Fifty thousand li outside Chaotic Void Island, a fleet flying the banner of the Huiguang Trading Ship was speeding toward the island. The fleet maintained a strict formation, with sailors constantly keeping watch in every direction.
Suddenly, the lookout sitting cross-legged atop the mast cried out, "Quick, notify the shopkeeper! There's fighting ahead, and it's no small commotion. Should we go around it or stay far away?"
Very soon, a middle-aged man emerged from the cabin with two World King Realm retainers behind him. They flew to the top of the mast and gathered power into their eyes as they looked into the distance.
"Shopkeeper, there are signs of Devil Race combat ahead, and the combatants are extremely powerful. We'd best keep our distance!" one of the World King Realm retainers said hurriedly after observing for several breaths.
The shopkeeper was in no rush. Instead, he frowned. "Devil Race?"
"Powerful Devil Race members, at that? How could they have appeared here? Although Devil Race members often appear on Chaotic Void Island, we're east of the island..."
After pondering for several breaths, the middle-aged man gave the order. "Have the fleet make a wide detour. I'll trouble you two retainers to investigate and see whether there's anything to gain!"
"Yes!"
Blood-bright blade light flashed above the sea, while a figure evaded the Soul Demon's slashes again and again with uncanny grace.
Yet the Soul Demon's blade light grew ever sharper. Often, with a single slash, the sea's surface seemed to be cleaved apart, its flow severed for an instant.
There was an immense flow of people around Chaotic Void Island. Even fifty thousand li away, many fleets, merchant caravans, and martial artists passed through. This astonishing commotion immediately drew numerous spectators.
Yet most of them did not dare approach too closely,