"I wouldn’t dare to be so fearless! Uncle Wu is a powerhouse who has entered the Legendary Domain. If he truly becomes angry, regardless of your identity or the forces backing you, I fear you won’t find any advantage!"
"Mr. Yang, I’ve caused trouble for you!"
Turning back to the calm little cabin, Alice abruptly apologized while looking at Yang Tian.
However, Yang Tian merely waved his hand lightly: "Following me does not mean you have lost the will of a true warrior. For those kinds of people... just kill them directly!"
"Directly... directly kill them?"
Hearing this, Alice froze for a moment.
But Yang Tian continued without pause: "A warrior must have the dignity of a warrior. Those who offend my dignity deserve to die! Trouble? Killing them isn’t trouble at all!"
After speaking, Yang Tian slowly closed his eyes and once again entered a training state.
Alice stared at Yang Tian for a long time.
"Uncle Wu! Earlier... why did you hold back then?"
Zou Xiaoqin looked at Wu Shu questioningly. The faces of the others were filled with unease, too scared to speak, yet puzzled that Wu Shu had not acted earlier.
Uncle Wu glanced at the younger generation, then suddenly roared: "What do you understand? Did you hear what I just said?"
"Does this mean the maid was at the Innate peak? But Wu Shu, you are, too! They’re both Innate peaks. Do you think they’re opponents worthy of her?" The short-haired man sitting beside Mr. Wen spoke with a hint of dissatisfaction.
But even then, strength varies between individuals.
Obviously, in Uncle Wu’s opinion, even though he didn’t want to admit it, Alice held the advantage and was slightly stronger!
Of course, he wouldn’t reveal this to the younger ones, so he merely snorted: "How could I not be her match? But while you all were present, had combat affected any of you, what should I have done then? Especially Xiao Qin—how would I face your father? Would you take responsibility?"
The short-haired man briefly fell silent, unable to respond.
Zou Xiaoqin noticed this and quickly stepped forward to reason with him, "Alright! Uncle Wu didn’t act just now; I’m sure he had his reasons. But Uncle Wu, Hee Wen is injured so badly—don’t you think we should do something?"
"Of course, we won’t forget! Once we return to Qian Yuan Island and meet with your father, we will settle this account with them. But for now, let them be." Uncle Wu snorted coldly.
Upon hearing Uncle Wu’s words, everyone could only nod silently.
After the incident, Yang Tian and Zou Xiaoqin’s relationship hit rock bottom, almost completely severing contact.
Even Alice rarely appeared for meals, let alone interacting with others.
Eventually, even Zou Xiaoqin nearly forgot about the existence of Yang Tian and Alice.
However, on the seventh day of their voyage, Yang Tian finally brought Alice from the small cabin to the deck.
As Yang Tian and Alice stepped out together, Zou Xiaoqin and the others initially smiled, but their faces instantly darkened, their expressions growing cold one by one.
Hee Wen, who had now recovered, let out a cold snort. Were it not for others holding him back from provoking trouble, he’d already confront them at this moment.
Yang Tian remained indifferent to Zou Xiaoqin’s attitude.
He simply led Alice slowly towards the front railing of the deck and quietly released his divine senses.
From Alice’s map judgment, they were now very close to the center of the Pacific Ocean.
In other words, their destination was near.
"Mr. Yang, the opening of the Three Immortals Relics this time has drawn many influential figures. Shouldn’t Mr. Yang make some discreet preparations in advance?"
As Alice observed Yang Tian gazing into the distance, she softly inquired.
It wasn’t that Alice doubted Yang Tian’s strength; rather, the story leading up to the opening of the Three Immortals Relics spanned centuries.
Such a monument—how many eyes might secretly be watching it? She worried countless ancient monsters, hidden for decades, might appear one by one!
Those monsters, having survived so long, must certainly possess extraordinary power.
Moreover, as the place left behind by the Three Immortals, the relics were bound to be protected by restrictions. Even Yang Tian, if rushing recklessly, might find such actions unwise.
From Alice’s perspective, hiding their strength first and waiting for others to explore the relics before scheming would be the most effective course.
But Yang Tian merely shook his head lightly and responded, "What is there to fear from scattered and lost Immortals who have been sitting for centuries? Even if they’re still alive, they’d still be killed."
Saying this, Yang Tian turned to return to the cabin once more.
Just then, his brow furrowed slightly, and he glanced towards the distant sea.
Alice followed his gaze immediately, puzzled by Yang Tian’s expression. She wondered what he had detected.
Alice was about to speak but suddenly felt her heart stir. She quickly directed her attention towards the water’s surface.
She sensed something unusual.
Upon hearing Uncle Wu’s words, even the short-haired young man led by Zou Xiaoqin couldn’t help but hold his breath.
Zou Xiaoqin exclaimed in astonishment, "Kunpeng Venerable? Uncle Wu, do you mean to say he’s the famed Kunpeng Guardian of Southeast Asia from fifty years ago?"
"It’s definitely him! Look at his Kunpeng stride,"
Uncle Wu said decisively. "This Kunpeng Priest appears to only hold intentions toward your father. Based on your father’s judgment, after fifty years, this Kunpeng Priest likely has stepped well into the middle or even later stages of the Legendary Domain! So you all must be cautious!"
The short-haired man and the others heard Wu Shu’s words, their gazes turning into admiration and reverence as they looked toward Kunpeng Venerable’s figure.
As martial practitioners, who wouldn’t aspire to such absolute power?
Some even began reflecting on Kunpeng Venerable’s earlier movements, as if hoping to comprehend some profound meaning that could benefit them for a lifetime!
As for Zou Xiaoqin, Wu Shu, and Lis, their gazes occasionally lingered in Yang Tian’s direction with varying intent.
Even Zou Xiaoqin’s expression showed a trace of pity toward Yang Tian and Alice.
What did an unrivaled figure like Kunpeng Venerable symbolize for someone like Zou Xiaoqin?
Behind him lay forces comparable to the Legendary Domain.
Zou Xiaoqin and her group avoiding Yang Tian and Alice on the ship earlier wasn’t because of fear but a matter of timing—they believed their true strength lay dormant for now. To challenge Yang Tian, with only an Innate peak level of power, at this moment would not be wise!
But now that they approached their destination, it meant their powerhouse allies were about to arrive—and Yang Tian and Alice’s luck was running out.
Yet how could they, before these vast forces, regard Yang Tian with hostility?
From Yang Tian’s view, he had merely a faint spiritual flavor about him—nothing more significant than a larger fish!
To put it bluntly, even the tiger slain by Yang Tian on Chess Mountain paled before Kunpeng Venerable!
This was what they referred to as Kunpeng.
As for the so-called Legendary Domain, it was no different than ants before Yang Tian.
Thus, Yang Tian merely glanced faintly at the distant sea. An island seemed vaguely visible, so he turned back and led Alice to the cabin.
Watching Yang Tian’s indifferent attitude, Zou Xiaoqin’s temper flared, and she prepared to speak.
But Uncle Wu stopped her, shaking his head slightly. "These are just fleeting remnants of an era! Why waste your anger on them? Wait for your father to arrive—then everything will be decided."