Star Martial Soaring Cloud

The moment the feeling of weightlessness dissipated, a warm and delicate touch came from the soles of my feet, and the air was filled with moist moisture and the warmth of the sun.

In the distance, there is a vast expanse of white, but right before your eyes stretches an endless golden beach.

This beach is extremely unusual. The sand grains are not the usual yellowish-white, but have a faint golden luster, as if they were formed by molten gold that had cooled and crumbled.

Each grain of sand is crystal clear, reflecting tiny sparkles in the sunlight. It is incredibly soft underfoot, and you can't hear the usual rustling sound of a sandy beach.

The sound of the waves crashing against the shore was powerful and far-reaching, and the spray was not the usual white, but had a light blue hue, as if it were mixed with fine sapphire powder.

When the water crashes against the rocks, the splashes turn into starlight and dissipate into the air.

Wang Xiao took a deep breath and was instantly enveloped by a dense, overwhelming energy.

This vital energy is incredibly pure and rich. Without any deliberate guidance, it flows into the body through the mouth and nose, nourishing the limbs and bones.

He could clearly feel that the Jianmu seeds in the Sea of ​​Vital Energy had become active, spinning rapidly in the Sea of ​​Vital Energy, as if they had been waiting for rain after a long drought, and were eager to move.

"Such abundant spiritual energy..." A hint of amazement flashed in Wang Xiao's eyes. "No wonder cultivators from all over the world are scrambling to come to this Demon Island."

Looking beyond the beach and into the inland, one sees a lush, primeval forest stretching to the horizon, forming a distinct boundary with the sandy shore.

The vegetation in the jungle was unlike anything Wang Xiao had ever seen before, much taller and thicker than the plants in Kyushu.

Several giant trees rose from the ground, their trunks so thick that it took more than a dozen people to encircle them, and their height reached over a hundred feet. Their branches and leaves were as lush as umbrellas, blocking out the sky and the sun.

The bark was not the usual brown, but a deep dark purple, covered with strange golden patterns, like naturally engraved runes.

The leaves growing on the branches are broad like boats, with clear veins and a faint green glow. The edges of the leaves are also dotted with tiny fluorescent lights. When they sway in the wind, the fluorescent lights fall like a green star shower.

What's even more amazing is that many plants resembling those described in the ancient book "Classic of Mountains and Seas" also grow in the jungle.

There is the "Crimson Flame Grass," which is entirely crimson and resembles a flame, with leaves that burn with a faint true fire, yet it does not wither; there is the "Nether Vine," with vines as silver as silver and blue flowers, whose petals emit a faint, cold light, making it particularly eye-catching in the dense forest; and there is the "Sky-Reaching Tree," which bears seven-colored fruits, which float on the branches without the need for branches to support them, like colorful lanterns hanging in mid-air, emitting an alluring spiritual energy fluctuation.

Just as Wang Xiao was marveling at the wonder of the jungle, several clear cries came from the horizon.

He looked up and saw several strangely shaped birds flying across the sky. Their wingspans were over ten feet, their feathers were colorful, and their tails had long tassels. They were very similar to the "Luan Bird" recorded in the Classic of Mountains and Seas.

Immediately afterward, another strange beast with wings on its back and a tiger-like body flew over the jungle. Its eyes were like lightning, and a faint whirlwind surrounded its body. It was the legendary "Qiongqi".

"Luan bird, Qiongqi..." Wang Xiao murmured to himself, his eyes filled with shock. "These are creatures that only exist in ancient legends, yet they actually exist on this demon island."

He carefully observed the strange beasts in the sky and the exotic flowers and plants on the ground, and a thought suddenly came to his mind: Although this Demon Island is named "Demon," it exudes the aura of ancient times, and the ancient legends and classics of Kyushu record many similar species and landscapes.

"Could this Demon Island have some unknown connection with the ancient Nine Provinces?" Wang Xiao frowned slightly, lost in thought.

Perhaps in ancient times, Demon Island and Kyushu were originally one, only to be separated by a cataclysmic change in the world; or perhaps, Demon Island is a fragment of ancient Kyushu, carrying the remnants of that era.

Once the idea took hold, it grew wildly like weeds, fueling his curiosity about this mysterious island.

Suddenly, he remembered what his senior brother Li Guang had said before they entered the Demon Island—the Demon Island suppressed cultivators of higher cultivation levels more severely, and only cultivators at the Fish Leap Realm were allowed to enter. With his Fish Leap Minor Completion cultivation, wouldn't he be able to roam freely on this island without any fear?

"So, does that mean I'm invincible on this Demon Island?" Wang Xiao blurted out unconsciously, but then froze.

He scratched his head, a look of surprise on his face: "How could I say something like that? This narcissistic tone sounds more like... like that guy from Kung Pao Chicken."

"Am I missing you too much?" Wang Xiao sighed softly.

Since his trip to Lishan, he felt like a completely different person. Not only had his appearance changed drastically, but sometimes he would even utter words that sounded strange to himself, yet were incredibly familiar.

This trip to the Demon Island was originally planned with Su Qinhe of Fengyuxuan, who had agreed to form an alliance, share intelligence, and support each other.

After all, Fengyuxuan is a powerful and well-informed organization, and with their help, I can have more security on the Demon Island.

After the trip to Keli Mountain, Su Qinhe completely lost contact with him because of her own changes.

During the Lishan Trial, even with some disguise, I still couldn't hide it from the spies of Fengyuxuan. But now, as I approach the Demon Island and arrive in Yuhang, my original ally, Su Qinhe, has not shown up.

His own circumstances also made it difficult for him to take the initiative to contact the other party.

After all, he is now Lu Yang.

When the domain gate opened in Yuhang City, he had deliberately paid attention to the crowd, but he never saw Su Qinhe's figure.

Now he is on the Demon Island, completely isolated from the outside world. He knows very little about the Demon Island, only some basic information from his senior brother Li Guang and some scattered rumors.

All he knew was that the Demon Island was divided into three regions: inner, middle, and outer. The outer region was the most expansive and relatively safe, and was the main area of ​​activity for the cultivators participating in the trial. The middle region was shrouded in dense miasma and fog, which was extremely poisonous. Once a cultivator at the Fish Leap Realm stepped into it, he would be corroded by the miasma, losing all his cultivation or even dying. Therefore, no one dared to venture there easily. The inner region, on the other hand, was a completely unknown place.

The disciples of various forces came to the Demon Island Trial primarily to pick the Immortal Ephemeral Flower—an essential item for breaking through to the Dragon Gate Divine Realm. In addition, they sought rare and precious materials that would suit their future supernatural abilities, thereby enhancing their cultivation strength.

The Fairy Epiphyllum mainly grows in the outer regions of the Demon Island. Although it is protected by exotic beasts, it is not impossible to obtain it.

In addition, his senior brother had told him that although Demon Island was an independent small world, the major powers of Kyushu were still able to build a domain gate connecting the two worlds with their powerful strength. However, the process was extremely complicated and required a month to prepare.

At the border between the central and outer regions of Demon Island, there is a teleportation platform on each of the four sides. A month later, cultivators holding Demon Island tokens can leave Demon Island through the teleportation array. However, once they leave, they can no longer return to the island. They must leave Demon Island before leaving Kyushu at the latest, otherwise they will be taken to another world by Demon Island for a hundred years, and their fate will be uncertain.

"The intelligence is still too scarce, not only regarding the Demon Island, but also the movements of various major forces," Wang Xiao thought to himself, his brows furrowed.

In the past, whenever he went out to train, Kung Pao Chicken would scout ahead and gather intelligence. But now, he was all alone on this unfamiliar demon island, and could only proceed cautiously, step by step.

"Enough, one must be strong to succeed." Wang Xiao took a deep breath, his eyes regaining their resolve.

Since there was no external force to rely on, he could only rely on himself. Fortunately, the highest level of cultivators on this island was only the Fish Leap Realm. With his strength, even if he encountered the prodigies of other forces, he might not be at a disadvantage.

Moreover, he also has the Seven Star Rain Steps to his side, so even if he can't win, it won't be difficult for him to escape.

Just as Wang Xiao had adjusted his mindset and was preparing to set off to explore the jungle, two deafening roars suddenly came from the shallow waters of the coast. The sound waves were like tangible shockwaves, slamming into him and causing him to stagger, almost being knocked to the ground.

The golden sand beneath our feet trembled slightly, and the distant waves were whipped up by the sound, creating towering waves that crashed wildly against the rocks on the shore.

Wang Xiao was startled and quickly steadied himself, looking in the direction of the sound. He saw two enormous, terrifying beasts fiercely fighting in the shallow water not far from the beach, the surrounding seawater churning and becoming extremely murky.

One of the strange beasts was a giant black tortoise with a hard and thick shell covered with ancient black patterns, like natural armor, exuding a heavy aura.

The Xuan Turtle has a thick head, a neck that can extend and retract freely, and a mouth full of sharp fangs. Every time it opens its mouth, it can spew out a thick jet of water, like a water arrow, shooting towards its opponent with a whooshing sound.

According to the Classic of Mountains and Seas, the black tortoise is fond of water, lives in the deep sea, has an extremely hard shell that is impervious to water and fire, strong and powerful limbs, and sharp claws like knives. When it moves in the water, it stirs up huge waves.

Xuan's opponent is also a strange beast, the Water Ape, recorded in the Classic of Mountains and Seas. It is entirely bluish-black, incredibly strong, and adept at controlling water. Its combat power is greatly enhanced in water, making it a dominant force in the water, just like the Xuan Turtle.

The water ape was tall, standing over ten zhang tall, with bulging muscles and explosive power.

Its thick fur, like steel needles, floats in the water, and its eyes are bloodshot, exuding a ferocious aura.

The water ape's hands were extremely agile, sometimes clenching its fists to smash the black tortoise, sometimes extending its sharp claws to tear at the black tortoise's shell, each attack carrying a world-destroying power.

Even more alarming is that this water ape can manipulate water currents, condensing the surrounding seawater into water blades that continuously slash at the Xuan Turtle.

He could clearly sense that the aura emanating from these two strange beasts was extremely powerful, clearly indicating that they possessed the cultivation level of the Dragon Gate Divine Realm.

"This is... a beast from the Dragon Gate Divine Realm?" Wang Xiao's pupils constricted, his heart filled with shock and disbelief. "Cultivators can only leap like fish, but the beasts on the island don't have this restriction? I thought I was the butcher just now, how come I've suddenly become the fish on the chopping block?"