Chapter 1179 - 412: Moment of Manifestation [Monthly Pass Requested]

Chapter 1179: Chapter 412: Moment of Manifestation [Monthly Pass Requested]

"This is an inherent talent, not any sort of technique."

An Yue seemed to fear that Ji Yuan might covet her ability, so she hurriedly explained.

Moreover, as she spoke, she inadvertently raised her head to let Ji Yuan glimpse at her... eyes.

Purple eyes!

However, these purple eyes only appeared for a fleeting moment before she withdrew them, with her gaze returning to normal.

This made Ji Yuan instinctively recall his PWoang Divine Eyes, which were also purple, albeit in the form of vertical eyes.

And An Yue’s act was a gesture of affinity, thus after revealing her purple eyes, she even gave Ji Yuan a slight smile to show she meant no harm.

Ji Yuan himself didn’t react much, not even shifting his gaze away.

"Miss An, what brings you here? Don’t tell me it’s to attend the trading conference."

Ji Yuan raised the wine cup in his hand, took a sip, and spoke in a flat tone.

"It’s not."

An Yue’s voice carried a slight smile as she answered, "I’ve come to investigate an old matter of a sect."

"Oh?"

Before Ji Yuan could continue asking, An Yue countered, "Brother Hu, what brings you here? Don’t tell me it’s to attend the trading conference."

The very same question.

Ji Yuan chuckled, set down his wine cup, pondered briefly, and answered:

"Neither, just searching for someone."

Ji Yuan was unaware of what An Yue and the demon slave were investigating about an old sect matter, nor did he know their relationship with the Sea-Swallowing Great Saint.

If it’s nothing, then so be it.

If there’s some connection, or if they’re relatives or friends... and he exposes himself early, it would be troublesome.

Although An Yue and the demon slave both had remarkable looks and figures, Ji Yuan was not the kind to lose his bearings upon encountering a beautiful Female Cultivator.

Just like in the events that follow... if An Yue truly has a connection with the Sea-Swallowing Great Saint.

And intends to stop him.

Ji Yuan wouldn’t mind sending her on her way.

While they spoke, the demon slave finished handling those Core Formation Cultivators, and turned slightly to glance at Ji Yuan, evidently having been informed of his identity by An Yue.

Soon, her voice sounded again above Ji Yuan’s sea of awareness.

After another round of insignificant cordialities, other Core Formation Cultivators genuinely attending the trading conference began to arrive one after another.

Ji Yuan had previously obtained intelligence about Tunhai City from Liu Yuan, knowing those were subordinates of the Sea-Swallowing Great Saint.

Judging by the scene, most were indeed from Swallow Sea Island, and a few were Loose Cultivators, or Core Formation Cultivators from Xuanqing Sect.

Presumably all adventuring in the Extreme East sea, having gotten the message, tagged along to attend the conference.

Yet... still no sign of the Sea-Swallowing Great Saint.

"According to the information Liu Yuan provided, the Swallow Sea Island trading conference occurs once a year, and the Sea-Swallowing Great Saint attends unless he’s in secluded cultivation. It’s a way he maintains control over his territory."

"Last month there were sightings of him; could he possibly be in secluded cultivation attempting Nascent Soul Formation this month?"

While contemplating, Ji Yuan stealthily released his Divine Sense, preparing to check Swallow Sea Island. If the Sea-Swallowing Great Saint is truly in secluded cultivation, he wouldn’t mind knocking to offer assistance.

Yet just as he released his Divine Sense, he keenly noticed An Yue’s body seemed to freeze instantly.

As if startled by something.

This reaction, combined with this moment, led Ji Yuan to speculate.

Could she sense Nascent Soul Divine Sense?

This girl, has so many tricks?

Not only did she see through my true identity instantly, but now she can detect my Nascent Soul Divine Sense.

Though watching her frightened appearance, Ji Yuan found it somewhat amusing. As his Divine Sense enveloped the entire Swallow Sea Island, he detected a Peak of Core Formation aura swiftly sweeping from the eastern sea region, traversing half the island, and arriving above Tunhai City.

Tall and robust, wearing bronze armor on his upper body, wielding a trident, water droplets trickling from head to toe, with an aura somewhat unsteady.

As if he’d just undergone a fierce battle.

His form paused above for just a breath; he suppressed his chaotic aura, stowed away the trident, and the water droplets vanished.

In a flash, he appeared in the main hall, assuming the primary seat.

His presence.

The Core Formation Cultivators present turned to look, then rose collectively to salute him.

"Greetings, Sea-Swallowing Great Saint."

Ji Yuan continued observing, refraining from immediate action, naturally rising along with them.

An Yue and the demon slave opposite him also rose, communicating silently: "Miss, are you certain there’s a Nascent Soul Cultivator nearby?"

"Yes, the Jade of Purity radiated brightly; there must be a Nascent Soul Cultivator nearby, beyond ordinary."

An Yue assured through sound transmission.

The demon slave glanced at the Sea-Swallowing Great Saint laughing loudly on the high platform, transmitting sound: "Could it be... him?"

"Impossible, if he were a Nascent Soul Cultivator, he’d have announced it long ago, mingling with other Nascent Soul Cultivators rather than domineering this small Swallow Sea Island."

An Yue denied the possibility.

The demon slave pondered briefly, agreeing.

"So there’s another Nascent Soul Cultivator nearby, in that case..." The demon slave’s voice hinted at concern.