Seizing

Although Song Wen was tempted, he did not accept any of the tasks.

He had just arrived on Limitless Island and was not yet familiar with the situation Limitless Island. He decided to make a decision after gaining a better understanding of the prices of various spiritual materials, so as not to be ripped off.

Song Wen left Corpse King Valley and wandered through the Shadow City market.

During this time, he spent two thousand Spirit Stone to purchase a topographical map of Limitless Island and a nautical chart of the surrounding sea area.

As sunset approached, Song Wen took to the air and headed towards Extreme Yin Island.

Song Wen covered the 40,000-li journey in just two hours.

Extreme Yin Island is crescent-shaped with a rugged terrain, featuring steep cliffs rising abruptly from the sea.

The island is rich in Spiritual Qi, with lush vegetation, verdant greenery, birdsong, and leaping beasts—a truly blessed land for cultivating immortality.

Song Wen hovered above the island and released all six Gu Worm.

After advancing to the Late Golden Core Stage realm, his Divine Sense's perception range reached twenty-four miles. With the assistance of the Sacred Beetle Gu, his Divine Sense could cover a radius of forty-eight miles, surpassing that of Peak Golden Core Stage cultivator.

The longest distance between the islands is no more than seventy li, and most of the islands are within Song Wen's perception range.

Song Wen was surprised to find that there were people on the island.

In the center of the island, atop a cliff, lies a man-made cave abode.

The cave abode was equipped with a concealment array, enough to deceive even Golden Core cultivator's Divine Senses, but Song Wen forcibly broke through it using the <Darkness-Breaking Technique>.

Inside the cave abode were one man, two women, and three cultivators.

The male cultivator was at the Foundation Establishment Late Stage, while the two women were only at the Qi Refining Middle Stage, clearly his maids.

The three had clearly been staying here for many years. Their cave abode was fully equipped with all the things needed for cultivation, and they had even cultivated a small spiritual garden with many spirit medicine.

Song Wen flashed to the entrance of the cave abode, raised his hand and waved, a stream of Law Power landed on the cave abode's array.

"Boom!"

The sound was deafening.

The damage caused was extremely limited.

It only shook off a few stones at the entrance of the cave abode.

This island will be his territory from now on, so naturally it cannot be damaged at will.

The sound startled the male cultivator inside the cave abode.

"Who dares to cause trouble in my Peng Guang's cave abode?" the male cultivator's angry voice rang out.

Although he couldn't sense Song Wen's cultivation level outside the cave abode, Song Wen's attack failed to cause any damage. It seemed that Song Wen's cultivation level was not high, at most a Foundation Establishment cultivator.

Peng Guang opened the cave abode's protective barrier and stepped out.

When he saw that Song Wen was standing in mid-air without the aid of a flying boat or flying sword, his expression changed drastically.

Those who can fly without the aid of any Law Artifact, besides those Flight Techniques, are only cultivators at the Golden Core Realm or above.

Peng Guang was immediately startled, shrinking back in fear.

"Junior Peng Guang greets Senior. I was rude earlier, and I hope Senior will forgive me."

Song Wen remained aloof and ignored the other party. Instead, he strolled leisurely, walking on air, and landed on the stone platform outside the cave abode.

He looked around constantly, nodding occasionally, as if he was very satisfied with the cave abode.

The cave abode is built on the island's Earth Veins, making it the place with the richest Spiritual Qi on the island.

The only drawback is that there is nothing to conceal the cave abode, making it easy for people to cave abode.

Song Wen remained silent, yet this put immense psychological pressure on Peng Guang.

He was unaware of Song Wen's background or Song Wen purpose in coming here, so he could only stand cautiously to the side, bowing respectfully.

Noticing that Song Wen was looking around the cave abode as if it were his own home, Peng Guang suddenly felt a strong sense of fear and unease.

"S-Senior, what brings you here...?"

He tried his best to calm himself down and asked a question, but Song Wen ignored him completely and went straight into the cave abode.

The two female cultivators were somewhat at a loss when they saw Song Wen enter.

The two women look extremely alike and are likely twin sisters.

Their clothes were extremely thin, almost invisible, revealing their delicate figures in a way that was both alluring and subtle.

"Thump."

The two female cultivators suddenly knelt down, their foreheads pressed tightly to the ground, their bodies trembling slightly, appearing very frightened.

Judging from their appearance, they must have been oppressed and abused by Peng Guang for a long time, which made them extremely timid and fearful.

This timidity is ingrained in their bones, making them terrified at the slightest disturbance.

Song Wen ignored the two female cultivators and continued to survey the cave abode.

Outside the cave abode, the silent oppression was causing Peng Guang extreme torment.

He glanced at Song Wen, who was looking around the cave abode, then turned to look at the vast sky beyond the cliff, and suddenly the thought of escaping arose in his mind.

He moved his feet slightly and slipped to the edge of the cliff.

"If you dare to take another step, today will be your death day," Song Wen's icy voice rang out.

"Senior, you misunderstand. I had no intention of escaping," Peng Guang said, trembling with fear.

"Come in!" Song Wen said without room for argument.

Peng Guang dared not disobey and entered the cave abode.

"Why are you cultivating on this island?" Song Wen asked.

Peng Guang still harbored a sliver of hope.

"Reporting to Senior, this island belongs to me. I possess a certificate issued by the External Affairs Hall."

"Your island? You mean the External Affairs Hall sold the island twice?" Song Wen sneered.

Peng Guang's face turned ashen, and his last shred of hope vanished.

"Senior, please spare my life! I only stayed here temporarily because this island is empty."

"Want to stay here?" Song Wen scrutinized the other person.

Song Wen did not believe what the other party said.

Only Golden Core cultivators are qualified to reside on Heavenly-level islands. For a Foundation Establishment cultivator to occupy an empty Heavenly-level island is tantamount to dancing on a knife's edge, and is no different from courting death.

"I purchased information about an empty island from Chu Qian for 10,000 Spirit Stone. Chu Qian promised to notify me promptly once the island found an owner. But who would have thought...?"

Peng Guang realized he couldn't hide it any longer and had no choice but to tell the truth.

"Chu Qian? Who is he?" Song Wen asked.

Judging from Peng Guang's words, Chu Qian should be from Limitless Island, but the information about Limitless Island that Song Wen bought did not mention this person.

Peng Guang said, "Chu Qian is the only son of Chu Lingyun, Golden Core elder of the inner sect of Limitless Island, and has Foundation Establishment Middle Stage level."

The intelligence did mention Chu Lingyun; he was a Late Golden Core Stage cultivator.

Song Wen asked suspiciously, "You trust Chu Qian that much? Aren't you afraid he'll just take the money and not do anything?"

Peng Guang said, "Chu Qian is a very sociable person. Although his talent for cultivation is average, he is extremely good at socializing and has excellent relationships within the inner sect of Limitless Island. Because of this, he is able to obtain information on vacant islands and sell it everywhere. There are many people who buy information on vacant islands from him. Chu Qian earns a lot of Spirit Stone every year through this, and I have never heard of any problems with it."

As he spoke, Peng Guang's gaze fell upon a corner of the cave abode.

There was a jade disc the size of a millstone, which was the <Starline Formation>, but the formation seemed to be incomplete or damaged.

Contrary to Jing Kai, no warning lights were lit up in the sky above the island to warn outsiders: This island already has an owner, do not enter!

Peng Guang's eyes were rather gloomy, clearly showing that he harbored deep resentment towards Chu Qian.

Just then, the jade plate suddenly trembled.