Chapter 2104: Chapter 107: Shocking News (Part 2)

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“Has the Sea Market really collapsed?!”

Gao Yu couldn’t help but exclaim in a low voice.

The Dwarf Cultivator was slightly taken aback, then shook his head helplessly: “It seems, Taoist Friend, you are truly kept in the dark, not even knowing this?”

Gao Yu showed a slightly embarrassed expression:

“I heard some rumors before, but just thought they were mere hearsay… Has the Sea Market really collapsed?”

The Dwarf Cultivator said helplessly:

“If Taoist Friend doesn’t believe me, you can send someone to inquire.”

“It’s not that I’m doubting you, Taoist Friend…”

Gao Yu showed an awkward look, but suddenly understood:

“I see! No wonder Taiping Palace and Wanyue Mountain vanished without a trace, is it that they plan to annex us?”

His mind turned restlessly for a time, his worries not only didn’t diminish but increased.

However, at this moment, he suddenly had a flash of insight, his eyes lit up, looked at the Dwarf Cultivator, and bowed deeply:

“If you say so, Taoist Friend, there must be a solution. Dare I ask you to dispel the clouds and see the sun, we in Stone Poverty Realm would be endlessly grateful!”

The Dwarf Cultivator immediately burst into laughter and said:

“Stone Poverty Realm’s matters are irrelevant to me, also whether this succeeds or not depends on the thoughts of the Taoist Master, if it does succeed, it should indeed be the Taoist Master who deserves thanks.”

Saying so, he no longer beat around the bush, revealing the solution:

“The Taoist Master is a high figure of the present age, uninterested in mundane affairs. Thus, when we joined the Taoist Master’s sect, transforming our realm into a sect, it was to preserve our heritage and gain stability. Why not, Taoist Friend, do likewise?”

Gao Yu’s face froze for a moment before he reacted, his expression darkened slightly as he suppressed his anger, speaking unhappily:

“Taoist Friend, you always come back to wanting to annex my Stone Poverty Realm?”

The Dwarf Cultivator shook his head slightly at the sight:

“Taoist Friend’s vision is narrow, the Taoist Master’s status is far above, why would he care for your little possessions… Enough, it’s my sentiment out of place, just act as if I never mentioned it.”

“This…”

This demeanor of the Dwarf Cultivator instead made Gao Yu hesitate again.

Thinking carefully, his Stone Poverty Realm can’t even sustain itself, would such a prominent figure as the Taoist Master Taiyi truly care?

Yet he couldn’t let go of his ancestral legacy.

His mind wavered, unable to settle, hesitatingly asked:

“May I ask when the Taoist Master might come, so I can make preparations for hospitality…”

The Dwarf Cultivator’s expression was cold, his tone also became indifferent, speaking: “I reckon it will be soon.”

As he spoke, the big Lizard beside the Dwarf Cultivator suddenly turned its head to look into the vast and dark Void.

“Hm?”

Both the Dwarf Cultivator and Gao Yu noticed this, instinctively following the Lizard’s gaze.

In the vast Void, they could only faintly see a black dot.

Gao Yu strained his eyes to see into the distance, but couldn’t see clearly, suddenly he heard the Dwarf Cultivator’s voice full of surprise and joy:

“The Taoist Master has arrived!”

“Arrived?”

Gao Yu’s heart tightened, quickly focusing his gaze ahead.

But indeed, he saw the black dot in the vast Void rapidly enlarging, soon revealing its true form within their sight.

It was a large ship, even larger than the continent on which Stone Poverty Realm was located, flying at an extremely fast speed.

In just the blink of an eye, the large ship had silently stopped in front of Stone Poverty Realm.

Silent yet towering like a mountain.

The Cultivators inside Stone Poverty Realm were also alarmed by this sudden change, in no time, streaks of light soared upwards, figures emerged from within, looking up at the immense bow of the ship that exuded a strong sense of oppression, their spirits shaken and they cried out in shock.

“Quickly, call the Realm Master!”

“Quickly!”

Amidst the urgent cries, a voice echoed from the peak of the bluish-gray mountains, spreading swiftly in all directions, also calming everyone’s panic.

“Do not panic!”

Gao Yu shouted heavily, calming the emotions of all those inside the realm, then looked towards the Dwarf Cultivator beside him, speaking solemnly:

“Taoist Friend…”

The Dwarf Cultivator remained impassive: “The Taoist Master has arrived, think it over yourself.”

Gao Yu’s expression was uncertain, ultimately not daring to be negligent, he quickly transmitted sound to the Cultivators below, while he flew first towards the large ship outside Stone Poverty Realm.

The Dwarf Cultivator witnessed this, hurriedly looked toward the Lizard: “Adax, Taoist Friend, shall we go over too?”

Adax looked at him with a mild gaze, then silently closed each of its eyes.

The man and beast also swiftly flew out of Stone Poverty Realm, quickly stood firm, then the Dwarf Cultivator bowed towards the large ship:

“Wang Yi welcomes the Taoist Master.”

Not far away, Gao Yu saw this, hesitated for a moment, then too promptly followed the Dwarf Cultivator’s example, performing a grand ceremony, speaking respectfully:

“Gao Yu, Realm Master of Stone Poverty Realm, pays respects to Taoist Master Taiyi.”

A profound silence descended over the large ship.

Gao Yu’s heart couldn’t help but rise with anxiety.

Quickly, a gentle voice filled with mild laughter came down from the large ship:

“There are no such mundane rituals needed… Realm Master Gao, why not come in for a chat.”

Gao Yu’s heart tightened, instinctively looked to the Dwarf Cultivator beside him for help.

Moved by some unknown sympathy, the Dwarf Cultivator gave a barely noticeable nod of encouragement.

Seeing this, Gao Yu steeled himself and flew towards the large ship.

Not daring to descend midair, for fear of disrespecting and angering the mysterious Taoist Master Taiyi, he only flew level with the deck before cautiously landing upon it.

His demeanor was constrained and uneasy, causing the accompanying Dwarf Cultivator to shake his head involuntarily.

Yet, in his heart, he secretly felt relieved. If not for switching allegiance early, turning crisis into opportunity, maybe Hundred Ghost Mountain today would be like the Gao Realm Master before him, caught between a rock and a hard place, stripped of all dignity.

With this thought, amidst relief, he also engaged in inward reflection, determined never to neglect or slow down the tasks appointed by that person.

Meanwhile, Gao Yu stood on the deck, slightly startled, for this large ship from the outside seemed vast and boundless.