Chapter 357: Chapter 357: 58 Discussing Business

Soon, Lin Jing and Yan Wanfei arrived at the island where the two little girls were.

Before the two could even land, the frightened girls immediately hid, then peeked out from behind the trees, watching cautiously.

Only when they saw that it was them did the two girls run out and throw themselves at Yan Wanfei.

The two of them clung to Yan Wanfei, unwilling to let go.

Seeing this, Lin Jing couldn’t help but smile wryly.

He fully understood the little girls’ actions.

After all, it could be said that Yan Wanfei had saved them, and the three of them had spent a few days together.

It was Yan Wanfei himself who actually felt a bit embarrassed.

Afterward.

Lin Jing and Yan Wanfei took the two little girls with them and left the island.

By the time they got back to Li Yan Island, Lu Youjiu and Holaw Three Rivers had already settled everything there.

When they returned, several Foundation Establishment Cultivators came to greet them.

The one at the forefront was a middle-aged beauty who still carried the charm of her younger days. Approaching Lin Jing and the others, she clasped her hands and said,

“We greet the two Vice-Island Lords…”

Lin Jing was instantly bewildered; he wondered how he had suddenly become a Vice-Island Lord.

At this moment, Holaw Three Rivers spoke up to explain to Lin Jing:

“These people were originally the native cultivators of Li Yan Island, living on this island before it was occupied by Dai Mao.”

“Calling you Island Lords is an unwritten rule that has always existed in the Thousand Islands Domain…”

“In the Thousand Islands Domain, there are many islands, but they have always been without formal governance. Anyone with enough strength can take over an island and declare themselves Island Master.”

“And this title of Island Master is not fixed. If a cultivator leaves for too long, is defeated, or dies, then naturally, the island they occupied will cease to belong to them.”

“If the victors are willing, they can directly take the island as their territory and become the new Island Master.”

“If they are not willing, then the island will revert to being ownerless.”

After hearing Holaw Three Rivers’ explanation, Lin Jing immediately understood:

“I see…”

“So from now on, we’re to be the Island Masters of Li Yan Island?” Lin Jing asked, puzzled.

But Holaw Three Rivers shook his head with a helpless expression and said:

“This is only a temporary measure…”

At that moment, Lu Youjiu also spoke up:

“Good timing, now that you two are back, we can discuss some matters together.”

Following that.

At Lu Youjiu’s instruction, Yan Wanfei handed the two little girls over to the middle-aged beauty to look after.

Then the group, led by one of the island’s Foundation Establishment Cultivators, made their way to a majestic hall.

The hall was truly large and all the furnishings inside were of considerable value.

The Foundation Establishment Cultivator told them that this hall was created by Dai Mao’s subordinates.

After entering, knowing that Lin Jing and the others were there to hold a meeting, the local Foundation Establishment Cultivators promptly withdrew.

Then.

Holaw Three Rivers acted immediately, raising a grand formation that enveloped the entire room.

Once everything was prepared and everyone was seated, Lu Youjiu began to speak:

“Today, you must all have witnessed the Heavenly Desire Demon Monarch’s strength. He is likely in the Nascent Soul Stage, and not just an ordinary Nascent Soul at that.”

“At the very least, he possesses the cultivation of the late Nascent Soul Stage or the Nascent Soul Peak Stage.”

“Now that the Heavenly Desire Demon Monarch has escaped, it is not good news for us. Once his injuries heal, he will probably seek revenge.”

As he said this, Lu Youjiu turned to look at Lin Jing:

“Brother Lin…”

“How exactly did you manage to severely injure the Heavenly Desire Demon Monarch today?”

Yan Wanfei’s face was also full of curiosity as he looked toward Lin Jing, saying:

“Yeah…”

“Brother Lin, you don’t know…”

“You really shocked me…”

“Rushing directly at the Heavenly Desire Demon Monarch, I thought you were about to do something foolish, like attacking with your fists?”

“I was really startled at the time, and I almost rushed up to save you.”

“But what you did next…”

“With a single spell, the Heavenly Desire Demon Monarch was severely wounded. Had he not escaped so swiftly, I reckon we would have captured him…”

With that, Yan Wanfei’s eyes shone brightly as he looked at Lin Jing, like a young calf eager for knowledge:

“Brother Lin, please tell me…”

“How did you manage to do that?”

Not just Yan Wanfei, but Lu Youjiu and Holaw Three Rivers as well leaned forward attentively, clearly very interested in the matter.

Lin Jing nodded and then said:

“The reason for this is because of the Cultivation Technique I practice.”

Speaking, Lin Jing used the Five Elements Divine Art to condense a stream of Wǔ Cǎi lights, letting them revolve continuously around his fingertips.

After a moment, Lin Jing retracted the Five Elements Divine Art.

Then, he said to the three:

“The Heavenly Desire Demon Monarch must have been sealed by someone who also cultivated the Five Elements Divine Art prior to this.”

“Moreover, that person left behind a spell, synonymous with the Five Elements Divine Art, on his body to suppress the Heavenly Desire Demon Monarch.”

“I indeed felt that spell, which is why I thought to use my own Five Elements Divine Art to detonate the spell within him that shared the same origin as the Five Elements Divine Art.”

“Originally, I just wanted to try it out.”

“But unexpectedly, it actually worked.”

After listening to Lin Jing’s narration, Yan Wanfei became excited and quickly said,

“Brother Lin…”

“Your Five Elements Divine Art is so extraordinary…”

“That Heavenly Desire Demon Monarch just took one hit and nearly suffered a severe injury that left him close to death, that’s too incredible.”

Lin Jing then helplessly spread his hands:

“This spell is from our predecessors, if I were to use the Five Elements Divine Art myself, I probably wouldn’t even scratch his fur.”

Yan Wanfei was speechless for a moment.

Meanwhile, after pondering for a while, Holaw Three Rivers suddenly spoke up:

“Five Elements…”

“While reviewing ancient texts before, I seem to have come across mentions of a cultivator in the Thousand Islands Domain who was proficient in Five Elements spells a long time ago.”

“However, it’s been too long, and not much record of him has been left.”

“And that Heavenly Desire Demon Monarch, it seems he may have been sealed for some time because I’ve never heard of him before either…”

Following that, there was a moment of silence.

After a while, Lu Youjiu spoke up, continuing to say,

“Regarding what the Heavenly Desire Demon Monarch said, I’m sure you all heard, he definitely won’t let things rest, and as soon as he fully recovers, he will surely come to trouble us.”

“Do you have any thoughts?”

After speaking, Lu Youjiu looked toward Lin Jing and Yan Wanfei, though, of course, his gaze primarily rested on Lin Jing.

No sooner had Lu Youjiu’s words fallen than Yan Wanfei blurted out:

“Brother Ji, you think too highly of me, what ideas could I have? If that Heavenly Desire Demon Monarch dares to come, then we just have to face him…”

Everyone expected no different from Yan Wanfei’s response.

Lin Jing, after pondering for a moment, looked at Lu Youjiu and asked,

“Do you know how long it might take that Heavenly Desire Demon Monarch to recover?”

Lu Youjiu thought for a moment, then replied,

“Previously he transformed into black Demonic Qi, originally in a state without a body, just a Soul Spirit. Afterward, you detonated the Five Elements spell remnants within the grey mist, so he has been significantly injured, even his Soul Spirit is damaged.”

“To fully recover, even at the fastest, it will take a few years. If it’s slower, it might even take decades or a century.”

“And another thing…”

“His Divine Sense is simply too strong, unlike anything a Nascent Soul Cultivator should possess.”

“I highly suspect that before this, he might have been a Divine Transformation Cultivator; it’s just that someone used some special means to make his cultivation fall to the Nascent Soul Realm.”

Upon hearing Lu Youjiu’s words, Lin Jing’s brow furrowed, and he murmured,

“Divine Transformation Cultivator…”

If it was indeed a Divine Transformation Cultivator, then they were likely all in a difficult situation.

“Are you certain?” Lin Jing lifted his head and looked at Lu Youjiu.

Lu Youjiu shook his head and said,

“It’s just a guess, we still need to verify it.”

“If we can find the records of that Heavenly Desire Demon Monarch’s life, that would be even better…”

“Hmm…” Lin Jing nodded his head.

A suspected Divinity Transformation Stage Nascent Soul Cultivator, even having disappeared for many years, would still be relatively easy to investigate.

Afterward.

Lin Jing looked at Lu Youjiu and Holaw Three Rivers and asked again.

“Brother Lu, Brother San He…”

“What are your thoughts for what we should do next?”

Previously, Lu Youjiu asked the two of them to discuss matters, implying that he and Holaw Three Rivers had already talked.

Lu Youjiu then spoke,

“Actually, before you two returned, San He and I had already had a discussion.”

“We called you here so that we could all discuss together and see if you had any better suggestions.”

“Also…”

“Since we are all in the same boat now, as long as the Heavenly Desire Demon Monarch is not dealt with, we will always face a threat.”

“Therefore, we need to unite in order to stand against the Heavenly Desire Demon Monarch.”

Lin Jing nodded in agreement after hearing that.

Lu Youjiu was right; as long as the Heavenly Desire Demon Monarch remained a threat, they were always in danger.

Yan Wanfei then stood up to express his stance,

“Brother Ji, just tell me what to do, and I will obey your orders. Even if you ask me to slay the Heavenly Desire Demon Monarch himself, I won’t even frown.”

Lu Youjiu, undiplomatically, said directly to Yan Wanfei,

“Right now, you just need to sit tight and listen. When it’s time for you to do something, I will naturally arrange it.”

“Oh, alright…” Yan Wanfei immediately sat down obediently.

Lin Jing also spoke up to show his agreement,

“Brother Lu is right; with the threat of the Heavenly Desire Demon Monarch, if we are split apart, we’re likely to face more danger.”

Lu Youjiu nodded slightly, then continued,

“So, before you came back…”

“San He and I discussed and decided to take over Li Yan Island right away, then get ready to face the Heavenly Desire Demon Monarch.”