Chapter 804: Traces of the Foreign Tribe

Ye Liuyun also doesn't mind having a few more Demon Cultivators on the ship.

These Demon Cultivators are all fiercely loyal to the Qian Mo Sect, even willing to sacrifice their own lives for the Sect Master, so their character should not be lacking.

Thus, six more Demon Cultivators boarded Ye Liuyun's warship.

Soon after, Li Sanniang prepared the wine and dishes and brought them up; Lei Ming and the others were also invited out by Du Yan, and everyone got to know each other, eating and drinking, becoming familiar.

However, some of the things they talked about caught Ye Liuyun's and Qiong Qi's special attention.

After Fu Qinglian was abducted by Xue Lian City, she was rescued by Sect Master Lu Shaoliang. Xue Lian City then bore a grudge against the Sect Master, betrayed the Sect, and defected to the Lie Mo Sect.

From then on, the Qian Mo Sect and the Lie Mo Sect frequently clashed, with many incidents led by Xue Lian City.

At first Lu Shaoliang didn't pay much attention, assuming Xue Lian City was simply harboring resentment and seeking revenge. After all, a Sect that large couldn't be toppled by a single person.

But the Lie Mo Sect kept expanding, first swallowing nearby small Sects, then turning its sights on medium‑sized Sects.

During several major battles, Lu Shaoliang heard that the Lie Mo Sect was employing artifacts, specifically Alien Evil Artifact artifacts.

Originally, Foreign Tribe artifacts are scattered everywhere; they are rare but not nonexistent, so Lu Shaoliang didn't mind much.

It wasn't until the Lie Mo Sect struck the Qian Mo Sect that they discovered the Lie Mo Sect possessed an unusually large number of Foreign Tribe artifacts—at least four or five.

Thus the Qian Mo Sect was no match. In the end, Lu Shaoliang gave Fu Qinglian a sect‑treasured artifact, the Soul‑Merging Coffin, to let her escape and avoid disaster.

That Soul‑Merging Coffin is exactly what the Lie Mo Sect most desires.

This artifact can fuse a person's Soul with another Physical Body, allowing the Soul to borrow the body and be resurrected.

That is why both Lu Shaoliang and Fu Qinglian immediately agreed to Ye Liuyun's proposal.

With this artifact, as long as they find another Physical Body for Lu Shaoliang, they can revive it instantly.

Upon hearing this, Ye Liuyun whispered to Qiong Qi, "Could the Lie Mo Sect be trying to revive an Alien Evil Artifact?"

He felt deep inside that the traces of the Alien Evil Artifact were almost everywhere. It would be hard to clear them all.

"Very possible! Before gaining strength, these Foreign Tribe members are adept at hiding their traces and operate in the shadows," Qiong Qi also thought the Lie Mo Sect was indeed abnormal.

"However, such artifacts have always been coveted treasures of many Sects. Sect expansion and absorbing smaller Sects are normal; using some Foreign Tribe artifacts doesn't prove collusion with the Foreign Tribe," Qiong Qi added.

"Hmm." Ye Liuyun agreed with Qiong Qi's statement.

Just like the leader of the Demon Cultivator Alliance. Even if there is collusion, it is done in secret, and outsiders can never know.

"Stop overthinking. Even if we know they've allied with the Foreign Tribe, we're no match. Let's hurry to Zhongyang Dalu and boost your own strength first!" Qiong Qi urged him.

"Perhaps when we reach Zhongyang Dalu, we can develop our own influence?"

Ye Liuyun felt that they were still a lone group; when faced with powerful forces, they could only keep evading.

Qiong Qi sighed, "If the chance arises, establishing a foothold would be nice. But our cultivation levels are low; we are far from supporting a major force."

"Don't we already have a ready‑made expert?"

Ye Liuyun was referring to Lu Shaoliang, who also has Sect management experience.

"He's a Demon Cultivator; we can use him, but if we let him go unchecked, he might get out of control in the end."

Qiong Qi didn't believe a Demon Cultivator would become utterly loyal to Ye Liuyun just because Ye Liuyun saved his life.

"Indeed!" Ye Liuyun nodded, also thinking the possibility was slim.

However, within his Hundred‑Refined Soul Banner lies a senior‑rank Soul, so it's not entirely impossible.

"Find another chance!"

He wasn't overly fixated on the matter; he could only wait for another opportunity.

Nevertheless, he kept it in mind and would pay more attention in the future.

He also kept the Lie Mo Sect and its Sect Master Xiao Wuji in mind, intending to investigate once his strength grew.

Ye Liuyun's subsequent voyage proceeded smoothly, without any mishaps.

The Nether Ghost Ship of the Asura, when passing the triangular zone, dared not randomly choose a spatial tunnel and instead exited the triangular zone directly.

Unfamiliar with the spatial turbulence here, they feared being sent to unknown places by a spatial tunnel and dared not risk it.

The speed difference between a first‑class warship and a Super Warship is several times.

Thus their distance from Ye Liuyun kept widening.

After reuniting with his daughter, Du Yan's spirits improved greatly. The two talked endlessly, sharing experiences from the days apart for several days.

Li Sanniang and the others also set aside their mental burdens, no longer needing to risk everything to find Fu Qinglian.

Therefore, during this period on the warship, each day was filled with laughter and cheer, a scene of peace.

That day, Du Yan informed Ye Liuyun: "If all goes well, we'll reach Zhongyang Dalu in another two or three months!"

"Great! Finally we're heading to the destination!" Ye Liuyun finally became excited.

Ye Liuyun's out‑of‑realm voyage lasted nearly two years.

He not only endured countless perilous battles and greatly increased his strength, but also paid respects to two senior masters, befriended Du Yan and others, and can say he gained much.

Most importantly, he acquired countless resources for himself and his companions to cultivate for a long time.

This voyage also broadened his horizons, exposing him to the formidable strength of out‑of‑realm Martial Cultivators.

Now that they are finally approaching Zhongyang Dalu, his mood is naturally very excited.

The nearer they get to Zhongyang Dalu, the better the situation in the chaotic Demon Realm becomes.

The Demon Cultivators have also restrained themselves, no longer causing trouble near Zhongyang Dalu.

"Ahead lies the last island before reaching Zhongyang Dalu, also the strongest foothold of the Great Summer Empire, the outpost island Eagle Beak Island," Du Yan introduced to Ye Liuyun.

Although it is merely an island, its area is not smaller than the Cangyun Continent.

Moreover, this island falls directly under the Great Summer Empire's jurisdiction, essentially a county of the empire.

"We should land and take a look, also learn about the Great Summer Empire, then proceed to Zhongyang Dalu,"

Ye Liuyun wanted to gather more information about the Great Summer Empire before reaching Zhongyang Dalu, hoping to see if he could find any clues about his parents and aunt.