“The island,” David pointed out.
The three took off at the same time and flew towards the island.
The void sea beneath their feet stretched out like flowing sapphires.
The sea water is crystal clear, allowing you to see underwater mountains, canyons and lush aquatic plants. Occasionally, you can see a group of spirit fish emitting silvery light swimming on the bottom of the sea, like a flowing galaxy.
After flying for about fifteen minutes, they landed on the edge of the island.
The surface of the island is covered with light blue rocks that feel warm to the touch and have a soft elasticity when stepped on.
Dozens of spirit boats were moored at the pier, with monks loading and unloading goods, merchants hawking their wares, and children playing in the water by the shore—a lively and lively scene.
The buildings on this island were mostly built with white stone and blue glazed tiles, a style that was very different from the dark and gloomy atmosphere of the Netherworld Abyss, exuding brightness and openness everywhere.
The shops on both sides of the street were filled with all kinds of marine spiritual materials—there were fist-sized pearls, fluorescent corals, and sea animal skins that still radiated spiritual energy after being dried.
David took the two of them to a tea shop that looked quite clean.
The teahouse was not big, but it had quite a lot of customers. They sat in twos or threes near the window, some talking quietly, others staring blankly at the sea view outside.
David ordered a cup of local Hailing tea, and the three of them sat in a corner, listening intently to the conversation around them.
Most of the conversations were between cultivators exchanging cultivation experiences, haggling over the sale of spiritual materials, and discussing interesting anecdotes about the various islands in the Void Sea.
However, as David listened carefully, he caught a word – “water creature”.
Two cultivators at the next table were talking in low voices. If it weren’t for David’s keen perception of everything around him, he wouldn’t have been able to hear what they were saying at all.
“Have you heard? The situation around the water tribe has been uneasy lately.”
“What’s wrong? Aren’t they always peaceful and simple?”
“It’s true that they are content to live peacefully, but I heard that many polluted sea creatures have recently appeared on the outskirts of their territory. There is a black aura emanating from those sea creatures, as if they have been corrupted by something.”
“Black aura? What aura?”
“I don’t know. The water tribe has blocked the news, but some people saw them sending many patrol teams. It is said that they seem to be related to the Underworld Abyss.”
David’s eyebrows twitched slightly.
Underworld Abyss.
He picked up his teacup, gently blew on the steam coming out of it, and glanced furtively at the two monks at the next table.
Their cultivation level was around the ninth rank of the Golden Immortal Realm. They were dressed simply and looked like wild cultivators who earned their living in the sea all year round.
He put down his teacup, stood up, walked to the next table, and cupped his hands in greeting: “Daoist brothers, excuse me. I have just arrived at the Void Sea, and just now I heard the two of you mention the aquatic race. I wonder if you could explain it further?”
The two cultivators looked up at David, then at Jiang Xuelan and Xuanzhenzi behind him, whose auras were hidden, and a glimmer of wariness flashed through their eyes.
One of the older cultivators spoke up: “Why are you asking about water creatures?”
David smiled and said, “To be honest, there is a power in me that I can’t purify. A senior once told me that this power is related to the water race. So I want to learn about the water race.”
The two cultivators exchanged glances, as if slightly lowering their guard.
The older monk said, “We don’t know much about aquatic creatures either. They live far away in the Void Sea, about two days’ journey from here.”
They had set up barricades around the area, and outsiders generally couldn’t enter.
“What happened to the contaminated fish?” David insisted.
“This” another cultivator shook his head, “No one knows. It’s just that, recently, cultivators often see dead sea beasts floating in the depths of the Void Sea. There is a black aura within those sea beasts, and cultivators who come into contact with them will feel a sharp pain in their souls.”
The water-dwelling tribe sent out patrols, but it seems they haven’t found anything.
David nodded: “Thanks to both of you.”
He returned to his seat, and Jiang Xuelan’s gaze fell on his face: “A clue?”
“A sea monster, tainted by black aura, has appeared near the water area.”
David said in a low voice, “That black aura is most likely related to the demon soul that is deep in the crack.”
Xuanzhenzi also frowned: “You mean that the demon soul’s power has already infiltrated the Void Sea?”
“not sure.”
David said, “But the only thing that separates the Underworld Abyss from the Void Sea is the underground river. If the power of demon souls can spread to the Void Sea through the underground river, then it makes sense for polluted sea creatures to appear in that water area.”
He put down the teacup, his purple eyes looked at the boundless blue ocean outside the window: “It seems we need to go and see the water area.”
“Yes, but we still need to make thorough preparations before leaving,” said Xuanzhenzi.
FAQ Novel
Q: What is unique about the ocean described in the chapter?
A: The ocean is filled with countless islands of varying sizes, and its water is composed entirely of pure, drinkable spiritual liquid, purer than top-grade spiritual crystals.
Q: What creatures or activities are observed in this spiritual ocean?
A: Giant mysterious shadows are seen moving slowly in the depths, and cultivators are observed flying, using spirit boats, or riding giant sea beasts between the islands.
We encourage you to leave your thoughts and comments below.