Special Envoy

Vast Sea Island, or rather, the entire ocean, is the largest natural Spiritual Qi -generating region on Earth Star.

The rising of Clear Qi relies on the massive movements of the ocean.

Plate tectonics cause Turbid Qi to sink to the seabed.

This has resulted in a much larger number of monsters Demon Beast in the ocean than on land.

However, these demons are ignorant and, despite possessing innate supernatural Divine Ability, are unable to cultivate.

This situation was effectively remedied and addressed during several migrations of monks from the Middle Earth.

Human cultivators need deep-sea monsters to obtain marine cultivation resources, and conversely, monsters also need human cultivators to enlighten them.

This process began in ancient times, and the progress has accelerated towards modern times.

Especially after Heavenly Gate popularized nine-year compulsory education in cultivation, these teaching materials were also introduced overseas, and some were even adapted specifically for demons.

And this is exactly what Hu Mang saw.

The place was filled with strange creatures, aquatic beasts came ashore, and some even started playing on their cell phones.

However, unlike the ancient cultivators that Hu Mang had imagined, the Spiritual Qi energy-rich areas here have now all been transformed into high-rise buildings. The formations are also hidden in the buildings according to the current Heavenly Gate Civil Engineering style, so outsiders can't see them at all.

The traditional style is gone; it's become quite modern.

According to Hu Mang, a civil engineer, the construction level here is roughly between a first-tier and second-tier blessed land, interspersed with some local characteristic buildings, such as some sea god temples and Zhumu Temples, with a strong local flavor.

The island itself wasn't very big, and the group of young sailors spent most of the day visiting all the local sights and historical sites. For example, there was the Mirage Pavilion on the east side of the island, where you could see Mirage; the nearby Tide Sound Pier, where you could hear the sound of the tides; and then there was the Sea God Temple, also known as the Pearl Mother Temple, where the island's fishermen worshipped the sea god. The temple keeper was a tiny pearl maiden, or rather, a pearl spirit, who amazed the group for a while.

There are also places like Dragon Bone Ferry and Snail City, but they've come at the wrong time; these kinds of island activities haven't started yet.

One young man mentioned wanting to try the local specialty, a siren massage, but that was rejected due to time constraints, mainly because he was worried about being scammed in an unfamiliar place.

So the group decided to stay on the beach for a while before heading back, since it was getting late.

"Hey, where's the guy Old Zhu brought? Don't lose him," a sailor suddenly said.

"Look, isn't he inside the temple, chatting with that pearl spirit?" Xiao Yu gestured with his chin, indicating that everyone should look at the sea temple not far from the beach.

"That pearl spirit was quite arrogant, wasn't she? She ignored us after drawing lots."

"She's a goddess, serving the gods. Why would she bother with you? She doesn't understand Heavenly Gate language anyway. If you need anything, find a translator. Aren't there staff specifically for receiving tourists?" someone complained.

"Oh, that's true. By the way, which deity does the Sea God Temple worship?"

The group of young people looked at each other, seemingly oblivious to the fact that, apart from the pile of souvenirs at their feet, no one else seemed to remember the incident.

Inside the temple of Poseidon, the aloof and mysterious Pearl Maiden was observing the Hu Mang closely, speaking fluent Mandarin.

"So, are you a mountain spirit? This is the first time I've met one of my kind—no, a relative, that's not quite right either. What kind of relationship should we have?"

The tiny, shimmering pearl-like beauty plopped down on the Hu Mang's shoulder and began to ponder deeply.

Hu Mang silently grumbled, "Actually, we're not really related. We're all class, order, family, genus, and species. If I had to say, we'd just be fellow monsters. Maybe if I ever encounter a clam spirit in the Heavenly Gate, then you two might be related, since you're both shelled monsters."

"Really?" Pearl's eyes lit up, and she flew directly behind the statue, pulling out a cell phone that was even bigger than herself.

"Come on, let's exchange contact information. Contact me if you encounter any monsters like this in the future."

"..."

Hu Mang never expected that when he visited this tourist attraction, someone would immediately recognize him as a monster and even send him a telepathic message.

Hu Mang thought he was about to have some kind of encounter, but it turned out to be nothing special. It was just that a sea monster was getting bored pretending to be a charlatan and happened to meet a fellow land monster, who was also a first-class protected monster. Hu Mang immediately felt kind and insisted on chatting with him.

After exchanging numbers, the pretty girl who called herself Xiao Zhu's eyes lit up again:

"Come on, show me that trick you just did again."

Hu Mang silently extended his right hand, and with a thought, a fox paw with crimson fur appeared.

Since activating the "Unraveled Rope Devil Meridian", not only have the previous "Crimson Moon Blood Mark" regrown, but the degree of Demonization has also increased.

"Transform into your whole body! Transform into your whole body!"

The other person was jumping and hopping around.

Hu Mang sighed. With the idea of building good relations with friendly demons internationally, he had a thought, and his figure began to rise and stretch in the crimson Yao Qi.

A layer of fiery red fur rapidly grew from beneath his skin, covering his entire body. Each hair shimmered with a molten lava-like sheen, shining brightly in the temple. His limbs grew long and powerful, with sharp black claws extending from their tips, the tips of which gleamed with a dark golden light. A bushy and enormous fox tail unfurled from behind him, the tip adorned with a tuft of golden down that danced like flames, swaying gently with his breath.

When the transformation was complete, a fully formed Crimson Moon Fox stood in the temple. It possessed an almost eerie beauty, with crimson fur like a burning sunset, a slender figure exuding an innate nobility, and vertical pupils gleaming with a spiritual light completely different from that of ordinary wild beasts.

The consequence of a surge in vital energy is a surge in demonic blood within the heart.

The result of his surging demonic blood was that he was no longer a half-demon when he transformed into human form, but a full demon.

Wow~ You're so beautiful~~

Xiao Zhu's eyes lit up, and she immediately pressed herself against the fox and jumped into its fur.

"Your fur is so fluffy and soft, it feels so good."

"That's right. In the demon realm, we Crimson Moon Fox are renowned beauties," the Crimson Moon Fox, raising its head and stretching its limbs as it took a few steps.

To be honest, walking on all fours felt a bit strange. But after a few steps, his bloodline instincts activated this skill. After spinning the perceptive beaded girl around a few times, he shook his fur and shook her off.

"Alright, it's about time. My friend's here to call me, so I'm off."

The fox waved its paws, turned around, and with a gust of demonic wind, transformed back into its true form as Hu Mang.

"Remember to contact me," Xiao Zhu said reluctantly.

"Of course, of course."

Hu Mang waved his hand without turning his head.

However, aside from phone calls, Hu Mang felt that the chances of meeting again were extremely slim.

However, upon returning to the port, they received unexpected news.

They were informed that they might have to stay on this Vast Sea Island for a few more days.

"The notification has arrived; the flight route is closed, and you'll have to stay here for another seven days."

As soon as I got onto the deck, I saw Old Zhu from the waterfront holding a piece of paper and shouting to the others.

"Why is it closed for seven days? Why is the waterway closed?" someone asked, puzzled.

"Ask it," Old Zhu pointed his thick finger in a direction, and following that direction, the group saw three large warships anchored in the harbor.

The three giant ships, like three steel fortresses floating on the sea, exuded Spiritual Qi fluctuations at least at the Nascent Soul level.

Their outer walls are covered with densely packed sea-suppressing array patterns, and on the two decks, one in front and one behind, is a demon-suppressing tower and a Demon-Suppressing Pagoda.

On both sides of the deck, twelve Divine Thunder Cannon were arranged symmetrically, six on each side. The cannons were about two zhang long and were cast from silvery-white spirit gold. The surface was engraved with spiral runes that extended from the stern to the muzzle, and they shimmered like flowing water in the sunlight.

The base of the cannon is engraved with a complex tracking array pattern. The lines of the pattern are as fine as spider silk, yet they are clearly visible in the sunlight and shimmer slightly as the cannon slowly rotates.

Each demon-slaying cannon can rotate 360 degrees independently, and the elevation angle of the cannon barrel can also be freely adjusted, covering any angle from sea level to high altitude, whether within the field of vision or thousands of miles away.

A group of people stared in disbelief at the three colossal war beasts.

After what seemed like an eternity, someone finally snapped out of their daze and muttered to themselves.

"Is Heavenly Gate sending troops to conquer these Thirty-Six Islands of the Eastern Sea?"

"Don't be ridiculous. Attacking an overseas immortal island wouldn't require deploying a divine warship of this caliber; a few Nascent Soul cultivators would suffice."

There are quite a few Nascent Soul inside the Heavenly Gate.

But outside the Heavenly Gate, such as on these overseas fairy islands, Hu Mang could count them on one hand.

And those few people, whom you can count on one hand, how many shots from this thing could they withstand!

A dimensional reduction attack, a pure dimensional reduction attack.

Hu Mang also noticed that it wasn't just them watching; many people on the shore were also watching, pointing and whispering with complicated expressions.

When he looked at the warships again, he saw more than a dozen military druids fly out of one of the divine ships and head straight for the inner island.

"So this is the legendary naval diplomacy," someone remarked.

The Thirty-Six Islands of the Eastern Sea are divided into inner islands and outer islands, each accounting for half of the total.

The outer island is responsible for receiving tourists and serving as a port for transporting goods.

The inner island is said to be the true immortal island of the East Sea, especially the legendary immortal island of Penglai, which frequently appears in various ancient books related to cultivation.

Penglai Immortal Island, suspended between the sea and the sky, is detached from the earth and untouched by dust. Clouds support its base, and rosy clouds reflect its peak. Waterfalls cascade down but remain unseen, and floating rocks form a world of their own. From afar, it appears as if a piece of jade is floating in the air; up close, it is lush with vegetation and pavilions appear and disappear, as if it were the abode of ancient immortals, a place that cannot be reached by boats of the human world.

Seeking immortality and enlightenment here, one must walk inside.

However, this time, a group of unexpected visitors appeared on this fairy island.

"Penglai Immortal Island," a middle-aged man in military uniform took a few deep breaths and murmured to himself.

"It doesn't seem to be anything special; the Spiritual Qi concentration isn't even as high as the Heavenly Gate's sacred ground."

One of the island lords, who was leading the way, pretended not to hear what the other person was saying and laughed, "The members of our Autonomous Association are all waiting for Special Lord Lin -kun."