Arrival

Dongfang Yueming keenly noticed Xi Zhenyue's malicious gaze and the seahorse Mortal Beast that suddenly changed direction. He instantly understood. "This guy really recognized me! And... he's actually broken through to the Qi Refining Realm too!"

"Watch out, little brother!" Hong Ling cried out anxiously upon seeing this! The seahorse Mortal Beast was incredibly fast, like an arrow released from a bow, and it had already rushed close in the blink of an eye!

In a moment of desperation, Hong Ling disregarded her own safety and tried to turn around to shield Dongfang Yueming from the fatal blow!

However, the Sea Mortal Beast that she had been dominating seized the opportunity and roared, its attack becoming even more ferocious, tightly binding her!

"Sigh!" Hong Bai, who was in the distance, could only sigh helplessly when he saw this. He was tied down by his opponent and had no time to spare to help!

In the blink of an eye!

Dongfang Yueming's figure blurred, appearing beside Hong Ling like a ghost! He didn't even draw his sword, simply throwing a casual punch!

Bang!

The Sea Mortal Beast that had been swaggering and entangled Hong Ling didn't even have time to let out a scream before its head was smashed open by this punch, and its huge body slumped down!

Immediately afterwards, Dongfang Yueming wrapped his arm around Hong Ling's slender waist, who was still in shock, and used his Swift Whirlwind Movement Technique footwork to the extreme to narrowly avoid the fatal collision of the seahorse Mortal Beast!

"Ah!" Hong Ling felt a sudden dizziness. When she came to her senses, she was already several feet away. The faint masculine scent of Dongfang Yueming lingered around her nose, and her pretty face instantly turned bright red with embarrassment.

However, the crisis is not over!

The crimson crab -Sea Mortal Beast and the seahorse -Mortal Beast that had just missed their target roared again and attacked the two from the left and right!

"Stay close to me!" Dongfang Yueming shouted, his figure swaying again as he took the initiative to meet the two high-level Sea Mortal Beast! Hong Ling also quickly adjusted her mindset, letting out a delicate shout as she assisted from the side!

The two were once again locked in a fierce two-on-two battle!

At the bow of the ship, Li Po, who had been sitting firmly in the center, took in everything. A barely perceptible hint of admiration flashed in his eyes. "This little guy has a very solid foundation. Facing the attack of two high-level Sea Mortal Beast, he was still able to protect his companions with ease. This kind of foundation is among the best in the Blood Replacement Realm."

Not far away, Xi Zhenyue watched Dongfang Yueming's ghostly movements and effortless demeanor, his heart filled with astonishment! "This kid... could he have already reached the Blood Replacement Realm Perfection?! Impossible! How old is he?! Moreover, his speed... is definitely not something an ordinary Blood Replacement Realm could possess! He... must have some extraordinary treasure on him!"

The flames of greed burned fiercely in his eyes!

The fierce battle raged on for an unknown period of time. Finally, when the last sea Mortal Beast let out a mournful howl of despair and sank to the bottom of the sea, the entire battlefield returned to calm.

The deck was a scene of utter devastation. Limbs and remains were scattered everywhere, and crimson blood stained the deck a dark red. The thick stench of blood mixed with the saltiness of the sea filled the air, making one want to vomit.

In the distance, Shi Tao, Gao Feng, and their group were all injured and panting heavily, clearly having gone through a fierce battle. Although they ultimately managed to kill the three high-level Sea Mortal Beast by virtue of their numerical advantage, they had paid a considerable price.

In contrast, Dongfang Yueming, Hong Ling, and Hong Bai, the three generations of the family, were dressed neatly, breathing steadily, and not even a trace of blood on their bodies, forming a stark contrast to the disheveled scene around them.

"It's over." Li Po's calm voice broke the post-battle silence.

The crowd then snapped out of their daze, collapsing to the ground, panting heavily, their faces filled with relief at surviving the ordeal and lingering fear.

Twelve days and nights passed quietly during the calm voyage.

On this day, Dongfang Yueming once again came to the deck. He saw a winding, seemingly endless coastline stretching to the horizon, and behind it, the outline of a lush, Vitality land, slowly coming into view!

The Central Continent! We've finally arrived!

The other martial artists around them also rushed onto the deck, craning their necks to gaze at the legendary land, their eyes filled with excitement, longing, and a hint of barely perceptible trepidation.

"Wow! Is that the Central Continent? It's so magnificent!" Hong Ling jumped up and down excitedly, her little face full of curiosity.

The giant ship gradually slowed down and finally docked at a large port.

One by one, the group disembarked and set foot on this brand new land.

Shi Tao found Dongfang Yueming again, his smile even more sincere than before, "Brother Dongfang, we have now arrived at the Cloud Water Dynasty. The Cloud-Overturning Gate is located in Cloud Water City not far away. I wonder if Brother Dongfang would be willing to..."

Ye Yingying, standing beside him, looked at Dongfang Yueming with a different kind of light in her eyes. Clearly, Dongfang Yueming's performance during the beast tide had left a deep impression on her.

However, Dongfang Yueming still shook her head and politely declined Shi Tao's invitation.

A flicker of disappointment crossed Shi Tao's eyes, but he quickly regained his composure, cupping his hands in a respectful gesture. "Since that's the case, I won't insist. If there's an opportunity in the future, I'll share a drink with Brother Dongfang again."

Seeing this, Gao Feng revealed a smug smile, thinking to himself, "Hmph! Ungrateful! Once you get to the Central Continent, without the protection of a sect, let's see how far you can go!" He glanced smugly at Dongfang Yueming, then strode away with Shi Tao and the others.

Just then, a suppressed gasp of surprise came from the side!

A middle-aged man dressed in fine clothes, whose aura far surpassed that of ordinary Qi Refining Realm, was seen walking briskly towards Gao Long! The middle-aged man's cultivation had clearly reached the Qi Refining Greater Success!

The middle-aged man approached Gao Long with a respectful and eager smile, cupping his hands in greeting, "Young Master Gao! You've finally arrived! I've been waiting here for quite some time!"

Gao Long smiled slightly and accepted the other party's bow with composure.

"Lord Zhenyue! Who... who is that person?" An elder of the Xi Family asked Xi Zhenyue in shock as he watched this scene.

A hint of smugness flashed in Xi Zhenyue's eyes as he lowered his voice and said, "That's right, that's the envoy from the Heaven-Surging Alliance who was sent to escort Gao Long!"

"An envoy from the Heaven-Surging Alliance!" The Xi Family elder gasped, his face filled with immense excitement and fervor!

After exchanging a few pleasantries with Gao Long, the middle-aged envoy turned around, his gaze sweeping over the Xi Family members behind Gao Long, as well as the other Blood Replacement Realm martial artists who had been "invited," and announced loudly, "Everyone, please follow me! Young Master Gao has arranged everything for you!"

"Yes! We will obey the envoy's orders!" The elders of the Xi Family and others quickly bowed and replied, their faces filled with anticipation for the future.

Xi Zhenyue cupped his hands in greeting to Gao Long: "Young Master Gao, I will accompany the envoy first to make arrangements for you."

"Thank you for your trouble, Senior Xi." Gao Long nodded with a smile.

Xi Zhenyue suppressed his excitement and pride, and followed the middle-aged envoy, leading a flock of "lambs," away in a grand procession.

Gao Long watched Xi Zhenyue's departing figure, a barely perceptible sneer curling at the corner of his lips, "Trying to put on an act in front of me? You really think you can hide your little schemes from me?"