Arrival at the Endless Sea

Upon hearing this, Long Xuan understood her actions.

For a normal Gu cultivator to break through to the Spiritual Sea Stage is like a thousand soldiers crossing a single-plank bridge.

As a mere mortal, the difficulty for him to break through to the Spiritual Sea Stage of Gu cultivation was even greater, increasing by more than a hundredfold. It was not something that could be achieved with ordinary Realm-Breaking Pill.

She must find those extraordinary treasures of heaven and earth, for only such extraordinary items can allow her mortal body to break through to a higher level.

There might be more than one treasure that could enable her mortal body to break through to the Spiritual Sea Stage of Gu cultivation, but the one with the least risk should be the Earth Spirit Fruit Tree of the Teng Household in the Central Land.

Even knowing that the Teng Household in Central Land was a den of wolves and tigers, she still had to jump in.

"What brings you here? Just say what you need," Di Xin said, turning his head.

"It's nothing serious, I'm just short of a few materials, so I was wondering if I could borrow some from you."

As he spoke, Long Xuan took out a thick book from his storage ring and placed it on the map.

The book records the remaining 100,000 materials for the Heaven-Swallowing World Toad Gu Recipe, including a large number of Supreme-grade Spirit Insect.

Di Xin was practically a connoisseur of treasures; only he could handle matters concerning Supreme-grade Spirit Insect. No one else could do it.

Looking at the book laid out in front of him, Di Xin couldn't help but twitch his brow. What kind of materials do you call this? And you have the nerve to say "borrow"? Do you mean you want to take it for free? He really has the nerve to do that!

Di Xin stared wide-eyed at Long Xuan, finally picked up the book, quickly scanned it, and then tossed it onto the map.

"Good heavens, over a hundred thousand more materials, including a large number of Supreme-grade Spirit Insect. Are you just trying to fleece me?"

"How many Supreme-grade Spirit Insect have you traded to me? And you're still short? How come you're always short? I've solved your problem with 100,000 materials, so are you waiting for another 100,000 materials?"

"Ten thousand more, ten thousand more! You really think I'm a rich woman!" Di Xin said, breaking his guard.

Upon hearing this, Long Xuan's face showed embarrassment. It seemed that this was indeed the case. He still needed to study the Repair Gu and the pills that could increase aptitude using the Heaven-Mending Fruit as the main ingredient.

These projects are all resource-intensive, and he's going to continue to fleece Di Xin. Who knows how many more waves he'll fleece, or if he'll end up bald from all the exploitation.

"Calm down, calm down. I have no choice. You're the only wealthy friend I know. Who else can I turn to? Please help me out of consideration for our years of friendship. Besides, I'm not asking for nothing. We've always had a fair trade. Just tell me what you want."

"Of course, it would be even better if you could pay on credit, I'm a little short on cash lately," Long Xuan said shamelessly.

Di Xin couldn't help but roll his eyes, giving him a disgruntled look and saying, "What could I possibly lack? I lack nothing. Unlike you, who seems to lack everything every day."

"Now that you mention it, I do have something I'd like to ask you for help with."

Di Xin's eyes darted around, and he suddenly said, "Although the Earth Spirit Fruit has a 40% success rate for breakthroughs, for my mortal body, the success rate is still too small."

Even if I were to obtain the Earth Spirit Fruit, I might not be able to break through to the Spiritual Sea Stage of Gu cultivation.

"Therefore, I need your help." Di Xin looked into Long Xuan's eyes and said, "I need you to create a Pill Formula for me, Pill Formula with Earth Spirit Fruit as the main ingredient."

"Even eating the Earth Spirit Fruit gives a 40% chance of breaking through to the Spiritual Sea Stage Gu cultivation. Once it's refined into a pill, the breakthrough rate is at least 80%."

"At that time, I will very likely break through to the Spiritual Sea Stage Gu cultivation." Di Xin revealed a gleaming light.

"Besides, the Teng Household's Earth Spirit Fruit isn't so easy to steal. I need help, I need your assistance. Come with me, and we'll split the treasure equally."

"If you agree to do these two things for me, I'll take care of the 100,000 documents in this book for you."

"However, I need some time. There are several types of Supreme-grade Spirit Insect inside that even I don't possess."

"I have only these two conditions. If you agree, we'll make a deal; if you don't, then leave now."

Upon hearing this, Long Xuan's expression turned bitter.

The first condition is fine; it's practically free.

Because ordinary Realm-Breaking Pill are useless to him, who possesses the Ten Extremity Physique, he, like Di Xin, will probably only be able to break through by refining the Earth Spirit Fruit into a pill.

Therefore, creating a Pill Formula for the Earth Spirit Fruit was something he had to do, even if Di Xin didn't mention it. He really didn't know how to break through to the Spiritual Sea Stage of Gu cultivation without the Earth Spirit Fruit.

He has been cultivating at the Marrow Cleansing Peak for quite some time now, and it's time for him to consider breaking through to the Spiritual Sea Stage of Gu cultivation. He needs to prepare for the breakthrough in advance.

However, this second condition posed a challenge for him.

Why couldn't Di Xin just steal all the Earth Spirit Fruit from the Teng Household and then split it between them, letting him have it all? Why make him go himself? That's too dangerous.

Long Xuan was, of course, a hundred percent unwilling.

Di Xin seemed to see through his thoughts and smiled, "I know what you're worried about."

"Stealing the Earth Spirit Fruit Tree from the Teng Household may seem dangerous, but let me tell you, I'm not one to court death. I won't take any risks unless I'm absolutely certain."

"I've done countless dangerous things, but have I ever been in mortal danger?"

"If you stay with me, you don't need to worry about danger; you'll be 100% safe."

"If you don't even have this much guts, then leave. Don't even think about sneaking in and stealing a bunch of Earth Spirit Fruit while researching Earth Spirit Pill, and then eating them for free. Let me tell you, not a chance."

Di Xin saw through Long Xuan's little scheme at a glance and immediately stopped him from doing so.

"Alright, alright, I'm afraid I can't break through without the Earth Spirit Fruit, so I'll go with you. But let me make this clear beforehand: your plan must be absolutely safe for me, otherwise I won't go no matter what."

Long Xuan had no choice but to compromise.

Seeing that Long Xuan agreed, Di Xin's lips curled up, and he added, "Also, don't even think about letting your clone come in with me while your main body keeps watch outside. Don't even think about it. You've already used this trick on me once, don't even think about using it a second time!"

Long Xuan's expression froze instantly. That was exactly what he had been thinking, which was why he had agreed so readily.

Unexpectedly, Di Xin had become cunning and saw through his scheme at a glance.

It's not good to cooperate with people you know too well. This Di Xin knows me too well; it's hard to hide my thoughts from her.

After Di Xin put the book with the map into his storage ring, he said, "Give me six months, and I will prepare all the materials for you."

"Is there anything else? If not, you can leave now."

Seeing that Di Xin had already given the order to leave, Long Xuan wisely walked out.

He opened the door, then closed it again, and took a deep breath outside.

If we are to accompany Di Xin to the Teng Household in the Central Land, the Divine Dragon Ship will set sail for the Central Land after the trip to Sky Island.

I wonder what kind of world the Central Land is.

"Captain, we've now entered the Endless Sea. The voyage ahead will definitely not be peaceful; you should prepare accordingly."

Just then, Nie Qingcheng's voice interrupted Long Xuan's thoughts.

He was startled; had they entered the Endless Sea so quickly?

He immediately became alert.

The Endless Sea is one of the Forbidden Sea. Before the Endless Jade appeared, it was a place where anyone who entered was doomed, and no one ever came out alive.

It was only after the Endless Jade appeared that humanity had the possibility of sailing in the Endless Sea.

However, this only makes it possible to travel in the Endless Sea, but it doesn't mean there are no dangers.

This is Forbidden Sea. Most ships that venture into this Forbidden Sea will perish at sea. The ships heading to Sky Island to search for treasure will likely be half-filtered out by the Endless Sea.

Each time Sky Island appears, most Gu cultivators don't die within the Sky Island Ruins, but rather in the Endless Sea. Most of them are killed by the various dangers of the Endless Sea before they even see a glimpse of the Sky Island.

Faced with such a terrifying sea, how could Long Xuan not be on high alert?

He didn't have time to think any further and immediately left the cabin and went outside.

However, as soon as he stepped out of the cabin, he suddenly felt a weight on his shoulder, almost causing him to kneel on the ground.

Long Xuan was shocked and hurriedly mobilized all his strength to resist the sudden force, thus avoiding embarrassment.

His face was grim as he said, "It's gravity! The gravity in this sea area is incredibly strong."

"Even birds find it difficult to fly over these waters, and a feather can hardly float!"

"You can't fly in this sea!"

Long Xuan hurriedly went to the deck and looked down at the water, discovering that the Divine Dragon Ship was already drafted very deep.

The water level was almost up to the deck.

In other words, the Divine Dragon Ship was so powerful that a normal ship would have been sunk by its immense gravity long ago.

Under such terrifying gravity, even the best swimmer would have no chance of surfacing once they fall into the water.

Moreover, with such immense gravity here, who knows how terrifying the water pressure would be?

A person who falls into the water would likely be crushed into a pulp by the immense water pressure, no matter how good their swimming skills are.

I've heard that there are sea monsters in the Endless Sea. How terrifying must a creature be to survive under such water pressure? Long Xuan thought with trepidation, a deep look of fear on his face.

He took a plank from his storage ring and threw it into the sea.

The plank sank to the bottom and disappeared instantly after it hit the water.

Long Xuan felt a chill run down his spine.

Good heavens! Even a buoyant wooden plank can be pulled to the bottom of the sea instantly by gravity. What would happen to a person who falls into the water?

How strong a swimmer must one be to fall into this sea and swim back up?

At this moment, all the crew members gathered on the deck, and upon seeing this scene, they all gasped in shock.

"Old Qiu, you're the best swimmer around here. Can you swim back up if you jump into this sea?"

Xiong Dali stared in disbelief, then slowly turned to look at Qiu Tiandao.

Upon hearing this, Qiu Tiandao immediately shook his head like a rattle drum.

"Don't be ridiculous. What does being a good swimmer have to do with it? Anyone who falls into this water is doomed. Being a good swimmer is useless..."