Protect Our Clan Leader

Chapter 417: Chapter 97: The Mantis Stalks the Cicada, Unaware of the Oriole Behind (Seeking Monthly Tickets) _4

Yin Jiu was not afraid at all, but rather tremendously excited.

“Turn left a full circle and continue forward, don’t stop…”

He held a compass in one hand and made calculations with the other. His excited voice echoed on the deck.

“Hurry up! The opportunity will pass in a flash.”

As the fleet gradually proceeded, a hazy silhouette of a small island gradually appeared in front of everyone through the misty Ice Sha fog.

Upon seeing this, Huangfu Jinhuan’s heart stirred.

Ice Sha Island, we’re finally here!

So long as we successfully obtain what’s within the Blood Nest on this island, the Huangfu clan will certainly rise again, and might even surpass its past glory. The rise or fall of the Huangfu clan hinges on this single move!

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Soon, the silhouette of Ice Sha Island became clearer in people’s eyes. From a distance, you could almost make out the outline of some of the structures on the island.

However, at this point, the large sea vessel they were riding could no longer proceed.

Sea vessels, their bottoms shaped to resist ocean waves, could only dock in deepwater ports. Approaching shallow shores risked running aground.

The group then switched to several smaller boats, continuing towards Ice Sha Island.

“Ice Sha Island constantly floats and moves within a certain range.”

Having visited the island before, Yin Jiu explained to Huangfu Hua Ye and the other nobles, his calculations picking up speed significantly.

“The fog around us is created by an island’s formation, covering a radius of several miles around the island. Anyone not aware of this would merely think that fog had formed at sea and set their course around it.”

As he spoke, the boat got closer and closer to Ice Sha Island.

The closer we got to the floating island, the louder the “whooshing” wind from the island. It sounded like mournful wails echoing through the heavy mist.

Yin Jiu said solemnly, “My lords, this Ice Sha Floating Island once had two top-grade spirit veins planted on it, one is the Yin Sha Spirit Vein, the other is the Mysterious Ice Spirit Vein.”

“Because of this, the island has been subject to a chilling wind, a fusion of Mysterious Ice and Yin Sha, year-round. Even Realm Cultivators would not be able to withstand it for long.”

“However, this chilling wind follows a certain pattern. After waiting for several hours, once this bout passes, we will have the time of a stick of incense left to enter one of the Blood Nest Pavilions on the island for shelter from the wind.”

During Yin Jiu’s previous exploration, his disciples suffered greatly from these chilling winds and only managed to reach the outer perimeter of the island. They ended up losing several recruited disciples in process.

“Several hours is too long.”

The master glanced forward, casually tossing out an antique lamp-shaped magical treasure.

The antique lamp flew into the air and suddenly emitted a bright radiance, extending downwards like a gauze and enveloping all of the small boats inside.

The boats immediately sped towards the island.

The chilling wind, as cold as if it were gnawing on one’s bones, was blocked outside by the invisible intangible radiance of the lamp.

“The master indeed lives up to his reputation,” Huangfu Jinhuan stared with admiration, “Merely an impromptu act reveals a defensive magical treasure. The Yinsha Sect’s direct disciple indeed cannot be compared to us ordinary prominent families.”

“It’s merely an auxiliary defensive magical treasure, it can only resist various kinds of evil winds.” Standing with his hands behind his back, the master replied indifferently, “You, of the Huangfu Clan, need only to do your work for me. I will naturally reward you well when the time comes.”

“Thank you, master.” Huangfu Jinhuan was delighted, “Our Huangfu clan do not have great ambitions, we just wish to restore our former glory.”

“This will not be difficult.” In high spirits as his goal was about to be achieved, the master replied, “Once I claim this Blood Nest, I will follow our agreement and incidentally sweep out the Ping’an Wang Family.”

“Thank you, my lord, thank you,” Huangfu Jinhuan bowed repeatedly, his face filled with gratitude.

Whilst they were conversing,

The fast-approaching small boats had already docked at the coastline of the floating island.

Not far from the coastline was a Blood Nest Pavilion.

The Blood Nest Pavilion had a peculiar appearance, resembling a giant Blood Cocoon. The dark-blood-colored exterior was crisscrossed with vein-like patterns, as if it were covered in protruding blood vessels.

Upon seeing this Blood Nest Pavilion, a look of respect crossed the master’s face, “The Divine Martial Dynasty has produced countless odd and outstanding individuals, and the Blood Venerate is one of the few powerhouses I admire most.”

Such a Blood Nest can be regarded as a semi-life form. As long as it has abundant energy, it can continuously grow into a giant Blood Nest. Even if a Blood Nest warrior is severely injured, as long as they return to the Blood Nest, their injuries can quickly heal.

The Yinsha Sect is also a formidable power, and naturally there are more than one Blood Nests within the sect.

However, those Blood Nest bases belong to the sect. This Blood Nest is something he found, and he certainly must keep it in his control. This way, his status within the sect can be further elevated.

“My lord,” Yin Jiu started to introduce as they bowed, “The last time my people explored till this Blood Nest Pavilion. There are about a dozen Blood Cocoons inside, all of which have rotted and decomposed over many epochs. However, one of the Blood Cocoons hatched a Blood Nest warrior.”

“It took me a lot of effort to kill it and control the Bridal Clothes Blood Gu that flew out of its body, sealing it in the special Jade Box given by the lord.”

While talking, everyone stepped into this Blood Nest Pavilion.

True to Yin Jiu’s words, most of the Blood Cocoons had withered and decomposed, and only one torn cocoon looked relatively fresh. Nearby laid a distorted blood-colored corpse. Years had passed and even in this frozen land of Ice Sha, the corpse had started to decay, giving off an offensive odor.