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The Outer Star Sea, the waters around Biyun Island.

When Han Li came to his senses and saw the vast sea below, he couldn't help but feel a chill.

The distance between Tianxing City and this outer star sea is so vast that even the Star Palace needs to rely on teleportation arrays to travel between them.

Su Mu, however, used only a jade plate in his hand to teleport him here in an instant. Such supernatural power was unheard of and far beyond the comprehension of ordinary cultivators.

"This person is involved in a great deal of secrets, and the less I know, the better."

Han Li glanced at the Qiankun Disc in Su Mu's hand, then immediately looked away, his face calm and expressionless, without the slightest hint of anything unusual.

"Alright, Fellow Daoist Han, we have arrived near Biyun Island. I have fulfilled the promise we made. Where you go next is no longer my concern."

Su Mu withdrew his hand from Han Li's shoulder and turned his head to speak calmly.

Han Li remained vigilant, only offering a cautious bow.

"Thank you, Brother Xiao. If there's nothing else urgent, I'll take my leave now."

Su Mu nodded slightly, then took out a map of the sea area and tossed it over.

"This is a detailed nautical chart of the islands in the Outer Star Sea, which may be of some help to you. Although the Outer Star Sea has not yet been affected by the war between the Star Palace and the Reverse Star Alliance, it is by no means a place to stay for long. Fellow Daoist Han, please take care."

As soon as he finished speaking, he activated the Qiankun Disc again, his body flashing with spiritual light, and his figure vanished without a trace.

Han Li reached out and caught the sea map, his eyes flashing, his emotions churning.

His feelings towards Su Mu were extremely complex at this moment. The other party clearly knew his greatest secret, yet he had no intention of coveting or stealing it. His supernatural abilities were mysterious and unpredictable, and his origins were unfathomable, making him completely unable to figure him out and not daring to speculate in the slightest.

"He really left! Could this person truly be the reincarnation of a powerful being from the upper realm, possessing countless treasures, and looking down on my little green bottle? But he clearly... Never mind, there's no use thinking about it too much. I should find a place to hunt demons as soon as possible and focus on my cultivation."

Han Li released the Gold-Eating Insects, carefully inspected his surroundings, and only breathed a sigh of relief after confirming that there were no tracking restrictions. He then put on his blood-red cloak and transformed into a streak of light, shooting towards the distant sea.

Although Biyun Island was nearby, he had no intention of setting foot there. This was the place where the two of them would teleport to, and if Su Mu's jade plate only had coordinates set for Tianxing City and Biyun Island, they might run into each other here again someday.

He unfolded the nautical chart and glanced at it briefly. Soon, he found a large island that was clearly marked, tens of thousands of miles northwest of Biyun Island.

"Qiyuan Island? This island is vast, and judging from the map, its spiritual energy is decent. I'll settle here first and inquire about Qianye Lu's whereabouts."

Han Li's expression brightened slightly, and a glimmer of hope rose in his heart. He had gained a great deal from this trip to the Void Heaven Palace, not only acquiring many treasures but also the supreme treasure, the Void Heaven Cauldron.

Moreover, he has already confirmed that the five pills he accidentally obtained from the teleportation array back then were the legendary Heaven-Mending Pills that could cleanse one's spiritual roots.

With the addition of the Nine-Bend Spirit Ginseng obtained from Xuan Gu, along with the corresponding pill formula, his pseudo-spiritual root body, which was considered a waste spiritual root, actually had some hope of breaking through to the Nascent Soul realm.

Thinking of this, a hint of excitement flashed in his eyes, but then he remembered that although he had escaped Tianxing City with Su Mu's help, he had been imprisoned by him for half a year. A sense of resentment arose in his heart, and he couldn't help but snort coldly.

"When I finally reach the Nascent Soul stage and my cultivation greatly advances, I'll meet that guy surnamed Xiao again..."

But before she could finish her sentence, the thought of Su Mu's incredible abilities and mysterious identity caused her to lose her initial enthusiasm, leaving her feeling discouraged. (For more exciting content, please read Chapter 106, "The Appointment," available in full.)

"Forget it, next time I see this person, I'll just run as far away as possible."

......

Meanwhile, in the sea area outside Tianxing City.

Su Mu was riding his escape light, speeding towards the waters off Huangming Island.

Yuan Yao told him that his hiding place was on an unnamed deserted island north of Huangming Island. However, the coordinates of Huangming Island were not recorded on the Qiankun Disc, so he could not teleport directly there. He could only set off from Tianxing City and fly there.

At this time, the army of the Reverse Star Alliance had already reached the outskirts of Tianxing City, and along the way, groups of Reverse Star Alliance cultivators could be seen everywhere.

However, Su Mu used the Dream Ring to completely conceal his aura and traveled stealthily without being detected.

After flying for over a month, the outline of Huangming Island finally appeared in the distance. His eyes lit up, and he increased his speed again, rushing straight forward.

Half a day later, Su Mu arrived above Huangming Island. After carefully recording the island's coordinates into the Qiankun Disc, he changed direction and flew for another half an hour, arriving at a small island with a radius of only a few dozen miles.

The island appeared to be extremely devoid of spiritual energy, with sparse vegetation and nothing else except for a few inconspicuous, bare rocky hills.

Su Mu arrived in front of a stone mountain, scanned the restrictions on it with his divine sense, and casually sent out a sound transmission talisman.

Before long, the unremarkable stone mountain in front of them suddenly burst into white light and transformed into a verdant mountain full of spiritual energy and lush vegetation, a scene completely different from before.

"As expected of the Qingyang Sect's Spirit Binding Array, its ability to conceal spiritual energy is truly remarkable." Su Mu muttered to himself as he looked at the drastically changed scene before him.

As soon as the words were spoken, a burst of spiritual light appeared on the surface of the mountain, and a cave full of spiritual energy slowly emerged, from which a gentle voice drifted out.

"This Spirit Binding Array is a secret technique of the Qingyang Sect. Yuan Yao's cultivation is shallow, so she can only exert a portion of its power. The array's concealment is not very thorough, which is a pity for Brother Xiao."

Su Mu looked up and saw a stunningly beautiful woman with skin as white as snow slowly walking out of the cave.

Yuan Yao gazed at Su Mu before her, her eyes shimmering with a subtle light, her every smile and gesture exuding charm.

"Given the current chaotic situation, Brother Xiao's willingness to risk coming here is of utmost gratitude to Yuan Yao."

Upon hearing this, Su Mu merely chuckled lightly, his tone casual and indifferent.

"How could I dare to disappoint a beauty who has made a promise to me?"

Yuan Yao's smile deepened. She gently raised her jade-like hand, tucked a stray strand of hair behind her ear, and gracefully bowed to Su Mu.

"Brother Xiao, if you don't mind the simplicity of my cave dwelling, please come in for a chat."

"Then I shall accept your offer without hesitation." Su Mu did not stand on ceremony, cupped his hands in a salute, and replied directly.

Yuan Yao immediately led Su Mu and slowly walked into the cave.

After entering the cave, Su Mu casually looked around and found that the place was decorated in a very quiet and simple style, with exotic flowers and rare herbs planted everywhere. A faint, elegant fragrance permeated the air, which made people feel relaxed and comfortable.

Yuan Yao smiled and led him to sit down at the stone table. She then personally brewed a pot of spiritual tea, filled it for both of them, and then looked up at Su Mu with undisguised anticipation and eagerness in her beautiful eyes.

"Brother Xiao, did you finish refining the Jade Soul Pill this time?"

Su Mu raised his teacup, took a sip of the spiritual tea, and savored the rich aroma in his mouth. Only then, under Yuan Yao's intense gaze, did he take out a pill that shimmered with a deep purple light.

"I have fulfilled my mission; this is the Jade Soul Pill."

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