Chapter 1213 The Trap
Chen Yang was aware of the fierce beasts in the Boundless Sea attacking several ports in quick succession. Although they were eventually driven away by the human Nascent Soul cultivators, the losses incurred were immense.
Chen Yang had initially believed that Jing Youshui possessed the ability to deter these fierce beasts and sea creatures. However, judging from Jing Youshui's expression, it seemed he was not joking. It made sense; these creatures, lacking their own intelligence, were indeed uncontrollable.
"Then... regarding other races, such as the Winged race, if they intend to cause trouble for humans, the Boundless Sea must have received advance notice. If you can't stop them, could you at least inform us beforehand?"
From their earlier conversation, Chen Yang understood that sea creatures found it difficult to develop their own intelligence, which was why there was only one peak Nascent Soul cultivator in this sea area. Jing Youshui had always adhered to the principle of "doing less is better." Therefore, even when people from the mainland established a black market in the Boundless Sea, Jing Youshui had never intervened to manage them, nor had he even asked for spirit stones.
Jing Youshui's eyes lit up: "If that's what you're asking about, then there's no problem." After all, he wouldn't have to personally help in stopping them.
Upon hearing this answer, Chen Yang immediately showed his utmost sincerity. He was already very satisfied with such a response, as Jing Youshui was, after all, facing a difficult situation alone.
Just as the two were about to leave, Chen Yang suddenly remembered something.
"Regarding this year's Sword Sect competition, can you tell me more? If I recall correctly, didn't the Sword Sect cause quite a bit of damage in the skies above the Boundless Sea back then?"
As Chen Yang asked this question, Jing Youshui's expression changed drastically and rapidly!
Jing Youshui stammered, "I wasn't a match for the Sword Sect back then, so I didn't get involved in anything concerning the Sword Sect. I only wanted to protect my own sea territory."
"Jiang Jiantao's death has nothing to do with me. If you want to seek revenge from your enemies, you should still go to the City Lord of Yaogu City. That fellow was the mastermind behind that entire scheme."
Chen Yang revealed a faint smile upon hearing this.
After the two left, Chen Yang quietly said to Wu Min, "It seems my guess was correct. The Sword Sect did indeed come to the Boundless Sea back then."
"However, Jing Youshui is unwilling to divulge more details. It seems we'll have to approach this slowly. Would you like to sneak in and take a look later?"
In fact, Chen Yang and Wu Min had already communicated telepathically just now. Jing Youshui knew too much about human affairs, which made Chen Yang somewhat suspicious. Therefore, Chen Yang had to investigate! If it was related to the Sword Sect, then Chen Yang would have to delve even deeper!
Wu Min slowly nodded, "I've already pinpointed the location. I can go in anytime you need me to." Wu Min's spatial manipulation techniques were already at the peak of perfection, so such minor matters were naturally not an issue.
Chen Yang chuckled at Wu Min's eagerness, "Of course, we can't go in now. Jing Youshui might be watching us from behind. If we go in now, we'll be falling into his trap!"
"After we return, you can go alone to investigate!"
"I need to go to the main city of Yaodu Prefecture."
After the two emerged from the deep sea, Mi Chuánwei immediately wiped the sweat from his forehead. Chen Yang's strength was indeed formidable, but they had been submerged for too long, causing him great worry.
"Don't linger here. There are too many sea beasts."
After saying this, Chen Yang entered the cabin alone. Chen Yang quietly took out three ancient coins. He had learned enough about Jing Youshui, but the root of his connection with humans was too complex for Wu Min to investigate alone and would take too long.
Just as Chen Yang was about to use the ancient coins, a terrifying aura appeared in the sky above the Boundless Sea.
"Peak Nascent Soul cultivator?" Chen Yang frowned. The aura emanating from the person was not that of a sea creature, clearly indicating that this matter had nothing to do with Jing Youshui.
When Chen Yang emerged, Wu Min immediately transmitted, "Someone from the Winged race!" Chen Yang had met the Fallen Winged King long ago. However, the Winged race member before him was completely different from the Fallen Winged King. The Fallen Winged King exuded an aura of fallen darkness that was unbearable. But this person before him had pure white wings and extremely fair skin. More importantly, the aura he emitted was the exact opposite of the Fallen Winged King.
"We were just talking about the possibility of the Winged race attacking Hope Land, and now we've run into one!" Chen Yang frowned, already clutching two top-grade spirit stones, preparing for a fight.
Just then, a colossal wave appeared, blocking the space between them. Standing atop this colossal wave was a phantom image – Jing Youshui. Jing Youshui had not summoned his true form because it was far too massive; if he moved it carelessly, it would surely cause disaster to the surrounding Boundless Sea.
Jing Youshui's phantom image stared intently at the Winged race member and said word by word, "You old fellow, why are you in my Boundless Sea instead of staying in your palace?" As he spoke, Jing Youshui introduced him to Chen Yang, "This is the Wing God of the Winged race, a peak Nascent Soul cultivator."
"However, this old fellow isn't very bright. Perhaps he's lived for too long!" The Wing God, hearing the taunt, did not get angry; he didn't even acknowledge Jing Youshui. The Wing God looked at Chen Yang and said word by word, "The Prefect of Yaodu Prefecture's cultivation has been crippled, and humans should then take a step back."
"The remaining three peak Nascent Soul cultivators, humans, hand them over, otherwise..."
"Humans will be at odds with the entire mainland." The Wing God's words were devoid of emotion. He had come only to deliver this message. As for any choice Chen Yang made, it was of no concern to him.
Chen Yang raised an eyebrow, "I say, Esteemed Wing God, haven't humans been besieged by all the races on the mainland since they arrived here?"
"Furthermore, the Prefect of Yaodu Prefecture wanted to destroy humans, and we didn't immediately kill him. That's already showing great respect to the mainland, isn't it?"
"As for the three Nascent Soul cultivators you mentioned, they aren't in Hope Land."
"Even if I wanted to hand them over to you, I couldn't!"