The pain from the wound lingered; Lu Ye looked expressionlessly at the source.

Not far away, a dark figure slowly shifted shapes; if not carefully observed, this shadowy existence might be missed entirely.

It turned out to be the Shadow Race!

As a race inherently adept at stealth attacks, the Shadow Race is renowned like the Specter Race, with many incredible abilities even surpassing them.

If it weren't for the limited population of the Shadow Race, they could undoubtedly become a major clan.

Lu Ye had never witnessed the Shadow Race before, but at this moment, a single glance identified the enemy. Indeed, spectral and unpredictable, he couldn't even discern the opponent's face, let alone gender, only inferring from the mana fluctuations around them that the attacker is at the Moon Jade Late Stage!

What a significant setup.

To engage a Moon Jade Late Stage Shadow Race member would require substantial cost, showing the mastermind's resolve to kill him.

While scrutinizing the opponent, the flesh around the wound on Lu Ye's chest had already squirmed and quickly closed; even the blood at the severed arm stopped flowing. For someone at the Moon Jade stage, these tasks are simple, merely consuming some of one's blood Qi.

"Did Yuan Du invite you?" Lu Ye asked calmly.

He reflects that he's avoided offending anyone on the All Phenomena Ocean, and the one likely to wish him harm and be capable of enlisting such a Shadow Race member could only be Yuan Du.