Chapter 1255 - 1222: The Mysterious Elder and the Fierce Beast: Zhu Yan
In a sunlit plain, filled with the scent of flowers and birdsong.
A small village stands amidst it.
In the center of this village, there stands a towering, lush ancient tree.
This age-old tree, like a giant ’protective umbrella,’ covers the entire village with its branching leaves, shielding it from the sun in the sky.
From afar, it can be seen clearly.
The structures in this village are all built with wooden materials, blending with the environment, giving a sense of calm and peace.
If not seen with one’s own eyes.
It’s hard to imagine that in the depths of a sunless, poison-filled swamp.
Such a Peach Blossom Spring is hidden.
When Lin Yi saw this village, an incredible thought immediately popped into his mind.
"Is it possible that everything before my eyes is the true form of Paradise Island?"
Recalling the terrifying attack he just experienced, Lin Yi wonders who it might have been.
At this moment, Jade Qilin and White Tiger have already returned to their true forms, guarding Lin Yi on both sides.
Ian, the Jade Qilin, suddenly expressed vigilance:
"Little master, should we go over?"
Upon hearing this, Lin Yi raised his foot without hesitation and walked toward the village:
"Go!"
"Why not go."
Having already come this far, there’s no reason to give up.
At most, death would mean returning, causing him little loss.
But before dying, Lin Yi must find out what this place really is;
And whether the one who attacked him is human or ghost.
...
...
Before long, Lin Yi arrived at the entrance of the village.
A blind alley directly led into the village.
During this process, the previous entity that attacked him did not reappear.
However, at the village entrance, White Tiger reminded:
"Master, be cautious."
"I can sense it inside, watching us."
At this point, Lin Yi stood beside a wooden signboard at the village’s path, removing the vines to reveal four large characters:
[Paradise Town]
Looking at this tranquil village, Lin Yi expressed surprise:
"Is this called ’Paradise Town’?"
Indeed, it matches Paradise Island’s name.
Yet, it’s unclear what connection this town has with Paradise Island and the Celestial Clan.
Standing on the path before the town.
Just as Lin Yi was about to step into the town, a sense of unease swept through his entire body again.
Meanwhile, Jade Qilin Ian and White Tiger’s hair stood on end, growling.
Lin Yi cautiously examined his surroundings, hesitating to lower his raised foot.
Because he’s witnessed the strength of the other side once.
Moreover, Lin Yi is unsure if they used their full strength then.
At this moment, Lin Yi directed the two companions to retreat:
"Let me handle it."
Jade Qilin Ian and White Tiger looked at Lin Yi, puzzled.
Lin Yi, appearing confident, spoke:
"Don’t worry, I’ve got this."
Hesitating briefly, Jade Qilin followed White Tiger, retreating.
Lin Yi observed this quiet yet perilous town, cautiously lowered his raised foot.
As expected, at the instant Lin Yi was about to step into the town, a terrifying force suddenly greeted him.
This time, well-prepared, Lin Yi quickly activated his skill:
"Eightfold Mirror" (During use, within 5 seconds, nullifies one damage and reflects the attack back with 120% attributes.)
In an instant.
The phantom of the Eight-headed Giant Serpent flashed past Lin Yi.
After disappearing, the serpent transformed into a rhombus mirror, blocking Lin Yi.
The next moment.
As the terrifying force approached, suddenly, an aged voice sounded:
"Stop!"
Upon hearing this voice, Lin Yi immediately felt a shock: There’s someone here!!!
Lin Yi couldn’t believe there really was someone here.
At the same time, a gust like a blade crossed Lin Yi’s cheek.
Soon after, Lin Yi saw a colossal entity, just half a meter away, its claws halting less than an inch before the mirror.
Imagining this.
If the voice’s owner hadn’t spoken suddenly, perhaps those claws would have landed on the mirror.
Judging by its position, evidently the real target of those claws was Lin Yi’s heart.
Thinking of this, Lin Yi couldn’t help but swallow.
Even though "Eightfold Mirror" could reflect full damage, confronting the opponent’s momentum still made Lin Yi’s heart convulse.
And the massive entity before Lin Yi was unexpected:
Its form resembling an ape, white-headed, red-footed!
Upon seeing its true form, Lin Yi immediately thought of a terrible fierce beast from Hua Country myth:
Zhu Yan!
Lin Yi distinctly remembered once accidently reading a book description on Zhu Yan:
Its upper body covered in dense white hair, resembling white jade;
Its lower body as red as copper, like a boulder.
Isn’t it almost identical to this terrifying beast before his eyes?
Seemingly sensing its hostility, both Jade Qilin and White Tiger tensely leaned against Lin Yi, watching it cautiously.
For some reason.
Upon hearing the voice, Lin Yi already knew the opponent would temporarily not strike again.
Lin Yi composed himself, tentatively asked:
"Are you Zhu Yan?"
Just then, the voice emerged again, surprised:
"You actually know Zhu Yan?"
Lin Yi immediately looked toward the voice, seeing an elder in light-colored attire, smiling kindly, stepping toward him.
What astonished Lin Yi was:
When focused on the elder, it seemed like a black hole surrounded him, giving Lin Yi an illusion of being sucked in.
But when Lin Yi closed and reopened his eyes, the elder appeared just like an ordinary man, showing no sign of anomaly.
Could he really be just an ordinary elder?
Lin Yi inwardly chuckled, dismissing the ridiculous thought.
Regaining composure, Lin Yi respectfully addressed the mysterious elder approaching:
"Junior Feng Hua, greets the senior."
Just as Lin Yi was about to bow, he suddenly realized a force supported him, making him stand.
The elder smiled warmly, saying:
"No need for ’senior,’ just speak standing."
And Zhu Yan, whose presence alarmed Jade Qilin and White Tiger, meekly retreated like a kitten upon seeing the elder.
Now, the elder stood before Lin Yi, asking:
"Can you tell me how you got here?"
Lin Yi knew the question pertained to how he’d traversed the Poisonous Mist Swamp.
Lin Yi then presented the Divine Artifact [Eightfold Mirror], showing it to the elder:
"This..."
When the elder saw the rhombus mirror in Lin Yi’s hand, he expressed surprise:
"You actually killed Xiang Liu!"