Chapter 496 – The Central Territory! (1/2)
The Nether Ghostflame spread swiftly upon falling into the ocean, and less than two breaths of time had pa.s.sed when an area of over 500m had transformed into a flaming ocean and the water there had instantly started to boil. Some comparatively weaker members of the Mermaid Clan were instantly burnt alive, whereas, the remaining mermaids and mermen were horrified and hurriedly fled towards the depths of the ocean.
The surroundings were in a mess, and there were sorrowful howls resounding incessantly through the surroundings!
The members of the Ocean of Clouds Merchant Group had solemn expressions on their faces as they gazed at the ocean of flames. Moreover, their gazes towards Yang Ye were filled with fear.
Even the veiled woman’s eyes were filled with fear. At this moment, she recalled a saying — The Sword Emperor, an existence that destroys all techniques with a single strike and is invincible amongst those at the same realm of cultivation!
She hadn’t really believed these words in the past, especially when the Sword Emperor had appeared in the southern territory.
However, she had no choice but to believe it now!
My big brother is probably unable to defeat that fellow, right? An Xiaonan muttered softly as she gazed at Yang Ye who floated in midair.
Those experts of the merchant group who were fighting off the Exalt Realm Oceanic Creatures by Yang Ye’s side were extremely shocked as well. Even those Exalt Realm experts were the same. Because they sensed an extremely strong sense of danger from Yang Ye!
“AH!! Human! I’ll kill you!” Right at this moment, the merman from before suddenly roared furiously, and he pounced towards Yang Ye with his trident in hand and was even accompanied by some Exalt Rank Oceanic Creatures.
Yang Ye naturally had no intention to go head on against him because it was meaningless. Yang Ye waved his hand, and the Nether Ghostflame instantly transformed into a small clump of flames that entered in his body. His figure flashed off and descended onto the deck before he glanced at the veiled woman. She understood his intentions and activated the formation once more, causing a few dozen rays of light to charge into the air. That merman was horrified. He didn’t dare go head-on against the rays of light and hastily evaded them. However, two Exalt Rank experts by his side didn’t possess strength that could rival his, and they were struck by the rays of light and perished on the spot!
The merman was simply furious to the point flames almost sprayed from his eyes as he watched his clansmen perish. However, he didn’t dare to approach the s.h.i.+p, and he could only stare resentfully at Yang Ye from afar.
Yang Ye sized the s.h.i.+p up. Needless to say, it was a very extraordinary treasure indeed. Because it could even blast Exalt Realm experts to death with ease. Should I get one? But Yang Ye quickly gave up on this thought because it was utterly useless to him. After all, it could only be used on the ocean!
“Miss Ye, are there many s.h.i.+ps like this one in the Ocean of Anarchy?” asked Yang Ye.
The veiled woman nodded and said, “There are over 10,000!”
“That many?” Yang Ye was astounded. If over 10,000 of them were to activate their formations at once…. He didn’t dare imagine how terrifying it would be.
The veiled woman said, “I know what you’re thinking. Actually, you might have not thought about it but while this s.h.i.+p is terrifying, its consumption of resources is extremely terrifying as well. Even some sects aren’t able to afford utilizing such s.h.i.+ps. So, while there are many such s.h.i.+ps throughout the Ocean of Anarchy, they aren’t terrifying. After all, no one would activate its formations like we did and exhaust over a thousand top-grade energy stones in a single day. We’re the first to do such a thing in the last 100 years!”
Yang Ye nodded. It was true because if he hadn’t obtained a fortuitous encounter and gained the treasures that the white dragon had acc.u.mulated for over thousands of years, he wouldn’t activate the formations on this s.h.i.+p no matter what. Because it truly burned up too many top-grade energy stones. Simply speaking, most sects or powers regarded such a s.h.i.+p as something they could afford to buy but couldn’t afford to use!
Yang Ye pondered deeply for a moment and asked another question. “Miss Ye, which power in the Ocean of Anarchy possesses the most of these s.h.i.+ps?”
“The Ding Clan!” The veiled woman said, “They have control of practically 80% of all s.h.i.+ps throughout the Ocean of Anarchy. They are true overlords here.”
The Ding Clan, huh? At this moment, he believed what Ding Shaoyao had told him that day. She said that if the Ding Clan wanted to, then the forces of the Exalted Han Empire wouldn’t be able to pa.s.s through the Ocean of Anarchy at all. Indeed, even though it would require a huge amount of top-grade energy stones, but with so many s.h.i.+ps and coupled with the ability and reserves of the Ding Clan, it shouldn’t be a problem for those s.h.i.+ps to be utilized a few times!
Not to mention a few times, even once wasn’t something that ordinary armies could endure!
The veiled woman suddenly said, “Young Master Yang, are you travelling to the central territory to head to the Saint Ruins in the wilds?”
Yang Ye was slightly surprised and said, “How did you know?”
She pondered deeply for a moment before she said, “Are you aware that the central territory is the Exalted Han Empire’s territory? Moreover, the 3 Ninth Rank Sects of the central territory have sided with the Exalted Hand Empire. Besides that some other extraordinary clans have shown faint signs of siding with the Exalted Han Empire as well. You can be said to be surrounded by enemies upon entering the central territory. To be frank, you’ll probably be unable to do anything upon arriving at the central territory with the strength you possess right now!”
Yang Ye fell silent. Actually, he was naturally aware of the difficulties that he would face! However, he had no choice. He had to continue forward. Even though he wasn’t afraid, he was clearly aware about what would be waiting for him once he arrived at the central territory. It would definitely be a pursuit to kill that was 10 times or even 100 times more terrifying than before.
But so what about that?
Yang Ye said, “I agree with Miss Ye. However, could it be that I should turn around and go back right now? I’ll move forward regardless of what awaits me ahead! They say that once the Mortal Emperor emerges, then all territories will submit to him as he’s the representative of the heavens! However, I, Yang Ye, refuse to do so! Let me see if the Mortal Emperor will have the last laugh, or I will!”
“Well said!” Meanwhile, An Xiaonan suddenly clapped and said, “Demon Yang, you’re right. I can’t stand the sight of that fellow, Luo Jun, as well! The Mortal Emperor? He’s just a despicable fellow. I would admire him if he came and defeated you in an upright manner. However, he used such despicable methods to kill you. I look down on him. Fortunately, my grandfather didn’t agree to cooperate with him!”
Demon Yang? The corners of Yang Ye’s mouth twitched. She has really taken me to be a demon!
However, it made sense to him, in a way. After all, all his actions were done willfully, and he’d never considered right or wrong. So, how was it any different from the actions of those legendary demons of the human world?