Entering the sea

On the vast and boundless sea, two small boats were sailing side by side!

The sound of breaking air echoed through the sky, their speed like wind and lightning!

Like an arrow leaving its bow, they swiftly traversed the sea.

Their speed was not much slower than that of the Incarnation of the Sea Dragon King!

The sun rose high, its rays scattering upon the sea.

Under the golden light, the turbulent sea seemed to have kneaded the golden light into shattered gold.

A gentle breeze swept across their faces, carrying a faint smell of fish, a scent unique to the ocean.

Zhong Qing stood at the bow!

With his hands clasped behind his back, he gazed at the vast and boundless sea ahead, unmoving like a mountain, lost in thought.

On the other boat, Zhou Tong said loudly, "Senior, after crossing this sea area and traveling another thirty thousand li, we will reach the Thunder Sea!"

"After crossing the Thunder Sea and continuing straight ahead, at this speed, if there are no accidents, we should reach Tianyuan in about a month!"

Zhou Tong's words stirred Zhong Qing's heart.

The vastness of the Chaotic Demon Sea was even greater than he had imagined.

The speed of the small boats meant traveling ten thousand li a day was nothing.

Yet, even so, it would take a month, and that was assuming no unforeseen circumstances, to reach Tianyuan.

Such journeys, spanning hundreds of thousands of li, were truly not something ordinary people could undertake.

The road ahead was long, and the journey was somewhat dull.

It was rare to have company, so Zhong Qing naturally began conversing with Zhou Tong.

"Sect Leader Zhou, could you please tell me about the situation on the sea?"

"Speaking of this sea area, its liveliness is no less than that of the mainland."

"The Chaotic Demon Sea is further divided into Four Seas!"

"Named East, South, West, and North."

"The place we are in is called the North Sea!"

"In the North Sea, there are countless races and myriad forces!"

"Every hundred thousand li or so, there will be a hegemonic force stationed there!"

"My Wuliang Sect is a small hegemon on the edge of the North Sea."

"The deeper one goes into the sea, the stronger the hegemonic forces stationed there become."

"Some of them are even no less inferior than the Four Transcendent Powers that dominate the Northern Region."

"It's just that these forces are mostly sea monsters!"

"Being far from the mainland, they are not well-known in the Northern Region."

"Of course, with Senior's strength, you naturally have nothing to fear from these forces and races!"

"However, the terror of the Chaotic Demon Sea, besides some powerful creatures, lies in some forbidden and desolate places that require attention."

"For example, in the Thunder Sea, the sky above the sea area is perennially covered with the power of thunder."

"This power of thunder is extremely terrifying; a moment of carelessness can lead to even a Three Yang Realm Cultivator perishing within it."

"In earlier years, a Three Yang Realm Cultivator, who wished to cross the Chaotic Demon Sea with the full strength of his clan to reach Tianyuan, was buried in that Thunder Sea."

Along the way!

Zhou Tong imparted a lot of common knowledge about the sea to Zhong Qing.

Such as the division of forces.

And precautions for some forbidden and desolate places.

Although the journey was boring, Zhong Qing did not find it tedious.

Though his Cultivation was high.

Compared to other Cultivators, his experiences and knowledge were not particularly extensive.

Zhou Tong's explanations indeed broadened his horizons considerably.

For instance, there is a creature in the ocean.

Named the Hermaphrodite Twin-headed Snake!

This is a hermaphroditic, two-headed creature.

They can mate with themselves and produce offspring.

There is also a creature named the Green-Headed Turtle!

After mating, this turtle will give its female partner to other males, and after successive matings, only when the female turtle is completely pregnant will the original male turtle take her back to safely carry the fetus.

Assuming the responsibility of care.

And this female Green-Headed Turtle, after mating with the first male and until she becomes pregnant, the more males she mates with, the stronger the talent of the offspring she produces.

Therefore, the Green-Headed Turtle tribe has a tradition.

That is, the more a male Green-Headed Turtle's wife mates with other male Green-Headed Turtles after he sends her out, the more prestigious he becomes.

If she mates less, he cannot even hold his head high among his own kind.

This not only means his wife is inadequate but also implies his children are inadequate.

It must be said that the wonders of nature have truly nurtured many astonishing creatures.

The name Green-Headed Turtle is truly well-deserved!

It greatly surprised Zhong Qing.

Just like that, both parties sped across the vast sea.

Zhou Tong was indeed a knowledgeable and talented person.

From astronomy to geography, and then to humanities, he knew a great deal.

He allowed Zhong Qing to learn about many strange people and events.

The two often stood at the bows of their respective boats, chatting about everything.

Unbeknownst to them, three days had already passed.

On this day, the small boats arrived at a special sea area.

Unlike the clear blue sea behind them.

The sea ahead was covered with dark clouds!

Lightning flashed like silver snakes.

Striking into the deep sea, it stirred up monstrous waves, and huge waves surged, giving a heart-pounding sensation.

Upon reaching a certain distance, the two small boats stopped.

Zhou Tong stood at the bow, facing Zhong Qing, who was also standing at the bow, and said, "Senior, this is the Thunder Sea ahead!"

"This sea is fraught with danger, and we dare not venture further. I hope Senior will forgive us!"

"No matter!"

Zhong Qing waved his hand.

The fact that the other party had accompanied him for thirty thousand li showed sufficient sincerity.

He naturally couldn't ask for too much.

Seeing this, Zhou Tong quickly took out a map from his In arms and said, "Senior, this is the map to Tianyuan."

"I have marked the route on it these past few days; as long as you follow the route, you should be able to successfully reach Tianyuan."

As he spoke, he took out a small booklet.

"This contains the method for controlling the small boat."

"Please accept it as well, Senior."

Zhong Qing was not polite.

After accepting the map and the booklet for controlling the small boat, he casually tossed them to the Incarnation who was waiting behind him.

"You have one hour to master the method of controlling the small boat!"

Upon hearing this, the Incarnation dared not be careless.

He quickly opened the booklet and began to study it diligently.

At this time, the Disciples of the Wuliang Sect who were controlling Zhong Qing's small boat were already quickly withdrawing.

After everyone had left.

Zhou Tong bowed to Zhong Qing and said, "Senior, my Wuliang Sect will forever remember your kindness."

"If you ever cross over from Central Continent in the future, please inform us; my Wuliang Sect will surely welcome you with the entire Sect and host a welcoming banquet for you."

Zhong Qing nodded.

He had a good impression of this Zhou Tong.

He was good at handling affairs, understood the bigger picture, and knew when to advance and retreat!

After some polite exchanges, Zhou Tong had already led his people back!

As the members of the Wuliang Sect departed, the previously lively atmosphere instantly became quiet.

Soon, an hour passed!

Zhong Qing asked the Incarnation.

"Have you mastered it?"

"Reporting to Master, I have basically mastered it!"

The Incarnation quickly bowed and replied.

Upon thinking that he was about to become a boatman, the Incarnation felt a surge of resentment.

He, a dignified sea overlord, had never done such a lowly job.

But in front of Zhong Qing, he dared not show it in the slightest.

He couldn't win, he really couldn't win!

Zhong Qing didn't care what the other party was thinking.

In his opinion, this was just a temporary tool.

"Since you've mastered it, go and operate the boat!"

He waved his hand, sending the Incarnation off to operate the boat.

Indeed, creatures who can Cultivate to the Three Yang Realm do have good talent.

Although it was the Incarnation's first time controlling a small boat, he operated it steadily, showing no signs of being a novice.

Soon, the small boat sped forward, entering the dreaded Thunder Sea!

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