The Taiyi Holy Land was not too close or too far from the Endless Sea.
After flying on a demonic beast's back for a day, their group finally reached the vicinity of the Endless Sea.
At this moment, the sea surface, which should have been deserted, was filled with countless ships of various sizes.
These ships were laden with martial artists searching for the Golden Ancient Palace.
In the sky, various flying beasts and airships also carried martial artists.
Most of the people on the sea were lone cultivators, only able to venture out by ship.
While those in the sky came from families and sects of smaller and medium-sized powers.
These individuals were not strong, mostly in the Mortal Transformation realm, with only a few in the Divine Ability realm.
In addition, not far away, several massive楼船 (lofty ships) were slowly approaching, appearing grand and stylish.
Needless to say, the people on these ships were from the top Holy Lands and families of the Eastern Domain.
Their cultivation was not weak, generally in the Divine Ability realm, with some in the Nirvana realm.
Compared to the lone cultivators and disciples of minor powers, these were the true contenders for the Golden Ancient Palace.
Xu Chuan stood on the back of the demonic beast, surveying the scene.
"How did Yang Sheng seize the greatest fortune of the Golden Ancient Palace from these prodigies?"
This left Xu Chuan somewhat puzzled.
Yang Sheng's cultivation was not remarkable among these individuals, even inferior to some lone cultivators.
Yet, he was the one who ultimately succeeded.
Was this the treatment of a protagonist?
Whoosh!!
After flying over the Endless Sea for some time, the flying demonic beast suddenly slowed down and finally landed on a vast island.
On the island, some people had already arrived.
They had set up camp and were resting.
These people were also prodigies from several major powers.
The lowest cultivation among these young prodigies had reached the fifth level of the Divine Ability realm, with most being above the ninth level.
It could be said that.
Xu Chuan was among the lowest in terms of cultivation in this group.
The island before them was teeming with experts and a shower of prodigies.
"These are all people who intend to enter the Golden Ancient Palace, how can there be so many?"
Xu Chuan's gaze swept over the island, and he said with some surprise.
Normally, it was extremely difficult to even catch a glimpse of these prodigies, but now, one could encounter a prodigy disciple from a major power just by taking a few steps.
"The opportunities within the Golden Ancient Palace are extremely important, and all major powers will not let them go. The prodigies on this island and those on those lofty ships are your opponents for this journey!"
"Never underestimate any prodigy, or you might fall into an abyss of no return. Do you understand?"
Li Wuji said solemnly.
"Peak Master, rest assured, we understand!"
The three nodded, saying solemnly.
Roar!
At this moment, earth-shattering roars suddenly came.
Xu Chuan and the others instinctively looked up.
They saw several fierce bulls pulling an incomparably luxurious carriage heading towards the island in the distance.
Behind the carriage was a vast procession.
It was like an emperor's procession.
Soon, the carriage arrived on the island and stopped opposite the Taiyi Holy Land.
Several effeminate youths dressed in blue robes with golden patterns, led by an old woman with white hair, alighted from the carriage.
Upon seeing these people, Li Wuji's expression immediately turned grim.
He gritted his teeth and pointed at the group, saying to Xu Chuan and the others behind him, "These people are from the Silver Moon Holy Land, and they have a mortal feud with our Taiyi Holy Land! One that will not end until one side is destroyed!"
He continued, "The last time a secret realm opened, the people from the Silver Moon Holy Land trapped and killed nearly half of our disciples. However, without evidence, we could not retaliate."
"So this time, if you encounter them in the Golden Ancient Palace, kill them without hesitation. If anything happens, I will bear the responsibility!"
The old woman opposite, upon seeing Li Wuji, walked over directly with her disciples.
"Yo, isn't this Peak Master Li of the Taiyi Holy Land? Why is he leading the team this time? Could it be that your Taiyi Holy Land has no one left?"
As soon as the old woman spoke, she began to mock Li Wuji.
"Tian Yun, how my Taiyi Holy Land is doing is not for you, a hermaphrodite, to judge!"
Li Wuji retorted without politeness.
Hearing this, the old woman opposite's expression changed immediately.
He hated being called male or female the most in his life.
The reason the Silver Moon Holy Land was named so was that its disciples cultivated by absorbing moonlight energy, which was extremely yin in nature, thus making the disciples of the Holy Land appear somewhat effeminate.
He himself was originally a man, but due to a cultivation error in his youth, his body was completely occupied by yin and cold energy, leaving no trace of yang energy, thus becoming neither male nor female in appearance.
Therefore, he hated it the most when people called him a hermaphrodite to his face.
Li Wuji's words had hit his sore spot.
He shot Li Wuji a fierce glance, then shifted his gaze to the few people behind him.
Upon seeing Xu Chuan and Yang Sheng, he seemed to have discovered a new continent, his eyes lighting up.
"Yo, Li Wuji, why has your Taiyi Holy Land brought disciples in the ninth level of the Mortal Transformation realm and the first level of the Divine Ability realm? Have I hit the nail on the head? Is your Taiyi Holy Land truly depleted of talent?"
Then he said to the disciples behind him, "Boys, do you see those two in front? When we enter the Golden Ancient Palace, you must properly 'take care' of these two junior brothers with lower cultivation!"
The disciples behind him also cooperatively began to rub their hands together and said fiercely, "Yes, we obey Elder's orders!"
Xu Chuan did not pay attention to his threats and belittling words, but Yang Sheng was provoked, frowning at the people of the Silver Moon Holy Land.
"You hermaphrodite, you talk too much. Let's see how many of your disciples can make it out alive!"
Li Wuji, not wanting to bicker with him further, retorted and then led the few of them towards the Taiyi Holy Land's encampment.
A few days ago, disciples from the Holy Land had already come to build the encampment.
Seeing Xu Chuan and his group leave, Tian Yun glared at Li Wuji with venom and said in a cold voice.
"I do not wish for these few from the Taiyi Holy Land to come out alive, do you understand?"
"Yes!"
His disciples, seeing his expression, responded in fear.
...
Turning to Xu Chuan's side, Li Wuji, as they walked, pointed out the other forces on the island.
Which were friendly, which were hostile, and which were fence-sitters.
Xu Chuan and his group listened attentively, memorizing the appearances of these people one by one. Those who should be beaten would be beaten, and those who should be let go would be let go.
Only Yang Sheng in the crowd seemed absent-minded, lost in his own thoughts.
Soon, they arrived at the encampment.
Li Wuji gave them another reminder before going into the encampment to rest.
As soon as Cui Jiang arrived at the encampment, he entered and began to cultivate while waiting for the Golden Ancient Palace to open.
Xu Chuan and Yang Sheng remained, with no communication between them.
Xu Chuan found it boring and, not wanting to stay in the encampment, decided to go explore the island.
Leaving Yang Sheng alone at the spot.