With
A mere half-month later,
After sweeping the area with his spiritual sense, he confirmed that the underground complex was indeed deserted. In that case, he would have to find someone to ask about the situation.
Since the Wonderful Sound Gate had once set up their market on this island, it stood to reason that even if they had relocated, they wouldn't have moved far from the surrounding waters. Moreover, the islands in this region were likely where human cultivators gathered most densely.
He was confident that with his powerful spiritual sense, locating some human cultivators would be no trouble at all.
As expected, after flying for half a day,
Not just one — an entire group.
Hovering high above the island, he watched as several male and female cultivators below besieged two fourth-level demon beasts on the ocean surface nearby.
When he noticed two somewhat familiar faces among them,
He activated his Face Changing Technique at will, transforming his appearance into that of a dark-faced middle-aged man. Then, with casual ease, he flicked two azure sword qi streaks outward. They flashed and pierced through both fourth-level demon beasts' skulls in an instant, killing them on the spot.
This display of power alarmed the cultivators below. They immediately spotted
After a brief discussion, a burly man in brocade robes flew up toward
"Greetings, Senior. We thank Senior for lending a hand. Is there anything this junior might do to be of service?" The brocade-robed man spoke with a respectful expression, though a flicker of unease crossed the eyes beneath his hawkish nose. He couldn't tell what purpose a Core Formation cultivator might have for suddenly appearing on this island.
As for the brocade-robed man and Xu Yun, after all these years they were still lingering at late Foundation Establishment. It seemed they had most likely failed their Core Formation attempts.
Seeing
He hesitated, about to say something more, when
"I'm looking for the Wonderful Sound Gate's secret market. Does anyone here know when the next market opens and where it will be held?"
Hearing this question, the man surnamed Yi's expression visibly relaxed. He answered eagerly with a respectful air:
"Senior, the Wonderful Sound Gate's next secret market is still over a month away. The location has already been set — it will be held on Twin Peak Island, several days' sail west of here. If Senior wishes to go, this junior can lead the way." The man was quite perceptive.
"That won't be necessary. Just give me the sea chart."
He had absolutely no intention of reminiscing with this person.
The man had been remarkably fortunate to survive the Beast Tide, but the others had most likely not been so lucky. This thought brought a quiet, internal sigh from
"Yes! This junior will mark the secret market's location on the sea chart right away." A flash of disappointment crossed the brocade-robed man's face. He had been hoping to use this encounter to build a connection with such a powerful figure. Life in the Outer Star Sea was getting harder by the day, and knowing a Core Formation cultivator would be of immense benefit going forward.
But after stealing another glance at
All that remained behind were the low-level cultivators, their faces filled with envy.
In today's Outer Star Sea, without at least Core Formation cultivation, low-level cultivators didn't dare stray far from their own caves.
…
Although the market was still a month away,
By then, he might not even have time to teleport away — the Wind-Splitting Beast could have already come knocking.
He planned to find Madam Fan and that Yun Tianxiao directly and see if he could pay some modest price to quietly teleport through. If they tried to extort him with an outrageous demand, he certainly wouldn't hesitate to force his way through.