393: Chapter 393 Illusory Sea Realm

Yan Nantian raised his eyes slightly, sweeping over Yun Chenfei and the others who were standing respectfully before him, then waved his hand gently, signaling that they need not be so reserved.

Following that, a trace of worry appeared on his weathered face, and he spoke slowly:

"Everyone, please dispense with the formalities. Now that the Human Realm is suffering such a tremendous catastrophe, as Cultivators, we naturally ought to step forward without hesitation."

"However, the current situation is grave. The Heavenly Demon Clan is coming on aggressively and has already occupied more than half of the Water Moon Continent. Therefore, regarding our next moves, we must think carefully and plan for the long term."

Hearing these words, the expressions of everyone present instantly became grave, as if a heavy boulder had been pressed onto their hearts.

At this moment, Yun Chenfei stepped forward, cupped his hands, and asked anxiously:

"Senior Yan, since the situation is so critical, in your opinion, how should we proceed right now? Are we to just wait here and sit idly by while awaiting death?"

Yan Nantian, upon hearing this, unhurriedly reached out to stroke the long beard on his chin, his eyes flashing with a firm light, and said in a deep voice: "As things stand, to break this deadlock, the only way is to work together and take the initiative to attack."

"We might as well divide our forces and each go to contact those major Schools of the Human Race that still exist in the world. Once everyone is gathered, we will launch our forces together and engage in a life-and-death battle with the Demon Race!"

Pausing, Yan Nantian added: "Of course, before that, there are two crucial matters that must be resolved—we must find the nine nether demon suppressing pagoda and the qiankun pearl. Only by finding these two treasures will we have a glimmer of hope to turn around the current unfavorable situation."

Upon hearing this, Yun Chenfei's gaze quickly met with those of Lin Guiwan and Ran Xueyao beside him. They exchanged glances, as if they could all read a trace of doubt and surprise in each other's eyes.

Indeed, it was that nine nether demon suppressing pagoda and the qiankun pearl again! Not long ago, a mysterious person had revealed that these two secret treasures were the key to restraining the Heavenly Demon Clan.

And now, even the renowned Yan Nantian said the same, which undoubtedly made everyone all the more curious about these two treasures.

One must know that although Yun Chenfei had possessed the nine nether demon suppressing pagoda for a long time, he still had not fully fathomed what earth-shattering abilities this pagoda hid.

As for the qiankun pearl that he had only just obtained, the situation was even trickier—because this treasure had already lost its core pearl spirit.

Facing the aggressive Heavenly Demon Clan, even if he held such a once-renowned Magic Treasure in his hand, who could say for sure if it could still function as it should?

After all, without the pearl spirit, its power would inevitably be greatly diminished.

Thinking of this, Yun Chenfei's sword-like eyebrows could not help but knit slightly, his heart seemingly shrouded in a heavy dark cloud, and he pondered to himself.

"Must we really rely on these two unpredictable and mysterious secret treasures to fight against the Heavenly Demon Clan, which is powerful enough to strike fear into one's heart?" A trace of confusion and worry appeared in his eyes.

Yun Chenfei took a deep breath, as if wanting to expel the uneasiness in his heart along with this breath, but that anxiety still lingered in his heart, refusing to dissipate.

Finally, he broke this suffocating silence and spoke slowly: "Senior Yan, you see, although the qiankun pearl is in my hands, it has now lost its pearl spirit. I only have a superficial understanding of it and cannot know its full picture at all! To rush into battle against the Heavenly Demon Clan like this, there is really no certainty to speak of."

Speaking to this point, he paused, then shook his head, and continued with a face full of sorrow: "And this nine nether demon suppressing pagoda, such a miraculous treasure, who can truly control it and unleash all of its hidden, immense power?"

His voice carried a touch of helplessness and bitterness, echoing in the air.

Just then, the silent Yan Nantian suddenly raised his head. His gaze, as bright as the stars, looked unwaveringly at Yun Chenfei, and he said in a resonant tone:

"Young Friend Yun, do not be disheartened! It is rumored that there exists an incredibly mysterious Illusory Sea Spirit Realm in this world, which hides countless wonderful Opportunities."

"Perhaps there we will be able to find a way to repair the qiankun pearl, or discover the secret to unleashing the full power of the nine nether demon suppressing pagoda."

Hearing this, the eyes of everyone present, which had originally been dim and lusterless, instantly lit up, as if they had seen a ray of hope in the darkness.

Lin Guiwan and the other two women whispered to each other, discussing spiritedly, their faces rekindled with anticipation for the future.

Yun Chenfei's eyes lit up, and he hurriedly bowed: "Many thanks to Senior Yan for your guidance, but this Illusory Sea Spirit Realm is mysterious and unpredictable; I wonder if Senior has a way to enter it?"

Yan Nantian's mouth curled up slightly, revealing a faint smile. A gleam of light flashed in his deep and sharp eyes. Immediately after, he gently waved his right hand, turning his palm upward, and a tattered, yellowed map with slightly worn edges appeared before everyone's eyes.

"This is something I obtained by chance while traveling some time ago. After some research, I discovered that this map seems to roughly mark the location of the legendary Illusory Sea Spirit Realm. However..."

Speaking to this point, Yan Nantian paused slightly, then continued: "As for where its specific entrance is actually located, I'm afraid it will require you all to search carefully."

Hearing this, the people who were originally standing scattered around quickly gathered, all of them stretching their necks, their gazes tightly locked onto that mysterious map.

At this moment, Ran Xueyao, who had been standing silently in the crowd, suddenly stepped forward, looked at everyone with determined eyes, and said without hesitation: "Since that's the case, let us not waste any more time. We should set off immediately to find the Illusory Sea Spirit Realm!"

As soon as Ran Xueyao's words fell, the others all agreed in unison, expressing their approval.

Seeing this situation, Yun Chenfei nodded and said loudly: "Good! Let us set off in the direction indicated by the map."

After saying this, Yun Chenfei cast his gaze toward Yan Nantian.

Yan Nantian, this highly respected Senior, looked around and said in a steady tone: "This trip to the Illusory Sea Spirit Realm shall be left to you young and promising friends. I will be responsible for contacting the various Schools of the Human Race that still exist."

His voice was not loud, but it carried a convincing power.

At this time, Yun Chenfei suddenly cast his gaze toward Yan Qingying, seemingly wanting to say something.

And just then, Yan Nantian felt his gaze, smiled slightly, and then spoke slowly: "Young Friend Yun, do not worry. I believe you will surely be able to successfully complete this mission."