As the last of the stone tablets sank completely, the crowd finally snapped out of their shock, exchanging bewildered glances. Their eyes darted frantically through the assembled people, desperately searching for the Sea God that Bixi had mentioned. However, after a long search, they found nothing, and disappointment washed over them.
At this moment, Geng Nian’s somber voice echoed, “With the guardian divine beasts gone, our journey to Sui Ling Island will be even more perilous. Everyone, please cherish this opportunity!”
“Huh?” Ye Feng asked, confused. “That doesn’t seem right. Didn’t Bixi help us defeat those sea monsters before leaving? Shouldn’t it be safer now?”
“Not at all!” Geng Nian quickly explained. “What you saw was only the immediate situation. Although those monsters are dead, Sui Ling Island is the only source of spirit stones in the Silent Soul Land. Another batch of monsters will arrive soon. And without the divine beast Bixi to suppress them, they will become even more rampant. Therefore, our situation will only worsen.”
“I see!” Ye Feng finally understood, his expression turning serious. However, he soon thought of something else and fell into contemplation. Geng Nian, meanwhile, paid him no mind and led the way as the ships continued forward.
After half a day of rapid progress, they finally arrived before a massive purple island – the much-talked-about Sui Ling Island. The moment Ye Feng saw the island, he felt a strange sense of familiarity, as if he were standing on Chaos Island. He suddenly recalled Geng Nian’s words about a high-grade spirit stone mine beneath this island. “Could there be a connection between the two?” he mused.
Ye Feng’s speculation wasn’t unfounded. Various signs indicated that the Sea God had visited the Silent Soul Land in the past. The question was whether he appeared in the Silent Soul Land first or on Earth. If it was the former, it would imply the Sea God had a way to leave the Silent Soul Land, and they might find clues here. This thought excited Ye Feng, and he eagerly prepared to take Luo Bing Shuang towards Sui Ling Island.
Seeing this, Geng Nian quickly reminded him, “Pay attention to the time. We will only be here for three days. We will leave precisely on time, so don’t be like last time!”
“Don’t worry! Last time was an accident. This time, I guarantee there will be no accidents!” Ye Feng said confidently, glancing back in a certain direction with a knowing look. Geng Nian said nothing, simply nodded, and led his group towards Sui Ling Island.
“Let’s go. We should also head out and see if we can find any unexpected gains!” Ye Feng said with a faint smile, wasting no time as he led Luo Bing Shuang in a particular direction.
As soon as he stepped onto Sui Ling Island, Ye Feng felt the spiritual energy here was much denser, not much less than on Earth, perhaps even more so. “Haha, it seems Geng Nian was right. There must be a spirit mine under this island, otherwise, the spiritual energy wouldn’t be so concentrated!” Ye Feng chuckled.
Luo Bing Shuang nodded and looked at Ye Feng. “How do you plan to deal with those people behind us? On the island, your strength…”
Ye Feng replied confidently, “Don’t worry. Even though we’re not in the sea, dealing with them will be more than enough!”
Soon, the two arrived before a desolate mountain range. Ye Feng turned to look behind them and sneered, “You guys, come out. It’s time we settled our score!”
Hearing this, several figures slowly emerged from behind, looking at Ye Feng and Luo Bing Shuang with cold smiles. It was Xu Song and his two companions.
“Hmph, brat, you still dare to lead us to this place. It seems you’ve chosen your own grave!” Xu Song said coldly.
Ye Feng laughed at this. “Heh, it is indeed a good place, but unfortunately, it’s prepared for you. Have you thought about dying?”
“Dying?” The group burst into laughter as if they had heard the biggest joke. “Haha, brat, you think too highly of yourself. Do you think this is the sea?”
“Exactly, brat. Don’t think we don’t know. The only reason you could defeat us before was by relying on your ability to enhance your strength in the sea. Here, you’re as good as dead!”
“That’s right! Today, we’ll kill you to avenge Li Hong and the others. And you,” one of them added, leering at Luo Bing Shuang’s alluring figure, seemingly confident of victory, “I’ll make you feel true pleasure later…”
They spoke in turn, their words laced with arrogance. Ye Feng, feeling annoyed, said coldly, “Is that so? In that case, I’d like to see where your confidence comes from. Thunder God Fist, Third Style: Heavenly Thunder Descends!”
Ye Feng didn’t hold back, unleashing the third style of the Thunder God Fist immediately. Countless bolts of lightning descended from the sky, striking directly at them. Seeing this, the group didn’t flinch. Xu Song stepped forward, meeting Ye Feng’s Thunder God Fist with a claw attack wreathed in flames.
“Hmph, you overestimate yourself! Fury Sky Claw, die, brat!”
*Boom! Boom!*
A massive collision echoed as their attacks met. Sparks flew, and in the next second, a scene that shocked both sides unfolded. After a fierce clash, Ye Feng’s Thunder God Fist was the first to falter, dissipating into light. Xu Song’s attack, however, did not gain much advantage. After shattering Ye Feng’s technique, its momentum slowly faded.
“How is this possible? Brat, you!” Xu Song exclaimed in shock, his eyes filled with disbelief. He couldn’t understand how Ye Feng’s strength could be so potent even on the island.
Ye Feng let out a cold laugh. “Heh, nothing is impossible. Do you think I’m still at the early stage of Grandmaster?” As he spoke, Ye Feng’s aura surged, washing over them like waves.
The group’s expressions changed again, and they cried out in surprise, “How is this possible? Brat, you, you’ve reached the mid-stage of Grandmaster?”
Indeed, Ye Feng had now reached the mid-stage of Grandmaster cultivation. He had already broken through the bottleneck of the early Grandmaster stage after several rounds of refining death qi. Furthermore, he had engaged in intense combat with them. Thus, upon returning, he had smoothly advanced to the mid-stage of Grandmaster. However, he had been fully engaged with Luo Bing Shuang at the time, so he hadn’t revealed it.
“Hmph, so what if you’ve reached the mid-stage of Grandmaster? Brat, I am at the late stage of Grandmaster, my cultivation is higher than yours. How can you possibly win?” Xu Song, though wary, maintained a brave facade. “Moreover, brat, if I’m not mistaken, your terrifying spirit skill can only unleash that kind of power in the sea, right? So, how can you defeat me?” He clearly remembered that Ye Feng had channeled the power of the ocean to achieve such terrifying results. Therefore, he believed Ye Feng couldn’t replicate it on land.
Seeing this, Ye Feng offered no explanation, only uttering words that stunned them…