Chapter 474: Chapter 472: Breaking into the Sea Eye, Entering the Qiong Sea

Onboard the Lotus, three martial artists sat cross-legged.

A middle-aged man, an elder, and a young girl.

"Father, do you think big brother will be alright?" The girl gazed anxiously toward the distant sea eye.

The middle-aged man forced a bitter smile and said, "He should be fine. We’re just loose cultivators—nothing worth coveting. The only worry is if Guanglong Island and Three Gods Island target Ten Thousand Swords Island and we get caught in the crossfire."

With those words, the girl’s face grew even more worried.

The elder sighed and comforted her, "Young master is blessed by fortune—he certainly won’t come to harm."

"Who goes there?"

The elder’s face changed dramatically, staring warily at the side of the ship—a young man had somehow appeared without anyone noticing.

The middle-aged man and the girl both stood at once, as if facing a formidable foe!

"And what might sir’s identity be?"

The middle-aged man took a deep breath, cupped his fists in salute, and asked guardedly.

He and the elder were both at the True Monarch Middle Realm—not especially powerful in this place.

But the youth before them, so young, already possessed the cultivation of the True Monarch Initial Realm.

Most importantly, he gave off an extremely dangerous aura!

The newcomer was none other than Xu Yang. 𝐟𝐫𝕖𝗲𝘄𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝕧𝐞𝚕.𝕔𝕠𝐦

He glanced over the three, finding them no threat at all.

Seeing their guarded stance, Xu Yang smiled and said, "I mean no harm. I’ve simply come seeking information about the Dome Sea Secret Realm."

Seeking to know about the Dome Sea Secret Realm?

The three exchanged glances.

Who on the Star Dome Sea doesn’t know about the Dome Sea Secret Realm?

Could this be his first time here?

With that thought, the middle-aged man’s wariness faded a bit. He hurriedly smiled, "So that’s it! Ask whatever you wish—I will tell you everything I know."

"The Dome Sea Secret Realm appears every three to five years or so. Each time it opens, it lasts about three to five months; inside, spiritual energy is abundant and countless treasures are born. Even just cultivating inside for a few months is immensely beneficial!"

"Besides that..."

Dozens of heartbeats later.

Xu Yang already had a fairly detailed understanding.

Even among the seven top-tier powers, the Dome Sea Secret Realm remains a great opportunity.

Occasionally, prodigies from the leading factions also come here to temper themselves.

The middle-aged man enthusiastically handed Xu Yang a map of the Qiong Sea Secret Realm. Though not extremely detailed, most regions were labeled.

The Dome Sea Secret Realm has lasted for over a thousand years and has already been well explored, with special shops even selling maps.

Of course, these maps pale in comparison to the detailed ones held by factions like Ten Thousand Swords Island and Guanglong Island.

"How long has it been since the secret realm opened?" Xu Yang asked.

"Sir, it’s been almost two months now," the middle-aged man replied.

Xu Yang nodded slightly, cupping his fists and saying, "Many thanks!"

With that, he leapt up.

The girl suddenly called out, fixing her gaze on Xu Yang, "Wait!"

The middle-aged man and elder’s faces both shifted, staring at the girl in bewilderment.

Xu Yang paused, turned, and asked in confusion, "What is it?"

The girl gritted her teeth, mustered her courage, and said, "Sir, are you heading into the Dome Sea Secret Realm now?"

"Correct."

The girl’s eyes lit up. "Sir, if you go inside, could you help look for my big brother? If you encounter him, please watch over him."

"We can offer a reward."

The middle-aged man’s expression flickered and, after a moment, quickly seconded her, "If sir is willing, I can pay three thousand top-grade spirit crystals as a reward!"

Xu Yang was taken aback for a moment, then shook his head slightly and said, "I have serious business—I’m afraid I won’t have the time."

"However, should I happen to run into him, I can look after him."

"Do you have his likeness?"

"Yes, yes, yes."

The girl was overjoyed, and quickly sketched the features of a young man. "My big brother is called Lu Zhou—with the cultivation of Myriad Manifestations Realm Perfection!"

"Understood."

Xu Yang waved his hand and sped away.

"Ah, the reward..." The girl called after him, but Xu Yang left without seeming to hear.

The middle-aged man also put away the storage ring he had taken out.

He looked at the girl and smiled wryly. "You really have some nerve."

The girl stuck out her tongue and said, a little sheepishly, "I don’t think he’s a bad person. Besides, what if—just maybe?"

Not a bad person?

The middle-aged man and elder exchanged a glance, both looking helpless.

In the Martial Arts Realm, who really distinguishes between good or bad people?

"But that young man truly is courageous, to dare head to the Qiong Sea Secret Realm at a time like this!"

"If only he can run into Zhou’er..."

The middle-aged man gazed into the distance with a look full of hope.

Elsewhere.

Xu Yang swept to the edge of the sea eye, immediately drawing the attention of martial artists on many nearby ships.

Figures appeared one after another on the decks, looking at Xu Yang in shock and puzzlement.

"Where’s that guy from? What does he want?"

"He can’t be planning to go into the Qiong Sea Secret Realm, can he? At this hour?"

"Insane—he looks like he has True Monarch Initial Realm strength, but right now the suction in the sea eye is terrifyingly strong. If he gets unlucky with an undercurrent, even a True Monarch might not survive!"

"He could get lost inside!"

"Damn, he actually went down."

Amidst startled cries,

everyone stared in disbelief as Xu Yang, without hesitation, leaped down and vanished from sight.

Swish, swish, swish!

Several True Monarch experts soared into the air, peering down at the sea eye. All they glimpsed was a fleeting shadow, instantly swallowed by darkness, vanishing completely.

"He really has guts."

"He’s probably from elsewhere—his first time at the Dome Sea Secret Realm!"

"To go down so directly, he must be strong!"

"Hmph, this isn’t right after the opening. The situation below is convoluted—even a minor mistake could mean doom!"

"Forget it."

The few of them grumbled as they descended swiftly.

On one of the ships belonging to Ten Thousand Swords Island, this scene also stirred quite a commotion.

But soon enough, things fell silent again.

Everyone’s expressions grew once more ugly and grim with worry.

"Mr. Lei and Li Dao have fallen."

A martial artist stepped out of the cabin, looked at the crowd, and forced a bitter smile.

"Damn!"

"Those bastards!"

"Guanglong Island and Three Gods Island have gone too far!"

A wave of angry, low growls instantly swept across the ship.

"Quiet!"

An elder spoke up calmly, "The Sect Leader has already prepared for the worst on the island. Besides, Ning and the Grand Supreme Elder have not yet fallen—there is still hope!"

Everyone’s expressions grew complex.

There was indeed still hope.

But how faint was that hope?

Guanglong Island and Three Gods Island have allied.

The Grand Supreme Elder is utterly isolated!

Though Ning’s Sword Dao talent is excellent, he’s only just entered the rank of True Monarch. Most of the prodigies and main forces that Ten Thousand Swords Island sent in have already perished—how could they possibly turn the tide?

...

Xu Yang, unaware of the happenings on the Ten Thousand Swords Island ship, was at this moment being dragged downward at terrifying speed by the sea eye’s terrifying suction toward the depths.

He put up no resistance at all, letting himself be dragged down.

His body nearly tore apart, bones and tendons trembling to the breaking point!

Even with his strength, this force had almost reached his limit.

Xu Yang’s entire body tensed, power flooding out from within, forming defensive barriers, constantly draining and replenishing his strength to hold on.

Watching as a faint, gloomy gleam gradually expanded in his field of vision, Xu Yang focused all of his attention.

Moments later.

A whirlpool like the gaping maw of an abyss appeared before his eyes.

The vortex itself was utterly silent and still, betraying no ripples!

Yet all the terrifying suction emanated from within it.

It was spinning at an almost unimaginable speed, its depths impossible to glimpse!

Boom!

A muffled explosion came from within Xu Yang’s body.

His skin split open, blood seeping out!

Clenching his teeth, he summoned forth the Celestial Refining Divine Tripod, as a layer of inky radiance emerged from his body.

Soon after, the phantom of the colossal tripod enveloped him.

Rumble!

The shadow of the Celestial Refining Divine Tripod barely withstood the tearing force of the sea eye. In the next instant, Xu Yang plunged into it and vanished from sight.