When these human cultivators arrived aboard their vessel, they saw a massive island that had been reduced to charred ashes and immediately realized it was the result of that terrifying heavenly tribulation. It was truly a pity that an island once brimming with life could be burned to such a blackened state.
However, they also saw several young men and women standing on that scorched island. The men were handsome, the women beautiful, all possessing extraordinary bearing.
The few young men were dressed finely, each with an outstanding and distinguished appearance, clearly no ordinary individuals.
As for the woman, she was even more remarkable. She appeared to be only around twenty years old, with long, flowing golden hair. She wore form-fitting female battle armor that accentuated her heroic aura and highlighted her graceful, curvaceous figure—full in front and behind.
Her ample, perky bosom was so high and full it seemed ready to burst through the armor. Her slender waist was so narrow it could be encircled with one hand. Beneath her battle skirt, a pair of long, fair, jade-like legs were revealed.
Her battle boots concealed feet as exquisite as mutton-fat jade, truly admirable.
Her swan-like neck was fairer than frost and snow, her skin like congealed cream, paired with a noble, cold, and exquisite face. Such enchanting, world-toppling beauty instantly left many of the human cultivators staring in a daze.
It must be said, this golden-haired woman was far too bewitchingly beautiful. Even Mu Er on the ship, who looked to be around sixteen and had already blossomed into a graceful young lady, seemed utterly dimmed in comparison to this golden-haired woman. Mu Er couldn't help but murmur, "Heavens, this golden-haired sister is so beautiful. She's the most beautiful person I've ever seen."
The girl's dark, bright eyes held not a trace of jealousy as she looked at Abenue, only awe and a hint of self-consciousness, appearing quite innocent and simple.
Even the others on the ship looked at Abenue without lecherous gazes, more with admiration and reverence.
Especially a few equally young men on the vessel. When they looked at Abenue, a faint blush crept onto their still somewhat boyish faces, their eyes flickering with admiration and the budding stirrings of youthful hearts.
Particularly when Abenue glanced their way, the young men dared not meet her gaze, immediately turning their heads away, their faces flushing crimson, hearts pounding wildly.
This feeling was far more intense than what they felt facing the young girl Mu Er. At least they could maintain some composure before Mu Er, but facing such an enchantingly beautiful, world-toppling golden-haired beauty, they couldn't keep any calm at all.
However, Abenue merely swept her bright eyes over them briefly, not paying them any mind. Her glance over these human cultivators was merely out of caution.
Naturally, both Mo Haishen and Luo Guyun were the same, wary of these suddenly appearing human cultivators.
But upon scanning these human cultivators, they immediately sensed their cultivation levels.
The highest was the white-haired elder at the helm, at the Saint Treasury Realm, and only at the fourth heaven. There were three others on the ship at the Saint Treasury Realm, all at the first or second heaven. The rest were only at the Divine Transformation Realm.
Such cultivation might be enough to dominate an ordinary star in the outside world, but within the Ten Heavens Realm, where the Emperor Dao severely suppressed all, it was merely average.
For the few of them, who were all close to the seventh heaven of the Great Power realm, any one of them could sweep them away with a single finger, completely unthreatening. Even suppressed by the Emperor Dao, killing them wouldn't take much time.
The others on the ship, up to middle-aged, were only briefly dazzled by Abenue's allure before regaining their senses. Then, intentionally or not, they looked past these few people toward the island, searching for the existence of that senior who had undergone tribulation.
The island wasn't large, only about a thousand li across. Although these human cultivators were far inferior to Ye Chen and the others, their cultivation was decent. After a scan and finding no one besides Ye Chen's group of four, they felt disappointment and a flicker of panic.
Because they weren't sure if the Yellow Sea Seven Demons Pirates had left. If the latter suddenly followed them in, it would undoubtedly be a disaster, hence their unease.
Moreover, even if the Yellow Sea Seven Demons Pirates didn't follow, they would likely patrol the surrounding sea, lying in wait for their reappearance to kill and plunder. That was the most troublesome part.
"Elder!"
The people on the ship looked to the elder at the helm. He was a tribal elder, the highest in cultivation and authority among them.
Now they would see how the elder decided.
Undoubtedly, the tribal elder at the helm also noticed that besides Ye Chen's group, there was no one else on the charred island. Like the others, he subconsciously overlooked them, not considering them to be the tribulation-crossing senior.
After all, they were too young, looking about the same age as some of the young juniors they had brought. Even if they started cultivating from the womb, how far could they have reached at such an age?
Judging by their attire and equipment, which were quite exquisite, they were probably young masters and misses from great clans who had sneaked out to play in this perilous Primordial Divine Sea.
But didn't they know how dangerous the Primordial Divine Sea was?
How dare they sneak out with just a few people, without the protection of clan elders?
Especially here, where numerous Primordial pirates roamed. Even their battle-hardened tribal clansmen had risked great danger to rush in here, seeking refuge under the residual might of that tribulation-crossing senior. What immense courage did these young juniors have to dare come here? They were truly courting death.
Hadn't the high-ranking figures of those great clans told these precious young masters and misses that some places were absolutely not to be trespassed?
Ultimately, the gazes of those on the ship toward Ye Chen's group were like those of elders looking at juniors—some concern, some disappointment.
However, the elder was ultimately more deep and reserved than the other tribesmen, hiding his thoughts better. He only frowned, not speaking.
Ye Chen and the others keenly sensed these people's displeasure and were somewhat taken aback, immediately understanding. Yet, a warmth arose in their hearts.
However, the three Supreme Heavenly Prides under Ye Chen's command had cold expressions, sensing some dissatisfaction directed at them. Divine energy quietly surged within them. If the other party showed any hostile moves, they would immediately act, sweeping away any threat to their master.
But Ye Chen waved his hand, signaling them not to act rashly. Then, he cupped his fists and spoke toward the people on the ship from a distance: "Everyone, we few have inadvertently become lost here. Now that we see fellow clansmen—uncles, aunts, brothers, and sisters—we are very pleased. May we ask where this place is?"
Just as expected!
Upon hearing Ye Chen speak, those on the ship immediately concluded that they were indeed young juniors from great clans. They had even gotten lost in the Primordial Divine Sea without knowing? Did they truly have no common sense at all?
"You few are truly young and ignorant. The Primordial Divine Sea is not a place you can casually enter. Don't you know how many dangers are hidden here?" one middle-aged man spoke up. His face was square and firm, appearing very upright. Stepping to the bow, he began to scold, but halfway through, the tribal elder at the helm interrupted him, signaling with his eyes not to scold. These young masters and misses from great clans each had noble status. How could their small tribe's clansmen easily scold them? Even if they were at fault, it wasn't permissible. Otherwise, if they angered these young masters and misses, and they returned to their clans to vent their wrath, their small tribe would be in trouble.
The middle-aged man naturally knew this, but he couldn't help speaking out in anger.
Primordial Divine Sea?
Ye Chen and the others now learned the name of this mysterious vast ocean.
Quickly, the tribal elder hurriedly spoke to Ye Chen's group: "Young masters and misses, please don't take offense. The clansmen of our tribe have somewhat hot tempers. Please forgive them."
Hearing this, Ye Chen waved his hand: "Old sir, please don't say that. What this clansman said is right. We are young and ignorant, unwittingly entering this place, and troubling all you uncles, aunts, and brothers. It is our fault."
The three Supreme Heavenly Prides under his command looked at their master, for in their impression, their master was always forceful and domineering, rarely seen being so gentle and humble.
The other human cultivators on the ship were very surprised. In their impression, these young masters and misses from great clans were quite arrogant and self-important, not to be easily spoken to. They hadn't expected this young master who seemed to be the leader to be so reasonable, truly unexpected.
Thus, Ye Chen's words earned some goodwill from those on the ship. The tribal elder at the helm even said: "Young masters and misses, if you don't mind, please come aboard. We are also returning to the great pass and can give you a ride."
Ye Chen didn't refuse. After all, they were still unfamiliar with the Ten Heavens Realm, and being fellow humans, these people seemed simple and honest. They were also confident in their own abilities. Perhaps they could learn much information this way.
But some commotion arose on the ship: "Elder, but those people are still out there. If we take them aboard, won't it be troublesome? They seem even weaker in cultivation than Miss Mu Er. If the Yellow Sea Seven Demons Pirates catch up, it might be a bur—"
Before he could finish, the tribal elder cut him off sharply: "Enough! Don't overthink it. Since we've encountered these young masters and misses, we'll take them. If we stay a few more days, the Yellow Sea Seven Demons Pirates might become wary and leave. Moreover, with the great age now open, our human race is already somewhat weak. We should unite. If we don't help fellow clansmen when we see them, how will we grow stronger in the future?"
The tribal elder's word was law. The other tribesmen dared not oppose him.
Yellow Sea Seven Demons Pirates!
The human race is weak!
Ye Chen heard these two key phrases but didn't inquire immediately. First, he sincerely thanked the tribal elder, and they all boarded the ship. However, the human vessel didn't set off immediately but slowly circled the thousand-li charred island.
Seeing this, Ye Chen recalled the tribal elder's earlier words: a pirate group called the Yellow Sea Seven Demons was pursuing them. Perhaps due to the tribulation scene they caused upon entering the Ten Heavens Realm, those pirates were wary and didn't dare enter immediately.
These human tribesmen were using this to intimidate the pursuing Yellow Sea Seven Demons Pirates, entering to take refuge, hoping the pirates would eventually turn back and leave.
After all, as a generation's strongest young Supreme One, Ye Chen was meticulous. He quickly deduced most of the situation.
However, he didn't reveal their true origins or identities. Although they were fellow humans, this was their first meeting. It was better to be cautious and understand the situation first.