Chapter 690: Chapter 683: Flying Boat?

At the summit of Black Water Immortal Mountain, within the Cultivation Hall.

Chen Hai was seated cross-legged as an indescribable aura swirled around him.

Though he was clearly sitting upon the cushion in the middle of the hall, his aura was ethereal and intangible, as if his entire being had completely merged with the world that surrounded him.

Within that cave, during the exhilarating battle with Shi Qingying, perhaps due to his deep immersion, he had managed to grasp a few secrets of Yin-Yang Unity,

Then, using this as a springboard, he began to comprehend the grand patterns of the world.

For him, who had already reached the perfection of the Earth Immortal Realm, this was the opportunity for a breakthrough.

According to his original plan, he was ready to stay in the cave, battling Shi Qingying for several months, but due to this glimpse of a breakthrough, he had to part ways with Shi Qingying after barely a week together.

After all, though those pleasures brought him much joy, how could they compare in importance to a breakthrough in his realm!

Facing Chen Hai’s departure, Shi Qingying pouted childishly, looking unsatisfied and evidently unhappy.

Having found the chance for a breakthrough and wishing to attempt the ascension to Heavenly Immortal, Chen Hai was worried about discouraging her and did not tell her the whole truth, merely saying he had an epiphany and needed to return for a retreat.

Chen Hai went back to Black Water Immortal Mountain, and while Shi Qingying was reluctant to part, she had no choice but to leave the West Barbarian Mountain Territory alone.

The only thing that brought her a bit of comfort was that, before leaving, she clung to Chen Hai, demanding his affection seven times, which sort of satisfied her.

“Comprehending the grand patterns of the world and becoming one with it—is this what they call Unity of Heaven and Man?” Back at the summit of the Immortal Mountain, seated cross-legged in the hall, Chen Hai, whose eyes had been shut tight all this while, slowly opened them.

Through his time in seclusion and cultivation, he had barely grasped the essence of Unity of Heaven and Man.

However, now he was only just like Shangguan Hong before his breakthrough, at best reaching the level of a Quasi Heavenly Immortal.

To truly become a Heavenly Immortal, the path ahead was unobstructed, but it required time to settle and further advance into the Heavenly Immortal Realm.

…

In the southwest direction of Black Water Immortal Mountain, a thousand miles away, was the sect grounds of the Ten Thousand Sword Sect.

The Sect Protection Array had long been shattered, leaving no trace behind.

The Sword Tomb, the place of heritage for the Ten Thousand Sword Sect, was also in ruins, and countless Spirit Swords and Immortal Swords had lost all their luster, scattered on the ground like scraps of metal.

Jiang Bieli stood with his hands behind his back, towering above the Nine Heavens.

Endless flames burst forth from him, enveloping the entire Ten Thousand Sword Sect grounds in this inferno.

Shangguan Hong had already landed atop the Sect’s Main Peak where he had taken over the Ten Thousand Sword Sect Master’s Throne—once owned by the Sect Master of the Ten Thousand Sword Sect—as his own.

“Elder, that Zuo Yunxiao you speak of, we have never seen him.”

“Indeed, over fifty years ago, a Flying Boat soared past near our mountain gate, but the aura coming from it was so terrifying, we didn’t dare approach it.”

“Wherever that Flying Boat went, we truly have no idea.”

…

On the ground, a dense crowd knelt in submission.

They faced the impetuous Shangguan Hong, who was sitting lazily on the Sect Master’s Throne with one leg crossed over the other, they constantly nodded while explaining with faces full of fear.

Originally, the power difference between the Ten Thousand Sword Sect and the Bloodthirsty Sect wasn’t substantial.

As the Bloodthirsty Sect rose to prominence, becoming the foremost power in the eyes of many sects in West Barbarian Mountain, the Ten Thousand Sword Sect, on the other hand, had fallen into a sharp decline, living in meekness for years.

Their entire sect couldn’t boast of true immortals or true demons, and they scarcely had two or three people capable of weathering the Heavenly Tribulation of the Nine Realms.

“Just this measly amount of power, and any True Immortal could easily annihilate them.”

“With Shangguan Hong and Jiang Bieli coming over, suppressing their entire Sect was naturally effortless.”

“I wonder where that Flying Boat has gone? At the very least, you should know which direction they headed in, right?” With a face full of disdain, Shangguan Hong glanced over the people on the ground, curled his lip, and huffed softly.

“Elder, that Flying Boat, it flew off towards the northeast.”

“That direction is Bloodthirsty Demon Sect territory.”

“The Bloodthirsty Demon Sect is powerful, and within our West Barbarian Mountain Territory, many Sects refer to them as the number one force in the Territory.”

“If you want to find out the whereabouts of that Flying Boat, the Bloodthirsty Demon Sect should have accurate information.”

Among the people kneeling below, a white-haired yet rosy-cheeked individual hurriedly opened his mouth to reply.

No sooner had his words fallen than many others quickly followed suit, echoing his statement.

Although the words of these people were indeed the truth, their eagerness to say so at this moment was not without the intent of directing trouble elsewhere.

After all, over the years, the Bloodthirsty Sect had taken more than half of the Ten Thousand Sword Sect’s territories.

Under the ferocity of the Bloodthirsty Sect, they barely survived, cowering and trembling in the corners.

Towards the Bloodthirsty Sect, they were outwardly respectful and would oblige every request from the Bloodthirsty Sect, but in secret, they already loathed them to the core.

The two strangers they were meeting for the first time, with their terrifying power, had already given them a profound experience.

These two were searching for the whereabouts of a Flying Boat from more than fifty years ago, pointing them to the Bloodthirsty Demon Sect was certainly the best option.

“Bloodthirsty Demon Sect? The number one force in the West Barbarian Mountain Territory?”

“In this barren land of the West Barbarian Mountains, what kind of strong forces could possibly emerge? This so-called number one force, in my eyes, is nothing but chickens and dogs, easily crushed with a backhanded swipe.”

“Whether they really know the whereabouts of that Flying Boat or not, after leaving here, we will naturally go there to have a look.”

Shangguan Hong huffed in utter contempt.

Previously, they only knew that the West Barbarian Mountain Territory was a backwater area. It was not until they had truly set foot on this land that they realized just how barren it was.

Only when he and Jiang Bieli had truly entered the West Barbarian Mountain Territory did they realize that it could actually be considered a true cultivation desert.

The sparse spiritual energy in the void was far from sufficient to support their daily needs, let alone meditate and cultivate by drawing in spiritual energy.

It would be extremely difficult for such a barren land to nurture a True Immortal.

How strong can the factions in such territories be?

Shangguan Hong, as well as Jiang Bieli, did not believe that there could be any threat to them within this Territory.

As such, when they went about their business, they did so without any scruples or concerns.

“Brother Shangguan, the Flying Boat…” Not having entered the domain of the Bloodthirsty Sect, Jiang Bieli, who had been standing with his hands behind his back in the void, seemed to have discovered something as he suddenly called out to Shangguan Hong with a light shout.

Savoring the moment, ready to further show off in front of the kneeling Ten Thousand Sword Sect members, Shangguan Hong was slightly startled.

Looking up at the void, he followed the direction Jiang Bieli pointed, casting his gaze afar.

In the distant sky, a huge Flying Boat was slicing through the heavens, streaking past their field of view.

“This Flying Boat, it must be related to the one who killed Zuo Yunxiao.”

“Brother Jiang, let’s go, catch up to it!”

Calling out to Jiang Bieli, Shangguan Hong soared into the heavens, chasing ahead towards the Flying Boat.