The vast, endless waves stretch all the way to the horizon, merging the sea and the sky.
From ancient times to the present, countless cultivators have roamed these boundless waters.
No one can truly fathom how many secrets and dangers lie hidden within this vast ocean.
After traveling several hundred miles deep into the South Sea, the mainland had completely disappeared from sight.
Looking around, there was nothing but water in all directions, not even an island or a reef in sight.
"According to the sea chart, there is an island called ’White Sand Island’ seven hundred miles south of here. It’s rumored to be a supply point for the human race on the ocean and a frontier replenishment base for cultivators exploring the sea," Yu Yunyi said as she examined the sea chart.
"Indeed! Let’s go there to gather some information about the ocean. Once we’re familiar with the nearby sea region, we can delve deeper into the ocean and seek out opportunities!"
Li Yunjing nodded and said softly.
Since ancient times, countless people have ventured into the South Sea seeking immortal fate.
This vast ocean is home to not only innumerable undersea demon beasts but also isolated islands and numerous cultivator dao fields.
Many people either passed away or perished within this boundless ocean.
From time to time, in Wanghai City, word of newfound opportunities would spread.
Some people leveraged these opportunities to soar to great heights, becoming renowned figures in Wanghai City.
Of course, the majority fell within the vast ocean, becoming food for the sea’s demon beasts.
Cultivators are not immortals; they do not possess the eternal youth and carefree existence of the Immortal Realm.
Cultivators contend with time, fate, and the heavens, all for a chance at that slender thread of immortality!
Especially low-tier cultivators like Li Yunjing and Yu Yunyi, who need great determination, courage, fearlessness, and wisdom to succeed halfway.
For the remaining half, they rely on luck!
There is a saying among mortals: "Plans are made by people, but success is granted by the heavens."
Achieving immortality is not so easy.
Even prodigies like Li Yunjing and Yu Yunyi sometimes have to gamble with their luck!
This time, the two of them ventured deep into the South Sea to test their immortal fate.
As for the dangers, Li Yunjing and Yu Yunyi had some methods to protect their lives. They planned to use external pressures to break through to higher realms.
Just as the Cyan Cloud Ship ventured another two hundred miles, the sky darkened, and a vast expanse of dark clouds shrouded the sea, seemingly ready to unleash a storm at any moment.
A flash of lightning illuminated the dark sky, shooting from the clouds into the sea.
"The thunder over the sea is formidable indeed!"
Li Yunjing and Yu Yunyi felt a surge in their hearts and sat cross-legged at the bow of the ship, each preparing to channel a bolt of celestial thunder into their bodies using their respective cultivation methods.
Thunder is the most favored natural phenomenon among the disciples of the Shenxiao Dao Sect.
Each bolt of heaven-and-earth thunder is incredibly mysterious and brimming with power.
Harnessing the natural forces of heaven and earth is the supreme secret technique of the Profound Sect.
After Li Yunjing used the Five Thunders True Method to channel a bolt of celestial thunder, the sea emitted a "whuuk" sound.
A fierce gale swept over the sea, with waves surging up to dozens of feet high with each gust.
The sea was exceptionally tumultuous, but the Cyan Cloud Ship, being at the Spiritual Artifact level and under the control of the Shenxiao Dao Sect, was not like an ordinary ship that would break apart in the giant waves.
The Cyan Cloud Ship emitted waves of azure light, shielding the towering sea waves from the hull.
Though the ship rocked slightly, it didn’t affect Li Yunjing and Yu Yunyi as they sat at the bow, channeling the power of celestial thunder.
After drawing down a bolt of thunder, Li Yunjing quickly stored the power within his body, transforming it into a source of energy, ready to unleash a terrifying strike whenever needed using celestial thunder.
Meanwhile, a bolt of thunder suddenly surged from Yu Yunyi’s palm into her body.
Li Yunjing had no concerns about this.
The Shenxiao Dao Sect had ample experience and several secret techniques to guide the power of celestial thunder, unless the thunderbolts in the sky weren’t ordinary thunder.
Otherwise, they posed no risk to the body.
In fact, the rolling thunder energy could provide immense benefits to the body.
Upon absorbing the thunder’s power, Li Yunjing felt his body brimming with explosive strength and unprecedented comfort.
Before long, silver dragons of electric flashes surged from the dark clouds in the sky and struck down at Li Yunjing once more.
This time, the thunder’s power was absorbed into Li Yunjing’s body.
Soon, heavy rain poured from the sky, shrouding the Cyan Cloud Ship in a curtain of water.
Li Yunjing and Yu Yunyi could see no more than two or three miles ahead.
In the face of natural forces, Li Yunjing summoned his Celestial Thunder Emperor Seal.
As soon as the seal was summoned, it channeled another bolt of thunderpower, striking down on the Celestial Thunder Emperor Seal. Li Yunjing rapidly formed seal techniques, continuously refining this treasure amidst the thunder and rain.
Li Yunjing’s divine sense, the Celestial Thunder Emperor Seal, and the natural thunderpower from the sky almost melded into one.
This time, leveraging the natural thunder, Li Yunjing’s refining method replaced Fire Refining with Thunderpower Refining.