292: Ziyou goes out!

【 Fourth year, you once again returned to everyone's side. 】

【 Seeing you return with a solemn expression, everyone knew the answer before even asking. 】

【 As your silence lingered, the atmosphere began to turn eerie. 】

【 After a long while, you opened your mouth and asked Xuanyuan Tianji about the Black Sea. 】

【 You recounted your journey westward. 】

【 "Anomalous Black Sea?" 】

【 Upon hearing this, Xuanyuan Tianji's brows furrowed unconsciously. 】

【 Subsequently, Xuanyuan Tianji tried hard to recall anything about the anomalous Black Sea in her mind. 】

【 During Xuanyuan Tianji's recollection, all eyes were on her, hoping to get an answer from her. 】

【 After an unknown amount of time, Xuanyuan Tianji shook her head helplessly. 】

【 "In my impression, the Vast Immortal Domain doesn't have a Black Sea like the one you described." 】

【 Upon hearing this explanation, you somewhat suspected that she might have forgotten, or perhaps her understanding of the Vast Immortal Domain wasn't deep enough. 】

【 However, this thought was quickly dismissed by you. 】

【 "Could it be that this Black Sea formed later?" 】

【 Xuanyuan Tianji nodded. 】

【 "In my memory, that Black Sea doesn't exist. Instead, there's an Immortal Spirit Sea." 】

【 Xuanyuan Tianji told you that although she hadn't been to every part of the Vast Immortal Domain, she was familiar with some famous Immortal Lands and Forbidden Grounds. 】

【 Xuanyuan Tianji told you that if what you said was true, that Black Sea would definitely not be an unknown entity; she would surely have some knowledge of it. 】

【 "Immortal Spirit Sea?" 】

【 Upon hearing this name, you pondered it continuously in your mind. 】

【 Xuanyuan Tianji then told you that the Immortal Spirit Sea was in the direction you were heading, but the Immortal Spirit Sea she knew was not black, but very clear, containing rich Immortal Qi, and was a Cultivation Holy Land. 】

【 "Eerie Creature!" 】

【 At this moment, you concluded that the Black Sea must be the Immortal Spirit Sea, only you didn't know why it transformed from the Immortal Spirit Sea into the Black Sea. 】

【 The only possible cause for this change was the intervention of Eerie Creature. 】

【 Suddenly, a bold idea emerged in your mind. 】

【 You didn't know why, but you always felt that extremely terrifying Eerie Creature were hidden within that Black Sea. It was highly possible that the current Black Sea, like the Cangmang Dao Palace, was a Sect of Eerie Creature. 】

【 Thinking of this possibility, cold sweat broke out on your back, and you were grateful that you hadn't been discovered at that time. 】

【 Immediately after, you looked at Xuanyuan Tianji and asked her if she still remembered the map of the Vast Immortal Domain. 】

【 "I don't remember clearly. I only remember some famous locations in the Vast Immortal Domain, and the location of the Cangmang Dao Palace." 】

【 Xuanyuan Tianji told you that she had also come to the Vast Immortal Domain with her father before, and almost every time she came, she went to the Cangmang Dao Palace. 】

【 Xuanyuan Tianji told you that she also learned the names of those Forbidden Grounds and Immortal Realms in the Vast Immortal Domain by chatting with some people at the Cangmang Dao Palace. 】

【 This outcome was clearly not what you wanted. 】

【 Now, you had been in the Vast Immortal Domain for several years, but you still hadn't found any trace of the Human Race. 】

【 You knew that searching blindly like this was futile. 】

【 In your helplessness, you decided to stay put with everyone and begin to Cultivate, as your Realm had been stagnant for a long time. 】

【 The Cultivation resources given to you by Great Dream Immortal Emperor were enough to allow you to Cultivate to the Earth Immortal Realm, but it would take more time than for ordinary people. 】

【 You told everyone your thoughts, to establish your first stronghold in the Vast Immortal Domain at the current location. 】

【 As soon as this idea was voiced, a glimmer of something peculiar flashed in everyone's eyes. 】

【 Especially Chen Shu, these words reminded her of the Hope Zone in the Qingxuan World. 】

【 However, Chen Shu still voiced her concerns. 】

【 "Just here?" 】

【 "But the Cultivation resources here are too meager, and there's no Formation for protection." 】

【 You had also considered the problems Chen Shu mentioned, but the current situation simply didn't allow you to find a suitable place. 】

【 What you needed to do was rapidly increase your strength, and search for other places while doing so. 】

【 Your gaze suddenly fell upon Zhuge Qing. 】

【 You asked Zhuge Qing if he could set up a more concealed Formation around to hide your tracks. 】

【 Upon hearing this, Zhuge Qing's lips curled into a slight smile, and he nodded confidently. 】

【 Although Zhuge Qing was not skilled in combat, his attainments in Formation were definitely the highest among you. 】

【 One month later! 】

【 Zhuge Qing used the Materials you gave him to set up a Heavenly Mystery Bagua Formation. 】

【 This Heavenly Mystery Bagua Formation could not only help you hide your tracks but also continuously gather the surrounding Immortal Qi, making the Immortal Qi concentration within the Formation far exceed that of the surroundings. 】

【 You hadn't expected Zhuge Qing to know such a Formation; at this moment, you admitted that you had underestimated Zhuge Qing. 】

【 Fifth year! 】

【 In this year, all of you were Cultivating within the Formation. In this year, Ye Chuxue, Zhuge Qing, and Zi You all made a Breakthrough to the Immortal Realm. 】

【 After Zi You made a Breakthrough to the Immortal Realm, she proactively sought you out. 】

【 After Zi You found you, she told you that she planned to go out and explore the situation. 】

【 Zi You told you that among you, only she and you knew the Great Void Art, and in this situation, only she and you were suitable for this task. 】

【 You looked at Zi You's determined eyes; you knew that trying to persuade her wouldn't change anything. 】

【 "Alas!" 】

【 "Senior Sister, you must protect yourself. Eerie Creature are more terrifying than you imagine!" 】

【 Hearing your Instructions, Zi You smiled slightly. 】

【 "Don't worry, Little Junior Brother, I won't provoke them actively. If I can't beat them, I'll run!" 】

【 The next day! 】

【 After bidding farewell to everyone, Zi You left the Heavenly Mystery Bagua Formation. 】

【 After Zi You left, you gave a portion of Immortal Crystals to everyone. Looking at their current Realms, you knew it wouldn't be long before they all made a Breakthrough to the Immortal Realm. 】

【 The thought that you would still be in the Immortal Realm Middle Stage after everyone else made a Breakthrough to the Immortal Realm gave you a headache. 】

【 The damned Chaos Body, while providing you with extremely strong combat power, had an incredibly slow Cultivation speed. 】

【 In contrast, in these past few years, Xuanyuan Tianji's Realm had already made a Breakthrough to the Immortal Realm Late Stage, surpassing you and becoming the first among you to be on the verge of making a Breakthrough to the Earth Immortal Realm. 】

【 You continued your closed-door Cultivation. 】

【 This time, you vowed not to emerge until you made a Breakthrough. 】

【 You returned to your wooden hut. 】

【 Within the Heavenly Mystery Bagua Formation set up by Zhuge Qing, it was like a Secret Realm. You had created an ecological environment similar to the Sword Pavilion inside. 】