However, an opportunity had arisen. Alchemists in the maritime immortal regions devised a new alchemical method using the inner cores of dark beasts. It was well-known that dark beasts from grade two onwards produced inner cores, and these inner cores were used in training. Immortals would absorb the aura essence within the cores, however, they had discovered that the aura essence inside was unevenly distributed and had a very low absorption rate, which was seen as a significant waste. After several generations of effort, the maritime immortal regions mastered a breakthrough technology: using inner cores of dark beasts to craft celestial pills.Inner cores from grade two dark beasts could be refined into pills suitable for intermediate Body Training Stage immortals. Inner cores from grade three dark beasts could be crafted into pills suitable for advanced Body Training Stage immortals, and so forth. With high-grade inner cores, they could even produce pills that benefitted immortals u
If Adrian’s guess was correct, there should be many seeds of celestial plants and herbs here. This intrigued him the most. ‘I don't need mature plants immediately, and I'm not in a hurry for them. Seeds are also good,’ he thought.Adrian had a habit of understanding local customs and avoiding taboos wherever he went. This was particularly important in the maritime immortal regions, where each island had its own laws governed by the island leader. The leader's temperament determined the fate of an island, so even as a prominent figure, Adrian needed to tread carefully in someone else's territory.While he pondered this, a young immortal approached him, smiling warmly. By his appearance, the young man seemed to be under twenty."Greetings, sir. Are you new to Celesta Rain Island?" the young immortal asked, displaying considerable etiquette and intelligence, which impressed Adrian.Nevertheless, he replied indifferently, "So what if I am?"Internally, he became alert. A level-seven i
"You see, large islands like Celesta Rain Island belong to the deep sea, what the mainland immortal regions call the Outer Seas. The Outer Seas are vast and expansive, making it difficult to accurately count the number of islands. However, all the rich-resource islands have already been occupied, which is why islands like Celesta Rain exist. These islands serve as transit stations. You can choose to venture further to find uninhabited islands or even reefs in the sea to establish your own cave residence. “However, the caves near Celesta Rain belong to the island leader, so you can also rent them. There are distinctions in quality. The micro-islands near Celesta Rain are directly governed by it, so to attract others to rent, they offer abundant resources like celestial veins and formations as complementary services. This will spare you the need to worry about such things. You only need to pay with essence stones to enjoy ready-made amenities. There are not only patrols by immortals bu
“Those who venture into the open sea often do so because there are few opportunities closer to shore. They rely on luck farther out, where fourth-level beasts are more common, making it necessary to travel in groups.”Adrian quickly understood and didn't dwell on the issue. Instead, he asked, "So, does this mean the open sea has no laws or regulations? Can anyone go and live there, and it's all based on strength?""Exactly," Richard affirmed, "The open sea not only lacks laws but also serves as a place to settle personal grudges. Almost every immortal with grievances chooses to settle them in the open sea. Therefore, you must be cautious, as the danger often comes from fellow immortals."Adrian nodded appreciatively and asked with a grateful smile, "You've been very helpful. But there's still one thing I'm unclear about. While other immortal regions use celestial herbs as the main ingredient, the maritime immortal regions use beasts. Have beast numbers decreased recently?"Seeing A
At first, even capturing criminals was fraught with difficulties. Some criminals had extensive connections; they were often illegitimate children of high officials from old dynasties or distant relatives of immortals. It was precisely because of these connections that they dared to commit wrongdoing. Even after Adrian enforced justice, others would come knocking, intending to hold him accountable. However, their attitude changed upon seeing his level.He couldn't help but sigh deeply at the pitiful nature of such people. He thought, ‘If only they had known earlier, why bother at the beginning?’As the number of enemies decreased, Adrian found life in the Southern Forest to be like walking on thin ice, with the number of beasts also significantly reduced. This caught the attention of the Beast Welfare Organization, who frequently summoned Adrian for interrogation. He had no time to indulge them time and time again, so after encountering Eloise, he decided to stay in the Exile Domain f
After settling in, Adrian went to Soul Peak. As Richard mentioned, this was where residence procedures for Celesta Rain Island were handled. Once Adrian completed the formalities, he could send for Lexie and arrange for her to meet Eloise.Overlooking the entirety of Celesta Rain from high above, Adrian couldn't help but marvel at the natural beauty surrounding him. The scenery was stunning, with a bustling population. Among the immortals, the island leader of Celesta Rain held an impressive level-eight status.Flying over the island toward Soul Peak, Adrian counted no fewer than five hundred towns and cities where mortals gathered. Celesta Rain boasted over a thousand mountains, with at least a hundred of those towering into the clouds.Celesta Rain exceeded Adrian's expectations, appearing even larger than he had imagined. It took him two days and nights to reach Soul Peak, underscoring the island's prosperity.Approaching Soul Peak, Adrian found no barriers hindering his path, a
Adrian was overjoyed and said, "I'm not an unreasonable person and don't demand much. I just prefer peace and quiet and can't stand too much noise. If you could find something suitable, that would be perfect."The old man paused for a moment, then said, "There are many secluded islands, mostly on the outskirts of Celesta Rain Island, near the open sea. With Celesta Rain Island's recent expansion, its influence has reached those areas."Adrian's happiness grew. An island under Celesta Rain Island's jurisdiction near the open sea would enhance the safety of his cave dwelling and improve hunting efficiency. He immediately smiled and asked, "Why not?"The old man, relieved by Adrian's positive reaction, explained, "The closer you are to Celesta Rain Island, the more you benefit from the aura essence radiation of the large celestial veins on the island."Adrian was puzzled. "But don't the micro islands have their own celestial veins? They are small celestial veins there," he said. The s
Adrian initially didn't want to bother with the burly man, but since Mr. Haney seemed eager to witness a spectacle, Adrian decided not to back down. A little confrontation was no big deal to him, after all."Hmph, what 'first come, first served?’ The rule on Celesta Rain Island is that the strongest wins. Don't be so naive. Besides, I've offered a higher price, so it should go to the highest bidder,” the burly man countered."In that case, why don't we make a bet?" Adrian chuckled.He wasn't a pushover and was now angered by the burly man's arrogance. He originally wanted some peace and quiet, so he chose a remote island that was not only far away but also in poor condition and much further from Celesta Rain Island. Why then would such an island still be targeted?Adrian had no grievances or enmity with the burly man before him. Since there were no past conflicts and Adrian hadn’t even seen him before, why was this man deliberately making things difficult for him? It must be that t