Chapter 091: The Sunny Zone

The Sunny Zone is a rather unique existence in the world of supernatural abilities.
To many, the world of supernatural abilities appears as a gloomy place, shrouded in a gray mist, with gray being the dominant color.
Yet, even in this gray-dominated world, there are exceptions, such as the Sunny Zone. It is almost no different from the outside world on Earth.
The Sunny Zone is extremely rare in the world of supernatural abilities. A faction that possesses one is undoubtedly a true giant—its mere step could shake the entire world of supernatural abilities.
The door just now was created when the powerful warriors of the Soul of China shattered the barriers between two different spaces, forming a massive door.
After hearing Yu Ye Xiao Chen’s explanation, Chen Xiao’s expression changed. Lin Tianchi had never told him about the Sunny Zone. It seemed that although his Lin family held a domain in the world of supernatural abilities, it was not a giant family.
Now, Chen Xiao finally understood what the Soul of China really was. Only such a powerful force could fully bring peace to the country, allowing ordinary people to live free from the conflicts among those with supernatural abilities, while having these abilities protect the nation and its people.
Chen Xiao took a deep breath and stepped into the Sunny Zone.
As soon as he entered, he was stunned. A familiar atmosphere greeted him, and the scene before his eyes seemed familiar from somewhere.
“Familiar, huh?” Yu Ye Xiao Chen smiled slightly upon seeing Chen Xiao’s reaction. “This place is similar to the Thousand Souls Domain you once visited. The Thousand Souls Domain is also a Sunny Zone in the process of evolution, though it’s unknown when it will fully evolve.”
Chen Xiao’s heart stirred slightly, and he asked tentatively, “What if it evolves completely and becomes a Sunny Zone?”
“What else could happen?” Yu Ye Xiao Chen shook his head. “The factions that already have Sunny Zones probably won’t try to take it, while those without it will go crazy.”
Yu Ye Xiao Chen smiled sinisterly, reminding Chen Xiao of the two terrifying Level 9 Ye Dragons by the Thousand Souls Lake. Such terrifying creatures, and in pairs at that—how many people in the world of supernatural abilities could deal with them?
“The world of supernatural abilities lacks the trivialities of the mundane world, which is highly beneficial for those cultivating their abilities. But in that gray world of supernatural abilities, how many normal people can endure it? Even the vampires, who usually hate sunlight, find it hard to stay there for long. That’s why any world without a Sunny Zone becomes a target for competition among supernatural beings worldwide,” Yu Ye Xiao Chen said with a smile. “However, the Thousand Souls Domain has several extremely terrifying existences, so despite its potential to become a Sunny Zone, it still hasn’t been developed.”
Chen Xiao nodded.
“By the way, you were really lucky last time—avoiding those terrifying beings. Otherwise, you wouldn’t be able to return now.”

Hearing Yu Ye Xiao Chen’s words, Chen Xiao also felt a bit scared. If it hadn’t been for his good luck at that time—Qin Mengyao’s departure having left him in a state of clarity, allowing him to comprehend the “Yu” character technique within the Supreme God’s essence—he would likely have already become food for the Green Shining Dragon.

“Enough about that. Let’s go meet that elder first,” Yu Ye Xiao Chen said hurriedly, seemingly recalling the matter at hand. “But that elder has a very peculiar temperament. Moreover, he likes others to call him ‘Great Immortal’.”

“Great Immortal?” Chen Xiao’s mind grew confused. He couldn’t help but think of those fortune-telling itinerant sorcerers on the streets—seemed like they also liked to call themselves Great Immortals, right?

At the foot of a serene hill, four or five thatched cottages were scattered casually, with a clear stream flowing gently in front of them.

In front of one of the cottages, an old man in his fifties, with a hunched back, was lazily lying on a reclining chair, waving a tattered palm fan in his hand.

Ji Gong?

That was Chen Xiao’s first impression of him. But upon closer inspection, he realized that although the old man had a tattered palm fan, he was fundamentally different from Ji Gong—Ji Gong was a monk, while this man was just an old man.

An old man wearing a greasy short shirt, wearing broken straw sandals, with a few strands of light yellow beard on his chin.

Moreover, Chen Xiao didn’t sense any spiritual energy fluctuations from him, not even the slightest unusual aura. He was simply an ordinary, messy old man.

Yet Chen Xiao didn’t dare underestimate him.

“Great Immortal elder,” Yu Ye Xiao Chen led Chen Xiao over to the old man and said respectfully.

“Xiao Chen, this must be Chen Xiao, right? Xiao Chen, Chen Xiao… hehe… you two…” The old man, namely the Great Immortal, opened his small eyes and carefully looked at Chen Xiao and Yu Ye Xiao Chen before smiling broadly.

Chen Xiao and Yu Ye Xiao Chen were speechless.

“Hey, you’re the one who thoroughly beat up that arrogant kid from the Long family, right, Chen Xiao?” After a pause, the Great Immortal finally focused his gaze on Chen Xiao.

“Great Immortal elder, this humble one is Chen Xiao,” Chen Xiao said with a slight bow.

“Very good, very good. This Great Immortal has long disliked the people of the Long family. You’ve given me some satisfaction, hehe…” The Great Immortal laughed heartily.

Chen Xiao wisely kept his mouth shut, merely listening to the Great Immortal’s endless chatter, not really understanding what he was saying.

“Is this old man mentally deranged?” Chen Xiao thought maliciously.

“Good, Chen Xiao. You’re excellent. Hehehe. This Great Immortal has high hopes for you. It’s been less than a month since you became an abled person, yet you already have such skills. Though you may not be unparalleled, you’re still a truly astonishing genius.”

The Great Immortal seemed extremely familiar with everything about Chen Xiao, even knowing exactly when he acquired his abilities. But Yu Ye Xiao Chen was shocked—he didn’t know Chen Xiao’s specific situation. The first time he met Chen Xiao, he was already a third-tier abled person. Could it be that this kid had reached third tier right after awakening?

Yu Ye Xiao Chen’s gaze toward Chen Xiao changed. He lowered his head, lost in thought.

Chen Xiao wasn’t surprised at all. Just a few days after he gained his supernatural ability, Mo Changli came looking for him. It seemed quite normal for the great immortal to know everything about him.
“However, you’re quite bold, aren’t you? Wanting to drive away foreign supernatural forces in China? Do you want to trigger a great war in the world of supernatural beings?” Suddenly, the great immortal’s tone changed as he snorted coldly.
“Even if we don’t do this, a war among supernatural beings is bound to break out soon. What’s the difference between it happening early or late? Moreover, the next great war will take place in the secular world. What do you think, great immortal? Is it better for battles between supernatural beings to take place in their own world or in the secular world?”
Chen Xiao raised his head, looking straight into the great immortal’s eyes without any fear.
The great immortal nodded slightly. “If the world falls into chaos, who can bear that sin?”
“Then prevent it from happening,” Chen Xiao said. “This time, hurt them so they know that China is not to be trifled with.”
“Young man, you’re thinking too simply,” the great immortal said, shaking his head slightly.
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