Chapter 1400: Dugu Family Elder Granddaughter

“Three Hao Yang Level Flying Boat tickets.” Chen Ye, slightly tipsy, held a wine jug in one hand, while a storage bag flickered into view in his other hand, which he tossed to the ticket-selling cultivator.

“Hao Yang Level Flying Boat tickets?” On hearing Chen Ye’s words, many people cast peculiar glances his way. A hundred thousand Low Grade Spirit Stones are no small sum; these people are truly extravagant.

“I wondered who it was; turns out it’s that old drunkard Chen Ye from the Xinn Family Chamber of Commerce.” Someone glanced at Chen Ye a few times, then promptly scoffed.

Ever since Chen Ye stayed near the Demon Territory Mountain, he’s traveled this route countless times over many years. So, anyone who ceaselessly travels this route, or the nearby cultivators, basically knows him.

Additionally, Chen Ye has a famous reputation for being dirt poor.

Logically, this guy has been working for the Xinn Family Chamber of Commerce for over two hundred years and should have some savings, but at some unknown point, he developed a fondness for alcohol and couldn’t stop since then.

In their line of work, working for the chamber of commerce, traversing north and south, they essentially stake their lives. Every coin is earned through blood, but this old drunkard, since taking a liking to alcohol, simply stopped treasuring it.

Every time he receives his payment, the first thing he does is buy alcohol, and good alcohol!

Over time, everyone knew this old guy was all about drinking joyously today, with nothing left but jingling sounds in his waistband tomorrow.

As expected, once people recognized Chen Ye, they lost interest in them. Even if Chen Ye, this old fellow, possesses some strength, they knew he was poor, and naturally, they couldn’t be bothered.

“The usual rule; two days later at the Hao Yang Level Flying Boat, Flying Ship departure point. You should know where it is, right? Just board the ship with the tickets then.” The ticket-selling cultivator explained some details and handed over three tickets to Chen Ye.

“No problem, no problem.” Chen Ye laughed wide-faced, as it wasn’t his first time boarding the Hao Yang Level Flying Boat, Flying Ship, so naturally, he knew where the departure point was.

“Take these, one ticket each. Keep them safe.” Turning back around, Chen Ye distributed the tickets to Chen Fei and Xin Cai.

Holding the Hao Yang Level Flying Boat ticket, Xin Cai couldn’t help but wince and said, “Uncle Chen, please don’t buy such expensive tickets next time. Aren’t those Bright Moon Level flying boats, flying ships quite good? They even have Peak Mystical Heaven Position experts to guard them.”

“How can they be the same? It’ll be fine, it’ll be… hmm?” Chen Ye smiled, waved his hand, but at that moment, he suddenly squinted his eyes and looked toward the sky. Because from there, a terrifying commotion erupted.

Boom!

A horrifying aura, akin to a nuclear explosion, burst open within the dense clouds, creating a hollow center over a radius of dozens of miles, truly breathtaking!

Soon, a massive demon shadow covered in black-gold scales appeared unabashedly before people; it was a gigantic Black Hawk! Stirring up storms and unfazed, it directly charged toward the Demon Sea.

“Isn’t that the Eagle King of the Third Path? Such terrifying strength; it seems to have reached the Peak of Mystic Heaven Position. No wonder he dares to casually traverse this Demon Sea.”

“The demon clan has a significant advantage in this Demon Sea; their strength is at least fifty percent more formidable than in the outside world! If not for this, even a Peak Mystic Heaven Position Demon King might not be qualified to freely cross this Demon Sea.”

Many were stunned by this spectacle. Crossing the Demon Sea, even many Ancient Kings of Supreme Heavenly Position from outside the demon clan might not choose this path, yet now a Peak Mystic Heaven Position Demon King can do so without hesitation, which testifies how enviable and terrifying the demon clan’s advantage is in the Demon Territory Mountain.

“A Peak Mystic Heaven Position Demon King, huh? It feels somewhat distinct.” Chen Fei raised his head and quietly watched that massive, sky-obscuring demon shadow. He sensed an extraordinary power, unlike anything from the outside world, imbued upon the Black Hawk Demon King’s body… It must be the demon god’s will, immortal demonic power within the Demon Sea.

“So, does it feel awe-inspiring?”

At this moment, Chen Ye lightly patted Chen Fei’s shoulder, laughing, and said, “The demon clan is the most favored in this Demon Territory Mountain, unmatched by any other. But you’re still young; keep striving and pushing upward. Who knows, someday you might also step into the void, fearless, crossing this Demon Sea! Then, your name will be sung in this Demon Territory Mountain, renowned far and wide. Does it sound exhilarating? It will be very challenging, but as long as you try, there’s hope!”

Chen Fei couldn’t help but chuckle softly, then nodded, saying, “Absolutely, I certainly will…”

Chen Ye doesn’t know that right now, Chen Fei can already achieve what he’s talking about — stepping into the void, fearless, crossing this Demon Sea!

However, equally, his current dream is to reach the Spirit Essence Holy Academy, to dominate the Triple Emperor Domain in the future, even the Immortal Country of Myriad Gods, and… become immortal!

He believes firmly that one day, it will happen; he will transcend the mortal realm, achieving immortality, eternally unchanging!

Listening to Chen Ye, Xin Cai’s eyes also sparkled with fascination. In the Cultivation World, no one doesn’t yearn for power, so she too believes there will be a day she walks the void, fearless, crossing this Demon Sea!

…

Two days later, Demon Sea entrance, the docking point of Jun Family Hao Yang Level Flying Boat, Flying Ship.

At this moment, at the border of the absolute abyss on the Demon Sea, a vast structure, akin to a super battleship from Earth’s science fiction novels, stood there, exuding an overwhelming sense of awe and steely resolve; this was the renowned Hao Yang Level Flying Boat, Flying Ship of the Demon Sea.

In this Demon Sea, its safety reaches a terrifying ninety-five percent or more!

“So, how’s this Hao Yang Level Monster Sea Flying Boat? Honestly, only this Hao Yang Level Monster Sea Flying Boat can genuinely make me feel safe while crossing the Demon Sea…”

Hearing this, Chen Ye shook his head and said, “So, it’s no wonder that cultivators with backgrounds and Spirit Stones would rather spend the exorbitant price of a hundred thousand Low Grade Spirit Stones each time to take this Hao Yang Level Monster Sea Flying Boat. After all, if something happens in that Demon Sea, you probably can’t imagine what terrible consequences would ensue.”

Hearing this, Chen Fei’s eyes flickered, and he said, “Uncle Chen, have you encountered any incidents in this Demon Sea before?”

“How did you know?” Chen Ye looked at Chen Fei with surprise, then sighed lightly and said, “Indeed, and not just once, a lot of times.”

“A lot of times?” Chen Fei was startled.

“Yes.” Chen Ye nodded, recalling with a complex gaze, “If I count them, there were at least more than ten times. I was lucky, fell into the Demon Sea ten times and didn’t die, each time escaping with severe injuries, but among those who were with me on the same ship and encountered incidents, there were at least five named Peak Experts of Mystic Heaven Position who died in the Demon Sea.”

“Five?” Xin Cai’s mouth dropped open in shock. Peak Experts of Mystic Heaven Position are not commonplace. Even on the various islands of this Demon Territory Mountain, they can hold sway over one side, and yet, according to Chen Ye, five of them died in the Demon Sea.

Moreover, these are just the ones he knows about, not to mention the untold, immeasurable numbers?

“Yes. Lives in this Demon Sea are worthless. If even Peak Experts of Mystic Heaven Position are like this, what about us? So the ten thousand Low Grade Spirit Stones are well spent. Alright, let’s go, it seems boarding is starting.”

Chen Ye said, heading towards the boarding area of the Hao Yang Level Flying Boat.

Boom!

From the Jun Family Hao Yang Level Monster Sea Flying Boat came a rumbling sound, and then a rainbow-like light curtain shot down, appearing before everyone, signaling that boarding could begin.

“Ladies and gentlemen, give me your tickets, and let’s start boarding.” Some people came down from the Hao Yang Level Monster Sea Flying Boat, the leader said blandly, exuding an awe-inspiring aura.

Peak of Mystic Heaven Position!

No wonder it is claimed as the safest Hao Yang Level Monster Sea Flying Boat in this Demon Sea, the leader is actually a Peak Expert of Mystic Heaven Position, and by the looks of it, there seems to be more than one such expert on the boat…

People started boarding the boat one after another as their tickets were checked.

Since there were only one hundred spots, for one hundred passengers, it quickly became Chen Fei and his group’s turn.

“Ninety-eighth, ninety-ninth, one hundredth, hmm no problem, three guests, please board the ship.” The cultivator responsible for checking the tickets carefully verified Chen Fei and his group’s tickets and then smiled and nodded, stepping aside to let them onboard.

“Sir, everyone is here.” At the same time, he also called out to the people on the boat.

“Hmm. Then, let’s get ready to set off.”

The leader nodded, preparing to depart.

“Wait.” At this moment, an arrogant voice floated from afar, and everyone turned to see a group of figures elegantly approaching.

Among them were two individuals: one was a woman who had an ethereal presence, dressed in a figure-hugging long dress, with a very beautiful face that made many people slightly lost in admiration. However, the hint of cold arrogance on her face made people feel a bit uncomfortable.

Beside her was an old woman in a black robe, seemingly inconspicuous as she stood there, yet the leader of the Jun Family Hao Yang Level Monster Sea Flying Boat changed expressions slightly upon seeing her.

“Are you… the Guardian of the Dugu Family?”

“Dugu Family?” The crowd stirred, their faces revealing expressions of surprise. The Dugu Family is a leader among the Ten Great Families of the Demon Territory Mountain, their comprehensive strength ranking in the top three!

Meanwhile, the Jun Family, the owners of this Hao Yang Level Monster Sea Flying Boat, only rank at the bottom among the Ten Great Families.

“We need two boarding spots.” At this moment, the woman with a face full of cold arrogance spoke indifferently. Her attitude seemed not very respectful even toward a Peak Expert of Mystic Heaven Position.

Instantly, the leader of the Jun Family’s Peak Experts frowned slightly and said, “But the spots are already full.”

“This is the eldest granddaughter of our Dugu Family’s Patriarch,” the old woman suddenly said softly.

“What?” The Jun Family Peak Expert’s face changed, casting a glance at the proud-faced woman, and his expression changed, “So it’s Miss Dugu, forgive my lack of respect… In that case, the two of you, please board the ship.”

“Sir, what about them?” At this time, someone next to the leader pointed at Chen Fei’s group. The limit for the Hao Yang Level Monster Sea Flying Boat is one hundred people, not a single person more, as any extra would cause the costs to multiply exponentially and become a huge waste.

Clearly, the implication of this sentence was intending to kick Chen Fei’s group off the boat.

Seeing this, the faces of Chen Fei and Chen Ye immediately turned unpleasant.