Just as Lin Yi readied himself for battle, the streak of light rushing toward him abruptly halted. Its glow slowly faded, revealing a tall, slender figure.
The person hovered in the void ten thousand miles beyond the World Fetal Membrane of the Spirit Vine World. A hazy radiance shrouded his entire body, obscuring even the outline of his face. His aura and cultivation realm were concealed flawlessly, as though he had merged with the chaotic Tidal Spirit Sea.
The next moment, a clear, steady voice pierced through the void and rang directly in Lin Yi's ears, devoid of either joy or anger. "Are you the lord of this Small World? Do you have a Sea Chart of the surrounding area?"
A Sea Chart?
Lin Yi's heart stirred as he quietly wondered what sort of item that was.
Yet the visitor's origins were far too mysterious, and the faint pressure surrounding him left Lin Yi unwilling to show the slightest disrespect. He immediately replied in a clear voice, "I am indeed the lord of this realm. However, I have never heard of the Sea Chart you mentioned. What is it?"
The figure within the light seemed to chuckle softly, explaining with detached calm, "A Sea Chart is a map of the territory within this Tidal Spirit Sea. I was negligent. Judging by your cultivation, you have likely only just become capable of stepping beyond the World Fetal Membrane. You may not even have the courage to venture deep into the Spirit Sea and explore it. Fine, then. Does your little realm have any noteworthy specialties?"
Before his words had even faded, the figure's gaze fell upon the Spirit Vine World behind Lin Yi. He added with another faint laugh, "Your little realm truly is tiny. For such a speck of a