Published: February 26, 2025
The next day, in the morning, at the Mountain Gate of the Heavenly Gate Divine Palace.
As Xiao Zixi, Shen Subing, and Tan Yun were about to leave, Feng Jingru reminded them, "Yun'er, promise me, you must bring Yunxi back to me."
Tan Yun nodded earnestly, "I will definitely bring her back."
Shen Subing added with a smile, "Don't worry, we will take care of her."
Xiao Zixi looked at them, her expression serious. "It's important that we stay vigilant. The journey ahead may be dangerous."
As they walked away from the Mountain Gate, the atmosphere felt heavy with anticipation.
Tan Yun felt a mix of excitement and concern. The thought of venturing into the unknown made her heart race.
They headed towards the direction of the Secret Realm, where they hoped to find Yunxi.
With each step, the weight of their mission pressed down on them, but their determination fueled their resolve.
"We need to stick together," Shen Subing said, breaking the silence.
"Agreed," Tan Yun replied, glancing at her companions.
The bond between them was strong, forged through countless trials and adventures. They trusted each other implicitly.
As they approached the entrance of the Secret Realm, the air buzzed with energy.
"Stay close," Xiao Zixi instructed.
The white skirt girl led the way, her senses heightened as they entered the mystical realm.
Inside, the landscape was surreal, filled with vibrant colors and strange creatures.
Tan Yun marveled at the beauty surrounding them, but she remained focused on their goal.
They pressed on, determined to find Yunxi and unravel the mysteries that lay ahead.
Suddenly, a shadow loomed in the distance.
"What was that?" Shen Subing whispered, her eyes narrowing.
Tan Yun's heart raced as she strained to see.
"Stay alert," Xiao Zixi warned, her voice steady.
The trio readied themselves, knowing that danger could strike at any moment in the treacherous Secret Realm.
Then, Tan Yun maneuvered the Divine Vessel, carrying Xiao Zixi and Shen Subing as they soared into the sky, heading towards the Heavenly Gate Divine Island.
In front of the Mountain Gate, Tang Mengyi, supporting Feng Jingru, shouted, "Sister Subing, Sister Zixi, you must help your husband persuade Sister Yunxi to come back!"
Si Hong Shiyao and the other girls also shouted.
"We will!" As Shen Subing and Xiao Zixi's determined voices echoed in the air, the Divine Vessel had already vanished from the sight of those at the Mountain Gate...
Seasons changed, and nine years passed.
"Buzz—"
Tan Yun maneuvered the Divine Vessel, hovering above the forbidden ground for humans in the Sea of Demons.
"Crash!"
In an instant, from the dark, churning sea below, an old man exuding the aura of the dao ancestor realm third layer soared up, blocking the path of the Divine Vessel.
The old man towered a thousand meters tall, his eyes flickering with red light, and his purple hair danced in the sea breeze. This demon was none other than Dalwu, the guardian of the forbidden area of the sea.
When Dalwu discovered he could not discern the realms of Tan Yun, Xiao Zixi, and Shen Subing on the Divine Vessel, his long brows twitched, as if he thought of something, and he shouted angrily, "You humans are really getting more and more brazen!"
"When we signed the treaty back then, the Sea of Demons belonged to my Demon Clan, but later you despicable humans breached the contract and occupied most of the sea. Do you even want to set foot on one-tenth of the sea now?"
Tan Yun took a deep breath and cupped his fists, saying, "You have misunderstood us three. We are here to find the Demon Ancestor of the Tranquil Sea."
"Our Demon Ancestor of the Tranquil Sea has been bedridden for years and never meets outsiders. You three should leave quickly!"
Tan Yun cupped his fists again and said, "I bring with me eighteen thousand types of Divine Medicine to treat the Demon Ancestor of the Tranquil Sea."
"What is your name? How can you make me believe your words?" Dalwu questioned with skepticism in his eyes.
"I am Tan Yun. This is my fiancée Xiao Zixi and my wife Shen Subing," Tan Yun replied.