Above The Sky
Chapter 565 - 565 534 Ian's Big Trouble 23

565: Chapter 534: Ian’s Big Trouble (2/3) 565: Chapter 534: Ian’s Big Trouble (2/3) “Fairy Homeland, huh.”

Ian nodded silently.

Although he disagreed with his friend getting involved in such a mysterious and dangerous matter, he understood that it was precisely because of the danger that they needed him to act as a fuse, to help them find a safer method.

For the Fae, the entire Domain of Void had once been their free hunting grounds, a place of joy and play, where they spent their frail childhood.

Indeed, the Domain of Void once served as a sanctuary for the Fae, protecting those newly born faeries without physical bodies in reality.

Only when a faerie had accumulated enough strength were they allowed by the Great Fairy to emerge from the Domain of Void and witness the vastness of the material world.

However, after the Calamity of Heavenly Fall, the order maintained by the civilization of the previous era within the Domain of Void was disrupted.

Primitive chaos and wilderness began to return, affecting the creations and programs of the former civilization, making the current Domain of Void even more dangerous.

Even the Fae, who are half-residents of the Domain of Void, can now only establish Fairy Homeland in a few fixed areas and can no longer move freely as in the past.

Therefore, the Fae of today are traveling across the entire continent.

Fae scholars like Mo Feng are stationed in various places, gathering information about the mystical phenomena of the Domain of Void and the Mech Deities related to it.

It was not for any other reason.

They simply wanted to restore their once beautiful hometown.

“The Domain of Void is too dangerous.”

Withdrawing his gaze, Ian felt an unusual sense of fatigue—the Domain of Void lacked physical bodies, so the consumption of using Spirit Energy, without the burden on the body to help, was too great a pressure on the soul.

If it weren’t for Ian possessing the Domain of Extremes and being at the Second Energy Level, with a soul more tenacious than that of an ordinary individual at the Second Energy Level, he probably would have overloaded while using Foresight View to observe the fire sea to the southwest and been forced out of the Domain of Void.

Shaking his head slightly, Ian gave a suggestion, “This concerns the mystical phenomena of the Domain of Void, but the source is definitely in the real world—and the intensity is likely far less in reality.

We can go to reality and take a look at the situation.”

“Eh?

That…

is also a good idea.”

The two Fairy Misses hesitated for a moment.

They came together to exchange opinions, and then cheerfully responded, “That’s right!

Here in the Domain of Void, one might carelessly get crushed by the aftermath, whereas reality is a bit safer!”

“However, Ian, do you have a way to get there?

I clearly remember that the Western Territory has already been placed under martial law, hasn’t it?”

Ian lowered his gaze and smiled, “There are plenty of ways—I’m just considering whether to use the Knight Order of Inspectorate, or the Alchemy Association, or to ask Yisen Gard…

or even go on a personal basis, I reckon I could still make it there.”

“Thank you!”

Mo Feng and Hua’an turned joyfully in circles, which in the Domain of Void looked like two spheres expanding and then shrinking a bit before spinning in place.

Quite cute.

“I should be the one saying thanks.”

Ian smiled, yet his heart was incredibly calm, “Thank you…

for giving me a reason to get involved.”

— You guys, one after another, are rushing to the Western Territory to court death; what am I supposed to do?

It appears that the abnormal phenomenon occurring in that damned place is also a significant event that can influence the future of the world.

“Now is not the time to shrink back; no matter what, I have to go and see for myself, to understand what could lead to the present situation.”

At this moment, Ian had already made up his mind to visit the Avak region within Duke Sorin’s Domain in the Western Territory to check on the situation.

Apart from all sorts of reasons, it was also because of a premonition.

— Without a doubt, there, something capable of affecting him and the entire world was taking shape.

The Dragon Worship Cult, Spirit Wisdom Institute, Fiery Flame Land, Duke of Solin, Knight Order of Inspectorate, Alchemy Association, and even the Fae—all the forces related to Ian, however big or small, were somewhat connected to this matter.

Of course, many more forces were involved, but Ian knew that none of this was a coincidence.

After all, I hail from South Ridge and had always been destined to associate with the Dragon Worship Cult and Fiery Flame Land.

My original purpose was to join the Knight Order of Inspectorate and showcase my Alchemy talent.

The encounters with the Dragon Worship Cult and Fae just happened to occur along the way.

However, the problem lay in the fact that even for encounters by chance, it was because Ian indeed possessed the Ancient Dragon Heart Core and Fairy Bloodline, and had even developed a ‘Domain of Extremes’ akin to that of the Fae’s soul, which attracted the attention of Hua’an who was, to begin with, planning to head to South Ridge.

In front of the Prophet, before Ian who is constantly seeking the optimal choice, there are no coincidences.

All these guidances were telling Ian — the abnormal changes in the Avak region represented a ‘decision point’ akin to that encountered in the South Sea Great Labyrinth.

In the South Sea Great Labyrinth, Ian had obtained the highest authority of the Great Labyrinth and the Aether Crystals, pocketing all the data about the Aether Engine related to the civilization of the previous era.

Although he might not need it right now, all of these would lay the most solid foundation once Ian returned to his domain for development in the future.

So, what kind of crisis and gains awaited him at the decision point of the Avak region?

“Simply evading danger is no way to achieve one’s goals.”

Ian’s soul contracted slightly and then returned to calm.

At this moment, there was no more hesitation or calculation of gain in his heart, only one final doubt.

—What about the Duke of Solin?

What fateful connection did the Duke of Solin have with me?

There are no coincidences with the Prophet, and the Duke of Solin definitely has some relation with me — the question is, Ian doesn’t know it yet.

If Ian didn’t have any reputation, hadn’t made a name for himself, or hadn’t had a lengthy heart-to-heart talk with the Second Prince, discovering this connection would be very difficult.

But because he had never slipped up from beginning to end, so the answer came to Ian on its own.

[So you’re going to the Western Territory with those Fairy Misses?

It seems you also know that Duke Sorin has inherited grandfather’s legacy…

That’s indeed a good reason.]

When Ian headed for Central City Fifth District to respond to the headquarters’ call of the Knight Order of Inspectorate, preparing to ‘conscript’ Frost Butterfly, Hua’an, and Mo Feng as his team members and head for the Avak region in the Western Territory on behalf of the Knight Order of Inspectorate.

The Second Prince’s Heart Light Body appeared on Ian’s shoulder.

Silent and motionless, if Ian hadn’t sensed a faint fluctuation of Spirit Energy, he might have had to wait for Michael to speak before realizing that a bird made of light, without any mass and just faintly glowing, was perched on his shoulder.

The staff in the records room, who was registering the Fairy Misses as team members, got scared the moment she saw the Light Bird — but her professionalism was exceedingly strong, she quickly regained her composure, escorted the Fairy Misses out, then locked the records room door.

Indeed worthy of being an Imperial Capital staff member, their political competence is undeniable.

And Ian himself, even more so.

—Fortunately, I have never exposed any flaws during my time here in the Imperial Capital, always perfectly playing my role…

Is the Heart Light Body really that frightening?

Or is it just Michael’s Heart Light Body that is so?

Upon discovering the Light Bird, Ian’s heart tightened abruptly and then slowly eased, his face adopting the look of someone startled but swiftly calming down.

There was nothing to hide about this, as it’s a common reaction when someone is startled: “Your Highness, you truly gave me a fright.”

And moreover…

Does the Duke of Solin also ‘also’ have an inheritance from Inaga II?

Ian was well aware that though Inaga II died during the Dark Moon turmoil, his legacy wouldn’t just vanish.

Not to mention the Silver Chip given to him by Teacher Hiliad — Inaga II’s greatest legacy.

Besides, there were definitely other inheritances like the Alchemy notes left behind.

Without going into others, Second Prince Michael must have also received some related legacy; that’s why he holds someone he perceives as a ‘fellow inheritor’ like himself in a different regard.

[You’re the one who startled me, thinking to stir these troubled waters]

And Michael’s tone took on a somber note: [Do you not realize that the Avak region has become a land of the dead now?

Its million inhabitants, and all Magical Beasts and wild beasts, have been utterly obliterated.

Scout troops that entered have also lost signals, including lifeless alchemical equipment.]

[Inside, there have even emerged formidable Virtual Realm Magical Beasts…

These are fearsome creatures that even Great Knights can only barely contend with!]