The Old Clan Leader took the lead, holding a white staff. Wherever he went, the seawater churned and split to either side. Although the entire party was traveling underwater, not a single drop of water clung to them.
The ability to control water was one of the innate talents of the Mermaid Clan!
Suddenly, Ye Yunfei's gaze sharpened. He saw, ahead at a certain spot on the seabed, a colossal tomb—like a massive sea bowl turned upside down on the ocean floor.
This giant tomb was too vast, towering silently on the seabed, visible even from afar.
"Everyone, together, let us pay our respects and kneel before the Celestial Tomb!"
The Old Clan Leader commanded in a low voice, taking the lead by kneeling towards that celestial tomb and beginning to kowtow.
The other members of the Mermaid Clan followed suit, kneeling alongside their Old Clan Leader.
This colossal tomb was none other than the Celestial Tomb that the Mermaid Clan had guarded for generations!
Any member of the Mermaid Clan who passed by or saw this Celestial Tomb was obliged to pay respects through kneeling.
Ye Yunfei released his Soul Power, sensing toward the direction of the gigantic tomb.
Boom...
Suddenly, a terrifying pressure of the utmost degree rolled forth. A vast expanse of seawater evaporated in an instant, turning into nothingness.
A profound sense of immense danger flooded Ye Yunfei's heart.
"Bad!"
Ye Yunfei knew that his attempt at sensing had just angered the great tomb.
Ye Yunfei understood in his heart that, with his current strength, he was no match for this colossal tomb. He would likely be annihilated in an instant.
Because in his previous life, even after Ye Yunfei had become a Heavenly Emperor, he had once returned to attack this very Celestial Tomb, yet still failed to break inside.
Ye Yunfei somewhat suspected that the master of this Celestial Tomb might truly be an Immortal!
At this critical moment, Ye Yunfei prepared to turn and leave.
"We beseech the Immortal to calm its wrath, to calm its wrath!
This human young master meant no offense!
He is a friend of our clan!"
At this moment, the Old Clan Leader also sensed the terrifying pressure released by the Celestial Tomb, his face turning ashen with fright as he repeatedly shouted loudly.
The other Mermaid Clan members followed their clan leader's lead, loudly pleading for mercy.
Seeing the Mermaid Clan's actions, Ye Yunfei breathed a sigh of relief and stood his ground.
These mermaids were the Tomb Keepers. This Celestial Tomb understood their prayers.
Sure enough, the Mermaid Clan's pleas for mercy took effect.
The pressure released by the gigantic tomb quickly vanished.
"Young man, Immortals are not to be offended. The consequences would be severe otherwise.
All those years ago, those Quasi-Emperor experts who injured me were punished for provoking this Celestial Tomb; one of them nearly perished.
Otherwise, with the strength of our Mermaid Clan, we could not have defeated those Quasi-Emperors."
The Old Clan Leader looked toward Ye Yunfei and spoke, his words carrying a note of warning.
He naturally knew why the Celestial Tomb had just suddenly released its energy pressure—it was because Ye Yunfei had attempted to sense it.
"I understand," Ye Yunfei nodded.
Next, under the Old Clan Leader's guidance, they continued onward toward the center of the sea.
Along the way, Ye Yunfei saw many strange sea beasts, all filled with baleful aura and muddled intelligence.
Some of the sea creatures were terrifyingly massive, possessed of boundless strength. With the slightest movement, they could stir a vast expanse of the sea's surface, tossing up towering waves and forming terrifying, massive whirlpools.
Now and then, corpses would appear in the seawater, quietly soaking there, their bodies a sickly green. Though devoid of life force, they radiated a malevolent aura so thick it made one recoil in fear.
Furthermore, within this sea area existed all manner of terrifying prohibitions, formations, and unknown dangers.
In short, creatures from the outside world who ventured into these waters could encounter all sorts of dangers at any moment!
"Those sea beasts are sentinels of the Celestial Tomb, stationed in these seas to keep outsiders from entering.
These corpses are from powerful experts who came to explore the Celestial Tomb and lost their lives here," the Old Clan Leader explained to Ye Yunfei.
"I know," Ye Yunfei nodded.
Thus, under the Old Clan Leader's guidance, the group journeyed towards the center of the sea.
Being adept at water control, and this Old Clan Leader being especially skilled, he cleared the way at the front, displaying his Water Control supernatural abilities. The surrounding seawater formed a powerful force that propelled everyone forward at an astonishing speed.
One and a half days later.
"We are about to reach the central island of the sea.
That place is extremely perilous. Although we Mermaids can traverse these waters unimpeded, once we set foot on the central island, we are no longer protected, hardly any different from outsiders.
So everyone must be cautious. Is that understood?"
The Old Clan Leader spoke solemnly to the Mermaid Clan party.
"We understand," the Mermaids chorused in reply.
Then, the Old Clan Leader led the group, surfacing from the sea.
Sure enough, in the distance, where the water met the sky, a vast and immense island stood in the center of the sea, visible even from afar.
Cangmang Island!
At this moment, one could see quite a number of vessels on the sea surface sailing towards Cangmang Island.
"Look!
Cangmang Island! We'll be there soon!"
"Excellent! We've finally reached shore!
These waters are too dangerous; we've encountered so many perils along the way. Fortunately, we've arrived safely at last!"
...
Those creatures on the boats, upon seeing Cangmang Island, felt like weeping for joy.
Because during their journey, they had suffered many terrible crises. Quite a few companions had lost their lives. Now, finally seeing Cangmang Island, they were naturally extremely excited.
"Look!
They don't even need a boat, advancing over the sea's surface treading upon the waves! How do they do that?!"
Suddenly, many caught sight of Ye Yunfei's group and were utterly stunned.
At this moment, Ye Yunfei and the Mermaid Clan party were atop the sea surface, riding the waters forward, churning ahead.
"They are sea beasts!"
An elder on one of the vessels cried out.
"The sea beasts in these waters are extremely dangerous. Best not to provoke them. Let's hurry on!" someone shouted.
Throughout their journey, they had been attacked by all sorts of sea creatures from time to time and were already frightened.
"No!
Look, there's a human who looks very familiar!
He looks like Su Fei, the chief disciple of the Ziwei Sect!
I saw him with Lü Yugang from the Four Directions Trading House back at the shore!"
Suddenly, someone recognized Ye Yunfei and exclaimed in surprise.
"Yes, it's him, Su Fei! I recognize him too!
What is he doing mixed up with these sea beasts?
Why isn't he afraid of this seawater?"
More people recognized Ye Yunfei, all crying out in shock.
"No matter what, don't provoke him!
That youngster is no simple figure. Even an ancestor of the Demon Race from the Eastern Barrens appeared in person to help him!"
Most people, upon recognizing Ye Yunfei, felt apprehension and did not wish to offend him.
After all, in the Eastern Barrens, at least three major powers had openly allied themselves with Ye Yunfei!
What ordinary person dared to provoke him?!
"The Primordial Heterogeneous Race is coming! Hurry up and go!
These guys are cruel, bloodthirsty, and inhuman!"
Suddenly, someone screamed in terror.
Everyone's gaze immediately turned to the sea surface behind them. Sure enough, they saw a ship swiftly approaching from the rear.
On board stood a group of creatures with overwhelmingly ferocious auras—some had serpent bodies and human heads, some tiger heads on human torsos, others with three heads and six arms—each and every one murderous and menacing.
"So these guys have come too."
Ye Yunfei frowned as he observed the members of the Primordial Heterogeneous Race.