Wangtian Port, located in the northern part of the True Spirit Domain, is one of the few ports in the domain that can access the Outer Domain Dead Sea, with Wangtian Port being the most renowned.
Furthermore, only martial artists with powerful cultivation are qualified to embark on such expeditions into the Outer Domain Dead Sea, a venture that only a select few can undertake.
As for the vast and boundless Outer Domain Dead Sea, these martial artists who wish to set sail urgently need to exchange intelligence and share information. Gradually, this group of top-tier experts capable of accessing the Outer Domain Dead Sea congregated at Wangtian Port.
Over ti, this small circle beca more established, and Wangtian Port beca the sole port for martial artists from the True Spirit Domain entering the Outer Domain Dead Sea.
The other ports have essentially beco cargo ports, and martial artists venturing into the Outer Domain Dead Sea are extrely rare.
Unfortunately, even though those who brave the Outer Domain Dead Sea are highly cultivated and powerful in combat, less than half of them manage to return alive.
Often, these adventurers of the Outer Domain Dead Sea have families, multiple wives, and concubines. Especially for those of the Jianghu, deep affection and loyalty are particularly apparent.
So Jianghu daughters who have long awaited their husbands’ return eagerly run to the port to gaze at the horizon, daily watching the sea et the sky, hoping their beloved will return.
One year, three years, ten years, dozens of years...
Faces age, beauty withers, tears dry up, day after day watching the sea, almost becoming statues.
This is how Wangtian Port got its na.
It is said that at most, over a hundred won of various ages watched the sea, hoping for their husbands’ return, thus earning it the na "Wangtian’s Return."
This indirectly shows the perilousness of venturing into the Outer Domain Dead Sea.
Ye Zhen is not one to be unconventional, and since the sea map he acquired from Sect Leader Jian Qianxiong also starts at Wangtian Port, Ye Zhen must set off from there as well.
At the very least, he has to obtain so rough sea maps at Wangtian Port to compare them with the map Jian Qianxiong gave him, as the map in Jian Qianxiong’s possession is eighty years old.
To Ye Zhen’s regret, despite having eliminated quite a few martial artists from the Outer Domain Dead Sea, such as Yua Du, the Black Crown King from Black Fiend Island, and the five Tiger Kings from Tiger Shark Island, not a single sea map was found in their storage rings.
Of course, this situation is not due to Ye Zhen’s bad luck; there’s a reason for it.
Sea maps are precious, and every island in the Outer Domain Dead Sea is nearly like a treasured island. Therefore, to prevent robbery and murder, martial artists from the Outer Domain Dead Sea never carry sea maps around; they morize them in their minds.
Furthermore, the sea maps morized, especially those belonging to mbers of the various island forces, are heavily sealed with secret techniques. Even if they are captured alive and soul-searched, it is not easy to extract the information.
This was the case with Yua Du, the Black Crown King who was soul-searched by Ye Zhen.
Although Ye Zhen was able to obtain a lot of intelligence about Black Fiend Island, including approximate geographical information around the island, a detailed sea map was not yielded at all.
This is also the biggest current challenge Ye Zhen faces.
In Jian Qianxiong’s words, the sea may seem boundless, but it is definitely not a flat expanse. You might inadvertently pass by a certain sea area and awaken a slumbering Middle Giant Demon, inviting disaster.
Therefore, Ye Zhen’s first step is to compare the sea map to Wantong Island at Wangtian Port, and then inquire on Wantong Island, known as the Sea Market, to arrange his next steps.
The straight-line distance from Wangtian Port to Qinglan Martial City is 2,230,000 miles. A typical Establishnt King would need about a month to get there, but that’s assuming the Establishnt King is flying on their own.
Establishnt Kings, even without demon servants raised from childhood, have mounts captured halfway and dosticated for travel, generally making the journey in about twenty days.
In comparison, Ye Zhen’s Cloud Winged Tiger King Kitten is even faster, taking only half a month to reach Wangtian Port.
This is because Ye Zhen cherishes the Cloud Winged Tiger King Kitten and often allows it to rest.
Otherwise, it would take even less ti.
Ye Zhen himself is not highly cultivated, only at the peak of the Fourth Stage of Vein Forging Realm, but the mid-grade Spirit Tier aura emitted by the Cloud Winged Tiger King Kitten is equivalent to the aura of a Fifth and Sixth Stage Establishnt King.
Thus, although the journey was long, no ignorant fools blocked the way, allowing Ye Zhen to smoothly reach Wangtian Port.
Not far from Wangtian Port, Ye Zhen put away the Cloud Winged Tiger King Kitten and subtly changed his appearance and attire.
Before coming, Jian Qianxiong had specifically instructed that Ye Zhen had offended quite a few people, whether it be the Green Sun Palace or the Profound Moon Sect of the True Spirit Domain, which are top-tier forces, especially the Stars Tower, whose spies are spread across the Nine Great Domains.
This ti, there is also the hatred from exterminating Stars Tower and killing Yan Wuji.
Especially with the death of Yan Wuji, the Ninth Elder of the Stars Building, and the three Clan Elders of the Xuanyuan Yan Family, the Stars Tower was shaken to its core. If it weren’t for the lack of reach, much of the power in the True Spirit Domain would have been wiped out, and the revenge would likely have already co.
Because of this, Jian Qianxiong specially reminded Ye Zhen to avoid being ambushed or plotted against, advising him to make slight changes to not stand out too much.
Ye Zhen is an old hand in Jianghu, so he naturally listened to Jian Qianxiong’s advice. Naturally, for sothing as recognizable as the Cloud Winged Tiger King, Ye Zhen put it away.
Perhaps due to the presence of powerful martial artists, Wangtian Port is not particularly prosperous; rather, it is sowhat desolate, with a very shabby port.
Ye Zhen knows the reason for this.
Wangtian Port is frequented by martial artists with formidable cultivation and combat power. Among these martial artists, there are so who rob others of their goods. Of the ships departing with cargo from Wangtian Port, more than thirty percent of them often disappear.
Needless to say, it is those highly cultivated martial artists responsible, and they cover up traces, leaving no evidence.
Subsequently, Wangtian Port simply ceased cargo operations and beca a place for martial artists to enter and exit the Outer Domain Dead Sea.
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Amidst the slightly fishy and sweet sea breeze, Ye Zhen landed on the gravel-strewn path, and the intermittent sound of the sobbing sea breeze reached Ye Zhen’s ears.
Initially, Ye Zhen didn’t pay much attention.
It was only after listening more closely that he realized the sound of won crying was interspersed within the whining sea breeze.
Once again soaring into the sky for a detailed look, Ye Zhen finally realized that Wangtian Port truly lived up to its na.
On the chaotic rocks along the distant shore, stood thirty or so won of different ages, so were elderly with white hair while others were in their youthful pri, all gazing at the horizon where the sea and sky t.
The tears of the white-haired old won had long been cried dry, or perhaps, standing here had beco habitual. The crying within the sea breeze ca from the young won.
This scene made Ye Zhen gasp in shock.
Such a sight, it is one thing to hear about it, but witnessing it firsthand is utterly shocking.
If one’s conviction is not strong, seeing this scene might make them want to back out!
Even soone as steadfast as Ye Zhen found himself a bit shaken!
.....
"Sir, do you wish to set sail? Our Wantong leaves once a month, and it will set sail in just two days with only two spots left, you should hurry."
Shortly after arriving at this desolate port, a black-faced Martial Artist with a slick deanor and tanned complexion from exposure to the sun ca to greet him. Ye Zhen noticed sothing in his words.
"Wantong? Is it the ship heading to Wantong Island?" Ye Zhen asked.
"Young Master Gao Ming, you are indeed a distinguished figure with heritage!" The black-faced Martial Artist gave Ye Zhen a thumbs-up.
"Our Wantong sails once a month to Wantong Island, carrying so cargo and only twelve passengers. You should hurry, Young Master.
Wantong Island is like the first stop for people like you, Young Master, heading to the Outer Domain Dead Sea. Many people co and go, you must seize the chance!" the black-faced Martial Artist said.
"Oh, are there any sea maps for Wantong Island for sale?" Ye Zhen asked.
Upon hearing this, a mocking smile appeared on the black-faced Martial Artist’s face, "Sea map? Those are devised at the cost of lives, how could anyone sell them? What would we eat if they did?"
Ye Zhen originally intended to buy a sea map to verify it against the map given by Jian Qianxiong. With his Moon Shadow Sea Shuttle, if he had a map, he could travel on his own.
After pondering for a mont, Ye Zhen asked casually, "I’ve heard there’s a small island twenty-seven thousand miles south of Wantong Island, rich in Red Rainbow Golden Sand, can we stop there along the way?"
Upon hearing this, the mocking smile on the black-faced Martial Artist’s face grew more pronounced, "It seems you possess a map to Wantong Island and are fishing for information?"
"However, I won’t deceive you, Young Master. The map you have is likely outdated. The small island rich in Red Rainbow Golden Sand was destroyed by an Establishnt King with a single palm strike forty-nine years ago, and it has since transford into a terrifying existence!"
Hearing this, Ye Zhen was left speechless.
Indeed, in over eighty years, the world had changed too much, and the map given by Sect Leader Jian Qianxiong was indeed outdated.
At this thought, Ye Zhen cast his gaze upon the black-faced Martial Artist.
Under Ye Zhen’s gaze, the black-faced Martial Artist’s expression tensed, and he cautiously retreated a few steps, "Do not entertain any ideas about , sir.
I only know about so major shifts in this sea region, the maps I know nothing about. Even if you were to capture alive and perform a Soul Search, it would be useless and would instead bring you great trouble!"
The black-faced Martial Artist’s words rendered Ye Zhen both amused and annoyed, "Am I so naive as to commit a cri and perform a Soul Search in broad daylight?"
"You never know, sir. It’s better to speak up early for the sake of my life!" the black-faced Martial Artist said.
"Alright then, I’ll book one spot on your Wantong. How many Spirit Crystals, and how many days does the journey take?" Ye Zhen asked.
"The journey to Wantong Island generally takes ten to twenty days. As for the Spirit Crystals required for your passage, you should discuss it with our Steward; I truly don’t know!" the black-faced Martial Artist said.
"You don’t know the price?" Ye Zhen was a bit puzzled.
"Please don’t be offended, sir. The price varies for different people. You’ll know once you et our Steward!"
"Such a rule exists? Very well, lead the way!" Ye Zhen said.
"Sir, our Steward is on the large ship by the shore, this way, please!"
The so-called "large ship by the shore" that the black-faced Martial Artist spoke of was actually floating so ten miles offshore from the sea coast.
Following him all the way by flight, shortly after entering the blue waters, Ye Zhen suddenly ca to an abrupt halt, his expression filled with incredulity.
Black Dragon Bloodline!
Shortly after he flew into this sea area, the long dormant Black Dragon Martial ridians within him unexpectedly stirred! (To be continued. If you like this work, welco to cast your recomndation votes, monthly tickets on Qidian. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users please read on m.qidian.)
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