NOVEL NEXT Chapter 1343: Xian Yun
The South Sea, located to the south of the Mystic Spirit Continent, covers one-fifth of its area and can be said to be boundless.
Within the South Sea, there are countless islands, forming various South Sea forces. The complexity of the South Sea forces is probably even greater than that on the mainland. Of course, in the South Sea, the Yao Race is predominant. The Human Clan's forces are quite rare. The South Sea can be said to be the domain of the Yao Race, with countless Yao Race members entrenched here. Hence, the South Sea has become a significant forbidden area for many human cultivators without sufficient strength who dare not venture easily into it.
Standing on the edge of the South Sea, gazing at the boundless sea where the water and sky meet, broad and majestic, this feeling is truly wonderful.
On Earth, Tangyu never seriously looked at the sea. Moreover, by comparison, the South Sea is not something those seas on Earth can compare to. Even the Pacific Ocean seems small as a pool compared to the South Sea. The South Sea is truly a vast sea, spanning millions of miles in length and width.
The South Sea Immortal Palace, which Tangyu sought, is within this South Sea. However, Tangyu couldn't clearly articulate the exact location of the South Sea Immortal Palace and could only approximate its position based on the South Sea Immortal Order in his hand. The South Sea Immortal Palace emerges only once every three thousand years, and only then can its exact location be known. However, Tangyu didn't concern himself with these details, given his current strength, even an Immortal Palace left behind by a Seeking Immortal Realm couldn't thwart him.
He intended to force his way in, and as long as it wasn't an Immortal Artifact, he was confident he could break through.
"Haha, South Sea, we finally arrived. Tsk tsk, it's truly magnificent, so beautiful." An excited voice suddenly came from behind.
Tangyu turned his head and saw three men and two women, a group of five, walking over. They were all young, about the same age as Tangyu. Judging from their attire, they seemed to have some background. The three men were quite handsome, and the two women, as beautiful as goddesses, were incredibly pretty. This combination of five was very eye-catching, and what slightly surprised Tangyu was that all five were at the initial stage of the Golden Core Realm.
At such an age, reaching the Golden Core Realm, if achieved purely through their talent and cultivation efforts, undoubtedly made them geniuses. Not to mention within the Mystic Spirit Continent, they could be considered geniuses even in the broader Cultivation World. It appears that the Mystic Spirit Continent indeed has no shortage of talents. But then, considering its size, it's indeed incomparable to a small world like Earth. Although both are small worlds, the Mystic Spirit Continent is indeed remarkable.
Five geniuses at the First Layer of the Golden Core Realm, such a combination is considered strong enough. No wonder they dared to venture into the South Sea, apparently prepared for an adventure.
The five people's gaze also fell on Tangyu. Dressed plainly, without any aura of brilliance, Tangyu didn't look like a master. Moreover, given his young age, he might easily be overlooked at first glance.
"Young man, are you also here to train in the South Sea?" A girl suddenly stepped forward and asked with a friendly expression.
Tangyu nodded and replied with a smile: "Yes, just wandering around. I've always been curious about the South Sea, so I came to take a look."
The girl said, "Hehe, we're also here to look around. We've always heard that the South Sea is mysterious, and finally, we have the chance to see it this time. However, it's very dangerous in the South Sea. If you're alone, it's too risky. Since we're also planning to wander around the South Sea, if you don't mind, join us. That way, it'll be safer."
This girl was genuinely kind-hearted and pure, lifting Tangyu's impression of her. The South Sea was indeed dangerous, but it wasn't a problem for Tangyu. However, it might spell trouble for these five Golden Core Realm individuals.
"Xian Yun, don't meddle in others' business. I don't want to bring along a burden," said a young man in fine clothes who walked over, glanced at Tangyu with some displeasure, and mocked, "If you know the South Sea is dangerous, leave quickly. This place isn't for someone like you to wander at will. From what I see, you're nothing more than a Mystic Law Realm, yet you dare to enter the South Sea. Truly reckless."
The girl named Xian Yun said, "Xiao Yu, how can you speak like that? Meeting is fate. If this young man is alone, it's definitely dangerous. When we venture into the South Sea, the more people, the more strength. Why are you so distant?"
Xiao Yu said, "The more people, the more strength is true, but you also have to see who it is. You can't just pull someone over and expect it to add strength, can you? A burden only adds more drag. The South Sea is fraught with dangers; even we five can't afford to be careless. If there's an additional burden, how can we manage? Xian Yun, let's not bother with this person. We don't even know him. Let's go."
Xian Yun was a determined girl, and with a resolute expression, she said, "No, I've already asked him, let this young man join us."
A young man in blue clothes pulled on Xiao Yu, "Forget it, Xiao Yu. Since Xian Yun already asked, let's let this friend join us."
"Hmph, consider yourself lucky." Xiao Yu still grumpily snorted at Tangyu, "Then you can follow us, but let me say upfront, if we encounter danger, we're not guaranteeing your safety. If you can't take care of yourself, it's better for you to leave early. Otherwise, you might lose your life in the South Sea, and wouldn't that be a waste?"
Tangyu was long indifferent to such remarks, not caring in the slightest, just smiling faintly, "No problem, I'm tough, it won't be that easy for me to die." The sincerity of the girl named Xian Yun touched Tangyu, so he agreed. Naturally, Tangyu intended to look after her as well, having a hunch that these people might encounter significant trouble.
A beautiful and kind-hearted girl shouldn't lose her life in the South Sea.
Except for Xiao Yu's considerable dissatisfaction with Tangyu, the others didn't say much. Of course, they weren't as enthusiastic as Xian Yun; their attitude was more lukewarm.
Tangyu could see that these five people were likely led by Xiao Yu, indicating that Xiao Yu was the strongest and commanded the most respect. As for Xian Yun, she seemed well-liked by everyone. A kind-hearted girl like her is indeed very endearing.
Xiao Yu moved his hand, and a Spirit Boat appeared in front of him. He tossed the Spirit Boat into the water, and it transformed into a large ship. This was a relatively precious flying-type treasure at the Golden Core Realm level. Without a good treasure, traversing the South Sea would obviously be a challenging task.
It would be too dangerous for an ordinary ship to sail in the South Sea.
As everyone boarded the Spirit Boat, Xiao Yu occasionally shot glances at Tangyu. Clearly, he was still annoyed with this uninvited guest. However, because Xian Yun was there, he couldn't express his anger and just bottled up his frustration.
Tangyu ignored Xiao Yu and sat to the side, taking an interest in the surrounding sea views. The Spirit Boat traveled quickly across the South Sea, accelerating their journey substantially.
Xian Yun sat next to Tangyu, smiling as she said, "My name is Xian Yun. How should I address you, sir?"
Tangyu replied, "My name is Tangyu."
"Oh, Tangyu." Xian Yun repeated the name softly, memorizing it, then looked at Tangyu and said, "I don't know why, but I feel you have an aura that sets you apart from others. I always feel you're different."
"Oh? Different?" Tangyu touched his nose, looked at Xian Yun, and joked, "Could it be that I'm more handsome than others, more manly?"
"Pfft—" Xian Yun was amused, "Not that. It's just the feeling you give off. You seem to have an extraordinary aura, as if you're not from this world. It's a strange feeling. I wonder why you give off such a peculiar vibe."
Tangyu chuckled, "Could it be that you let me accompany you out of curiosity?"
Xian Yun shook her head, "No, no. I didn't think you were a bad person, and seeing you alone, I just invited you to join us, nothing more. But now that I reflect on it, I have that feeling. You seem too calm, so calm that nothing fazes you. For instance, Xiao Yu's words earlier, the appearance of the Spirit Boat, or knowing that we are Golden Core cultivators—"
"If it were someone else, they'd probably be astonished, but you're just so calm. It's curious. But I feel your realm isn't higher than ours, right? You should be at the Mystic Law Realm, correct?"
Tangyu smiled, this woman was quite observant: "Maybe, I'm just naturally a calm person; being cool-headed is my habit. Haha, maybe inside, I'm actually full of waves, just pretending to be composed and not showing it."
Xian Yun looked at Tangyu, then shook her head, "No, that kind of feeling can't be faked."
"Haha, maybe it's because I'm a good actor. I've always thought of myself as an Oscar-winning actor. Maybe others can't fake it, but that doesn't mean I can't," Tangyu teased.
Xian Yun still shook her head.
While the two were enjoying their conversation, Xiao Yu was watching from the side, growing more and more furious and displeased. He had always liked Xian Yun and was pursuing her. But now, Xian Yun was happily chatting with a stranger, naturally making him quite uncomfortable.
The two young men next to him also shook their heads slightly. Xian Yun was too kind-hearted, chatting with anyone without a single thought of precaution.
A young man in yellow spoke up for Xiao Yu, "This guy, I don't think he's any good. What's gotten into Xian Yun, being so open with just anyone? Xiao Yu, we really shouldn't have let that guy on board. Forget you, even I'm a bit uncomfortable watching this."
The young man in blue said, "Just let it go. It's just a chat, nothing more. Though Xian Yun is very kind-hearted, she's not someone who can easily be taken advantage of."
The young man in yellow retorted, "Lan Hai, whose side are you on? How can you speak up for outsiders? You know Xiao Yu likes Xian Yun, how can this be tolerated? It's completely intolerable. Competing with Xiao Yu for Xian Yun is impossible. We need to find a way to teach that guy a lesson."