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Chapter 544, Fragments of the Soul Domain

Looking at the islands that were faintly visible in the soul mist, Hua Changxi did not dare to let the soul turtle venture deep into the mist, but instead let it swim around the outer edge of the soul mist.

Meanwhile, in order to test whether there were really living beings on Soul Island, she continued to play the Soul Ballad.

She quickly noticed something was wrong.

At first, the outline of Soul Island was still indistinct, as if it were just a phantom silhouette deep in the fog.

But as her soul-stirring melody harmonized with the faint sounds emanating from the island, the originally blurry island seemed to be imbued with some kind of spirituality, gradually becoming more solid and clear in the misty fog.

This discovery caused Hua Changxi's expression to change.

"Little turtle, are you sure there weren't any islands here when your father and mother brought you to this section of the river?"

The Soul Turtle nodded firmly: "No."

The reason it remembers it so clearly is that as soon as the tide of the Soul River began, its father and mother prepared to come here to steal the Moonlight Divine Water.

Then, the family of three swam over here and lay dormant for a while. After their father, mother, Moon Mirage, and Taiyin Dragon started fighting, it was swept away by the soul wave.

If there were islands on the River of Souls, it's impossible that Father and Mother hadn't discovered them.

Furthermore, this place isn't too far from the area shrouded in moonlight. If there really were a Soul Island, the Moon Mirage and the Taiyin Flood Dragon would have already taken it over.

Hua Changxi seemed to be deep in thought after hearing this.

Does this Soul Island require a chorus of Soul Ballads to manifest?

If that's the case, then wouldn't this Soul Island be an opportunity tailor-made for her?

However, it is impossible to confirm whether there are any living creatures on the island, and it would be dangerous to land on it rashly.

Hua Changxi stood on the turtle's back, concentrating his mind and focusing his gaze intently on what lay ahead.

She also keenly noticed that the existence of Soul Island itself seemed to carry a suppressive power.

The Soul River, which had been raging and turbulent all around the island, seemed to have been forcibly calmed down by an invisible force.

The entire island is like a stabilizing force, firmly suppressing the turbulence and danger of this section of the river, forcing the surging Soul River into a deathly calm water.

Although the soul mist swirling around the island was thick, it no longer darted around in the wind, but instead clung obediently to the edge of the island, as if guarding this mysterious place.

Hua Changxi felt an urge to explore the island. After much hesitation, she had the Soul Turtle carry her closer to the island.

Since the Soul Song can manifest an island, it is a unique token for this island.

The greatest danger to the island is that it has an owner. Her arrival on the island with the Soul Turtle might be seen as intrusion.

But given her ability to play the soul-stirring melody, she shouldn't be in danger of being killed.

The Soul Turtle sensed no danger and, upon hearing the order, swam happily toward Soul Island without any hesitation.

Soon, the man and the tortoise arrived at Soul Island.

Upon arrival, they discovered that the soul light enveloping Soul Island was even thicker than they had imagined, resembling a protective barrier, making it impossible for them to penetrate the soul light and reach the island.

Seeing this, Hua Changxi played the Soul Ballad again, and soon discovered a weak spot where the soul light flickered.

The Soul Turtle nimbly swam across, successfully passing through the soul light, and carried Hua Changxi onto the island.

However, they didn't realize that the moment they landed on the island, the soul mist behind them surged violently. In just a moment, the soul island and the sky full of soul mist vanished without a trace.

"Whoosh, whoosh~"

Two powerful figures appeared out of thin air, their faces showing surprise and doubt as they stared at the empty stretch of river before them.

The newcomers were none other than the Moon Lords—the Moon Mirage and the Taiyin Dragon.

The Moon Mirage glanced at the Lunar Flood Dragon: "You've also noticed the anomaly?" The Lunar Flood Dragon didn't speak, but its cold gaze fixed on the river ahead said it all. After a long while, it said in a deep voice: "The spiritual energy is recovering, the Lunar Star is awakening, and the tides of the Soul River are intensifying. It seems that some ancient artifacts have been unearthed."

Moon Mirage seemed to be deep in thought, a glint of light flashing in her eyes: "That aura just now... seems to be the fragment of the Soul Domain recorded in ancient books."

The fragments of the Soul Realm are formed from the soul seas of the Soul Clan gods.

Even the weakest Soul Clan deity possesses a Soul Domain that is a rare treasure in the world.

Unfortunately, the Soul Domain fragment disappeared as soon as it appeared.

"Master, we're up here."

Upon reaching Soul Island, the enormous Soul Turtle rapidly shrank, instantly transforming into a form about one meter tall.

It nestled close to Hua Changxi's side, stretching its not-so-long neck, its round little eyes full of curiosity, looking around with great interest.

Hua Changxi glanced at it briefly before quickly looking away, focusing all her attention on the island.

She was worried that the island might be occupied, so she dared not venture too far in.

Is the island owner here?

There was dead silence all around.

"I apologize. My soul pet and I happened to pass by this place and were captivated by the misty atmosphere surrounding this island. So we came here to take a look. If we have disturbed you, please forgive us, Island Lord."

The surroundings remained empty, and there was no response.

Hua Changxi called out twice more, but to no avail.

After that, she began to cautiously and tentatively extend her divine sense outwards.

Soon, a lush forest of Soul Power Fruit trees was discovered on the outskirts of the island.

In order to test and provoke the island lord who might be hiding, Hua Changxi manipulated her soul power and deliberately shook down a large number of soul power fruits from a distance.

After the sound of the fruit falling to the ground, the surroundings remained deathly silent.

"This Soul Island... is it unclaimed?"

The moment this thought arose, Hua Changxi felt an overwhelming greed and impulse to seize this place.

"Whoo~"

While trying to calm herself down, Hua Changxi turned to look at the little guy at her feet: "Little turtle, how's your fighting power?"

The Soul Turtle tilted its head, looking at her with a bewildered expression: "Master, I don't know how to fight."

Hua Changxi frowned slightly: "What if you encounter danger?"

The Soul Turtle puffed out its chest and said confidently, "Then I'll invoke the names of my father and mother!"

Hua Changxi's lips twitched involuntarily: "What if this island lord doesn't even know who your father and mother are, and if you're really in danger, and I can't protect you, what will you do?"

The Soul Turtle blinked and answered matter-of-factly, "Then I'll just shrink into my shell and refuse to come out."

Hua Changxi's eyes flickered slightly, with a hint of probing: "If we encounter danger, can you protect me and let me hide under your tortoise shell too?"

"Yes," the Soul Turtle answered without hesitation.

Upon hearing the answer, Hua Changxi felt a surge of relief and warmth, only to hear the Soul Turtle slowly add:

“Master, if you die, there will be no one to feed me.”

Finding a caretaker is not easy. As it grows bigger and eats more and more, even its parents are less willing to keep it.

Hua Changxi was speechless for a moment. He took a deep breath, ignoring the Soul Turtle, and turned his gaze back to the depths of Soul Island: "Let's go, let's explore further." (End of Chapter)