The inland seas are peaceful, while the open seas are treacherous.
This is a fact that has been passed down by word of mouth among the monks at sea, and is known to everyone.
The Inner Sea is home to eight major immortal markets and various sects and factions of human cultivators. Although there are conflicts and battles, it generally maintains a relatively harmonious relationship.
But the outer sea is different. Sixteen Demon Caves, the Flood Dragon Clan... Even if you ignore the seventeen forces, there are still many powerful demons and monsters lurking in the depths of the sea, making it a place murderous intent.
Even a Golden Core cultivator could perish here if they are not careful.
now.
Chen Shuangbai stood on a special flying boat.
Gao Hao's preparations were indeed thoughtful, or rather, the Gao Clan had made thorough preparations in a very short time in order to increase their bets on Chen Shuangbai.
Take, for example, the flying boat that Chen Shuangbai saw.
Feiguang walked to the side of the boat, his white eyes gleaming with white light as he curiously examined the mysterious light curtain that enveloped the entire flying boat.
According to Gao Hao, this is the Concealing Shadow Boat.
The spirit wood used for its hull is extremely rare and precious Shadow Wood from the sea. It requires very strict conditions to mature, and even the Jade Wave Immortal Market only has a small amount of stock with sufficient age.
This ship possesses an almost flawless, concealed mystery, and the Gao Clan commissioned a sea alchemist to forge it. Furthermore, multiple concealment runes Wenhe soundproofing arrays were inscribed on the hull... Even Late Golden Core Stage cultivator would not be able to detect it without careful examination of their Divine Sense.
Only Nascent Soul Cultivator could possibly detect it.
Standing at the bow of the boat, Chen Shuangbai felt the boat gliding smoothly and silently through the clouds, and felt a sense of admiration for Gao Hao and the patriarch of the Gao Clan for their thoughtfulness.
"My lord."
Feiguang held up a huge map of the sea, on which a dividing line was clearly drawn in gold, and said, "After drifting at sea for almost several months, we're finally getting close."
As Feiguang spread the sea map on the low table at the bow of the ship, Chen Shuangbai's gaze fell upon it. At first glance, he could see that the map was marked with detailed information on the many islands, reefs, ocean currents, and even the distribution of various Demon Beast groups, as well as the activity areas of demon kings below the Golden Core.
One of these islands, hidden at the end of a cluster of small islands, is the very island that Gao Clan mentioned could be used for secluded meditation and spiritual cultivation.
They sailed for another half month.
The Concealing Shadow Boat was finally getting closer to the island.
Chen Shuangbai didn't rush down. Instead, he stopped far away in the clouds and carefully scanned the small island with his Divine Sense to make sure that there were only some ordinary flowers, trees, and marine life on it. Then, he put away his flying boat and landed on it.
Upon landing, Chen Shuangbai looked around and found that the place was indeed as described earlier. It was not only off the main shipping lane, but also off the midline between the inner and outer seas, making it an extremely secluded spot.
Furthermore, Chen Shuangbai had not disturbed any beings above the Golden Core stage along the way, making this the perfect place for secluded cultivation.
He took out an object, which was a divination disc.
This array plate is the [ Four Symbols Essence Sealing Formation ], a top-tier third-order array with many wondrous features. He then took out a Storage Bag full of Spirit Stone and casually tossed it to Changming, letting the jade spirit set up the array so that he wouldn't have to do anything.
Changming was deeply shocked after witnessing Feiguang's willingness to sacrifice his Golden Core for Chen Shuangbai, his master, just to buy a moment of escape.
After that, the big-mouthed jade spirit remained silent for several days.
The level of enthusiasm is much higher now than before.
Changming jumped directly onto the array plate and used his Law Power to control it, making it float back and forth, intending to set up an array.
Feiguang and Chen Shuangbai entered a small mountain standing on the island. Following a hidden crevice in the mountain, they walked in and after about a dozen steps, the view suddenly opened up, revealing a fairly open valley area.
Surrounded by mountains on all sides, with only a sliver of sunlight filtering through overhead, it is both secluded and tranquil.
Among them were some simple dwellings repaired by the Gao Clan. Although they were simple, they employed some ingenious techniques to expand the space, and they were also equipped with Spirit Gathering Formation and planted with many fragrant flowers and herbs.
Feiguang stared at those white eyes, and with a flick of his feathered robe, several streams of Demon Power shot out from his hand. Most of them flew out of the cave and landed around the island to set up spies.
The rest of them circled the area several times to make sure there were no other hidden dangers.
"My lord, there is nothing wrong with this place."
A moment later.
Changming skipped in from outside and said, "My lord, the formation has been set up, and there are still some formation eyes and Spirit Stone reserves left by the Gao Clan in other parts of the island, presumably to prepare for the storm season."
Chen Shuangbai nodded slightly, her gaze falling on the two demons, and said softly, "During this period of seclusion, I will enter a state of complete meditation, and my safety will be entrusted to the two of you."
Feiguang's gaze was serious as he said, "My lord, please rest assured!"
"If anyone intends to harm the Lord, let them step over my dead body before entering!"
Changming nodded emphatically and said, "Our lives are all entrusted to our lord. His glory is our glory, and his loss is our loss. We will do our utmost!"
Seeing the two demons vying to pledge their loyalty, Chen Shuangbai smiled.
He added, "There's no need to be constantly on guard. This is my fortuitous opportunity, and it's also fortuitous opportunity. If there's nothing urgent, you can take turns guarding the outside world every few months, and so on, until I emerge from seclusion."
"This period of seclusion will last at least ten years, and possibly several decades... We still need to pay more attention to our own spiritual practice."
After the two demons agreed, they each went out.
Chen Shuangbai raised his hand and set up a third-order formation in the valley, sealing off the only passage.
Feiguang and Changming both had a considerable amount of Spirit Stone and spiritual resources on them, enough to support their Demon Cultivator.
Of course, this is mainly for Feiguang.
After all, Feiguang's bloodline potential has not yet been fully explored. Once it is fully explored, he will definitely be able to reach the Late Golden Core Stage.
Changming, being a jade essence, is a bit more troublesome.
His cultivation cannot be compared with that of ordinary Demon Cultivator; it requires a longer period of time and more spiritual resources to sustain him.
After sealing off the inside and outside, Chen Shuangbai went to a hut and sat cross-legged.
He looked at the valley environment before him, but his mind was still on matters concerning the country and the sect.
"This time I traveled across the sea to cultivate in seclusion. Although I left three Sword Intent for Mystic Sea Avatar, which can be used in critical moments... Non-Self true sword master. If I use them too many times, those demonic Nascent Soul will be able to figure it out."
"At that time, we only hope that the sect leader can emerge from seclusion as soon as possible, reach the Nascent Soul Middle Stage realm, and take control of the sect's Spirit Treasure... only then will we have the power to protect ourselves!"
Despite the changing situation at home and abroad, Chen Shuangbai was actually quite certain about what was going on.
In this chaotic world, the Golden Core no longer plays a significant role.
Only the Nascent Soul!
Only the Nascent Soul!