Chapter 993: The God of Food Time

It was the fifth day since the Empress's decree had been announced. The day was bright and sunny, the sky cloudless. Early morning sunlight streamed onto the port of the Seven Blood Eyes.

From a distance, the bustling port was visible, teeming with cultivators and mortals alike, coming and going. Among them were various foreign races from different islands, engaging in trade. The Seven Blood Eyes had now become a dominant power, its sphere of influence covering the inner sea, leading countless island tribes to willingly align themselves with it.

All the resources of the Southern Phoenix Continent converged at the Seven Blood Eyes' port. While being distributed from here to various regions, goods from the Wanggu Continent were also transported through the port of Yinghuang State. High-level cultivators did not directly participate in these affairs; they were mostly managed by lower-level cultivators. This formed a vast foundational structure, serving as nourishment for the sect's growth and the cultivation of its disciples.

Consequently, magic vessels and foreign ships moved in and out in dense throngs. Even outside the port, more ships were constantly waiting to enter. Despite the congestion, order was impeccably maintained. This made the work of the Seven Blood Eyes' various law enforcement departments much simpler.

This was particularly true for the Homicide Department, whose members usually appeared amiable and harmless. However, in the hearts of all foreign races, they held extreme apprehension for the disciples wearing the Homicide Department's robes. They knew that the outward demeanor of these Homicide Department cultivators was merely a facade. In reality, each one of them was cunning and manipulative, capable of smiling while stabbing you in the back. Throughout the Seven Blood Eyes' rise over the years, the corpses of all troublemakers and vicious individuals who had been killed served as the best evidence.

Elderly foreign cultivators, in particular, often spoke of how this behavior was originally characteristic only of the disciples from the Seventh Peak of the Seven Blood Eyes, not the other peaks. But now, every peak's Homicide Department had adopted the same conduct. In fact, a comprehensive look would reveal that not only the Homicide Department but also most disciples from the other peaks of the Seven Blood Eyes had become similar to those of the Seventh Peak years ago. It was as if it had become a prevailing trend.

"These people are extremely devious." This was the common consensus among all parties. But there was nothing to be done; they dared not offend the Seven Blood Eyes, and even less so the Homicide Department! This was because a prominent figure, now at the pinnacle of power in the Eastern Wanggu Realm, had originated from the Homicide Department. This influential figure was known to everyone across the entire Forbidden Sea Islands. Especially recently, the entire Eastern Wanggu Realm had been stirred by his presence alone. As for his past legends, they were countless. It could be said that his name alone could silence an entire tribe on the Forbidden Sea in an instant. His standing was exceedingly high and significant.

Compared to the awe of these foreign races, the Homicide Departments across all peaks within the Seven Blood Eyes held their esteemed former member in a state of worship, almost revering him as a deity.

At this moment, this "deity" of the Homicide Department sat cross-legged in the pavilion where Seventh Grandmaster used to reside, silently cultivating in the morning sun. With each breath, brilliant light emanated from the rising sun in the sky, merging into his mouth, as if he were devouring light. Within his body, it transformed into sparkling crystals, spreading throughout his entire being while also nurturing Xu Qing's sole Mystic Sun Immortal Light. Under this sunlight, immersed in this devouring of light, his body became increasingly radiant. His purple robe, long purple hair, peerless face, and straight, elegant physique made all who saw him marvel at his perfection.

“He could easily live a better life just by relying on his looks, perhaps by finding a deity for dual cultivation, yet he still worked so hard…”“Indeed worthy of being my junior brother; his choices are exactly the same as mine were back then!”

Second Ox, also sitting in the pavilion, glanced at Xu Qing, then, with a face full of emotion, spoke to his Second Junior Sister and Huang Yan beside him. Second Junior Sister remained silent, ignoring him. But Huang Yan raised an eyebrow.“Second Ox, you dropped something!”Second Ox looked triumphant.“Are you trying to say my face has fallen off, implying I’m shameless? Second Brother-in-law, you're too petty!”Huang Yan’s eyes widened. The other party’s obnoxious demeanor made him want to smack him to death. Second Ox also glared back. He had been somewhat wary of Huang Yan under the sea, but within their own sect, especially with his junior sister present, he naturally felt no fear.

Seeing their gazes clash, sparks seemingly flying, Second Junior Sister frowned.“You two, that’s enough!”The moment she spoke, Huang Yan immediately offered an ingratiating smile, while Second Ox appeared arrogant. Second Ox, having no recourse against his senior brother, spoke up to change the topic.“All the Holy Lands departed from the Eastern Wanggu Realm two days ago. There should be a brief period of peace before new Holy Lands descend. However, according to the words of Old Ancestor Xiesheng before his death, a future war seemed inevitable. Now that Master was in seclusion, how should the Seven Blood Eyes prepare? Did their Senior Brother have a plan?”“Of course.” Second Ox licked his lips. “That Empress was also petty, only giving us half of the resources from the Xiesheng Holy Land. As for the Xiesheng Holy Mountain, she monopolized it. It was too much. If we could transform the Holy Mountain, it would be a powerful tool. So my plan was for their Seven Blood Eyes to write a letter to the Empress in the old man's name, severely condemning her, and then demand the Holy Mountain from her!”

As he spoke, the Captain’s eyes glowed with excitement. Upon hearing this, Huang Yan blinked, somewhat tempted. As for the Second Senior Sister, she fell into contemplation. Just as she was about to speak after a long pause, her voice transmission jade slip vibrated. She picked it up, sensed its contents, and looked towards Xu Qing.“Junior Brother, someone had seen the Bronze Dragon Chariot you were looking for!”

As these words were uttered, the brilliant light around Xu Qing, who was sitting cross-legged, rippled. After he swallowed all of it, his eyes opened. Traces of authority shimmered in his right eye, forming a terrifying pressure that actually shook some of the rules and laws of the area, causing the sky to change color.

After his battle with Fu Xie, Xu Qing returned and had been busy adapting to the removal of authority, with no time to search for the dragon chariot. But he knew the dragon chariot must still be in the inner sea. Upon his return, he issued a sect mission, instructing Seven Blood Eyes disciples to immediately report any sightings of the dragon chariot giant when they were out. Now, the results had finally come.

Thus, in the next instant, Xu Qing stood up and looked towards his Second Senior Sister.“The disciple who found the dragon chariot had some connection to her.” His Senior Sister raised her hand and tossed a jade slip towards Xu Qing.“Thank you, Senior Sister!”Xu Qing caught it, swept his divine sense over it, nodded, and walked a step towards the Forbidden Sea. Second Ox also stood up and laughed heartily.“Junior Brother, his Senior Brother would go with him to protect him!” As he spoke, he stepped towards the sky, disappearing with Xu Qing between heaven and earth.“With his meager strength, what protection could he offer?” Huang Yan snorted, his gaze falling on his Senior Sister. After Second Senior Sister nodded, Huang Yan's spirits lifted, and with a leap, he sped off towards where Xu Qing and Second Ox had gone.

At this moment, on the Forbidden Sea, a giant was moving forward, a significant portion of its body visible above the waves. As it moved, fierce waves transformed into tsunamis, sweeping in all directions. In the distance, a magic vessel tossed and turned on the sea, seemingly on the verge of being swallowed by the enormous waves, yet it consistently maintained its direction, distantly following the giant.

On the magic vessel stood three cultivators. All three wore the robes of the Seven Blood Eyes' Homicide Department. The leader was a young man with shoulder-length black hair. An aura of fierce menace emanated from his entire being, especially his eyes, which resembled those of a wild beast, carrying a cold indifference towards the world and all life. The two behind him were middle-aged and appeared relatively ordinary by comparison. However, their cultivation levels were not weak; especially the young man radiating menace, who had reached the Great Perfection of Core Formation and was only half a step away from the Nascent Soul stage.

They were cultivators from the Seventh Peak's Homicide Department, holding extremely high positions within the department. The leader was even the current Chief of the Seventh Peak's Homicide Department. Normally, there were very few tasks that required them to go out. It wasn't until a few days ago, after this Chief saw the search mission issued by Xu Qing, that he unhesitatingly took two Deputy Chiefs with him out to sea. Finally, after this Chief's reckless multiple searches in dangerous areas, they, by chance, spotted the dragon chariot giant.

Given their cultivation, even merely following from a distance, they were already close to their limit. The terrifying aura emanating from the giant made them instinctively tremble. Yet, even so, the black-haired young man, relying on his unique abilities, still gritted his teeth and persevered. This desperate act made the two Deputy Chiefs behind him tremble in their hearts as they recalled some facts and rumors about their Chief.

Before he took office, their Chief was said to be mute, inherently wild, and heavily murderous, often pouncing on enemies like a wild beast to tear them apart. His enemies were usually left dismembered and gruesome to behold. After taking office, as his cultivation improved, he could clearly speak, but remained extremely taciturn. As for his menacing aura, it only grew stronger. Over the years, he had apprehended almost all the wanted criminals. In the process, their Chief's fearsome reputation became well-known among all races in the Forbidden Sea. There were even legends that this Chief was Xu Qing's attendant. Some claimed to have witnessed this firsthand, while others considered it baseless rumor. And because Xu Qing hadn't returned in recent years, it gradually faded into mere hearsay. But now, witnessing their Chief's desperate efforts, the two of them felt a renewed belief in the rumors.

And so, amidst their trepidation, another stick of incense passed. During this time, the giant's figure slowly vanished from the sea surface, but the tsunamis grew larger, roaring towards them repeatedly. Their magic vessel began to develop cracks under the power of the Forbidden Sea, appearing as if it could split apart at any moment!

However, the black-haired young man remained persistent, recklessly operating his cultivation to control the magic vessel while simultaneously extending his special perception to lock onto their direction and prevent them from deviating. Even as time passed, and blood began to seep from his seven orifices, he did not slacken in the slightest.

However, as time continued, the tsunamis grew even larger, and one whirlpool after another formed on the sea surface, creating immense tearing forces that caused more cracks to appear in the magic vessel itself. At that moment, an even larger whirlpool roared towards them, directly engulfing the magic vessel. The entire ship vibrated violently, shattering in multiple places and emitting an unbearable creaking sound! The two cultivators from the Seventh Peak's Homicide Department were utterly horrified, letting out cries of alarm!

But in the next instant, the sound of heavenly thunder boomed from the sky, reverberating in all directions! The sound descended upon the sea, merging with the roar of the tsunamis, transforming into a calm voice.

"Still."