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Chapter 184 Red Robe
Paradise Island?
Chen Ming was somewhat surprised when Du Caiyue mentioned this place.

She was a fifth-rank captain in the Six Doors, so it wasn't surprising that she knew about the Red Sea Lord's headquarters. But why did she specifically come to ask him?
Is it a test?
He said cautiously, "I've heard a little about it. I wonder why Lord Du brought this up?"

Du Caiyue said seriously, "I have something I would like to ask you."

"Lord Du, you flatter me. I dare not accept the title of 'asking for your advice'."

"If a complete stranger were to give you a movement technique manual that is extremely rare in the world, wouldn't that be considered a favor?"

Chen Ming's expression turned serious, and he nodded, saying, "Of course, your kindness is as heavy as a mountain."

Du Caiyue then asked, "If that person was worried about your safety and secretly protected you during your long journey, would that be considered a favor?"

"nature."

"What if that person also gave you the cultivation technique manual you needed most?"

Chen Ming sighed, "That was the grace of passing on the teachings!"

Du Caiyue looked directly into his eyes. "Now that your benefactor is in danger, what do you plan to do?"

"Even if it's a mountain of knives or a sea of ​​fire, I, Chen, will do anything to save her."

“Remember your words,” Du Caiyue continued telepathically. “If you can break through to the third rank within six months, come find me, and I will tell you how to get to Paradise Island.”

After saying that, she got up to leave.

"Master Du."

Chen Ming stopped her and asked, "What if I can't do it?"

Du Caiyue's voice came from outside the door, "That's her fate..."

Chen Ming scratched his head; Du Caiyue's words had made him understand many things.

It turns out that Du Caiyue, a fifth-rank captain of the Six Doors, was in cahoots with that mysterious woman in red.

Thinking about it carefully, it was indeed after he exchanged cultivation techniques with Du Caiyue that the woman in red came to his door very soon.

At the same time, many new doubts arose in my mind.

Since the woman in red knew there was danger, why did she still return to Paradise Island?
Why didn't she ask him for help herself, instead of having Du Caiyue relay the message and risk exposing Du Caiyue?
I've heard a little about Paradise Island.

At this moment, Yu Haitang suddenly spoke up, "That is the famous overseas fairy mountain."

Chen Ming asked, "Immortal Mountain?"

Yu Haitang remained silent.

"Qiu Xiang".

He called Qiu Xiang in and asked, "Do you know about Paradise Island?"

Qiu Xiang said, "During the previous dynasty, it was rumored that there were three immortal mountains overseas, and this Paradise Island was one of them. In order to achieve immortality, the previous emperor sent three powerful beings at the Celestial level to search for those three immortal mountains overseas. In the end, Penglai and Yingzhou were destroyed, but Paradise Island could never be found."

Chen Ming recalled reading a history book that contained a passage about a previous dynasty's tyrannical emperor sending three thousand ships overseas to search for the elixir of immortality.

The passage felt so familiar that he didn't pay it any mind.

He asked, "And then what?"

Qiu Xiang said, "Later, that fleet sailed to the far north and lost its way. When it returned twenty years later, the dynasty had changed. In the end, the fleet split into three: one accepted the new dynasty's offer of amnesty, one returned to the sea, and the other found a settlement on an island and built a city."

Chen Mingqi asked, "Why haven't I read about this part of history in any books?"

Qiu Xiang explained, "Because it involves the Southern Dynasties, it naturally won't be included in historical records."

Chen Ming naturally knew that there was a Southern Dynasty in the south.

The world was actually divided into three kingdoms: the Southern Dynasty and the Western Dynasty. The Great Jin Dynasty had the largest territory, occupying the most valuable regions, and considered itself the legitimate dynasty.

Therefore, not only are the other two minor courts not recognized in historical records, but the common people are also strictly controlled, and discussion among them is forbidden; those who violate this rule are killed.

Of course, after several centuries, this ban is hardly enforced anymore.

Moreover, due to the prohibition of transportation, the Jin Dynasty had had little to no communication with the Southern and Western Dynasties for centuries. Coupled with their great distance, naturally few people would mention these two places.

Chen Ming only knew that the two separatist regimes had very small territories, consisting of only two states, and were located in remote areas.

In his mind, it should be similar to a certain Southeast Asian country in his previous life.

He then asked about another topic that interested him, "So, what kind of realm is the Celestial Realm? Is it above the Divine Treasury Realm?"

Qiu Xiang said, "I don't know the specific realm. But above the Divine Treasury Realm should be the Primordial Embryo Realm. Beyond that, it's beyond my knowledge."

"Oh."

"It is said that the previous dynasty was overthrown precisely because these three Celestial Realm experts were not in court."

I understand, that's a powerhouse at the level of a national protector.

Chen Ming nodded and then asked, "Is that the one who occupied the island and built the city still around?"

"Of course it is, that is the number one city under heaven."

He exclaimed in surprise, "Is that the City of the Number One Swordsman under Heaven?"

"Exactly."

This gave him a new understanding of the significance of a Celestial Realm expert.

In the various rankings of the World's Number One Pavilion, the same person holds the top spot on both the Heavenly Ranking and the so-called "Sword Saint Ranking"—the city lord of the City of the World's Number One. It is said that this number one has occupied this ranking for over a century and is universally recognized as the greatest person in the world.

Strictly speaking, this number one city under heaven does not belong to the Great Jin Dynasty, nor to the other two dynasties; it is a neutral city independent of the Three Kingdoms.

The fact that it was able to avoid being annexed by three countries and remain independent for five hundred years demonstrates just how powerful that Celestial Realm expert was.

For five hundred years, this city has naturally become a window for communication between the three countries. In this way, after hundreds of years of development, it has become the number one city in the world today.

……

A few days later, Yu Haitang's complexion improved day by day.

Su Zhining's aura grew weaker and weaker, until it was almost nonexistent. It seemed as if her life force was about to disappear completely.

Chen Ming guessed that she was probably using some kind of secret method to heal her injuries, but he still couldn't help feeling a little worried.

“That’s the Awakening of Insects Technique.” Yu Haitang noticed the worry on his face and snorted softly. “It’s a supreme secret technique inherited from ancient times by the Heavenly Dao Alliance. When on the verge of death, one can conceal all their energy to deceive the heavens and earth, not only preserving their life force but also undergoing a transformation. When she wakes up, she will be reborn and her strength will greatly increase.”

The implication is that you don't need to worry about her.

Chen Ming praised, "The young lady is truly knowledgeable and has a remarkable memory."

Just as Yu Haitang was about to say something, Qiu Xiang suddenly knocked on the door and came in, so she swallowed her words back.

Qiu Xiang handed over a brocade pouch, saying, "Someone secretly delivered this to me."

After untying the paper, Chen Ming took out a slip of paper, glanced at it, and his expression immediately became serious. Then, he exhaled his inner energy, turning the paper into powder.

Yu Haitang asked, "What happened?"

He said in a deep voice, "A man in red robes has arrived from the Six Doors."

A glint of excitement flashed in her eyes, "They really came..."

In the Six Doors, the red robe represents someone of the highest rank, whose status is immeasurable and whose strength is unfathomable.

The news of the Tomb of Immortality has alarmed a powerful expert so quickly.

As soon as the red-robed figures of the Six Doors move, most of the top experts in Jiangzhou will become restless, especially those old monsters whose lifespans are about to end.

Since I'm going to die soon anyway, I might as well fight for it. I'll gamble on a chance to live forever.

Chen Ming then began to think. This note must have been sent by Du Caiyue.

The red-robed official from the Six Doors must know that Shang Jianfei had been at the Zhenhai Prince's Mansion. With a little thought, he could guess that it was the key to the Tomb of Immortality.

"finally coming?"

Chen Ming, lost in thought, looked at Yu Haitang and asked, "How is your injury?"

She said, "Not yet."

He cautioned, "My time is running out."

Yu Haitang sneered, "You can try letting go. Anyway, if I die, you won't survive either."

Just then, footsteps sounded outside the door, and a pleasant voice rang out, "What do you mean by dead or alive? You all have to live well."

Madam Yu, dressed in a green palace gown, pushed open the door and walked in. Seeing that her niece's originally pale face had regained some color, she looked happy and said, "Once you are fully recovered, I will hold a wedding banquet for you and marry you off in a grand and glorious way."

Chen Ming was taken aback. Why was she bringing this up again?
Could they really be serious?
Yu Haitang asked in surprise, "Why are you here?"

Madam Yu went over, took her pulse, and whispered, "Your uncle has come too."

Upon hearing this, Chen Ming couldn't help but wonder, "Could it be that the Cangyue Sect has sent out all its experts?"
Even the sect leader has come.

Yu Haitang cautioned, "This is a path to death. Even if the Cangyue Sect obtains the method of immortality, can they protect it?"

The Cangyue Sect ranks last among the four major sects. Its overall strength is no less than that of the other three sects, but its high-end combat power is too weak.

In this world, high-end combat power determines the level of a power.

Madam Yu took her hand and said, "You don't need to worry about that. You should focus on recovering. Getting well as soon as possible is the most important thing."

"Humph."

Yu Haitang suddenly said, "You just said you wanted to hold a wedding for us, did you ask her?"

She was referring to Su Zhining, who was in bed.

Madam Yu said nonchalantly, "Just let Young Master Chen marry her as well."

What?
Chen Ming looked at her in surprise, wondering if she was really that open-minded.
Yu Haitang sneered, "Do you know who she is?"

Madam Yu said nonchalantly, "The Heavenly Dao Alliance does not prohibit marriage. If she wants to marry, her teachers will not stop her. However, as a true disciple of the Heavenly Dao Alliance, I'm afraid she won't be willing to share a husband with another woman. Young Master Chen, I'm afraid you won't have that kind of good fortune."

Chen Ming finally understood. Good heavens, she was trying to use this method to make Su Zhining withdraw voluntarily. She even used words to belittle her, clearly taking advantage of the fact that the disciples of the Heavenly Dao Alliance were all of a non-competitive nature.

I'm so angry and cold...

Huh?
Oh right, Su Zhining and I aren't in that kind of relationship.

A jumble of thoughts flashed through Chen Ming's mind. Seeing that Yu Haitang had suddenly fallen silent, he quickly said, "Madam is too kind. I know I am not worthy of Miss Yu..."

Madam Yu smiled at him and said, "Young Master Chen is too modest. It is E'niang's good fortune to marry you. I have good judgment."

(End of this chapter)