CHAPTER 254: CHAPTER 250 XIAOBAI’S FACE

"Is this the map to the Eastern Continent?"

Aboard the ship, Chen Xuan looked up and asked while holding the yellowed map in his hand.

The reason they chose to travel by boat rather than having all four fly directly through the sky was because the journey to the Eastern Continent was extremely perilous.

And this boat had arrays set up, which could conceal their presence.

Moreover, the boat was powered by spiritual energy; the stronger the controller, the faster it would go.

With Ning Feng and Ning Long, both at First Grade, taking turns to control it, the small boat at this moment was like a ray of light cutting across the sea.

"Yes!"

Ning Xin nodded; it was something the village chief gave her after having asked her to stay behind alone yesterday.

"These marked red areas are places the village chief said are very dangerous, urging us to be particularly cautious."

She pointed her finger at the biggest red dot among them, "Especially this place, where there are several sea beasts of Immortal Grade!"

"Immortal Grade!"

Even Chen Xuan couldn’t help but raise an eyebrow upon hearing this.

He had been wandering the seas for over a month before and only encountered sea beasts of the Third or Fourth Grade at most; he hadn’t expected there to be Immortal Grade ones as well.

"Yes!"

Nodding, he realized they needed to be extra vigilant.

"Brother Xuan, I’m so tired! Can Xiaolong and I rest for a few days?"

At this moment, Ning Feng, whose entire spiritual power was nearly depleted, approached with a weary expression and unsteady steps.

For days, he and Ning Long had been continuously channeling their spiritual power into the boat.

Even though they took turns resting, just as he recovered, Ning Long’s spiritual power ran out before he could take a break.

Thus, they went on without any respite at all.

Seizing the moment when Ning Long was controlling the boat, he came here to complain bitterly.

"It’s good to be tired; you both have weak foundations and can use this opportunity to sharpen yourselves!"

Chen Xuan remained unsympathetic.

Of course, this was also for their own good.

"Stop chattering! Go back and recover quickly, then take over for Xiaolong!" Ning Xin shot him a look and scolded.

"Alright!"

Ning Feng sighed, lowering his head; if he had known, he wouldn’t have come.

Not only was he of no help, but he also got scolded.

Watching him lower his head with a pained expression, taking one step at a time back, Chen Xuan couldn’t help but laugh.

"This kid... he’s quite an expert at pretending to be pitiful."

"Indeed, don’t be fooled by his age; he’s the most cunning one of all," Ning Xin remarked with resignation.

Because of this, she’s scolded him quite a bit since he was young.

"Alright, I’m going upstairs to cultivate. Keep an eye on them!"

Although he was now at the Mid-Stage Immortal Grade, this level of cultivation wasn’t enough in the Supreme Domain. He planned to breakthrough to the Immortal Grade upon reaching the Eastern Continent.

The old man had advised him.

Only above the Immortal Grade could one have a foothold on the Eastern Continent.

"Yes! Don’t put too much pressure on yourself!"

Ning Xin knew he was looking for a treasure to repair the World Spirit, after all, there were too many concerns in the Human Realm.

...

Time passed swiftly!

Half a year went by in a flash.

This period was relatively peaceful, encountering the strongest sea beast at only First Grade at most.

Of course, with such little strength Chen Xuan wouldn’t intervene.

He left it all to Ning Feng and Ning Long, who had been working tirelessly.

In the end, the two of them spent quite some time working together to slay the First Grade sea beast.

Of course, after this period of refinement, their foundations became much more solid.

On the third floor of the cabin.

Chen Xuan examined the panel before him.

[Realm: Martial Cultivator: Immortal Grade (Late-Stage), Spirit Cultivator: First Rank (Divine Soul (Eighth Rank))]

[Cultivation Technique: Nine Elements Dao Skill (Immortal Grade) (Ninth Layer (363,000/25,600,000)), Myriad Manifestation Skill (Tenth Layer)]

[Skill Points: 2,842,000]

A few days ago, he upgraded the Nine Elements Dao Skill to the Ninth Layer, elevating his strength to the Late-Stage Immortal Grade.

However, the skill points required to upgrade to the Ninth Layer were staggering, making even him nervous.

25,600,000!

It’s terrifying!

Not only this, over the half-year period, his attempts to evolve the Myriad Manifestation Skill all ended in failure.

"Sigh!"

Chen Xuan lay on the ground, letting out a weary sigh.

When will I achieve success just once?

"What’s the matter?"

Ning Xin approached him at this time, seeing him sigh deeply, and asked in confusion.

After all, he had just recently reached a breakthrough to Late-Stage Immortal Grade, what could make him unhappy?

Since she reached Immortal Grade, she had stagnated in the early stage for years, with no progress.

The Immortal Grade realm was indeed hard to advance further.

"Nothing, just bored from being at sea for so long!"

Chen Xuan made up an excuse casually.

He then asked, "Are we nearing that most dangerous place?"

All along, he had been focused on cultivation, ignoring everything else, but recently he glanced at the map and realized they were very close to that big red dot.

"Soon, I estimate about seven days left. Once we pass that place, it will be safe afterward."

As she spoke, Ning Xin’s expression also showed slight concern.

After all, with several Immortal Grade sea beasts, since the village chief specifically mentioned it, their strength must be formidable.

"Don’t worry, as long as it’s not above Immortal Grade, there’s nothing to fear."

The absolute confidence was evident in Chen Xuan’s words.

Among those of the same rank, he feared no one, and that included sea beasts.

"Moreover, think about it, if we truly couldn’t handle it, would the village chief let us leave?"

Although the old man couldn’t leave Huaining Island, he certainly wouldn’t let them go to their deaths for nothing.

Back then, Chen Xuan was only at Mid-Stage Immortal Grade, so it seemed it wasn’t much of a problem.

Now that he was at Late-Stage Immortal Grade, there was even less of a problem.

"Hmm!"

Listening to him, Ning Xin nodded, but still reminded him, "Still, be careful, don’t be careless!"

"Alright, enough of that, it’s dark, time to rest!"

Chen Xuan winked at her.

Instantly, Ning Xin’s face turned crimson. Though the two had been married for some time, it felt awkward on the ship, with two little ones around. She always felt quite uneasy.

"Set up the array!"

Ning Xin gave him a sidelong glance, truly, non-stop all day!

"Ugh!"

Chen Xuan was helpless, but he had no choice because once Ning Feng had actually asked right in front of them,

’What were you doing last night, fighting? It was so loud!’

At that moment, Ning Xin’s face turned as red as a monkey’s butt.

Because of this, she didn’t give him a good face for several days, not to mention Chen Xuan wanting to ’fight’ with her at night!

In the end, Chen Xuan had to set up an array, coaxing and tricking her into continuing their ’fights’.

Which led to the scene that just occurred.

Chen Xuan expertly set up the Concealment Array, then reached out a hand to Ning Xin, grinning mischievously, "After you, my lady!"

"You’re shameless!"

Though she said this, she still walked obediently towards the nearby bed.

In no time,

The bed began to sway in rhythm with the ship.

Under the white moonlight, two silhouettes appeared in the cabin, like shadow puppets, changing positions and movements constantly....

....

Soon, they drew closer to the bright red spot on the map. Chen Xuan remained vigilant with his spiritual power, keeping an eye on the surroundings.

According to what the great one from Blue Star said, be contemptuous with your words, but serious at heart.

Otherwise, if overturned, it wouldn’t be a minor issue.

At the bow, Ning Xin approached him, asking nervously, "How is it?"

"Haven’t found anything for now!"

Chen Xuan whispered, "Go back to Ning Feng and the others, I’ve got this, don’t worry!"

After all, the two little ones were only at First Grade, and they had to steer the ship.

"Okay! Just wanted to check, be careful yourself."

"Got it!"

After Ning Xin left, Chen Xuan withdrew his spiritual power. The long-term use was quite consuming.

In the next moment, a blue light flashed in his eyes as he scanned the surroundings.

Not even Immortal Grade could escape his Telepathy.

Though its range wasn’t as large as spiritual power, it still covered nearly ten thousand meters.

Night fell!

Chen Xuan frowned slightly, murmuring softly, "Logically, we should be in this area already, how come there’s no sign at all!"

Forget Immortal Grade sea beasts, there weren’t even any of lower grade, just ordinary fish.

"Huff...huff....."

At this moment, a strange sound echoed.

Chen Xuan’s body tensed immediately, listening attentively to the sound and confirming its direction, he released an immense wave of spiritual power.

"What?"

He exclaimed in surprise, his expression changing greatly.

Because the spiritual power disappeared beyond ten thousand meters.

As if it had been swallowed by something.

Fortunately, he reacted quickly, retrieving the remaining spiritual power immediately, otherwise the consequences would have been unimaginable.

"Keep an eye on those two little ones!"

Chen Xuan immediately sent a message to Ning Xin on the deck.

"Brother, two First Grade kids, two Immortal Grade! Such a feast!"

A sinister female voice abruptly emerged, making Chen Xuan’s skin crawl.

"How long has it been since we’ve tasted such delicious humans? Over a hundred years, right?"

The voice was very excited, one could even hear the sound of swallowing.

"Big brother, how do we divide?"

At this moment, a slightly immature voice sounded.

"Three of us!"

Chen Xuan’s mind reeled, his eyes flashing blue, and suddenly three blurred silhouettes appeared in his sight.

"All Immortal Grade, the one in the middle, a snake-headed human is the strongest! The woman and fish-headed one seemed to be Mid-Stage Immortal Grade in strength!"

His expression turned solemn.

"I’ll take the woman, and you two can have the rest!"

The snake-headed human male spoke, his snake eyes locked onto Ning Xin’s direction.

"Such a beautiful lady!"

"This time let’s be gentle, not like last time, too violent, killed her off immediately, left me frustrated for a century!"

From the moment he saw Ning Xin, the snake-headed man had already made up his mind.

The woman beside him had broad shoulders and a bulky build, a face full of dense beard, were it not for the two mounds on her chest, calling her a man wouldn’t feel out of place at all.

"Hmph! I’ll have fun with that pretty boy!"