Above The Sky

Chapter 1628 - 305: You Gu Descends from the Heavens

No... actually, it’s quite obvious.

After shaking off the initial panic, Yisen Gard quickly realized why all these people were staring at him.

It was still because of Mahdi.

Their target was Mahdi... Ian.

Whether they were enemies of The Empire or its allies, whether dwarves, elves, demihumans, or descendants of the sea, everyone was very interested in the First Knight’s legacy.

Some wanted to get close to him, while others aimed to make some moves against him... while Mahdi was not around, he was the best breakthrough point.

(I see... seems like there are quite a few people eyeing Ian’s legacy and First Knight’s research)

Yisen Gard walked slowly off the skyship, looking straight ahead. He knew clearly that as long as he didn’t do anything unnecessary at this moment, there would absolutely be no problem—the people from various major forces focused on him merely because his power level was relatively low; opening a breach through him might theoretically cause the seemingly seamless Ghost Valley Knight to reveal a flaw.

Unless... some people had already learned through various channels that he carried a special bloodline related to Inega II.

They were just using the name of Ghost Valley Knight to focus on him, while actually spying on that Black Sun bloodline memory...

Anything was possible.

Yisen Gard knew that when he chose to come to the City of Knowledge, he was bound to face such scrutiny and tests.

Just wait.

He thought. In the end, these people wouldn’t dare to pull any stunts on Welcoming Island in the City of Knowledge.

Once this period was over, and the conference began, everything would then become much easier.

But in reality, Yisen Gard overestimated this group’s morality... or perhaps their patience.

Long before The Empire’s skyship finished landing, the emissaries from Azure Sky Royal Court had already contacted their headquarters. Upon receiving permission, they immediately and subtly aligned with the emissaries of the Nine Cold Federation, Fiery Flame Land, and Steep Ridge Fortress.

Their purpose was unknown. Perhaps they simply wanted to give the Imperial Envoy Group a show of strength, or maybe they intended to make something out of Yisen Gard, the ’special invitee’ with obvious peculiarities, or bluntly, they just wanted to start a typical Terra envoy brawl... anything was possible.

But nothing would happen.

Because just as Yisen Gard sensed that something was off and was frowning, pondering whether to unleash his full strength...

The sky suddenly lit up with a golden-red meteor.

"What is that?!"

Romani, the Master of the Molten Iron Spire, who was planning to assist Yisen Gard as he anticipated trouble once the Imperial Envoy Group arrived, widened his eyes, looking toward the sky: "Is that the direction of Dragon Island?!"

"Wow."

Sikalei, the Dragon Sage or the Dragon Witch, watched this scene and couldn’t help but squint her eyes: "That little one... seems quite interesting."

A golden-red light ignited Above the Sky, tinting the surrounding white-capped scenery with a faint rosy hue.

It traveled in a straight trajectory, leaving an unmistakably clear red streak across the sky; the atmosphere was pierced, and gales spread in all directions, parting the dense air as if it were white cloth cut by scissors.

The Secluded Valley descended from the sky.

Boom!!!

In those final seconds before landing, the golden-red light slowed down, descending upon Welcoming Island at a seemingly slow yet incredibly fast pace, bringing with it tumultuous airwaves and shockwaves that instantly blew away almost everyone—primarily those approaching from the Azure Sky Royal Court group.

Most people were blown into the forest on Welcoming Island, while a few lighter ones seemed to be blown into midair or even off the island... in any case, the people from the City of Knowledge were overseeing the situation, so there was no danger to life, and the owner of the light didn’t mind too much.

And after the shockwave and dust settled, a towering, magnificent Dark Gold Dragon appeared before everyone.

Standing beside Yisen Gard, who remained miraculously untouched despite standing in the center of it all.

——Your timing is too perfect, isn’t it? Yisen Gard signaled with his eyes.

——I’ve been hanging in the sky for two days, waiting for your arrival, to see who harbors ulterior motives. Ian responded with his eyes: (Don’t get careless, just now, there was indeed malice in the crowd directed at you, they probably sensed some clues about the bloodline you carry)

Yisen Gard understood very well; he naturally took cover behind the dragon.

[Sorry. Perhaps I didn’t control my strength well.]

The Dark Gold Dragon spoke in a steady voice: [I recently sensed someone wanted to harm me, harm my friend—who is it, could you please step forward and talk to me?]

Despite the polite wording, no one believed that the Ghost Valley Knight... or rather, the True Dragon before them, was being modest.

Ian never let his friends be troubled. Nor did he let those who troubled him or his friends have an easy time.

The dark golden eyes scanned the arena, seeing if any foolhardy person really dared to stand up—or refused to back off.

If that happened, Ian would absolutely not hesitate to unleash a Dragon Breath.

Even those at the same Fourth Level frowned, stepped back slightly, unwilling to face the onslaught.

The square of Welcoming Island sank into silence, thus greeting its most esteemed guest.