Supreme of the Heavenly Realm
Chapter 241 - 238 Trouble Arrives

Chapter 241: Chapter 238 Trouble Arrives

An endless sea domain beneath a vast, clear sky, waves stretched out into the distance, the deep blue ocean appearing like an infinite, azure ribbon, resplendent and moving.

A gentle sea breeze blew gently in the face, uplifting the spirits and opening all the pores in one’s body.

The sea seemed boundless, endless, a view that, save for the undulating expanse of blue waves, included nothing but the clear blue sky.

An orderly fleet moved steadily under the blue dome of heaven, swiftly heading eastward.

Two months had passed since the departure for the sea voyage.

During these two months, Ye Xuan, following the fleet, finally witnessed the boundless vastness of the Sea, and aside from occasionally seeing a few large ships slowly moving on the surface, he barely spotted any islands.

This trading fleet belonged to a small commercial power in the Chaotic Sea Domain. But even so, besides him, there were two Martial Sect Masters onboard, including one Second Grade Martial Sect Master, a level of strength that would be considered as that of a First Grade Sect in the Tiannan Region.

And yet, this was merely a small trading fleet.

During this time, Ye Xuan also learned basic information about the Chaotic Sea Domain from the members of the trading fleet.

The entire Chaotic Sea Domain was about twenty times the size of the Tiannan Region, with this twentyfold not including the area of the ocean but referring solely to the land area. Scattered throughout the vast Chaotic Sea Domain were countless islands, both large and small; naturally, there were also large expanses of land whose vastness was terrifying.

Within the Chaotic Sea Domain, strength was still revered. Besides powerful humans, there were strong forces from the Demon Clan. The two approximately occupied half of the domain each, holding equal power.

Although the Human and Demon Clans were in opposition, they were not at the point of constant feuding; however, the Demon Clan, valuing the power of bloodline especially, became more conservative the more noble their lineage, ensuring the purity of their blood by interacting with the Human Clan as little as possible.

Ye Xuan also came to know through the members of the trading fleet that the dominion over the Chaotic Sea Domain belonged to the Fifth Grade powers, and Sky Demon Mountain was undoubtedly seen as a behemoth of the Demon Clan within the domain, holding a formidable reputation.

Additionally, Ye Xuan also gathered some information about Xuanbing Mansion. Although it paled in comparison to Sky Demon Mountain, Xuanbing Mansion was still a powerful Human Fourth Grade Sect. If Sky Demon Mountain was akin to a commanding chief of the Chaotic Sea Domain, then Xuanbing Mansion was a strong and influential warlord, carving out its territory.

Having gleaned plenty of news along the way, Ye Xuan gained a certain understanding of the Chaotic Sea Domain and then began to cultivate. Apart from taking small breaks to walk around, he spent most of the time inside his cabin.

The vast ocean was filled with mysteries. The trading fleet experienced too many storms and typhoons along the way. The calm sea surface could suddenly rage with high winds, raising earth-shattering tsunamis without any warning. Some areas even had giant sea whirlpools that led straight to the endless seafloor.

Occasionally, sea beasts lurking at the bottom of the sea were encountered, but fortunately, none posed a significant threat, and issues were resolved before it was necessary for Ye Xuan to take action.

In the two months of cultivation, Ye Xuan did not merely mark time but made substantial progress. His realm as a Second Grade Martial Sect Master stabilized completely, and his mastery over the Molten Lava Earth Core Fire reached a higher level of proficiency, used with ease.

In the aspect of Martial Arts techniques, whether it was the Great Sword Scripture or the Nine Heavens Thunder Scripture, Ye Xuan had cultivated them to the highest level. What followed was an attempt to integrate these two Miracle Scriptures. After all, further cultivation of more Martial Arts might dilute his focus. It was best to make full use of what he had, especially since both Scriptures were no ordinary techniques. The potential of each, once fully explored and possibly combined, would undoubtedly lead to a higher level of power.

As for the realm of Human Sword Unity, it wasn’t something that could be advanced merely through cultivation; it required inspiration, a moment of epiphany.

On another note, ever since Ye Xuan swallowed the soul of the Netherworld Corpse King, his Martial Arts Primordial Spirit had been repaired and enhanced, with soul power growing stronger.

Soul power, invisible and intangible, yet infinitely versatile in its uses for exploration: it not only allows for clear internal perception but also provides a more acute detection ability. The stronger the soul power, the more powerful the Divine Sense that can be mobilized, and the farther the range of detection.

The grueling cultivation during this period had not been in vain for Ye Xuan. However, there was a growing sense of dissatisfaction among the members of the merchant caravan outside due to Ye Xuan. Up to now, Ye Xuan had stayed in his cabin devoted to cultivation, rarely showing his face, let alone taking any action, which inevitably made many people feel uncomfortable. Thankfully, Ye Xuan’s strength was considerable; otherwise, it is feared that someone would have directly voiced their complaints by now.

Being the guard of the merchant caravan yet never having lifted a finger from beginning to end—this was difficult to justify.

On the deck of the central merchant ship.

In the middle of that deck stood several figures, among whom the leader was a seasoned beautiful woman actively directing the surrounding crew and sailors, who seemed to be very willing to be marshalled by her, working enthusiastically.

This seasoned beautiful woman was none other than Lady Xuan, the person in charge of this merchant caravan. Beside her stood several stewards of the caravan.

"Has that young master Ye not yet come out of the cabin up to now?" Lady Xuan inquired tranquilly to one of the stewards after a round of coordination.

"It seems so."

The steward frowned slightly, then spoke with some displeasure, "This Ye fellow is just freeloading. It was a mistake inviting him aboard."

"Being a Martial Sect Master at such a young age, he must have some skills, so we should avoid offending him. If this voyage can proceed smoothly, paying an extra person’s compensation is no big deal," Lady Xuan shook her head, seemingly unconcerned, as she instructed.

"Yes." The steward nodded and said no more.

Another uneventful three days passed.

On this day, the weather began to change. The clear sky was now covered with dense dark clouds, creating an oppressive atmosphere and exuding an ominous aura. The entire sea seemed to be enveloped under such threatening clouds.

At the bow, Lady Xuan gazed at the sky with a worried look. The gloomy weather was making her feel uneasy.

Wuuu...

Suddenly, amidst the dark clouds that were almost touching the sea’s surface, a series of deep, resonant horns sounded, startling the members of the merchant caravan. Ahead, in their line of sight, a number of black ships emerged from the clouds, flying deep blue skeleton flags on their masts, adorned with monstrous, ferocious fish.

Vaguely, one could see ragged and fierce-looking martial artists aboard those ships, waving various weapons, their appearances seemingly agitated, shouting wildly.

"Crap, it’s a pirate force!"

Lady Xuan’s complexion paled as she almost fell to the ground. From the sight before her, it was clear they had encountered no ordinary band of pirates; they were habitual criminals that roamed this sea domain, definitely not something their small merchant caravan could provoke. Now they were in serious trouble.