Out on the sea, the treasure ship raced onward, cleaving through the waves.
Li Ling paced the broad deck, gazing into the distance by the railing. Sea and sky blended into one, the blue heavens and white clouds exceptionally clear.
Perhaps because they saw little hope of success, the Netherworld Sect's people had not appeared for several days. Or perhaps they were brewing some scheme, waiting for everyone to lower their guard before launching another surprise attack.
Whatever the case, the righteous cultivators would not relax their vigilance. He, Radiance Heavenly Lord, and several other powerful cultivators patrolled day and night, monitoring everything inside and outside the treasure ship.
During this time, he finally had enough leisure to consider what would come next.
Chi Yingting happened to approach from the other side. Upon seeing Li Ling, he stepped forward to offer his respects, then quietly asked about his plans.
Sure enough, he was also paying close attention to this matter.
Although his own affinity did not match the Fell Star, and he was not even someone fated for it, it would surely be wonderful if the disciples and their successors in his sect could benefit.
If the sect gained another top-tier expert, it would be an enormous help to his future Dao attainment.
As a fellow member of the sect, he naturally supported his own people unconditionally on such matters.
Li Ling glanced at him and said quietly, "Whoever has spirit resonance closest in nature to the Fell Star, whoever can best absorb and use it, should receive it...
"I accept that principle too.
"After all, every sect has contributed, and we still have a formidable enemy in the Netherworld Sect outside. We fought for the Fell Star to strengthen our own camp. Turning it into a fight within our