Chapter 485 - 218: Qi of Creation: Arriving at the Outer Sea
Chapter 485: Chapter 218: Qi of Creation: Arriving at the Outer Sea
Yu Zhenyang immediately nodded. "Mr. Qiu, your calculations are spot-on. We reached the Outer Sea yesterday, and in another two days, we should arrive at the nearest Darkness Island."
Within the Sea of Darkness, there were many such Darkness Islands.
Each one served as a Marketplace, where traveling Cultivators could trade with one another or replenish their supplies.
It was said that the power behind these Darkness Islands was the strongest faction in the Sea of Darkness—the Yin Corpse Sect.
Although the name sounded quite sinister, the Yin Corpse Sect was one of the unorthodox schools recognized by the Eastern Domain.
While they couldn’t be considered one of the Renowned and Righteous Sects, they didn’t belong to the Demon Dao either.
"Mr. Qiu, I’ve heard for a while now that every Darkness Island has a Darkness Tavern built on it."
Yu Zhenyang asked with a smile, "When we get to Darkness Island the day after tomorrow, should we all go check it out together?"
Cao Mingjie chimed in, "I’ve long heard that the Outer Sea has many specialty dishes. I say we should all go try something new."
Qiu Fanghui commented, "To be honest, those specialty dishes are just so-so."
"But we could certainly go for a simple meal and try the Spirit Fish from the Outer Sea."
"It’s a shame we haven’t run into any schools of Sea Fish on our journey. I was hoping to let everyone have a taste of some fresh ones."
As soon as he said this, Yu Zhenyang and Cao Mingjie immediately chimed in with agreement.
Only Ma Wenbo was distracted, his mind still on the distant Spirit Ship.
He had noticed that the other Spirit Ship was clearly closing in on them.
"Eldest Brother, something’s not right. I think they’re heading for us."
Seeing the two vessels drawing closer and closer, Ma Wenbo quickly sounded the alarm.
In less than half a quarter-hour, the two Spirit Ships were about eighty li apart.
This distance was already within the Range of Divine Sense for a late-stage Golden Core Cultivator.
The opposing Spirit Ship immediately changed course, maintaining the eighty-li gap as it moved parallel to them.
Generally speaking, this was a sign that Tribulation Cultivators were preparing to strike; the other party was investigating their strength.
Sure enough, an unfamiliar Divine Sense swept over from a distance, brazenly trying to investigate the five people on the ship.
Xiao Chen wouldn’t stand for it. He immediately condensed his own Divine Sense into a hammer and smashed it forward, directly scattering the Divine Sense that was coming for him.
"Hmph!"
A cold snort echoed in the ears of all five.
Then, an old and hoarse voice followed, "Listen up, you on the other ship. This old man is the Right Protector of the Fu Bing Sect, and I will only say this once."
"The 60,000 li of sea ahead is sealed, marked by the gilded buoys. No one is permitted to enter."
"You all are to retreat immediately, or don’t blame this old man for being impolite."
Hearing this, Cao Mingjie immediately activated his Spiritual Eye to get a closer look. "Eldest Brother, the ship opposite us really is flying the flag of the Fu Bing Sect."
"I can see many markings on their clothes as well. It doesn’t look like they’re impostors."
Ma Wenbo’s brow furrowed. "Why would we run into the Fu Bing Sect here?"
"To get around a 60,000-li blockade, we’d have to travel an extra 130,000 to 140,000 li."
"At this rate, all the time we saved by taking a shortcut will be lost."
Yu Zhenyang stopped the Spirit Ship and subconsciously asked, "Mr. Qiu, what should we do?"
Qiu Fanghui’s smile vanished. He sucked in a sharp breath. "They don’t come in peace."
"The Fu Bing Sect has grown rapidly these past few years. Around the Sea of Darkness, they’re the strongest force aside from the Yin Corpse Sect."
"In my opinion, it’s best we keep the peace."
To put it bluntly, he meant they should just obediently stay out of their way. They couldn’t afford to provoke them.
Hearing this from Qiu Fanghui, who had the highest Cultivation, a trace of disappointment flickered across Yu Zhenyang’s face.
But he quickly hid it. "You’re right. Peace is paramount. Since they’ve sealed the sea for some business, we’ll just go around."
As he spoke, he began to operate the Spirit Ship, turning it to leave.
Xiao Chen opened his mouth to speak, but the words died on his lips. He thought for a moment. ’This doesn’t seem like a good place to start a fight.’
’It comes down to the same old question: what if the Spirit Ship gets damaged in the fight?’
’Besides, I’ve never even heard of the Fu Bing Sect before and don’t know anything about them.’
’In that case, it’s better to just let it go. Better to avoid trouble than to stir it up.’
So, he didn’t voice any objection.
"Stop!"
However, before the Spirit Ship could leave, the old voice echoed in their ears again. "Did this old man say you could leave?"