Sea God Island

"So what?" Thinking it over carefully, it seemed his Master really did intend to groom him as the next Asura Sect Master. But what did it matter? Looking at Ying Yan, Zhuge Xiang asked, "What exactly is this deal he's talking about?"

"As the saying goes, cooperation benefits both sides. I am Prince of the Great Qin Empire, and you should know this identity. Since you are likely to become the next Sect Master of the Asura Sect, then there is a possibility of cooperation between us. As long as you are willing to help me seize the Imperial Throne, I can guarantee that I will definitely help your Asura Sect become the head of the Nine Great Sects of the Great Qin Empire in the future. How about it?" Ying Yan said, her eyes burning as she looked at Zhuge Xiang, her tone somewhat excited.

With a slight smile, Zhuge Xiang found Ying Yan's words amusing. "Prince Highness is certainly playing a clever game, or perhaps you think I, Zhuge Xiang, am foolish enough to be deceived by you? Let alone whether I will truly become the Sect Master of the Asura Sect in the future, even if I do, do you really think you can succeed with my help?"

"Besides, even if you successfully ascend the Imperial Throne, you will be the emperor and I will be your subject. What can I do if you don't keep your verbal promises now? Do you think that a casual, even unverified, promise will make me wholeheartedly support you?"

"Then, what are your requirements? You can tell me honestly," Zhuge Xiang's words weren't wrong, and Ying Yan remained silent for a moment before asking Zhuge Xiang.

In Ying Yan's view, she must win over Zhuge Xiang as an ally, no matter the cost.

What could Zhuge Xiang possibly want? Shaking his head inwardly, Zhuge Xiang wanted to refuse him. First, Zhuge Xiang didn't have anything urgent to ask for right now. Second, and most importantly, Zhuge Xiang had absolutely no good feelings towards this Eleventh Prince, Ying Yan.

Alliance with him? If there were greater benefits, he would definitely turn against him without hesitation. Zhuge Xiang would naturally not make friends with such an untrustworthy ally.

However, the words of refusal were on the tip of Zhuge Xiang's tongue, but he swallowed them back. The task Bai Qi had given him in the Hundred Emperors Pagoda and the task of finding Qin Shi Huang's bloodline with the Black Dragon Ring flashed through his mind. With Ying Yan as his intermediary, this matter would be much easier.

Thinking of this, Zhuge Xiang forcibly swallowed his refusal, feigning contemplation. After a moment's hesitation, he finally spoke, "To be honest, I don't know exactly what I need right now. Anyway, it's still many years before I become the Asura Sect Master. Let's put this matter aside for now and talk to you when I think of what I need."

"Wait?" Zhuge Xiang's answer surprised Ying Yan. However, Ying Yan also knew that her behavior in the Hundred Emperors Tomb had made Zhuge Xiang somewhat disgusted with her. If she wanted to successfully form an alliance, she had to change Zhuge Xiang's impression of her.

This kind of thing can't be done in a short time; haste makes waste. So, Ying Yan nodded and agreed to Zhuge Xiang's suggestion.

"Alright, then I'll head back to the Imperial Palace for now. If Brother Zhuge has thought things through someday, you can come find me at my Palace." Nodding, Ying Yan explained to Zhuge Xiang how to find her before leading the dozen or so disheveled Cultivator back to the Flying Dragon Warship and quickly departing.

"Do you really have the idea of forming an alliance with him?" After Ying Yan and the others' flying Flying Dragon Warship disappeared into the distance, Lu Yuling asked Zhuge Xiang.

"He will stop at nothing to seize the Imperial Throne. Now he is trying to form an alliance with me, which I believe is sincere. But if he succeeds one day, or if he faces a greater temptation, he will surely betray me. How could I possibly want to form an alliance with him sincerely? I just have some things that I might need his help with, which is why I didn't refuse," Zhuge Xiang replied, shaking his head.

"Indeed, although Ying Yan is capable of enduring humiliation and accomplishing great things, he is not a person who values loyalty and righteousness at heart. It is indeed dangerous to form an alliance with such a person," Lu Yuling nodded, seemingly relieved upon hearing Zhuge Xiang's reply that he did not truly intend to form an alliance with Ying Yan.

After bidding Ying Yan, Zhuge Xiang and Su Huayu boarded the Asura Warship and continued flying into the depths of the East Sea. The Warships East Sea, which stretched for countless miles, remained unchanged for several more days.

At first glance, the sight of the sea and sky merging into one, with a lone wild goose soaring high, is Human Heart. But after flying over the East Sea for so long, seeing the same view every day, I believe anyone would get bored.

Although they occasionally saw a few Island during their flight, and some of Island even had inhabitants, Zhuge Xiang and his companions were in a hurry to get to their destination and had no intention of stopping to rest.

Rumble...

The weather has been quite nice these past few days, but the weather at sea can't always be so bright. Just recently, while sailing, the sky suddenly darkened quickly. Dark clouds, seemingly appearing out of nowhere, pressed down heavily overhead, with menacing streaks of lightning flashing within them, giving one an instinctive sense of danger.

"Is it going to rain? And with thunder all around," Zhuge Xiang frowned slightly as he looked at the weather.

Although one's cultivation level is not weak, the power of Heaven and Earth is not so easy to withstand. In such weather, flying in the air, one is very likely to be struck by natural Lightning. Unless one's strength is strong enough to ignore such natural Lightning, it is best not to fly in such weather.

"Zhuge Xiang, there's an Island over there that looks quite lively. Given the weather, why don't we go down and rest for a bit?" Just as Zhuge Xiang was considering whether to lower the Asura Warship to fly above the sea surface, Lu Yuling suddenly pointed ahead and asked Zhuge Xiang.

"There are Island? Let's land and rest for a bit," Zhuge Xiang nodded, standing on the Asura Warship and looking down at the Island below.

Humans are, after all, social animals, and even Cultivator are no exception. These past few days on the Asura Warship have been filled with monotonous flying, so taking this opportunity to land is indeed a good idea.

Many of the overseas Island are home to Cultivator with inherited skills. To avoid any misunderstandings, Zhuge Xiang put away the Asura Warship, and the two of them flew down slowly on their Artifact Flight.

From the air, the Island doesn't appear very large, but upon landing, it becomes clear that Island's quite extensive, spanning two to three hundred miles in circumference. Numerous villages dot the Island, and at Island very center stands a massive market town. If it weren't for the lack of concern about military attacks, it would likely have been developed into a city.

What surprised Zhuge Xiang the most was that, about two hundred meters above this huge market, there was a giant eye. This eye, like the eye of a god, looked down at the entire Island, as if nothing that happened on the Island could escape its gaze.

"Halt! You two newcomers, if you want to land on Sea God Island, you must register!" As Zhuge Xiang and Lu Yuling slowly descended, a group of Cultivator suddenly appeared, surrounded them, and said righteously.

"We are two Cultivators from the Great Qin Empire, and we are completely unaware of the rules on this Sea God Island. We hope you will not take offense. Is there anything we should be aware of on Sea God Island?" Having acquired most of Ice Maiden's Memory and knowledge, Lu Yuling was quite unfazed by this so-called Sea God Island and spoke up.

Perhaps it was because of Lu Yuling's words, or perhaps it was because of Lu Yuling's beauty that people were naturally more likely to lower their guard. The surrounding Cultivator relaxed considerably. Then, the leader of the Cultivator began to explain the situation and rules of Sea God Island to Zhuge Xiang and Lu Yuling.

Sea God Island, isolated overseas, has a population of approximately 300,000, including over 10,000 Cultivator. However, all the people on Sea God Island, whether ordinary citizens or Cultivator, worship the Sea God.

Even those Cultivator follow the same path of cultivation as the Buddhist Sect, believing in the Deity. However, while the Buddhist Sect worship Buddhas and Bodhisattva, the people of Sea God Island worship the Sea God.

This Sea God is not a mythical Deity, nor is he gods and Buddhas or Buddha from the Immortal God Realm. He is a real Deity who resides on Sea God Peak at the very top of Sea God Island. He is a living Deity.

The giant eye above the Island is the eye of the Sea God, capable of seeing everything on the entire island. Fighting and killing are forbidden on this island; otherwise, one will not escape the Sea God's gaze and will be severely punished.

"Deity? How could there be Deity in this world? Those eyes? They're either some kind of strange Skill or Cultivation Technique, or just a treasure?" Zhuge Xiang shook his head and scoffed at the idea of a real Sea God.

Gods are not visible to this world, and the laws of Heavenly Dao would never allow beings of gods and Buddhas- like level to remain in the mortal world. Therefore, Zhuge Xiang does not believe in the so-called Sea God worshipped on this Sea God Island.

"You scoundrel, how dare you blaspheme the Sea God? Our ancestors fled war thousands of years ago and accidentally ended up on this Island. Fortunately, the Sea God saved and helped us, which allowed us to survive on this island. These things are clearly recorded in the documents. Besides, the Sea God lives in a temple on the top of Sea God Peak and selects a group of young boys and girls to serve him every year. How could it be an illusion?"

Upon hearing Zhuge Xiang's words, the Cultivator in this group were all furious. They shouted that the people of Sea God Island worshipped the Sea God, so naturally they could not accept Zhuge Xiang's words.

"Everyone, please don't be angry. We come from the outside world and don't know anything about this island. We apologize for any offense we may have caused," Lu Yuling said hastily, seeing that Zhuge Xiang's words had enraged the Cultivator of Sea God Island.

Sea God Island? A true Deity? I never imagined there was such an Island in the East Sea. Are there really real Deity on this island? Zhuge Xiang was very curious. (To be continued...)