NOVPUBJi Yuan gave a slight nod, a hint of relief swept across his face:
"With this, we’ve finally checked the last part."
Over twenty people, and half a month’s toil and anxiety, yet the process was surprisingly smooth.
Throughout the inspection, no abnormalities were detected in this land.
Even if some relics of cultivators or crude temporary caves were discovered, it was still normal since this place had once been used by Outer Continent cultivators as a launchpad to attack the West Sea Country.
It would be abnormal if there were none.
Upon hearing Ji Yuan’s words, the atmosphere amongst the crowd instantly lightened significantly.
Smiles spread across the faces of many cultivators.
Even though they had not encountered an enemy, everyone was under immense pressure.
No one could be certain if there were any hidden enemies here.
However, with these days of meticulous surveying and Ji Yuan’s final conclusion, they were finally able to exhale in relief.
But at this moment, a voice suggesting a different opinion suddenly spoke up:
"Martial Uncle Ji, Elder Mu, we have inspected these islands and reefs once, but what if the cultivators from Outer Continent are hiding under the sea?"
The crowd, which had just started to relax, instantly fell silent.
All faces turned stiffly towards Liang Zhongkang amidst the crowd.
Liang Zhongkang seemed oblivious, speaking earnestly:
"As cultivators, we can communicate with the universe. Even if we don’t need to breathe, we are able to survive effortlessly underwater. We patrolled above, but what if as soon as we leave, they fly up again?"
Ji Yuan looked at Liang Zhongkang, his face impassive:
"The nearby ocean is affected by the ocean barrier, retaining some Yuanci force. We can stay on the surface, but if cultivators hide under the sea, they would quickly have their mana dissolved by the Yuanci force. If this goes on for too long, even a Nascent Soul would not be able to cope…"
Upon hearing this, Liang Zhongkang still seemed somewhat unconvinced: "Even if they are not at the bottom of the sea, but what if they are hiding behind the ocean barrier…"
"However, your point is valid." n𝚘𝚟𝚙u𝚋.co𝚖
Ji Yuan suddenly interrupted Liang Zhongkang’s words. Under the somewhat surprised gaze of everyone, he calmly walked towards the shoreline.
He stretched out his hand, intending to probe into the somewhat dark sea water.
"Brother Ji, you mustn’t!"
Mu Guishou hastily warned.
Surrounding them, the sound of water reverberated.
Seemingly having heard Mu Guishou’s warning, Ji Yuan suddenly withdrew his hand just as it was about to delve into the water. He laughed and said:
"Forget it, I doubt these Outer Continent cultivators have the ability to hide in the sea. If I come into contact with the sea water, I will ruin my mana for nothing."
Mu Guishou exhaled a sigh of relief.
He feared that Brother Ji might impulsively jump into the sea.
Given the intensity of the Yuanci force nearby, if it came into direct contact, he would lose years of accumulated mana at the very least.
Liang Zhongkang looked puzzled:
"But…"
"Enough, let’s go. We’ve completed our patrol mission. I need to go back and rest, Brother Mu. You’d better quickly signal your disciples."
Ji Yuan said with a wave and laugh.
He seemed relaxed, full of a sense of ease.
As he stood not far in front of him, Mu Guishou suddenly stiffened.
The moment Ji Yuan waved, he saw Ji Yuan delicately curling his thumb and little finger inward…
At this instant, Mu Guishou felt a sudden jolt of awareness!
