East Sea Fishing Province.

A land separated from the Nine Provinces mainland for ten thousand years.

The terrain here wasn’t much different from other provinces. Because it was surrounded by sea on all sides, the sea breeze carried a slightly salty taste.

“Whoosh—”

The Ancient Tong warship flew in at high speed, gradually descending onto the coastal beach.

“Swish!”

Jun Changxiao leaped down, landing on the solid earth, then stretched lazily. “So this is East Sea Fishing Province? It looks no different from Southeast Beginning Province.”

The journey here hadn’t encountered danger, but the Six-Point Star Stones consumed were considerable, making his heart ache a bit.

However, thinking of just robbing Nine Dragon Island—even taking several island masters’ underpants—he immediately felt comfortable all over.

Li Qingyang and the other four also disembarked. As non-locals, standing on unfamiliar continent and environment, they felt rather out of place.

“Sect Master Jun!”

Luo Zhilong cupped his fists. “Luo will take his leave first!”

Stepping onto this land that had tormented him for decades again, his desire for death grew increasingly strong.

Brother!

I’ve come—you won’t be lonely anymore!

“Don’t leave yet.”

Jun Changxiao said, “This seat doesn’t understand East Sea Fishing Province very well and needs you to serve as a guide.”

“…”

Luo Zhilong said bitterly, “Luo doesn’t know much about East Sea Fishing Province either, so it’s difficult to serve as Sect Master Jun’s guide.”

“You should know what direction Zhenwei Empire is in, right?” Jun Changxiao asked.

This trip to East Sea Fishing Province was to rescue Master Fan. Since the person had already arrived, they naturally needed to visit the country with leads—perhaps their luck would explode and they’d find him.

“Zhenwei Empire is in…”

As Luo Zhilong spoke, his eyes suddenly widened, because in the sky ahead, a group of unidentified flying objects suddenly appeared!

“Hmm?”

Jun Changxiao turned to look, his eyes also widening.

In their field of vision, a group of winged steeds were treading through the sky. Their entire bodies were silvery-white, with a spot of red light flashing on their foreheads. Faint white clouds and mist surrounded their four limbs as they soared through the sky—truly magnificent!

“My heavens!”

Xiao Zuiji exclaimed in shock, “Horses also have wings, horses can also fly!”

“Hmph.”

Ye Xingchen snorted disdainfully.

The world was vast with endless wonders—no need to make such a fuss.

Jun Changxiao’s eyes blazed. “Not bad looking—we can catch them as mounts!”

The system said, “These are Flying Horse Beasts, a variant of the horse family. Born with wings, they can soar through the skies. In the ancient era, this beast was extremely common on Xingyun Continent, but after the Battle of the Emperors, they became extinct. Who would have thought they’d appear in East Sea Fishing Province!”

“Flying Horse Beasts?” Jun Changxiao’s figure flashed, appearing out of nowhere on the herd’s flight path, grinning. “Today you’re all mine.”

“Neigh neigh neigh—”

The Flying Horse Beast herd was startled, scattering in all directions.

“Whoosh! Whoosh!”

Gentle spiritual energy spread from all around, gradually forming an invisible net that enveloped them all together.

“Whoosh!”

Jun Changxiao flicked his finger!

The Flying Horse Beasts bound by spiritual energy immediately moved toward the Ancient Tong warship, finally being confined in the lower hold.

“From now on, you’re my mounts, just like my donkey—I’ll stamp you!” Jun Changxiao waved three fingers, and the dozen-plus Flying Horse Beasts’ hooves all displayed three mole marks.

The system said speechlessly, “How bored must the host be to print marks on horse hooves!”

“Old Luo.” Jun Changxiao continued asking about the earlier matter. “Where is Zhenwei Empire?”

Luo Zhilong said, “I only know this empire is at the easternmost edge.”

“Snap!”

Jun Changxiao snapped his fingers. “Board the ship—due east.”

East Sea Fishing Province, being surrounded by sea on all sides, naturally had scenery different from other provinces, but he had no time to appreciate it. He needed to quickly determine whether Master Fan was alive or dead.

From the currently available leads, he and many master craftsmen had gone to Zhenwei Empire to research mysterious ore.

“Swish!”

“Swish!”

The Ancient Tong warship gradually rose from the beach.

“Sect Master.” Li Qingyang worried, “We just arrived in East Sea Fishing Province, unfamiliar with people and places. Flying around so conspicuously on the ship seems somewhat inappropriate?”

Jun Changxiao patted his shoulder, gratified. “Still, this seat’s second disciple thinks things through. We must keep a low profile.”

The pirates they’d encountered all had Half-Saint experts. East Sea Fishing Province emanated an air of complexity. To avoid being too high-profile and provoking trouble, Gousheng withdrew the Ancient Tong warship and led his disciples on a low-key journey.

What about the dozen-plus Flying Horse Beasts?

They also shrank with the ship, sealed in an independent space capable of containing living beings.

“Tsk tsk.”

Jun Changxiao said in surprise, “After shrinking, this warship still has the function of containing living beings. Finding it on the Planar Battlefield was truly a huge profit!”

…

Several days after Jun Changxiao left.

Young Master Yuan and Elder Lin also finally reached shore, standing on East Sea Fishing Province.

They didn’t have Jun Changxiao’s ease. Finally arriving here could truly be called experiencing countless near-death experiences, so upon reaching their destination, they immediately felt reborn!

In the past, Young Master Yuan might have faced the sea and said goodbye to past events and past grievances, but thinking of Jun Changxiao having already arrived first, his little heart faintly ached.

Could it be that I, Yuan Feng, must live in that fellow’s shadow my entire life!

No!

I must pull myself together!

I must start over!

Young Master Yuan deeply believed he could definitely make a name for himself in East Sea Fishing Province where he knew no one!

What delighted him was that from the coast walking inland, entering the first city, he roughly understood that several great empires of East Sea Fishing Province had been constantly at war!

An opportunity!

An opportunity to stand out!

Having managed Demon Emperor Gate in an orderly fashion, if he pledged allegiance to an empire then gradually climbed upward, ultimately possessing power below one person and above ten thousand—wouldn’t that be easy as pie!

“Decided!”

In the inn’s private room, he said seriously, “I’m abandoning the pen for the military!”

Elder Lin said, “Young Master, East Sea Fishing Province has quite a few empires. Which should we pledge to in order to be entrusted with important responsibility?”

Young Master Yuan spread the East Sea Fishing Province map he’d just bought on the table. “Decades ago, East Sea Fishing Province had ten great empires. Today, six have been destroyed, leaving only Blazing Flame, Azure Mystery, Tiger Leap, and Zhenwei—four great empires.”

“The easternmost Zhenwei Empire has the broadest territory, with the most complex terrain and topography. It’s very difficult for other empires to breach, so…” He pointed at Zhenwei’s territory. “We’ll pledge to this empire!”

“Young Master, brilliant insight!” Elder Lin said.

The next day.

The two prepared their luggage, embarking on the journey of pledging to Zhenwei Empire.

Young Master Yuan was in excellent spirits, having spent last night planning his beautiful future.

Little did he know, as they traveled, at the border between Zhenwei Empire and Tiger Leap Empire, Jun Gousheng was leading four disciples inside, surrounded by dozens of soldiers, obediently raising his hands.

“Officer, sir!”

Jun Changxiao said in dialect, “We really are just passing through—why won’t you believe us!”

“Passing through?”

An armored soldier leader gave a cold laugh. “In my view, you’re spies sent by Tiger Leap Empire, right? Men, search them thoroughly!”

“Boom!”

As his words fell, Ye Xingchen had already appeared before him, his right fist pounding into his chest, saying coldly, “Seeking death!”

“Bang—”

That general directly flew away. His armor was completely undamaged, but his internal body had shattered into pieces—he was completely dead.

Night Emperor.

Still so violent.

“General!”

The soldiers exclaimed in shock. Just as they were about to brandish weapons, they suddenly felt a chill at their necks as a sharp longsword pressed against them.

Xiao Zuiji stood behind them, smiling. “Don’t move rashly.”

“Thud!”

“Thud!”

Moments later, dozens of soldiers all fainted in the wilderness, even their underpants taken.

“Sect Master.”

Li Qingyang organized a pile of armor neatly. “This Zhenwei Great Emperor is very capable, having annexed three great empires in just a few decades.”

Jun Changxiao said, “Master Fan being trapped in East Sea Fishing Province is probably inseparable from him.”

On the journey to Zhenwei Empire, they had successively entered many cities, not only understanding local customs but also learning many things, especially about the Zhenwei Great Emperor—an existence that made people pale upon hearing of him.

“Sect Master.”

Li Qingyang handed over a suit of armor. “Even the armor worn by ordinary soldiers gives one the feeling of coming from a master’s hands.”

Jun Changxiao said, “This shows Zhenwei Empire’s financial resources and material resources are very strong. Resolving the other three empires and unifying East Sea Fishing Province is not impossible.”

“What do we do now?”

“Go to Zhenwei City and meet this Zhenwei Great Emperor.”