NOVPUB"Just in that instant, my time was slowed down, and coupled with the surprise attack, that’s why I was captured,"
Hearing Ye Feiyang’s words, the Divine Emperor pondered briefly, then said, "True Fate of time, like the Time Emperor back then?"
"It shouldn’t be that strong; after all, the Time Emperor of old had transcended the Path of Time and reached the Other Shore of time," Ye Feiyang shook his head and said.
The Time Emperor could even travel through the past and reverse reincarnation.
Clearly, this was not something the other party could compare to.
"Still, that’s quite remarkable. Time is one of the hardest True Fates to comprehend," the Divine Emperor shook his head and said.
"After all, he’s still young, but what exactly is this Extraterritorial Extreme Palace, and how come we’ve never heard of it before?"
Looking at the inquiring gazes of the two, Xu Zimei shook her head slightly.
She said, "I don’t know either. Why fret about it so much?
Once you’ve condensed your Destiny, who in this world would be your match?"
"You," the Divine Emperor looked at Xu Zimei and said somberly.
He remembered the Demon Seal within his body; his life and death were at the mercy of Xu Zimei’s thoughts.
"We better hurry to the Netherworld Blood Sea," Xu Zimei said with a shake of her head and a smile.
The three of them nodded, and after leaving the Old Land, they were not attacked again on their journey.
Eventually, the group emerged from the Old Land, determined their direction, and set off toward the location of the Netherworld Blood Sea.
"Tell us about the Blood Clan," Xu Zimei asked Ye Feiyang as she looked at him.
As they traveled, Ye Feiyang pondered for a moment.
Finally, he said, "Actually, the Blood Clan isn’t all that united internally; there are Three Bloodline factions within the clan.
They are the Divine Bloodline, Demon Bloodline, and Monster Bloodline."
"Well, those names do sound quite impressive," the Divine Emperor remarked shaking her head slightly.
"In general, the Divine Bloodline keeps to themselves within the clan, not involving themselves in any disputes and keeping a very low profile," Ye Feiyang said.
"Whereas constant strife exists between the Demon Bloodline and the Monster Bloodline, each trying to assert their standing within the clan."
"That’s complicated," Xu Zimei frowned slightly.
"Actually, the Clan Elders hold a neutral position, so even though there’s constant friction between them, real battles rarely break out,"
Ye Feiyang replied, "I was born into the Divine Bloodline, and it was only because of their tolerance that I was able to survive.
If I had been born into one of the other two Bloodlines, a hybrid like me probably would have been executed long ago."
Hearing Ye Feiyang’s words, Xu Zimei fell silent.
The matters of the Blood Clan were quite complicated, but helping the Divine Emperor restore and recondense his Destiny was indeed urgent.
After all, the revival of the Divine Emperor was tied to his many forthcoming endeavors; he needed this power.
In the following journey, the group rarely engaged in conversation, and they did not rest much either.
Although the Eastern Continent was vast and boundless, with their strong cultivation, they continuously marched on and finally arrived at the Endless Heaven Sea, the gateway from the Eastern Continent to the South Continent, on the eighteenth day.
It was now afternoon, and the trio hired a medium-sized sailing ship at the dock, heading into the Endless Heaven Sea.
Due to the weather, a thin layer of ice crystals had formed on the surface of the sea.
Fortunately, this ice layer was not thick, and the ship moved unhindered after passing through it.
The three sat in the ship’s cabin resting, while the ship sped through the waves, kicking up two tiers of spray.
The sea in the afternoon was beautiful; the sun had already lost its shape.
The sunset dyed the entire horizon gold, and that night, there was no afterglow.
"The water shares the color with the long sky," the spectacular sunset fused with the endless horizon of the sea, the scene mirrored in the water was breathtakingly beautiful.
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The location of the Netherworld Blood Sea was extremely difficult to find, and even Ye Feiyang, who had emerged from within, couldn’t find the direction for a while.
The group floated on the ship for an entire afternoon, and, as it happened, the sky gradually darkened.
Xu Zimei and her two companions prepared to meditate and rest in the cabin tonight, planning to continue their search the next day.
The Endless Heaven Sea at night was somewhat terrifying, as darkness engulfed everything like a giant beast.
Silent roars spread all around.
As the ship sailed on, distant specks of light suddenly appeared.
"What’s that?" the Divine Emperor asked, puzzled.
"Sea people’s houseboats," Ye Feiyang replied uncertainly.
Xu Zimei knew something about these houseboats; it was said that some people were accustomed to living on the sea.
They had built rooms that could float on the water’s surface, surrounded by defensive formations.
Many houses were connected, drifting with the waves, following the Endless Heaven Sea to experience the scenery along the way.
Especially in recent years, this lifestyle of houseboats had become very popular and endeared by many.
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"Let’s go have a look," Xu Zimei suggested.
The Divine Emperor and his companion both nodded.
As they got closer, Xu Zimei also saw the appearance of these sea houses.
They weren’t too large; just a glance suggested there were only about twenty or so.
The houses were constructed from a type of North Ocean wood, which naturally grew in the vast ocean waters.
It was said they were extremely sturdy, and not even the sea tide could collapse them.
This timber was also remarkably firm in water, making it one of the best materials for building a home.
When Xu Zimei and her group got close, the formations surrounding the houses suddenly vibrated.
Layers of ripples spread from underneath the water, boiling the entire sea area.
In just a moment, more than a dozen figures flew out from the houses, stepping into the air and looking towards the ship Xu Zimei was on.
"Who dares to intrude on Clear Water Stronghold?" a robust voice called out from among them.
"Your Excellency, please don’t misunderstand; we are merely travelers on the Endless Heaven Sea and happened to see your houseboats, so we wanted to come for a visit," Ye Feiyang quickly explained.
The group on the other side seemed silent for a long while, then finally, an elder, accompanied by two others, slowly descended by stepping through the air. 𝓃𝓸𝓋𝓹𝓾𝓫.𝒸ℴ𝓶
The elder appeared very old, his skin rough and filled with dense wrinkles.
It was clear he was often exposed to the wind and rain, battered by the sea breeze.
"I am the Green Smoke Taoist; please don’t take offense, gentlemen," the elder spoke.
"The sea is full of dangers, especially this area, so one must be even more cautious."
"Thank you for your advice, elder. We were just about to leave," Ye Feiyang said.
"If you gentlemen don’t mind, you can also spend the night at our Clear Water Stronghold," Green Smoke Taoist said with a smile.
"I enjoy making friends from all over, and I assume you must come from the Eastern Continent."
"Then we’ll trouble the elder," Xu Zimei agreed with a nod.
Then, the group brought the ship to shore, and the formations around the houses were opened.
Xu Zimei and her two companions followed the Green Smoke Taoist into Clear Water Stronghold.
Though Clear Water Stronghold was said to be just dozens of houses joined together, the interior layout was ingeniously designed.
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