216: Chapter 216 Entering the Underworld Sea

Fan Lang's words caused the Disciples below to restrain the greed on their faces, and they then lined up to enter on their flying swords.

Those Qi Refining Cultivators could only stop here, their faces filled with helplessness.

Yun Ling exhorted his Qingyun Sect Disciples, "When you enter the Minghai Realm, prioritize your lives. Support one another, do your best to find treasures, but do not overreach."

"And remember, the gate to the Minghai Realm can only stay open for a month. After a month, we will once again join forces to open the entrance. During that time, you must find an exit to come out!"

Lu Shaoyou stood at the front and led the Disciples in bowing as they accepted the command.

According to the ranking of Sect strength, the Qingyun Sect was second to last. Just as they were about to step forward...

A veiled woman suddenly flew up, dressed in green gauze robes. Only her phoenix eyes were visible, her features partially hidden, carrying a hint of arrogance.

As she flew up, she brought with her a waft of fragrant wind, causing some of the Qingyun Sect Disciples below to feel refreshed and look on with obsession.

Ye Tianhao frowned slightly and looked at Lu Shaoyou, who immediately used his spiritual power for defense.

This woman could use Charm Techniques! She was at the Foundation Establishment stage.

Following closely as the woman flew, several female Cultivators accompanied her, directly cutting in front of the Qingyun Sect's position.

Gui Suer, who was working to open the entrance gate, giggled and said to Yun Ling, "Sect Master Yun, my apologies! My Disciples are immature; your Qingyun Sect will have to make way for me."

A flash of impatience crossed Yun Ling's eyes, but he still replied, "It's no matter."

Seeing this, Ye Tianhao thought to himself that after being with the Sect for these few days, he could see that each Sect harbored its own hidden agendas and they were not harmonious. Now that they were entering the Minghai Realm, they had to act with caution.

"Junior Brother," Lu Shaoyou called out to him at this moment, "Junior Brother, there are turbulent currents within the gate of the Minghai Realm. You are very likely to be separated once inside, so you must be extra careful!"

Ye Tianhao said warmly, "Thank you for your concern, Senior Brother Lu. Tian Hao has taken it to heart."

Having spent the last few years together, the two shared some friendship and got along quite well.

"Shaoyou, it's your turn. Get in quickly!" Yun Ling's urging came from above.

Only then did Lu Shaoyou have the Disciples prepare, following the leading Elder Yun Jian deep inside.

As the Disciples entered one by one...

Those Golden Core Cultivators who were working together to open the gate could no longer hold out. Their spiritual power slackened, and the gate that had been forced open instantly slammed shut.

Yun Ling quickly adjusted his breathing on the spot, while the other Sect Masters also sat to the side, waiting for their Disciples to return.

As those at the Golden Core Stage, their cultivation would be suppressed to the Foundation Establishment stage if they entered. Since they were mostly Sect Masters and could not afford any mishaps, none of them would go inside.

Now, they could only rely on the Disciples of their own Sects.

Inside the Minghai Realm at this time, dark clouds loomed and black mist permeated the air.

A scroll came to a halt over a turbulent sea. The scroll opened immediately, and Ye Jing instantly emerged as a streak of green light.

But as soon as he landed, Ye Jing saw a vast ocean beneath him. He immediately summoned a Qi Condensing Fish from his Demonic Beast Grotto-heaven. The fish was only the size of a small boat, but it quickly dropped into the sea and supported Ye Jing.

Standing on the fish's back, Ye Jing looked at the pitch-black surroundings, where only the clouds above let through a sliver of light.

Was this the Minghai Realm?

It looked as if there was nothing at all.

Steering the Qi Condensing Fish, Ye Jing summoned several Golden Erosion Insects. "Go, lead me to land!"

The Golden Erosion Insects spread their wings and immediately caught the scent of soil in this area of the sea, leading the way in front.

Ye Jing steered the Qi Condensing Fish and sped off in that direction.

After traveling for an hour, the Golden Erosion Insect on Ye Jing's shoulder suddenly buzzed its wings. Ye Jing immediately narrowed his eyes and used his spiritual power.

A bolt of lightning suddenly struck the empty sea, and a Spirit Boat anchored in mid-air abruptly appeared. Leading the way was a tall, sturdy man wearing a gold-trimmed short coat.

Without a word, he attacked Ye Jing as soon as he appeared.

"You actually dodged it? Then let's see how you handle this move!" The man held a mirror in his hand and directed another burst of thunderous lightning at Ye Jing.

Ye Jing saw the white jade-like boat the man was piloting and noted his disdainful expression; he seemed to be a Disciple of some Sect.

Ye Jing's gaze turned cold, and the spiritual power around him suddenly solidified. The Qi Condensing Fish beneath his feet swung its tail sharply, instantly darting several yards and narrowly avoiding the falling lightning.

The sea surface was blasted into a crater several yards wide, splashing black water everywhere.

"In the Minghai Realm, to strike without a word—Your Excellency certainly puts on a grand air."

Ye Jing's voice was calm. This Disciple was only at the Early Stage of Foundation Establishment, yet he dared to attack an unknown Cultivator; he was truly arrogant.

The tall, sturdy man let out a disdainful sneer, twirling the mirror flowing with lightning in his hand, his tone contemptuous.

"Dressed in such ragged clothes, you're nothing but a stowaway Loose Cultivator. You're not worthy to speak before this Young Master. If you know what's good for you, hand over all the treasures on you, and I might leave your corpse intact!"

Ye Jing didn't bother with nonsense; the Golden Erosion Insect on his shoulder emitted a sharp buzz.

"Since you're looking for death, I'll grant your wish."

Before his voice had even faded, Ye Jing pointed at the man. "Hei Feng, come forth!"

A terrifying demonic power instantly erupted, and a black Astral Wind, carrying silver-glowing spiritual power, exploded beside Ye Jing.

The tall, sturdy man was playing with the Magical Artifact in his hand, preparing to activate his lightning technique again.

But when this demonic power rushed toward him, the contempt on his face instantly froze.

"W-what is this?!"

He cried out in shock, his spiritual power becoming chaotic. The arrogance in his voice from moments ago now carried an almost imperceptible tremble.

A black shadow leaped out and landed on the sea. Its claws were suspended in the air, and it stood a full two zhang tall.

It was even more robust than the tall man. Its glossy black fur stood on end, gleaming with a cold luster. Silver runes spread from its back to the tips of its claws, shining like stars in the dark night of the Minghai.

The Single Horn on its head stood straight, flowing with silver light, and its sharp canines were bared, glinting with a frigid chill.

With every breath, it exhaled wisps of black demonic mist, carrying the unique pressure of a Second-Order Demonic Beast as it spread in all directions.

The tall man's eyes widened, the disdain on his face long since replaced by extreme shock and fear.

"This Cultivator can tame beasts?! And even control a Second-Order Demonic Beast?!"

Ye Jing stood on the back of the Qi Condensing Fish with a calm expression. He tilted his chin toward Hei Feng and said in a deep voice, "Hei Feng, kill him!"

"Awoo—"

Hei Feng threw back its head and let out a sky-shaking roar. The sound carried the dominance and majesty of a Second-Order Demonic Beast, making the Jade Boat hum and its spiritual light dim.

After the roar, it kicked off with its four limbs, instantly shattering the black water beneath its feet.

Its form was like a bolt of black lightning, wrapped in a gale as it charged toward the Jade Boat. Its speed was so great that even the black mist in the air was torn asunder.

Seeing this, the tall, sturdy man was frightened to the point of Soul Flying Away and Spirit Scattering.

Reacting quickly, he gripped the Thunder Mirror tightly and pushed his spiritual power to the limit, roaring, "Heavenly Thunder! Strike!"

A Second-Order Demonic Beast was so strong that it would take at least three Early Stage Foundation Establishment Cultivators to match it, let alone control it.

Could it be that this old man is a Golden Core Cultivator?!

The tall man now regretted it; why had he provoked such a terrifying fellow?

Facing the pillar of lightning, the silver light on Hei Feng's Single Horn surged, and the silver runes all over its body instantly lit up as it took the lightning strike head-on.

The lightning pillar was directly melted by the light's counterattack, leaving not even a tenth of its power.