Rumble...
At the edge of the starry sky within the Canghuang Realm, there was a vast expanse of ocean. This ocean did not exist on a planet or a piece of land—it was suspended in the starry sky itself!
These oceans that float directly in the starry void are generally called Celestial Seas!
"This Celestial Sea holds water energy," the little girl said to Ye Yunfei, pointing at the celestial sea before them.
"Indeed, a Celestial Sea definitely contains water energy," Ye Yunfei nodded.
In a sense, a Celestial Sea is the manifestation of water energy within the cosmos. However, their numbers are scarce, and without the little girl's guidance, Ye Yunfei would have had great difficulty finding this one.
"Let's go in."
Ye Yunfei brought the little girl with him as they entered the celestial sea before them.
Boom...
The sea seemed to possess a consciousness of its own. Sensing the intrusion of foreign beings, it immediately roared. Massive waves surged toward Ye Yunfei and the little girl.
With a thought from Ye Yunfei, a giant turtle charged out from behind him—the Black Tortoise!
Boom...
The Black Tortoise spread its claws forward, cleaving apart all the crashing waves. Not a single drop splashed onto Ye Yunfei or the little girl.
Rumble...
The Black Tortoise advanced towards the depths of the Celestial Sea while simultaneously beginning to absorb the water energy present within it.
It was precisely because of the vast quantities of water energy here that moisture had gathered over eons to form this celestial sea.
For the following period, the Black Tortoise continued its deep penetration into the sea.
"Uncle, what are you searching for?" the little girl suddenly asked, noticing Ye Yunfei seemed to be looking for something.
"I'm searching for this Celestial Sea's water source," Ye Yunfei replied.
"Water source?" The little girl was momentarily puzzled.
Though she knew of the existence of this celestial sea, her understanding of them was not as deep as Ye Yunfei's.
In fact, within every Celestial Sea lies a hidden true Water Source!
That Water Source is the place with the densest concentration of water energy within a Celestial Sea and the ultimate source of energy for the entire expanse of water. However, the location of a Water Source is typically extremely well-hidden and difficult to discover.
Another hour passed.
The Black Tortoise arrived at a specific location deep within the Celestial Sea and suddenly halted, staring fixedly at a spot ahead.
"That is the Water Source," Ye Yunfei said with a smile.
"Indeed! I can feel it too! There's a concealed small space over there, permeated with dense water energy and Laws!" the little girl exclaimed, clapping her hands.
As the will of a world's origin, she could easily perceive all energies and Laws within this universe.
Rumble...
Accompanied by the Black Tortoise, Ye Yunfei and the little girl walked toward that location.
Boom...
Not long after, they pierced through a layer of spatial laws, revealing a small space before their eyes.
Within this small space was a small lake, its waters shimmering with points of starlight as if reflecting the starry sky above. Lush green plants grew around the lake, emitting waves of energy akin to aqueous ripples.
"This lake is the ultimate energy source for the Celestial Sea outside. Every drop of water here is condensed from the essence of water energy and is extremely precious. For any martial artist cultivating water-based techniques, a single pool of this water would be of immeasurable value!" Ye Yunfei gazed at the small lake, murmuring to himself.
"Go absorb it."
Ye Yunfei pointed his finger.
Boom...
The Black Tortoise charged directly into the small lake and began gulping down its waters.
Meanwhile, Ye Yunfei started collecting the plants surrounding the lake. Each plant here contained pure water energy and Water Laws, making them extremely precious and rare herbs.
Meanwhile, at the headquarters of the Canghuang Alliance.
Within the assembly hall.
The Mountain Master of Immortal Mountain, the Moon Palace Master, and over a dozen other high-level figures from the Canghuang Realm were all seated within the hall.
"The news regarding the Su Clan has already spread like wildfire throughout the Canghuang Realm; everyone knows of it. I specifically dispatched a large number of spies to infiltrate the Xuanhuang Star Domain of the Tianlan Star Sea to repeatedly spread this news. The people of Qingyun Palace must be aware of it by now," a middle-aged man stood before the high-level officials, delivering his report.
"Good, very good. I believe that once Ye Yunfei and Su Qingluo receive the news, they will certainly come to rescue their kin. We merely need to wait here," the Moon Palace Master said.
"It is said that Ye Yunfei now possesses strength capable of slaying early-stage Dao Molding Realm masters, and he also keeps several early-stage Dao Molding Realm experts by his side. That is not an insignificant force. We'd best prepare thoroughly," one of the high-level officials suddenly spoke up, seeming somewhat worried.
After all, Ye Yunfei's reputation had been soaring lately! Particularly the battle at the Su Clan headquarters where he slew six early-stage Dao Molding Realm experts had practically shaken the entire starry sky.
"Heh, so what if they are early-stage Dao Molding Realm experts? Rest assured, our Canghuang Alliance headquarters have already gathered three middle-stage Dao Molding Realm masters! Furthermore, on the day of the Su Clan's execution, three more middle-stage Dao Molding Realm masters will arrive. As for early-stage Dao Molding Realm masters, we have already assembled over thirty of them here! Do you think we have the means to deal with Ye Yunfei?" The Moon Palace Master sneered.
"If that is the case, then excellent! With so many masters, dealing with Ye Yunfei will be as easy as turning over a hand!"
Hearing this, the other high-level officials all became excited and completely set their minds at ease.
"Haha… Our Canghuang Alliance headquarters has become a dragon's den and tiger's lair! We will ensure that Ye Yunfei will come but never return!" one high-level official laughed loudly.
"By the way, we must also keep an eye on the Sacred Temple. It is said that its Palace Master, Shangguan Han, has a good relationship with Ye Yunfei. What if he comes to aid Ye Yunfei? That would mean another enemy for us," another official suddenly pointed out.
"Humph! If Shangguan Han dares to help Ye Yunfei, we will wipe out the Sacred Temple!" the Moon Palace Master snorted coldly.
"Report!"
At that moment, a scout hurriedly entered the assembly hall.
"We have just received news from the Tianlan Star Sea. Several groups of people have recently emerged from Qingyun Palace's headquarters. According to our people who are lurking in the Xuanhuang Star Domain, Ye Yunfei's woman, Su Qingluo, has already left the Xuanhuang Star Domain and is heading toward our Canghuang Alliance headquarters. After Su Qingluo departed, several more groups of Qingyun Palace forces also left the Xuanhuang Star Domain. It appears they are likely chasing after Su Qingluo," the scout reported loudly.
"Heh, good, very good. I never expected capturing the Su Clan would draw out Ye Yunfei's woman as well. Never mind her; let her come to the Canghuang Alliance headquarters. We will await her. And those Qingyun Palace forces, let them come too. Once they all arrive, we can wipe them out in one fell swoop," the Moon Palace Master said with a cold laugh.
At the same time.
Tianlan Star Sea, headquarters of the invader army.
Inside a massive tent, a large group of high-level officials sat cross-legged.
"All sirs, tomorrow is the day the Canghuang Alliance executes the Su Clan. Tomorrow, we must make our way to the Canghuang Alliance headquarters," an old man in black robes said.
Previously, this black-robed elder was the commander of the invader army. However, as more and more experts from The Other Realm arrived, his status within the army began to decline. Now, facing the other high-level officials in the tent, his attitude was one of utmost respect.
"Hmm, then we shall move tomorrow. This time, we must capture that Ye Yunfei," a withered, sickly-looking elder sitting cross-legged on a cushion said calmly.
"However, the Canghuang Alliance, in their effort to deal with Ye Yunfei, will surely have gathered the elite experts of this realm's major powers. Besides dealing with Ye Yunfei, we will also have to battle the Canghuang Alliance," a grey-robed elder slowly said.
"Everyone, I would like to share some news. Grand figures such as the Master of Moon Court, the Old Ancestor Blazing Fire of Sacred Flame Cult, the Valley Master of Blossom Transfer Valley, the Sea Sovereign of Boundless Sea, and the Sect Master of Carefree Sect are currently in transit. A small Canghuang Alliance is hardly worthy of mention. This realm is soon to be completely occupied by us. Henceforth, all living beings in this realm shall be our slaves," suddenly, an elder with white hair and eyebrows spoke up.
Hiss!
Upon hearing this elder's words, everyone around drew in a sharp breath of shock.