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
Similar pictures were painted all throughout history. Victors could easily tarnish the enemy’s image and exaggerate their own achievements. What despicable deeds those above level-nine had done in private were unknown. Whether they had ever ambushed someone, turned against friends, or committed other disgraceful acts, nobody knew. It was only known that they survived and told their stories. Although these stories were embellished, flawed, and distorted, they became hymns of praise for the victors.The burly man’s disdain for ambush tactics made Mr. Haney very contemptuous of him. It was merely because the man had a sworn brother that he was so arrogant, looking down on others. Yet now, he despised ambush tactics. In true life-and-death moments, this man would undoubtedly drag others down.Seeing that the burly man was still unwilling to give in, Adrian decided to set aside brute force and use an immortal technique to resolve this. He secretly formed a seal with his left hand, prepari
Adrian couldn’t understand why the burly man was using such extreme measures against him, especially since they had no prior issues. It seemed odd that he was so determined to eliminate Adrian.When the burly man saw that Adrian was no longer holding back and becoming more ruthless, his own murderous intent was unleashed. But suddenly, he backed off, pretending like nothing had happened. However, Adrian sensed that this person posed a threat and could not be allowed to remain.After the fight came to an end, Mr. Haney gave Adrian a set of island barriers and residence barriers. Typically, only residence barriers were provided, but the inclusion of an island barrier meant there were mortals living on the island.Following official authorization from Celesta Rain Island, Adrian became the lord of Lumia Isle, and the mortals there were required to obey him and work for him. He had to pay a significant sum of three thousand low-grade essence stones for a ten year leash on Lumia Isle. Ma
During the Daemonia invasion, Ethereal Pagoda was already established and played a key role in helping many factions enhance their formations. This support helped Celesta Rain Island survive the daemonic calamity, earning the family running the business even greater respect from Celesta Rain Island’s island leader.Over generations, the power of Ethereal Pagoda's formations had significantly improved. However, their formations were known for their strong defensive capabilities but lack of offensive power, making them resemble an iron bucket. This defensive focus had probably been shaped by the daemonic calamity, influencing the business’ creative direction.Some immortals had criticized Ethereal Pagoda’s formations as too cumbersome, arguing that a purely defensive approach was ineffective. Ideally, formations should be unpredictable to exhaust and confuse enemies, using illusions or offensive tactics to keep them on edge.Adrian, however, was unconcerned with the mixed reviews of E
Adrian waved his hand, signaling Taya to continue, undeterred by the price.Taya then led Adrian to the second floor, where they found a simpler counter. The formation flags and discs here were sparse and less ornate than those downstairs, giving off an ancient, unrefined vibe, suggesting they were based on older designs.“This formation is called the Spirit Locking Formation. It should meet your needs,” Taya said, pointing to a formation disc.“Spirit Locking Formation? What’s special about it?” Adrian asked, intrigued by the name.Taya explained with a smile, “This formation not only defends against level-nine attacks but, when operated personally, can even withstand assaults from Celestial Forge Stage immortals.”“Is that true?” Adrian asked, pleased.“Absolutely!” Taya continued, “The name ‘Spirit Locking’ is somewhat misleading. The formation has two main functions. First, it weakens the spiritual energy of enemies. When they enter the formation, their spiritual energy is im
Taya, even at the risk of offending Adrian, insisted on explaining the formation’s details. Her thorough guidance was immensely beneficial, and since Adrian wasn’t in a rush, he appreciated her effort.Ethereal Pagoda was meticulous. Behind the formation disc was a comprehensive guide detailing how to set up the formation. It covered where to place the flags, how to move them, and how to control the disc. The instructions were clear enough for even a novice like Adrian to follow and set up the formation on his own.To master and adapt the formation effectively, Adrian would need to practice diligently. Taya also emphasized the importance of a celestial vein for optimal protection. A celestial vein was essential for maintaining the formation’s operation continuously; relying solely on essence stones could lead to interruptions in spiritual energy. Continuous bombardment by enemies could exploit these weaknesses.Despite Taya’s lengthy explanations, Adrian was satisfied with the shop.