Chapter 537

Xiao Feng's divine energy surged, pushing his wind-riding speed to its limit, so he no longer needed Helena to carry him.

Translation: Xiao Feng's divine energy surged, his wind-riding speed already at its limit, no longer needing to be carried by He Er Na.

Note: 'divine energy' likely means divine energy; 'wind-riding speed' means wind-riding speed. We'll keep it concise.

Both were flying under their own power, moving much faster than before and saving some time.

Translation: Both relied on their own flight, their speed much faster than before, saving some time.

As they raced onward, Helena's unease intensified.

Translation: All the way, He Er Na's sense of unease grew stronger.

She received two more summons, each from a different person!

Translation: She had received two more calls, and they were from different people!

Something terrible must be unfolding on Wind Spirit Island, leaving its divine inhabitants unable to resist or flee to send word, forcing them to call for help in this manner.

Translation: Something bad must be happening on Wind Spirit Island right now, leaving the island's god-level residents unable to resist, even unable to flee to send word, only able to call for help this way.

Xiao Feng considered a possibility!

Translation: Xiao Feng thought of a possibility!

Maybe the tax collection by Storm God Kingdom's frontier officials is just a cover, and their true goal is still to investigate why Sacred Flame Island was destroyed.

Translation: Perhaps the tax-collecting border officials of the Storm God Nation are merely a façade; their true purpose remains to investigate why Holy Flame Island was destroyed.

Wind Spirit Island itself is unharmed, but if they discover any trace of this adventurer having been there, that's a different story.

Translation: Wind Spirit Island itself is fine, but if they find traces of this adventurer having been there, that's another matter!

Since the Storm God emissary, sent to the Gods' Continent to seize fragments of the Civilization Sword, had once witnessed Xiao Feng slay the Time God emissary, he knew Xiao Feng's power.

Translation: Because the Storm God Envoy, when ordered to go to Zhu Shen Da Lu to seize fragments of the Sword of Civilization, had once seen Xiao Feng slay the Time God Envoy and knew his strength.

If anyone learned that he and Helena had come to the Divine Realm and reached Wind Spirit Island, the outcome would be…

Translation: If anyone knew he and He Er Na had come to Shen Jie, to Wind Spirit Island, the result…

"I hope nothing bad happens…"

Translation: "I hope nothing bad happens…"

Xiao Feng whispered a prayer.

Translation: Xiao Feng prayed silently.

Wind Spirit Island is Helena's home, and the result of her hard work.

Translation: Wind Spirit Island is He Er Na's home, also the fruit of her hard work.

If the Storm God Kingdom destroyed this place, or many lives were lost, the consequences would be…

Translation: If this place were destroyed by the Storm God Nation, or many people died, the consequences…

Then we'll have to make the Storm God Kingdom pay in blood!

Translation: Then we must make the Storm God Nation pay blood for blood!

Helena was anxious, so they didn't chat much on the road.

Translation: He Er Na was anxious, and they didn't chat much on the way.

Xiao Feng sensed her feelings, offered a few comforting words, and flew at top speed back with her.

Translation: Xiao Feng understood her feelings, could only offer a few words of comfort, maintaining top speed as they flew back together.

After over a day's travel, Wind Spirit Island finally appeared on the horizon.

Translation: After more than a day, Wind Spirit Island finally came into view.

Helena, who had been frowning the whole time, now began to send out a call using her divine essence aura.

Translation: He Er Na, who had kept her brows furrowed, at this distance also began to emit a call using her divine essence aura.

After a moment, her expression relaxed a little, and she said, "Ice Deer, Bubu, Ido… they're still alive!"

Translation: After a moment, her complexion eased slightly, and she said, "Binglu, Bubu, Yiduo… they're still alive!"

Xiao Feng also let out a relieved breath.

Translation: Xiao Feng also breathed a sigh of relief.

As long as everyone is alive, that's what matters; even if Wind Spirit Island is destroyed, it can be rebuilt, but preserving lives is paramount.

Translation: As long as people are alive, even if Wind Spirit Island is destroyed it can be rebuilt; the most important thing is safety of life.

"Let's pick up the pace!"

Translation: "Let's go faster!"

They accelerated once more, becoming two streaks of light racing toward Wind Spirit Island.

Translation: The two again accelerated, turning into two beams of light racing straight for Wind Spirit Island.

Soon after, they were within 30,000 kilometers of Wind Spirit Island.

Translation: After a moment, they reached a point less than 30,000 kilometers from Wind Spirit Island.

From that distance, they could make out the island's lakes, towns, forests, and other areas.

Translation: At that distance, one could already see the island's lakes, towns, forests, and other regions.

Helena was preparing to dash to Wind Spirit Lake to check the situation.

Translation: He Er Na was preparing to rush to Wind Spirit Lake to assess the situation.

Just then, a point of light burst forth from Wind Spirit Island ahead of them.

Translation: At that moment, a point of light shot out from Wind Spirit Island first.

"You've finally shown up; I've been waiting for you." A voice accompanied the light.

Translation: "You've finally appeared; I've been waiting a long time." Accompanying the light was a voice.

That point of light was a bit faster than either of them, soaring high and hovering a few hundred meters away, facing them in midair.

Translation: That point of light was slightly faster than the two of them, flying up high, hovering a few hundred meters away, standing opposite them in midair.

"Prince Yunlan, what are you doing on my Wind Spirit Island!" Helena snapped.

Translation: "Prince Yunlan, what brings you to my Wind Spirit Island!" He Er Na shouted coldly.

He was a green‑robed elder who looked about sixty, had pointed ears and a slender frame—clearly an elf.

Translation: That person was an elder in a green robe, looking about sixty, with pointed ears and a slender build, likely an elf.

He said calmly, "Wind Spirit Island Lord, you never used to dare speak to me like this. How is it that now, with an adventurer backing you, you've grown bold?"

Translation: He said calmly, "Wind Spirit Island Master, you previously wouldn't dare speak to me like this. How come, now that you have an adventurer backing you, your courage has grown?"

Xiao Feng looked at the opponent's information.

Translation: Xiao Feng glanced at the opponent's information.

Storm God Kingdom's Prince Yunlan—Itamar (Transcendent Mythic Leader)

Translation: 【King Yunlan·Storm God Nation—Itamar (Leader beyond myth)】

Level 495 (Upper God)

Translation: Level: 495 (Upper God)

HP: 15.8 billion / 15.8 billion

Translation: HP: 15.8 billion/15.8 billion

He's still quite strong—ranking among the peak of Upper Gods, a top-tier crowned entity, second only to the Title Gods.

Translation: The info shows he's still quite strong, belonging to the peak tier of Upper Gods, a standout among king-ranked beings, second only to Titled Gods.

Helena's face turned grim.

Translation: He Er Na's expression turned grave.

The aggressor against Wind Spirit Island is none other than the lord of Yunlan City, one of the Storm God Kingdom's three great frontier princes. This is clearly no small matter—it's a major affair personally decreed or sanctioned by the Storm God himself!

Translation: The one who moved against Wind Spirit Island turns out to be the lord of Yunlan City, one of the three great frontier princes of the Storm God Nation. It seems this is no small matter, but a major affair personally ordained or permitted by the Storm God Sovereign!

The fallout from the Sacred Flame Island battle is far worse than she imagined!

Translation: The aftermath of the Battle of Holy Flame Island is far worse than she imagined!

"What do you want?" she said coldly, her tone unfriendly.

Translation: "What do you want?" she said coldly, tone unfriendly.

Although the opponent is powerful, high‑ranking, and represents the Storm God Kingdom,

Translation: Although the opponent is mighty, high-status, and represents the Storm God Nation,

but if they threaten the safety of Wind Spirit Island's friends and family, she will still act without hesitation.

Translation: but if it threatens the safety of Wind Spirit Island's kin and friends, she will still act without hesitation.

Even if she herself is no match, she will spare no effort!

Translation: Even if she herself is no match, she will spare no effort!

Moreover… she still has a master!

Translation: Moreover… she still has a master!

Prince Yunlan Itamar wore an elegant, composed expression and smiled, saying, "Rest assured, I haven't harmed your island's people; I've merely barred them from leaving, waiting for you to return. Wind Spirit Island Lord, today's matter doesn't concern you greatly—you may leave. What I want is this adventurer."

Translation: Prince Yunlan Itamar wore an elegant, composed expression and smiled, saying, "Rest assured, I've done nothing to your island's people; I merely forbade them from leaving, waiting for your return. Wind Spirit Island Master, today's matter doesn't concern you greatly; you may leave. What I want is this adventurer."

"What do you mean!" Upon hearing this, Helena didn't relax—she grew even more wary.

Translation: "What do you mean!" He Er Na, upon hearing this, not only did not relax but became even more vigilant.

Prince Yunlan's target is Xiao Feng, which is somewhat unexpected.

Translation: Prince Yunlan's target is Xiao Feng, which is somewhat unexpected.

Seeing her master targeted, her anger is no less than before—in fact, it's greater.

Translation: Her master being targeted, her anger is no less than before, actually greater.

Xiao Feng, upon hearing Prince Yunlan's words, narrowed his eyes and suddenly understood

Translation: Xiao Feng heard Prince Yunlan's words, his eyes narrowed, and he suddenly understood

it dawned on him.

Translation: (continuation) came over.

We need to keep line breaks as per input: line 51 ends with 'suddenly understood' and line 52 is 'it dawned on him.' So we translate each line separately.

Xiao Feng, upon hearing Prince Yunlan's words, narrowed his eyes and suddenly understood

Translation: Xiao Feng heard Prince Yunlan's words, his eyes narrowed, and he suddenly understood

it dawned on him.

Translation: it came to him.

he suddenly understood

He gave a faint smile and said, "I understand—you've come to demand the chief divine artifact from me, right?"

Translation: He smiled faintly and said, "I get it—you've come to demand my Chief God Artifact, right?"

When the Civilization Sword first appeared, the twenty‑four god nations didn't know the truth and thought it was a chief divine artifact, so they sent emissaries to collect it.

Translation: Earlier, when the Sword of Civilization appeared, the Twenty-Four God Nations didn't know the truth, thinking it was a Chief God Artifact, and thus sent envoys to collect it.

He eventually collected all the fragments, fused them into the supreme karmic treasure, and most divine emissaries returned empty‑handed.

Translation: In the end, he obtained all the fragments, combined them into the Qi Luck Supreme Treasure, and the god envoys mostly returned empty-handed.

Now that he has entered the Divine Realm, those who thought the Civilization Sword was a chief divine artifact have surfaced, eager to claim this treasure.

Translation: Now that he has come to Shen Jie, those who believed the Sword of Civilization was a Chief God Artifact naturally surfaced, wanting to obtain this treasure.

Prince Yunlan's purpose in coming here is precisely that.

Translation: Prince Yunlan's purpose in coming here is precisely that.

Compared to that, the Sacred Flame Island matter is utterly insignificant!

Translation: Compared to that, the matter of Holy Flame Island is trivial!

Prince Yunlan gazed at Xiao Feng, his aged face full of elegant composure, a natural aristocratic bearing, lofty and superior.

Translation: Prince Yunlan gazed at Xiao Feng, his aged face full of elegant composure, a natural noble bearing, lofty and aloof.

He said, "You are very smart; smart people live longer. Young adventurer, hand over that sword, and I will ask the monarch to pardon your attack on Holy Flame Island. If you are willing to pledge loyalty, you could even be granted the title of king."

These are both praise and an attempt to win over; those who don't know might think he came to pacify the bandits.

But in fact, he himself is the bandit!

Without doing anything else, he first tries to rob people's treasures, even controlling Wind Spirit Island and using others' families as threats.

What kind of reasoning is this?

Xiao Feng firmly shook his head, refusing: "Whether it's the Sword of Civilization or me, neither is something you can fantasize about. Leave now, and I can spare your life; if you keep acting like a big-tailed wolf, I don't mind taking your divinity and inheritance."

"What big talk!"

Upon hearing that, King Itamal of Cloud Mist snorted coldly, anger showing.

He asked himself he had always spoken gently, only wanting to properly settle this matter, and would resort to force only if necessary.

Unexpectedly, both He Er Na and Xiao Feng have such explosive tempers; they aren't even willing to sit down for a proper talk, directly refusing sternly and even threatening him in return!

As the illustrious Border Prince of the Storm God Kingdom, when has Itamal ever been threatened?

Such a rude adventurer deserves to die!

A flash of azure light, and this Border Prince's body manifested a long bow, his clothes turning into an ornate battle robe.

"If you want my divinity, see if you have the ability!" he said, taking a fighting stance.

Xiao Feng smiled at the sight: "Is that so? Thanks for the inheritance."

As they spoke, a thought moved, and several minor skills appeared around the Prince of Cloud Mist's body.

(End of chapter)