"But..."
"Since that old bastard couldn't divine my background and was afraid of the consequences, he probably wouldn't dare come in person again anytime soon."
Ye Li stood high in the sky, quickly sorting through the feedback from his Divine Ability.
That was good news, of course, but not good enough.
How tenacious must an old fox who had cultivated to the Path Opening realm be?
Merely being "unable to divine the Heavenly Secrets" was nowhere near enough to make a powerful cultivator with such far-reaching influence give up entirely.
He might not dare use overwhelming force openly, but there would certainly be covert probes.
Before long.
Lu Hai Changling would inevitably face more extensive probing from the Yin-Yang Sect!
"We have to leave as soon as possible."
Ye Li's gaze sharpened slightly.
He had already earmarked the Myriad Worlds Sea as his own great opportunity. How could he tolerate a bunch of outsiders running amok and making a racket every day?
Even with the vast disparity in strength, he couldn't simply sit around waiting to die.
He had to set out as soon as possible and head straight for the Yin-Yang Sect's home ground, seizing the initiative instead of remaining on the defensive!
With that thought, Ye Li hesitated no longer.
He turned into a streak of golden light that swept across the sky, descending straight toward the Treasure Ship fleet's distant flagship.
On the flagship's deck.
"..."
Pei You'an was rubbing her brow in a daze.
The outrageously improper thought that had crossed her mind earlier still left her dizzy, her cheeks faintly flushed.
"Get ready."
Ye Li's calm voice suddenly sounded beside her ear:
"We're short on time and have a lot to do."
"Huh?"
Pei You'an jolted in fright, nearly biting her tongue.
She looked