C284 The Most Precious Treasure of the Country

"What is that entity?"

Van Yan's voice was grave as he inquired on the deck of the Cloud Sail, following the abrupt disappearance of Yu Yuan and Yan Yu. The expressions of those from the Silvermoon Empire were somber.

"It hails from the Fallen Moon Forbidden Area, but its precise origins are unclear," Lee Yuangui admitted, his head spinning before he regained his composure. "That area is home to a myriad of bizarre creatures under suppression, many of which are extraterrestrial. He was once merely a soul spirit without a corporeal form, but our recent encounter has changed that."

"Fallen Moon Forbidden Area!" Van Yan scoffed. "I suspected he was in cahoots with the Alien Soul Demon there. The emergence of that individual, seeking him out by name, speaks volumes."

"We must separate the issues," Lee Yuangui interjected with a furrowed brow. "He has done many things within the Forbidden Area that have benefited the Empire. Furthermore..."

He paused, then the seasoned general resumed, "The instant he left the Forbidden Area and entered the Empire's domain, we were informed. The Emperor has issued a strict edict forbidding any interference with his actions, and no high-level practitioners are to act rashly!"

At the mention of the Empress, Van Yan's eyes shifted, and he held his tongue.

The Empress of the Silvermoon Empire commanded a respect that was inviolable. Her every decree echoed the vast authority of the heavens and the principles of the Empire.

With the Empress having spoken on the matter of Yu Yuan, all others were bound to comply.

Despite Van Yan's grievances against Yu Yuan, he was constrained to operate within the confines of the law, using only legitimate methods.

For instance, collaborating with the Lim family to undermine the Yu family.

"Hu! Hu!"

Moments later, Yu Yuan and Yan Yu reappeared on the deck, while the Monochrome Boy vanished without a trace.

Upon their return, Lee Yuangui's gaze fixed on Yan Yu rather than Yu Yuan, his curiosity piqued. "General Yan, could it be that... you have a past with him?"

He was aware of Yan Qiling's connection to Yu Yuan, so that was no surprise.

But what could possibly link Yan Yu to that individual, to the point of being taken away?

"Apologies, but this pertains to the Yan family's confidential matters; it's not something I can disclose," Yan Yu replied, his demeanor cool and detached.

Lee Yuangui paused for a moment before turning his gaze back to Yu Yuan. "That man who appeared out of nowhere, what's his agenda? With the Hidden Dragon Lake, Thunder Sect, Cold Yin Sect, and the battle with the Tusk Troops' commander—he's mentioned stepping in. How does he plan to do that?"

Yu Yuan, with a casual shrug and a grin, replied, "He hasn't shared those details with me. General, rest assured, he bears no ill will towards our Silvermoon Empire. As for which side he'll take in the battle, I'm not entirely sure. But what I can say with confidence is that he won't come after us."

"I hope you're right." Lee Yuangui, unable to extract more information, was visibly upset.

Aware that Yu Yuan harbored many secrets and was a man of many quirks, Lee Yuangui was constrained by the fact that Yu Yuan had saved his own Lee Yuchan and Lee Yu, and by the Emperor's directive, which left him with no room to act rashly.

The old general, feeling somewhat dejected, decided not to press further.

Yu Yuan leaned against the railing of the Cloud Sail, eyes narrowed, watching the distant battle unfold.

Across the battlefield, a golden river of light burst forth in the sky leading to the Divine Might Empire. Against the night sky, this golden river was strikingly luminous, resembling a meteor with a tail of golden light streaking directly towards their Cloud Sail.

The cultivators of the Silvermoon Empire aboard the ship all turned to look.

"The Divine Might Empire's gilding treasure ship!"

Those in the know took a few extra glances, recognition dawning on them, as they exclaimed in awe.

"Gilding treasure ship!"

Bai Shenshen of the Medicine Sect murmured, "It's far pricier than the Cloud Sail. Capable of soaring through the void and etched with numerous offensive and defensive Matrix Diagrams, this gilding treasure ship is a coveted rarity on the other two continents as well."

In terms of value, one gilding treasure ship was worth seven Cloud Sails. The Cloud Sail served merely as a transport, carrying people through the void. The gilding treasure ship, however, was a different breed. Crafted with heavy gold, it was not only swifter but also significantly more robust. The Matrix Diagrams etched upon it enabled the treasure ship to conjure a defensive magnetic field with Spirit Stones, and it was equipped with formidable offensive crossbows.

The Divine Might Empire far surpassed the Silvermoon Empire in strength and even boasted a deeper heritage than the Rainier Empire.

Yet, within the formidable Divine Might Empire, there was rumored to be only one gilding treasure ship—a national treasure of immense value.

"Yu Yuan!"

Wei Feng's face turned pale at the mention of the gilding treasure ship.

Yu Yuan, taken aback, asked, "What's wrong?"

"Release me!" implored Wei Feng.

Before Yu Yuan could respond, the stern-faced old General Lee Yuangui interjected firmly, "No!"

"Please, let me go," Wei Feng pleaded. "Either set me free or end my life."

Had it not been for Yu Yuan's knowledge of the iron plate owners, Wei Feng might have already taken her own life.

The sudden emergence of the gilding treasure ship sent Wei Feng into a panic, fearing that her location would be revealed and she would be captured by the Divine Might Empire and taken from this place.

Yu Yuan's brow furrowed in contemplation.

Noticing his hesitation, Wei Feng grew desperate. Her eyes hardened as she attempted to bite her tongue and commit suicide.

"Stop!" Lee Yuangui uttered sharply, striking the air with a dismissive pat.

The disparity in their power was vast. His effortless gesture sent innumerable beams of spiritual energy into her body, rendering Wei Feng immobile.

Her body and mind were ensnared by a web of spiritual energy.

At that moment, the gilding treasure ship, resplendent and opulent, traversed the sky, covering dozens of miles to arrive with a thunderous presence.

In the night sky, the gilding treasure ship dwarfed the Cloud Sail, shining like a vessel wrought from pure gold.

Suspended in the air, the treasure ship loomed like a golden behemoth, gazing down upon the Cloud Sail and leaving the Silvermoon Empire's elite aboard feeling utterly humbled.

The sight was a stark reminder that comparisons could be disheartening.

Next to the majestic gilding treasure ship, their once-prized Cloud Sail now seemed trivial.

The gilding treasure ship, aglow with golden brilliance, adorned with one intricate Matrix Diagram after another, its splendor and radiance flowing gently, clearly indicated its superiority over the Cloud Sail.

Yu Yuan observed the treasure ship, recognizing several of the Matrix Diagrams enhancing it.

He found himself nodding in agreement, realizing that even three hundred years into the future, the Divine Might Empire's power would still be at the forefront of the Profound Sky Continent, far surpassing that of the Silvermoon Empire.

Laughter erupted from the gilded treasure ship, the sound grating on the ears of the Silvermoon Empire's elite aboard the Cloud Sail.

The gilded treasure ship, already capable of soaring higher, hovered above and ahead of the Cloud Sail, leaving those on board with a view of only its lower half. Who was on the upper deck of the treasure ship, and who was laughing, remained unseen to the eye.

With the laughter came a cascade of more than a dozen soul threads and spiritual consciousnesses, dropping down like fishing lines from above.

On the gilded treasure ship, those in the Penetrating Stage and Yin God Stage scrutinized the onlookers without any inhibition. Such behavior, in the context of international relations, was not just impolite but brimming with hostility!

Clearly, the representatives from the Divine Might Empire aboard the gilded treasure ship were displaying an egregious level of arrogance and disrespect.

"Wai Feng is here!" A voice, filled with sheer delight, suddenly cut through the air from the treasure ship, setting off a wave of exuberant cheers.

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