Checking in for 100,000 Years

Chapter 279: Chapter 279: The Origins of the Youth in the Black Robe

After hearing the Defender’s words, the black-robed young man was initially taken aback, then an expression of gratitude immediately swept across his face. He hadn’t expected this Defender to be so kind-hearted as to give him a chance to catch his breath and survive.

Ye Yun, standing nearby, smiled faintly. ”Companion, you’re mistaken.”

”Please enlighten me, Companion.”

The elder in the blue-green robe was slightly startled, his old face showing a hint of embarrassment. In his eyes, Ye Yun was an unassailable, sacred figure to whom he owed a great debt of gratitude. Therefore, even with his status as the Defender, he wouldn’t dare to act presumptuously towards Ye Yun and remained exceedingly polite.

”The Defender has his duties, so naturally, there are some matters he cannot conveniently handle. It’s better if I step in. You can stay by my side and focus on your recovery...” Ye Yun glanced at the black-robed young man and said calmly.

What?

He wants me to follow this Senior?

Hearing this, the black-robed young man was momentarily stunned. He hadn’t expected that the unfathomable young man in white before him would actually offer to take him in. He was overcome with emotion, his voice choked, and he was just about to speak. Suddenly, he broke into another violent fit of coughing, spitting out mouthfuls of fresh blood.

The Bloody Overlord Demonic Dragon, standing on the ship and witnessing this scene, couldn’t help but curl its lips, muttering to itself, ”This fellow is really having a stroke of incredible luck...”

To be taken in by the Master—what heaven-defying luck that must be!

In the Master’s eyes, the black-robed young man’s injuries were nothing at all.

Hearing that Ye Yun intended to take in the black-robed young man, the elder in the blue-green robe was initially surprised, then a hint of joy flickered across his face.

”Thank you, Companion.” He hurriedly clasped his fist and bowed.

”You’re welcome, Companion. This little fellow will only survive if he’s with me. Otherwise, he won’t last a quarter of an hour,” Ye Yun said softly, his eyelids lowered. After speaking, he raised his head and looked in a certain direction, as if waiting for something.

”Hm?” The blue-green robed elder’s expression suddenly changed. At this moment, he felt a powerful Super Divine Dragon Breath descending from the void above. A mountain-like pressure bore down on his shoulders, making it impossible for him, a Defender at the second level of the True God Realm, to resist.

Who could it be?

Their cultivation base is actually higher than his, a Defender at the second level of the True God Realm!

The black-robed young man, still rejoicing, felt this pressure. On his originally pale and bloodless face, the muscles instantly began to tremble.

”They’re here...” he murmured, his single eye losing focus. After speaking, he coughed violently again and spat out several more mouthfuls of fresh blood.

What a miserable little fellow... Listening to the persistent coughs, Ye Yun also felt sympathy. He took out a small vial and flicked out a drop of green liquid.

”Swallow this...” Ye Yun’s words resounded beside the black-robed young man’s ear.

A drop of green liquid floated before the black-robed young man.

What is this? At this moment, the black-robed young man’s severely injured body instinctively wanted to swallow this drop of green liquid. The life force emanating from the green liquid was simply immense.

”Thank you, Senior!” After thanking him, the black-robed young man opened his mouth and swallowed the drop of green liquid without hesitation.

An immense surge of vitality, like a river bursting its banks, rushed through every part of his body, beginning to repair his extremely severe injuries.

”UHH...” This healing process brought him an indescribable sense of pleasure, and he emitted a muffled sound.

In just a few breaths.

The black-robed young man’s injuries had all healed, and his overall mental state was vastly improved compared to before. The eye socket where an eye had been gouged out had completely healed over, and new flesh had regrown on his severed shoulder and the stump of his nose. All his external and internal injuries were completely healed. The only thing remaining was the small silver sword lodged deep in his Dantian, continuously draining his life energy. Although his injuries had healed, he still remained one-eyed, with a severed arm, and noseless, appearing exceptionally grotesque.

”Senior...” The black-robed young man was incredibly moved and immediately knelt at Ye Yun’s feet. ”Thank you for saving my life!” The black-robed young man kowtowed repeatedly, tears streaming down his face like rain. He knew that this time, he was saved. This white-robed Senior was unfathomable; he believed that even with pursuers imminent, they would be utterly powerless against this Senior.

This... Witnessing this astonishing scene, the blue-green robed elder’s eyes widened, so shocked he was speechless. He was naturally aware of how severe the black-robed young man’s injuries had been moments ago. The young man had been on the verge of death, yet after swallowing that drop of mysterious green liquid, he had recovered in an instant.

It was too incredible! He turned to look at Ye Yun, his eyes filled with a fervent expression.

The blue-green robed elder knew this Companion in the Divine Monarch Realm was definitely not an unknown figure in the Divine Land. It was truly his honor to know such a mighty expert.

Sensing the Super Divine Dragon Breath from the void above growing stronger, Ye Yun smiled faintly, and the surrounding pressure instantly vanished.

”Companion, this time, I’m afraid we must trouble you to act.” The blue-green robed elder felt his body lighten and hurriedly bowed. He knew the newcomer possessed a high-level True God Realm cultivation base, far beyond what he, as the Defender, could handle. Their only recourse was to ask this Companion from the Divine Monarch Realm to intervene.

”It’s a small matter. Companion, there’s no need for such formality.” Ye Yun smiled faintly, his smile as gentle and warm as a spring breeze, giving an impression of great modesty. With a wave of his large hand, the black-robed young man kneeling at his feet immediately stood up.

”Which power from the Divine Land do you belong to? And who are the people pursuing you?” Ye Yun asked lightly.

”Senior, I am from Star God Island. The ones coming to kill me are likely from Skyreach Island...” the black-robed young man replied respectfully.

”Mm,” Ye Yun nodded. He wasn’t very familiar with Star God Island or Skyreach Island.

However, the blue-green robed elder beside them exclaimed in surprise, ”To think you’re from Star God Island! With Star God Island’s strength, it’s no match for Skyreach Island at all. I’ve heard that Skyreach Island has a Divine Monarch Realm expert presiding over it.”

”Companion, to be honest, I was captured by them and barely escaped with my life...” The black-robed young man clasped his fists and said with a wry smile, ”I was originally at the True God Realm Fourth Level. After being severely injured by those from Skyreach Island, my realm dropped to the First Level. After escaping, I struggled through the Dragon Hidden Continent’s Ancient Road to Heaven, lost all my Dharma treasures, and my realm fell further from the True God Realm First Level to the Eternal Realm...”

So that’s how it is... The blue-green robed elder’s expression softened, and he felt great admiration for the black-robed young man before him. To be able to escape from Skyreach Island, endure countless hardships along the way, break through the Ancient Road to Heaven, and enter the Dragon Hidden Continent—the suffering involved was truly unimaginable.

He had also heard a little about Star God Island and Skyreach Island. Beyond the Dragon Hidden Continent lay a vast expanse of sea. Numerous islands were scattered across it like stars in the sky. These islands were divided into the Ten Great Ocean Areas. Star God Island and Skyreach Island were located in the Ninth Great Sea Region. Skyreach Island was the most powerful force in the Ninth Great Sea Region, ranked first, and legend had it that a Divine Monarch presided there. Star God Island’s power, however, was considerably weaker, ranking at best around the mid-teens.