The sky darkened, and ominous clouds covered the heavens, the purple tribulation clouds emitting a terrifying pressure that caused hearts to palpitate—a pressure unique to the heavens. Electric snakes danced wildly, and at last, the eighth Heavenly Thunder descended with a thunderous crash.

"This Heavenly Thunder is even more terrifying than the one I encountered on Huangquan Road. Even now, I doubt I could withstand this eighth Heavenly Thunder," Qin Yu watched from a distance as Lian Chong faced the Independent Demon Tribulation.

The might of the eighth Independent Demon Tribulation was, of course, beyond the Ninety-Nine Tribulations.

But Lian Chong boldly resisted the might of the Heavenly Thunder with his sword, showing no signs of struggle at all. After all, Lian Chong was no ordinary Independent Demon; he was an Independent Demon who practiced the ’Asura Demon Path,’ and he also possessed a Middle Grade Demon Artifact.

Qin Yu, looking at Lian Chong, pondered, "Pengmo Island, the foremost island of the Chaotic Star Sea? I know nothing of this Chaotic Star Sea, but I might be able to learn some information through Lian Chong."

Suddenly—

"Little Mo, you’re back?" Qin Yu turned to look at a dark shadow speeding towards him from the distance, and it was none other than Mo Qilin, who had returned from hunting and playing.

"Master, ah, an Independent Demon, too strong, definitely surpassing the Sixth Tribulation. Master, that man is an expert, a very strong expert," Mo Qilin exclaimed as he looked at Lian Chong undergoing his tribulation from afar, "Master, we should hurry away. If that expert has any malicious intent after completing his tribulation, it could be dangerous."

Seeing how flustered Mo Qilin was, Qin Yu smiled and said, "Little Mo, don’t worry."

"Master, you don’t understand," Little Mo hurriedly said, "Independent Demons can be quite ruthless, and have you not felt his fierce aura?"

The Asura Demon Path is seldom practiced by any experts in the Tenglong Continent.

The very Asura Demon Path that Lian Chong practiced naturally carried a formidable and terrifying murderous aura. As a Divine Beast, Mo Qilin, with his keen senses, felt the significant threat posed by Lian Chong.

"Little Mo, relax, I have saved his life before. Not long ago, he even told me he must repay the debt for saving his life," Qin Yu said with a chuckle, "By the way, Little Mo, let me ask you something. Is the foremost island of the Chaotic Star Sea called Pengmo Island?"

Mo Qilin had spent more time in the Chaotic Star Sea than Qin Yu and, of course, knew about it.

"You’re asking about Pengmo Island?" Mo Qilin seemed very surprised, "Master, did you offend Pengmo Island?"

"No, I haven’t. Tell me more about Pengmo Island and the other forces in the Chaotic Star Sea," Qin Yu said with a smile.

Relieved that Qin Yu had not offended Pengmo Island, Mo Qilin took a deep breath and explained, "Master, there are countless Loose Cultivators within the Chaotic Star Sea, and quite a few powers, among which the ’Three Islands’ are the largest, namely Pengmo Island, Lianyun Island, and Black Wind Island. These three islands are home to a cloud of strong experts, and among the three, Pengmo Island is the strongest!"

"Three Islands," Qin Yu noted to himself.

"Even though there are other powers in the Chaotic Star Sea, they don’t compare to the Three Islands. Not to mention anything else, Pengmo Island has three thousand Independent Cultivators, the least of whom is at the Sixth Tribulation. Even for Divine Beasts, they need to be at the Fourth Tribulation to possibly become a member of Pengmo Island," Mo Qilin said with a hint of yearning in his eyes.

Qin Yu was taken aback.

"Three thousand Independent Cultivators? The least at the Sixth Tribulation?" Qin Yu was stunned. "How is that possible, how can there be so many Independent Cultivators?"

"How is it not possible? Master, just the Cultivators from the Tenglong Continent alone are counted by the billions; many experts become Loose Cultivators when they lose their physical bodies. Of course, there are many Loose Cultivators... and the number that can reach the Sixth Tribulation certainly isn’t small."

"And I was just talking about the Tenglong Continent. Master, in this boundless sea, the sea bed is home to Independent Demons; the islands on the sea surface have flying Independent Demons, and there are also a lot of Cultivation Sects, with numbers that far surpass those of the Tenglong Continent!"

Qin Yu was shocked.

I originally thought there were many Cultivators in Tenglong Continent, but now it seems there are even more in the waters.

When you think about it, it’s right. You should know that the power of Demon Cultivators is on par with the combined forces of those Cultivating Immortality and Cultivating Demon. Both exist in Tenglong Continent and on overseas islands.

So many sects in Tenglong Continent, and so many sects on the overseas islands. How many more does that add up to?

And the number of Demon Cultivators under the sea is almost as much as the combined number of those Cultivating Immortality and Cultivating Demon.

"Master, whether it’s Loose Cultivators from Tenglong Continent or from the calm sea areas, once they reach the Fourth Tribulation realm, most enter the Chaotic Star Sea. Almost eighty percent of Loose Cultivators are in the Chaotic Star Sea, and almost all Loose Cultivators above the Tenth Tribulation are there. So... it’s not surprising that Pengmo Island has three thousand Loose Cultivators."

At this moment, Qin Yu truly felt what a powerful force was!

"Master, the higher the cultivation, sometimes a single supreme expert can be invincible! The Second Island Master of Pengmo Island is a Twelfth Tribulation Independent Demon. The number of Loose Cultivators he killed back then shocked the entire Chaotic Star Sea, and he was almost invincible."

A thought crossed Qin Yu’s mind.

The Second Island Master of Pengmo Island should be Lian Chong’s father or mother.

"What about the Island Master then?" Qin Yu immediately asked.

In Mo Qilin’s eyes was only admiration: "The Island Master of Pengmo Island is a Divine Beast, moreover, among the top Divine Beasts... His strength is truly invincible, absolutely invincible! In the Chaotic Star Sea, no one can stand against him!"

Mo Qilin had no other adjective but ’invincible.’

But Qin Yu was already able to imagine how powerful that Island Master was.

"If the three islands in the Chaotic Star Sea knew about the ’Ni Yang Realm’ at that time, that scene..." Qin Yu’s thoughts stirred, but then he immediately shook his head, dismissing the idea.

The Ni Yang Realm was the base left by an Eighth Level Profound Immortal Sword Immortal. Once this news spread, it might excite all the major powers in the Chaotic Star Sea. Then, not just the Tenglong Continent, but experts from various domains would likely risk their lives to fight for it.

"Three Sky-breaking Maps..." A hint of concern appeared in Qin Yu’s mind.

Before he left the Qin Dynasty, he had given his Sky-breaking Map to his second brother, Qin Zheng.

For Qin Yu, who possessed the Black Flame Monarch’s Ring, the Sky-breaking Map didn’t hold much significance since the ring contained a complete map and the right to bring eight people into it.

When Qin Yu first entered the Thunder Mountain Residence for cultivation, he gave the Sky-breaking Map to Li’er so she could hand it over in dangerous times. Now Qin Yu had given it to Qin Zheng, after all, Qin Zheng, as the Emperor of the Qin Dynasty, couldn’t hide in the Star Pavilion like their late father.

If someone captured Qin Zheng and threatened him, it would be better to hand over the Sky-breaking Map. Given the mysterious ’Uncle Lan’s’ reputation, he believed the enemies wouldn’t go too far. Even though Uncle Lan had left, those Independent Immortals and Independent Demons still didn’t know that.

"Sky-breaking Map... who knows how many Loose Cultivators will die for it," Qin Yu sighed inwardly.

And at that moment—

A massive roar came from Lian Chong’s location, causing the space for tens of miles around to tremble. The air formed ripples that spread outward, and in that instant, the surface of the water sank tens of meters as if an invisible hand had pressed down on it.

"Haha... I’ve finally succeeded, haha..." That excited laugh, to the point of ecstasy, emanated from the central explosion, and a streak of light flew towards Qin Yu from the blast spot.

Lian Chong’s face was aglow, and his eyes shone brightly.

Death.

Lian Chong had once been so close to it that he even despaired, but at the very last moment, Qin Yu appeared out of the blue, bringing the precious "Life Creation Pill."

"Brother, my name is Lian Chong. For you to give me such a precious Life Creation Pill so readily and without asking for anything in return, I am deeply grateful. Ah, I apologize, I still don’t even know the name of my savior," Lian Chong said, his demeanor free and easy.

Qin Yu nodded and replied, "Brother Lian Chong, my name is Qin Yu. This is my Spiritual Beast companion, Mo Qilin."

"Spiritual Beast?" Lian Chong exclaimed in surprise, "Brother Qin Yu, you’re making me see you in a new light. Not only can you subdue a Spiritual Beast, but you also possess the Life Creation Pill. The effect after I took it was absolutely on par with the ’Tribulation Spirit Pill.’ Even the Island Master of Lianyun Island values such a pill so highly, yet you gave it to me so easily... I, Lian Chong, cannot rest easy if I do not repay this debt."

Lian Chong frowned with worry: "The Life Creation Pill is too precious, and it saved my life. Of course, my life is as precious as the Life Creation Pill. How can I repay you?"

Qin Yu smiled: "Brother Lian Chong, you need not take it so seriously."

Originally, when he saw a powerful individual in need, Qin Yu had not thought too much about it and had directly given away a Life Creation Pill. In essence, this pill was nothing more than the most ordinary of pills infused with Life Essence Power. For Qin Yu, it was not a big deal at all since his Life Essence Power was virtually inexhaustible.

"How could that be acceptable?" Lian Chong’s expression turned serious.

"When I was being pursued, dammit, I exhausted so many treasures along the way. I spent thousands of years collecting innumerable treasures, and they were all used up. In the end, only by using the Blood Escape Technique was I barely able to flee here. My only remaining weapon is a flying sword, and I have only two-tenths of my strength left."

At this moment, Lian Chong’s face was filled with anger: "The most damnable thing was the approach of the Independent Demon Tribulation; it’s like the heavens truly wanted to exterminate me. I tried to communicate with my father and mother, and my uncle, but it was useless. There’s not an island in sight here; they couldn’t find me, and even if they did, it would be futile. During the tribulation, no one else can help."

This was something Qin Yu understood too.

During tribulation, even if others offered help, the Heavenly Tribulation would only increase in power, attacking both the one undergoing the ordeal and the helpers. There was simply no way to avoid the test of the Heavenly Thunder.

"Without the Tribulation Spirit Pill, even if my parents found me, they couldn’t have saved me."

"Truly, I was in utter despair at that time. For so many years, I roamed the Chaotic Star Sea freely, wielding this demon Flying Sword, as well as various treasures, even capable of fighting against Ninth Tribulation Experts. Those with more power seldom dared to provoke me. Who would have thought I’d end up in such a state?"

A wisp of desolation appeared on Lian Chong’s face.

"It was only then that I realized that those experts of the Tenth and Eleventh Tribulation, who usually appeared so friendly to me, were all phonies. They seemed friendly on the surface, but behind my back..."

Lian Chong thought of the person who was pursuing him.

"Hiding their aura, changing their appearance, they pursued and tried to kill me!" Lian Chong clenched his fists so hard that the veins bulged, "In the end, after I escaped the pursuit, I faced the threat of the Heavenly Tribulation. Even after communicating with my parents, I despaired‌— I thought at the time... how wonderful it would be if someone came to save me."

"I thought I was dreaming. After surviving the fifth Heavenly Thunder, my strength had been utterly depleted, and I completely gave up any hope of survival." Suddenly, Lian Chong’s eyes lit up as he patted Qin Yu on the shoulder, "But Brother Qin Yu, you appeared, you saved me. I can tell how strong you are; with your level, you shouldn’t have been able to discern my strength or identity, but without a moment’s hesitation, you gave me that precious Life Creation Pill."

"Brother Qin Yu, I, Lian Chong, will remember this life-saving debt for the rest of my life."

Lian Chong spoke very earnestly. 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝐰𝚎𝕓𝐧𝚘𝘃𝗲𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝕞

Indeed, Lian Chong had been deeply affected this time. He had expended an immeasurable amount of Heart Power to flee, struggling for so long, barely escaping from being hunted down, only to encounter the Independent Demon Tribulation. He struggled again and again, but ultimately, he still despaired. At the very last moment, Qin Yu’s arrival truly filled Lian Chong with gratitude.

The rarity of the Life Creation Pill was truly exceptional.

Upon hearing this, Qin Yu could only chuckle.

"Brother Qin Yu, what domain is this? I still don’t know where this place is. Tell me where we are, and I can figure out the way back," Lian Chong immediately asked.

Qin Yu looked towards Mo Qilin, as he knew the way around here but was unfamiliar with the names of some islands.

"Master, 3 million miles south of here there is an island named ’Bailan Island,’" Mo Qilin clarified with certainty.

"Bailan Island, heavens, I’ve fled so far," Lian Chong was also astonished at the distance he covered.

Running haphazardly, fleeing for his life, and using the Blood Escape Technique, he actually made it to the region of Bailan Island. Lian Chong really could run.

"Brother Lian Chong, do you have a map of the Chaotic Star Sea?" Qin Yu ventured to ask, figuring a map would be quite helpful in the vast Chaotic Star Sea.

Lian Chong nodded, "Of course, the map marks some of the islands in the Chaotic Star Sea, and by identifying the islands, we can figure out our positions. Brother Qin Yu, don’t you have one?"

Qin Yu nodded.

Without a second word, Lian Chong took out a Jade Scroll and handed it directly to Qin Yu, "Brother Qin Yu, this is the map of the Chaotic Star Sea, it also includes introductions to all the major islands, so you can easily identify each one."

Qin Yu received the Jade Scroll and swept it with his Spiritual Sense.

The Jade Scroll contained not only the map but also detailed drawings and thorough introductions to all the major islands. It was indeed very detailed.

"Brother Qin Yu, looking at you, it seems you’re still not familiar with the Chaotic Star Sea. You must have come from outside, haha... Come on, follow me to Pengmo Island for some fun. You saved me this time, and since I’m practically a local of the Chaotic Star Sea, I must host you properly," Lian Chong was very enthusiastic.

"Master, is he from Pengmo Island?" Mo Qilin asked in surprise and whisper.

Qin Yu nodded, "Brother Lian Chong is the son of both the Second and Third Island Masters of Pengmo Island."

"You’re the legendary ’Asura Little Sky Demon’?" Mo Qilin was stunned.

"Asura Little Sky Demon?" Qin Yu looked at Lian Chong in surprise as well, finding the nickname quite extraordinary.

Lian Chong blinked, touched his nose, and responded ’humbly,’ "Indeed, I am the legendary Asura Little Sky Demon, known for roaming the Chaotic Star Sea, unmatched by anyone. Brother Qin Yu, isn’t this nickname quite stylish?"

Qin Yu was taken aback.

This brother he had just met seemed... quite interesting.

(End of Chapter One...)

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