Above The Sky
Chapter 1172: 175: The Grand Stage of Terra World (9,200, thanks to Xiao Si Baga for the alliance leader's reward!)_2

Chapter 1172: Chapter 175: The Grand Stage of Terra World (9,200, thanks to Xiao Si Baga for the alliance leader’s reward!)_2

“Ian, I know Yafada must have entrusted you with some task. It definitely won’t be dangerous; Yafada wouldn’t let someone of your status fall into peril, that would undermine the Yinmen Household’s decades of efforts— but I’m familiar with him, I know he intends to undertake something major during this relic exploration.”

The old man seemed about to smoke, but he restrained himself, stopping the action midway, and continued advising Ian: “He was always like this, a biting insect makes no noise. He’s so calm now, but soon everything will be turned upside down.”

“Don’t get caught up in his plans, withdraw immediately if necessary… I’m well aware of this guy, he is deeply scheming and fundamentally has a touch of madness; no one can guess what he might do.”

“Hmm, I understand.”

At that time, Ian smiled and nodded, joking with the other: “I thought you’d wish for me to get involved in a crisis and die early— then you’d have the chance to retrieve the Heavenly Ladder Life Tree Fragment, wouldn’t you?”

“Don’t be ridiculous.”

Master Gravie scoffed: “You die? Wouldn’t Yafada intervene? If Yafada doesn’t act, wouldn’t Crown Prince Carlos? Even if neither of them does anything, is the King of the Mountain just a decoration? Don’t underestimate your status, Ian, I noticed you might not quite understand your value; do you think so many Fourth Energy Level experts gathered here for no reason? They are here to protect people like you!”

“Moreover, why would I hope for your death? I’m not foolish… the plan you’ve been hinting at recently, which you’re working on for the further transcendental transformation of Terra Humans, that’s precisely what fascinates me, the dream of my entire life.”

Saying this, Master Gravie straightforwardly handed Ian a small booklet: “This contains methods to harness the power of the Lifeladder Tree. Some methods aren’t very reliable, with low success rates, while others are mere conjecture on my part, but it’s better than nothing.”

“In crucial moments, make sure to use it. Don’t die, we have plenty of time for cooperation in the future.”

“Much appreciated, Master,” Ian briefly paused upon touching the booklet, evidently a bit surprised.

But soon enough, he smiled and tucked the booklet into his embrace: “I guess… your current sponsor is Chairman Yafada, isn’t it?”

At this point, Ian raised his hand to signal Master Gravie not to speak: “Don’t tell me the specifics of your cooperation. I believe you’re willing to share, and I can even guess Chairman Yafada also has thoughts on the Elves’ future, so he hopes you can use your experience in Familiarization to assist him… but I can’t know the specific details.”

“In a few days, when I reach Half Moon Lake, I might have to interact with the Chairman, and it wouldn’t be good if things got exposed.”

“You know well indeed, don’t you?”

Master Gravie clicked his tongue but soon crossed his arms over his chest, laughing: “Young man, safe travels. Someone like you is destined for great things, so don’t perish in the ruins.”

“Absolutely not. Unlike you people,” Ian also rarely misled and stated sincerely, “Returning to the ruins is like going home for me.”

It was apparent that, like everyone else, Master Gravie did not believe Ian’s truth.

With his thoughts withdrawn, the skyship was soon arriving at its destination.

As the skyship, initially in the stratosphere, gently descended to the cloud-covered region below, Ian could vaguely see the vast expanse of Half Moon Lake in the distant Canaan Moore.

The sight before him was a vast blue.

Larger than some small countries, Terra’s biggest inland lake unfolded before the youth’s eyes. Sunlight spilled over the lake’s surface, which resembled a frosted mirror reflecting the sky, with faint ripples visible across the lake, stretching to the horizon like a churning sea.

“This scenery is quite something…”

Ian stroked his chin, nodding unconsciously: “Especially since this lake is all freshwater, it’s truly incredible… Could there be a freshwater purifier from a previous era civilization here?”

It might sound like a joke, but it could very well be reality — such is the wonder of Terra.

“Life is short for humans, they should travel more.”

While Ian was sighing, a gentle female voice came from behind him: “I once traveled the continent with friends, witnessing the splendor of twenty-eight countries, and only then did I understand what truly makes a life worthwhile.”

“Ian, you are young and brilliant, seeming to know your dreams and beliefs from a very young age, surpassing even beings like me, a True Dragon, yet seeing more will help you better understand this land beneath your feet.”

“Your Majesty…”

Ian turned around, nodding slightly. The graceful woman smiled at the young man before her; she wore a lustrous silver robe and a crystal-clear, glass-like belt at her waist, within which flowed golden light, evoking a sense of security.

“How do you find Canaan Moore?”

She stood beside Ian, overlooking the city amidst the forest and the vast expanse of Half Moon Lake: “A society completely different from The Empire, which of the two is better?”

This wasn’t probing. Although Ian had been constantly interacting with a bunch of wily old foxes and enigmatic folks lately, the King of the Mountain’s words were straightforward and pure. This True Dragon genuinely wanted to know Ian’s view on the two different societal structures.