Super Combat Soldier

Chapter 1166: Chapter 1165: Penglai Fairy Island, Elf Girl

The Penglai Ancient Martial World, also known as the ”Penglai Fairy Island,” has always been an extremely mysterious place. Not only is it the most enigmatic of the three remaining Ancient Martial Worlds on Earth, but it has also left behind many legends throughout the entire Martial Arts World. It is a place every martial artist yearns to reach, because regardless of whether they are ordinary mortals or martial artists, there is an unrelenting desire for Eternal Life. How many places on the vast, boundless Galaxy can be named ”Immortal”?

A fisherman living on the fringes of ”Penglai Fairy Island” has astonishingly lived for over seven thousand years. This is a real example that, if known to the Mortal World, would probably cause them to worship him like a deity. Not only is he a living fossil, but he is also a person who has truly lived for thousands of years. Such people are extremely rare, even in the martial artists’ world.

At this moment, Ye Tianchen couldn’t help but feel excited. If he hadn’t seen it with his own eyes or heard it with his own ears, he would find it hard to believe. Powerful martial artists find it difficult to live beyond five thousand years of life, let alone ordinary mortals. Their Life Wheel lacks the protection of powerful Martial Arts True Qi, which would cause it to decay faster. This fisherman elder is truly astonishing!

For an unknown distance ahead, Ye Tianchen could no longer sense day or night, because as he journeyed further on the fisherman’s wooden boat, the fog became denser and more intense. This thick fog was like a powerful force, capable of blocking one’s Divine Thought. You cannot detect the surrounding things, and even the sky above is shrouded with fog, obscuring the blue sky and white clouds. The wooden boat beneath his feet was not sailing on the ocean’s surface; it seemed to be drifting through the fog, moving steadily forward.

”By the way, may I know the name of the young Taoist friend?” The fisherman elder asked as he looked at Ye Tianchen, who was sitting cross-legged at the bow of the boat.

”Ye Tianchen!” Ye Tianchen responded with a smile.

”A good name indeed, just like the stars in the sky, destined to be dazzling!” The fisherman elder nodded seriously and said.

”Senior, you’re too kind. May I know how you are addressed?” Ye Tianchen inquired in return.

”Haha, that’s not important, and I don’t remember my own name. If you insist on a name, just call me Fisherman!” The fisherman elder responded with a light-hearted smile.

”Then I’ll call you Old Fisherman!” Ye Tianchen said politely.

The fisherman elder nodded and then, after contemplating for a long while, spoke to Ye Tianchen: ”Young Taoist friend, your talents are extraordinary, and you have a benevolent heart, which is rare in the Martial Arts World. However, you shouldn’t be here...”

”Huh? Old Fisherman, what do you mean by that?” Ye Tianchen asked, frowning slightly.

”From ancient times to the present, many people have longed to come to Penglai Fairy Island. They all crave immortality and Eternal Life. While there are things on Penglai Fairy Island that are different from other Ancient Martial Worlds, once here, no one has ever left. No one has left, even in death...” The fisherman elder said with a tinge of regret.

”This... could it be that there’s some danger on Penglai Fairy Island? Or, once you go up, are powerful beings keeping those people from leaving?” Ye Tianchen exclaimed in surprise.

”Neither. Since you’ve passed the inquiry of the Immortal Island, you are qualified to enter. I just see that you are not of an evil nature, possess extraordinary talents, and may walk further in this Martial Arts World. I hope you won’t get lost in it like others have...” The fisherman elder shook his head and said.

”Old Fisherman, I don’t quite understand...” Ye Tianchen asked, growing more confused with what he heard.

”No need to understand. Just remember my words; never lose yourself. Some things, once gained, are better off abandoned, because after obtaining them, you’ll lose much more...”

”Old Fisherman, you...”

Just as Ye Tianchen was about to speak further, the entire wooden boat started tumbling wildly, and a strong wind surged all around, different from an ordinary wind. It had a powerful force, sweeping across the entire sea surface. Ye Tianchen and the fisherman elder’s wooden boat shuddered like a duckweed in the vast ocean. Ye Tianchen frowned and was about to activate the Martial Arts True Qi within him to fend off this force when suddenly, the fisherman elder and his wooden boat vanished, leaving Ye Tianchen floating alone on the sea.

”Young Taoist friend, do not resist, just let things happen naturally. You will reach Penglai Fairy Island. Remember my words...”

As Ye Tianchen was about to use his Martial Arts True Qi, and even summon the ”Holy Heaven Prison” to suppress the surroundings, the old fisherman’s voice rang in his ears. Ultimately, Ye Tianchen halted his actions, trusting that this old fisherman wouldn’t harm him. He believed in his own judgment and held onto the basic trust between people. If the old fisherman intended harm, he wouldn’t have waited until now.

Ye Tianchen wasn’t someone who liked to hesitate, acting decisively. Once he decided on something, he steadfastly followed through. He now sat cross-legged on the sea surface, suspended in mid-air, closing his eyes and allowing the powerful wind to carry him with it, not knowing where it would take him.

Bang!

With a loud crash, Ye Tianchen opened his eyes, startled to find himself still sitting cross-legged, but the scene before him was entirely different. The thick fog was gone, and he wasn’t on the sea surface anymore. The powerful wind had vanished, replaced by a place that resembled an original forest. The loud crash had awakened him.

”This place is...”

Ye Tianchen was stunned. Upon opening his eyes, he found himself in a place resembling an original forest, surrounded by towering ancient trees, many of which were gnarled and twisted, giving an impression of having a life essence. After a moment of shock, Ye Tianchen floated up into the air. As he ascended and looked down again, he was even more surprised. He realized he was indeed on a massive island, not too large nor too small. At a glance, it was all mountains and original forests, appearing as an undeveloped and undiscovered area. Could this be ”Penglai Fairy Island”?

Frankly, Ye Tianchen was somewhat shocked. This was ”Penglai Fairy Island,” but it was quite different from what he imagined. Originally, he thought ”Penglai Fairy Island” would be shrouded in celestial mist, abundant with powerful and rich Spiritual Energy, brimming with Life Force, and filled with numerous Blessed Land Cave Heavens. It would be a paradise scene, with many powerful cultivators. Unexpectedly, ”Penglai Fairy Island” seemed like an undeveloped primordial world, a completely ancient and unadorned sight that overturned his imagination...

Whoosh!

Suddenly, before Ye Tianchen could react, a beam of light, like an elf, flew past him, and his hand felt something grasping it, swiftly pulling him down towards the original forest below.

”You...” Ye Tianchen was about to speak when he was interrupted.

”No, don’t talk. You’re really brave to fly so high. Don’t you know that the Eight-Armed Evil Dragon is rampaging? If it finds you, you’re doomed!”

Hearing this voice, Ye Tianchen finally reacted, involuntarily observing the girl beside him. She looked like a little elf, slightly petite but not frail, somewhat curvaceous, with especially large, lively eyes. Looking into them made Ye Tianchen somewhat mesmerized. Such an obedient and cute girl, like an adorable little elf, really made people feel a bit joyful.

”You...” Ye Tianchen was about to speak again but was interrupted by this elf-like girl.

”Let’s go and see if there’s a chance to get the Eight-Armed Evil Dragon’s egg. If we can get it, that would be hugely profitable!” said the elf-like girl, both cute and clever.

Ye Tianchen was truly at a loss between tears and laughter. It was his first time meeting such a cute elf-like girl. Even though this girl was meeting him for the first time, she was as familiar as a friend, without a hint of defensiveness, unlike a Martial Artist at all. The world of Martial Artists is cruel and bloody, filled with all kinds of slaughter. Gaining complete trust in someone is very difficult. Friends like Ye Tianchen and Dongfang Meng, who share life and death moments, are extremely rare, which is why Ye Tianchen cherishes them deeply.

At this moment, this elf-like girl before him seemed to have no guard against him at all, which really made Ye Tianchen feel a bit strange. Was this girl too naive, or did he mistakenly think of her as too simple?

”So, you’re a thief!” Ye Tianchen attempted to smile suspiciously and said.

”You’re the thief! How can you be like this? I just saved your life. You should stand with me and see if we can get the Eight-Armed Evil Dragon’s egg!” The elf-like girl widened her eyes, looking incredibly cute as she said this to Ye Tianchen.

Ye Tianchen really found himself tangled in thought. He didn’t know who this elf-like girl was, didn’t know what the Eight-Armed Evil Dragon she mentioned was, and didn’t understand how she claimed to have saved his life. It seemed there wasn’t any danger just now... (To be continued. If you enjoy this work, please vote for it on qidian.com, your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com to read.)