100: Chapter 100 Seven Star Sea
A massive ship sailed rapidly across the vast ocean; the fierce sea wind made the flag on the ship flap loudly, but the flag was embroidered with a chilling skull.
From the flag, one could tell this was a pirate ship!
Many pirates had already gathered at the bow, casting their gazes toward a ship about ten miles away from them.
"Boss, should we do a job? We haven't had any business for months!"
A small pirate leader, his eyes filled with greed, asked the one-eyed pirate boss beside him, his voice carrying a trace of coldness.
"Hmm..."
The boss stroked his thick beard and remained silent in thought, though his eyes showed he was eager to act. A moment later, a cruel smile curled on his lips:
"Pass down the order: full speed ahead. Today, the brothers will have a taste of meat!"
As soon as he spoke, thunderous cheers erupted from the pirate ship, echoing through the clouds.
"Roar! The boss is mighty!"
"Hehe, I hope there are women. I haven't had any for months..."
"Actually, men aren't bad either..."
"..."
Bloodthirsty and cruel expressions appeared on the faces of the many pirates. In their eyes, that solitary ship was like a fat sheep at their mercy.
Under full power, the pirate ship seemed to fly. In less than fifteen minutes, the other ship was right before them, and they saw a peerless beauty standing on it, which made them wild with excitement.
"Tao Yao, go! I won't bother with small fries like these!"
While the pirates were dreaming, an indifferent voice echoed in their ears. Everyone was stunned, thinking they had misheard.
"Tsk, you talk as if you're so amazing. In the end, you still need me to act!"
"Yes, yes, yes, you're the best! Be quick about it, and make sure to ask what needs to be asked!"
"So naggy, I don't need you to teach me!"
Everyone heard the subsequent conversation clearly, yet they still didn't realize the gravity of the situation, still preoccupied with what they thought was about to happen.
Swish!
As the sound of breaking wind rang out, screams soon rose one after another from the pirate ship, followed by cries for mercy.
But Tao Yao remained completely unmoved. In less than half an hour, there were no survivors left on the pirate ship, and everything that needed to be known had been learned.
Swish!
With another swish, Tao Yao returned to the cloud command boat. Seeing Ning Yuan still fishing, she couldn't help but roll her eyes and say:
"We are currently in the Boundless Sea..."
For the next few minutes, Tao Yao spoke about the Boundless Sea and some matters regarding the Seven Star Sea Region, giving Ning Yuan a certain understanding of their current situation.
The Boundless Sea is the vastest ocean of the Divine Continent. Rumor has it that it is larger than the Five Regions of the Divine Continent combined, with countless Cultivation resources.
But dangers are also numerous; the Yao Race living in the sea alone are not easy to deal with, let alone other unknown perilous lands.
The Boundless Sea is divided into the Inner and Outer Seas. Ning Yuan is currently in the Seven Star Sea Region, one of nearly a hundred sea regions in the Outer Sea and the one closest to the East Region.
The Seven Star Sea Region consists of seven large islands and countless small ones. It is said that the area of the Seven Star Sea Region alone is at least one-third the size of the East Region, though the land area certainly cannot compare.
Because the arrangement of the seven islands resembles the Big Dipper, the seven islands are named after the stars of the Big Dipper, and the name of the Seven Star Sea Region originated from this.
The cultivation of the seven island lords is even more unfathomable. Rumor has it that more than half have reached Void Refining, with the lowest being Half-step Void Refining, and they have countless experts under their command.
Finally, Tao Yao added: "In three months, Tianshu Island will hold an auction. I heard the enlightenment tree will appear!"
Hearing this, Ning Yuan looked at Tao Yao in shock, his eyes full of disbelief:
"enlightenment tree? Real or fake? Would someone actually auction such a thing?"
"Who knows? Anyway, that's what the pirate said!" Tao Yao said, shrugging her shoulders. She had the same reaction when she heard it, doubting if it was fake.
The enlightenment tree allows a Cultivator to quickly comprehend their own Concept; its value goes without saying, and countless Cultivators who haven't comprehended a Concept covet it greatly.
A Cultivator who comprehends a Concept isn't necessarily the strongest, but the strongest Cultivator must have comprehended a Concept.
Thinking of the effect of the enlightenment tree, Ning Yuan's heart burned with desire. He wished he could get it right now and comprehend his own Concept.
Ning Yuan asked: "How far is it to Tianshu Island? Can we make it to the auction?"
An auction—no matter what, he had to go take a look!
After a moment of thought, Tao Yao said: "We should be able to make it!"
"Good, then to Tianshu Island! We must get the enlightenment tree no matter what! Tao Yao, whether I can comprehend a Concept depends on you!"
Ning Yuan stood up abruptly, his gaze burning as he looked at Tao Yao. If they couldn't win the bid, they would steal it.
Seeing Ning Yuan's confidence in her, Tao Yao's lips twitched: "You think too highly of me. I've only just had a Breakthrough to Void Refining, and..."
"Ah, you're mistaken. Many Cultivators will surely go to the auction, but not everyone can win the bid... so we might have a chance to fish in troubled waters!" Ning Yuan waved his hand, looking very confident.
Hearing this, Tao Yao was momentarily speechless because what he said made so much sense that she didn't know how to argue. If it really was the enlightenment tree, a great battle would be inevitable, and there might really be a chance then.
"Alright, it's settled! I'm going to work hard and strive for a Breakthrough to the Nascent Soul stage within three months. I'll leave the rest to you!"
"You..."
After speaking, Ning Yuan's figure vanished from the spot before Tao Yao could even finish. She sighed deeply in her heart; he hadn't even asked for her opinion before making the decision so easily.
"Bastard, you make it sound so easy. When the fight starts, it's not you going in, so of course you'd say that!"
Then, Tao Yao stomped her feet in anger, gritting her teeth so hard they might shatter. Who knew how many experts would be there? If something happened to her, what would he do?
While Tao Yao was secretly cursing, Ning Yuan had already returned to the Five Elements Universe Realm, preparing for a Breakthrough to the Nascent Soul stage.
In three years, he hadn't made no progress; his cultivation was only one step away from the Nascent Soul stage, and a Breakthrough within three months was no problem at all.
As for why Tao Yao could Breakthrough to Void Refining so quickly, it was naturally thanks to Ning Yuan; otherwise, how could she have gone from Late Stage Soul Transformation to Void Refining in three years?
Tao Yao had a mysterious reaction with the phoenix zither, allowing her cultivation to reach Half-step Void Refining in one go, and then with a void breaking pill, she successfully achieved a Breakthrough to Void Refining.
Furthermore, she had comprehended the Phoenix Concept, and her strength had advanced by leaps and bounds. However, the phoenix zither and Phoenix Concept could not be used casually; otherwise, things would become troublesome...