Chapter 429: A Lifetime of Fortunate Events

Chapter 429: A Lifetime of Fortunate Events

The sight of Jiu Mie's gloating expression left Lu Heng rather speechless.

This old monk has no qualms about getting involved in a spectacle,

Lu Heng pondered for a moment and said, "I suddenly remember that there are matters in Hanyu Mountain that I must attend to promptly. I won't be able to accompany both of you on this trip to Sanxian Island. Farewell, my dear friends."

Speaking thus, Lu Heng paid no heed to the reactions of Jiu Mie and Candle Dragon. He swiftly used his divine escape technique to leave the sinister storm and attempt to distance himself.

However, in the instant Lu Heng's escape light became visible, a massive red curtain suddenly appeared in the sky. This curtain materialized from nothingness, initially just a dot, but instantaneously expanded and diffused upon its appearance, immediately shrouding an area of a hundred miles in all directions.

Furthermore, it continued to spread outward.

Soon, the entire expanse above the Return Ruins was concealed by this vast scarlet curtain, rendering the heavens invisible.

And after this scarlet curtain closed off the canopy of the heavens, it astonishingly commenced its descent, swiftly reaching the very edge of the Return Ruins, shrouding all external radiance.Reêad latest novels at noov/e/l/bin(.)com

In the blink of an eye, the vast and expansive world of the Return Ruins was completely enveloped, with not even a trace of a crevice leading to the outside world visible.

Inside the red fabric, a radiant array of stars emerged, resembling the arrival of a starry night.

Witnessing this scene, Lu Heng was left dumbfounded, exclaiming, "What is this situation?"

Candle Dragon stroked his bearded chin and chuckled, saying, "This is the treasured artifact of the Dragon Clan, known as the 'Fire Cloud Envelop'. It was refined from the evening glow of the Eastern Sea, consuming the painstaking efforts of thirteen generations of Dragon Emperors."

"Once the Fire Cloud Envelop unfurls, within the domain of the Return Ruins, thus erecting a distinct realm that outsiders find arduous to penetrate. Naturally, those within also face considerable difficulties should they seek to venture outside."

Candle Dragon chuckled and said, "It seems that Friend Lu Heng won't be able to return to Hanyu Mountain for the time being."

The words of Candle Dragon made Lu Heng's eyebrows twitch in surprise.

He immediately looked towards the elegant young man in white before him and said, "Brother Bai Xing, why did Dragon Emperor suddenly activate the Fire Cloud Envelop? Does this mean I am still unable to return home?"

Regarding this, Bai Xing quickly explained, "Fear not, Wolf God, this matter is not targeted at you specifically, but rather it is a tradition of our Dragon Clan. Every time the century arrives and the Dragon beings who have traveled the seas return to the mountain, the Fire Cloud Envelop is activated to prevent malevolent spirits from infiltrating the Dragon Palace."

"After the banquet to reward the returning Dragon beings from their expedition, this Fire Cloud Envelop will naturally be activated."

In the end, under the guidance of the White Dragon, Lu Heng and his companions entered into a realm veiled by pristine white clouds.

As Lu Heng passed through the mist, he sensed a fleeting and ethereal sensation, as if traversing beyond the confines of the world.

This sensation persisted for a prolonged duration, and when they emerged from the clouds once again, the scene before them had undergone a transformation.

The pitch-dark and profound abyss of the Return Ruins still stands beneath their feet, casting a shadow as it veils the sky adorned with countless stars. However, amidst the celestial canopy and the abyss, there no longer exists the emptiness that once prevailed.

Three colossal floating islands manifested before Lu Heng.

Amidst the ethereal mist and haze, those three immense islands stretched boundlessly. Though referred to as islands, they had already grown to the scale of vast continents.

When Lu Heng and his companions materialized, the sound of dragons' cries echoed ceaselessly across the island. From the foremost Penglai Island, dozens of streaks of light swiftly emerged, appearing before Lu Heng in an instant.

At the forefront stood a young figure, adorned with a crown and robed in dragon-embroidered attire. This young maiden appeared to be merely seven or eight years old, yet her countenance was solemn and her bearing extraordinary. The aura of dragons roared around her, and with every gesture and step, she exuded a commanding presence that inspired both respect and awe.

After she appeared with dozens of dragon clansmen, she then performed a respectful salute towards Lu Heng and his two companions, saying, "I am Dragon Emperor Xiu Ya, humbly greet the three fellow Daoists."

Upon the ominous wind and dark clouds, Candle Dragon and Jiu Mie tacitly took a step back, accentuating the presence of Lu Heng.

Moreover, these two comrades-in-mischief remained silent, flawlessly embodying the roles of diligent attendants.

In response, Lu Heng could only sigh helplessly, taking the lead to speak, "I'm Lu Heng of Hanyu Mountain, I pay my respects to the Dragon Emperor."

Lu Heng spoke up, and only then did Jiu Mie chuckle in response and return the greeting, saying, "Jiu Mie."

Candle Dragon, on the other hand, let out a gentle "Hmm" and replied, "Candle Dragon."

Both individuals, however, shared the same inclination for sparing words.

However, it was evident that the Dragon Emperor didn't mind these matters.

Or rather, in her eyes, there was only Lu Heng.

In the presence of all eyes, she smiled and turned towards Lu Heng, saying, "I have long heard of the illustrious name of the Wolf God. Today, having the opportunity to meet you, is truly a fortunate event in Xiu Ya's life. We have prepared a modest wine on the island, and I humbly request the Wolf God's esteemed presence for a conversation."

The unabashed enthusiasm expressed was so genuine that there was no need for any pretense.