Boundless Sea, Great Vortex Strait—the danger remained as ever.
After the great battle, the native forces of the Boundless Sea had suffered a crushing blow and were now occupied with recuperating. As a result, this place had grown ever more desolate; it was long before one could spot another soul. Yet today, a figure appeared without a sound.
"Judging from the reports of the Underworld soldiers and the Heart Demon Seal, although Jellyfish Palace appeared to have withdrawn before, it had secretly been monitoring the Boundless Sea, seemingly searching for something. Only now had it truly relaxed its guard."
Overlooking the entire Great Vortex Strait, the Spirit Lord's figure blended seamlessly with heaven and earth, wholly integrated, without revealing the slightest trace.
Though Jiang Chen had taken away the Dao Artifact, Yellow Heaven Dao Palace, part of the Underworld's power had not withdrawn from the Boundless Sea. Having gone through a great war, the Boundless Sea remained fertile ground for the Underworld's development. It was only that, to avoid drawing attention, the Underworld had begun acting with exceptional restraint.
It was precisely because these Underworld soldiers remained that Jiang Chen could keep track of the changes in the Boundless Sea at all times.
"This time, I will comprehend the essence of Star Sea Blessed Land and explore the changes within myself."
With that thought, the Spirit Lord entered the depths of the Great Vortex Strait.
Not long afterward, following an unseen sense of guidance, the Spirit Lord silently slipped into Star Sea Blessed Land.
"I hope I can find what I want here."
Seated amid the starry sea, the Spirit Lord's consciousness sank into complete stillness, merging perfectly with the blessed land as if he had become a part of it. At that moment, time lost all meaning.
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