Floating Island - Triple S Talent

Lein stepped forward calmly, approaching the group before him. He looked at their leader, a middle-aged man with a sturdy posture and a neatly trimmed beard.

"Greetings, Mr. Fang Zheng. Thank you for welcoming us. We have some business with the Seed Shop," he said, his voice friendly yet authoritative.

Fang Zheng couldn't hide his surprise. In the cultivation world, powerful individuals rarely spoke politely. They usually relied on their strength to dominate. "What? He speaks so courteously?" he thought, holding back his astonishment.

However, when Lein mentioned the Seed Shop, his eyes narrowed slightly. He recalled the city lord's warning: "Never cause trouble for the Seed Shop. The consequences could be disastrous." His mind raced as he tried to gather information.

"Excuse me, sir, but what brings you to the Seed Shop? We're ready to assist with anything you need," Fang Zheng said cautiously, injecting a friendly tone into his voice.

Lein gave a faint smile, deciding to clarify his position to avoid any misunderstandings. "I am the owner of the Seed Shop. If you have any questions, you can ask your superior."

The statement left Fang Zheng stunned. "What? The owner of the Seed Shop? No wonder he has such a powerful aura," he thought. His body tensed slightly, but he quickly masked his surprise with a polite smile.

"Understood, sir. However, the place you've arrived at is Destination Island, not the main city of the Guandu Realm," Fang Zheng explained, his demeanor now more respectful.

Seeing that Fang Zheng appeared non-hostile, Lein listened quietly as Fang Zheng began to explain.

"Destination Island is a special area where the Multi-Space Portal is located. This island is separate from the main island for security reasons. The portal serves as a gateway for various realms in the universe, so it's essential to keep it away from the main island. This setup also minimizes the risk of sabotage and prevents beings from other realms with malicious intentions from directly entering the main island."

Lein nodded slowly, his eyes scanning the area, observing the island's layout. He was impressed by the level of security, though ideas for improvement crossed his mind.

"Hmmm," he murmured softly, comparing this setup to that of his own territory. "It seems I should consider relocating the Multi-Space Portal from the main island when the time comes," he thought.

"I see. Could you show us to the portal leading to the main island?" Lein asked in a calm tone, maintaining his courteous demeanor.

"Of course, sir. Please follow me," Fang Zheng replied, bowing slightly as a sign of respect. He then turned and led the way through the bustling crowd.

His subordinates swiftly assisted, clearing the path and ensuring smooth passage. Soon, a special route opened up, allowing Lein and his group to walk comfortably without disruption.

Lein glanced back at his group. "Everyone, let's go," he said briefly yet firmly.

With steady steps, they followed Fang Zheng toward the portal that would take them to the main island of the Guandu Realm. Around them, the hustle and bustle of the crowd continued, but the provided pathway remained serene. Lein walked confidently, his gaze fixed ahead, while his mind processed plans for his business at the Seed Shop.

During the journey, Lein and his group observed their surroundings. Although this was merely the destination island, small towns had flourished upon it. Fang Zheng explained that the island housed over ten towns, each serving a unique function to support activities at the Multi-Space Portal. The buildings appeared lively, with residents bustling about.

"Somehow, this feels like being on an alliance island in China, seeing all these buildings," Bagus remarked, his eyes scanning every corner they passed.

"Yeah, almost every house has dragon carvings," Lein agreed. He silently noted that if a human from Earth suddenly arrived here without prior information, they would surely mistake this for a city in China.

The group continued walking for several minutes along a smooth stone-paved path until they arrived at a wide platform elevated above the general streets. The platform stood out, adorned with grand stairs and a large archway serving as its main entrance.

"We've arrived, sir," Fang Zheng said, extending his hand to invite Lein and his group to ascend the stairs and pass through the grand archway.

"Thank you, Mr. Fang Zheng," Lein replied with a polite smile, nodding slightly as a gesture of respect.
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"You're welcome, sir. Don't hesitate to ask for my assistance if you visit again," Fang Zheng said, waving from below the platform as he watched the group ascend the stairs.

Laras and the others followed behind Lein. They climbed several flights of stairs until they passed through the grand archway. On either side of the arch stood majestic dragon statues, seemingly guarding the portal beyond. A small crystal hung above the archway, swaying gently in the wind and reflecting light that added a magical aura to the place.

Without hindrance, they passed through the archway toward the portal standing at the center of the platform. The portal was nearly identical to other Multi-Space Portals they had seen, with layers of energy swirling softly on its surface. Atop the platform, many people prepared to use the portal, though traffic here was one-way, ensuring no beings emerged from it. All activities appeared well-organized.

"The same portal?" Laras murmured softly, her voice nearly drowned out by the surrounding commotion.

"Yes, didn't you notice?" Lein asked, his tone reminding them.

"What do you mean?" Bagus asked, sensing he had missed a detail.

Laras quickly understood Lein's point. It wasn't about the portal itself but the location where they had entered it. She recalled their journey and turned to look back at the small crystal hanging above the archway earlier.

"I didn't even notice it before," Laras admitted in awe. To her, even a Grandmaster could overlook such high-level security.

"Yes, they must be using the best detection tools on this island," Lein explained. "This destination island is the gateway to the main island. It's not that you're less vigilant, but the security here is exceptionally high."

After reaching the portal at the center of the platform, Lein and the others felt the gentle energy emanating from the portal's circle. They received the same notification as when they first used the Multi-Space Portal.

[ Welcome to the Divine Sky Realm Multi-Space Portal ]

[ Please select your destination ]

[ Guandu Realm ]

Without hesitation, they selected Guandu Realm—the only option available on the holographic screen that appeared before them.