C1006 Cutting Melon and Cutting Vegetables

The Ancient Black Iron Ship was constructed from a unique blend of the finest metals, capable of shielding against the pernicious powers of the Gloom Star River. When Yu Yuan projected his soul consciousness into the ship, he met with little resistance and seamlessly slipped inside.

Inside the cabin, a diverse array of Outlander Outsiders were immediately aware of his presence. However, Yu Yuan's soul consciousness swiftly moved on, silently descending to the lower levels of the ship. There, in a secret chamber resembling an iron cage, he discovered a shattered peach tree. Surrounding the tree were swirling clusters of multicolored clouds, with a dignified woman seated calmly amidst the shimmering mist.

Clad in a dress as vibrant as the clouds, her brows were knitted in distress, her expression one of agony. Her body, slightly full-figured, shook intermittently, and beads of sweat glistened on her pure forehead, betraying the severe torment of a deadly poison that left her in an excruciating state. Several male Outlander Outsiders lay dead in the chamber, clearly victims of the miasma's poison.

"Iridescent Cloud Miasma Sea, Peach Madam," Yu Yuan mused with a grin, stroking his chin from within the Evil Cauldron.

During his time in the Ember Waters, he had witnessed Peach Madam, the White Coat Mercurial, and the crane rider join forces with Heixun, the Devil Palace guard. Together, they had utilized the Aura Altar, originally belonging to Tianzang, to shatter the vast Void World Wall and successfully venture into the Outland Star River.

These individuals were considered Evil Devils within the vast expanse and not acknowledged by the five supreme forces. As such, they were typically forbidden from venturing beyond the heavens. The Void World Wall of the Vast Ocean was exceptionally robust and unique, constantly guarded by a Primordial Spirit or Demon God. Without employing special means, these few would struggle to penetrate the World Wall, and even if they managed to do so, they would still face the formidable guardians, preventing them from gaining true freedom.

However, thanks to Heixun's betrayal and the collaboration with the Divine Soul Sect's experts on the outside, they managed to break free.

Still, Yu Yuan couldn't help but wonder what tribulations Peach Madam had faced in the Outland Star River to have her life force and spiritual energy become so tumultuously entangled, reducing her to a mere captive.

While in the Ember Waters, Yu Yuan had assessed that Peach Madam's realm and combat prowess were either at the pinnacle of the Yang God Stage or within the Unrestrained Stage. Given her level and strength, the marauders aboard the Ancient Black Iron Ship stood no chance against her.

Despite her grave injuries, the mere sight of the bodies surrounding her told Yu Yuan that any foreign marauders who dared approach would succumb to the toxic miasma.

"Void Spirit Succubus!"

"Silver Scale Clan!"

As Yu Yuan pondered, the foreign marauders emerging from the Ancient Black Iron Ship had already encountered Benin and Hart.

They were a ragtag group, chilled to the bone by Benin's lavish attire and exquisite jewelry, fearing they had stumbled into the domain of a mighty coalition of various clans, ready to unleash their elite forces in defense against the humans.

Upon Yu Yuan's arrival, they felt an even deeper chill upon realizing his humanity.

"We..."

Hart chuckled awkwardly, addressing the one-eyed, red-haired giant, "We, uh, happened to arrive in the Nirvana Realm by accident."

"The Nirvana Realm! So it is the Nirvana Realm!" the muscular man shouted in surprise.

"Who is he?"

An elder from the Dark Elfkind set aside his book, eyeing Yu Yuan with suspicion.

With a soft laugh, Yu Yuan maneuvered the Evil Cauldron to halt before the Ancient Black Iron Ship, then gracefully descended to stand amidst the bandits, declaring, "I hail from the Boundless Land."

At his words, the foreign marauders' faces twisted with a mix of resentment and dread.

"He, he's only at..."

The Dark Elfkind elder, after consulting his book, discerned Yu Yuan's true level. "He's merely at the Soul Wandering Stage! His body is not that of a Yang God!"

"Soul Wandering Stage? Comparable to our Seventh Level Bloodline Warrior?"

"How could a human of the Soul Wandering Stage be permitted to venture beyond the Boundless Land?"

"Soul Wandering Stage nonsense! Scared me half to death!"

The foreign marauders, taking the elder's word to heart, quickly verified his claim. They realized that the human before them was indeed not the Yang God they were familiar with.

"Watch me take him down!"

The burly, one-eyed man with a shock of red hair charged at Yu Yuan like a whirlwind, wielding a massive axe.

Belonging to the One-eyed Tribe, he was at the pinnacle of the Seventh Level bloodline, naturally endowed with immense strength and resilience. Their talents were all related to brute force. In the Outland Star River, this tribe was hardly considered second-rate, notorious for their volatile tempers.

Swoosh! Swoosh!

Crimson sword lights darted from Yu Yuan's scabbard, targeting the One-eyed Tribe warrior.

The warrior, known for his tough hide, suddenly sported bleeding holes in his chest. As Yu Yuan closed in, his free hand, not holding the scabbard, clenched into a fist and smashed into the warrior's head, crushing his skull.

In a mere moment, the warrior, who also possessed a Seventh Level bloodline and was on par with a Soul Wandering Stage practitioner from the Boundless Land, was effortlessly slain by Yu Yuan.

"The One-eyed Tribe..."

Yu Yuan shook his head, muttering to himself as he made his way directly to the Ancient Black Iron Ship, paying no heed to the other alien warriors.

Members of the diminutive One-eyed Tribe lacked impressive bloodline talents. Within the Outland Star River, they held a lowly status. The weaker clansmen of the tribe were mostly relegated to mining ores in various sectors. Those slightly stronger were subjugated by the Silver Scale Clan, the Rock Clan, and the Spirit Succubus, serving as expendable shields for the human elite.

Warriors emerging from such a minor tribe typically had inferior combat abilities due to their unremarkable bloodlines.

Yu Yuan, whose soul was refined to an extreme and whose physical strength surpassed that of higher Eighth Level alien races, made it a death sentence for anyone who crossed him.

Even without relying on the Evil Cauldron or the Dragon Slash Platform, Yu Yuan's combat prowess was comparable to that of most cultivators in the Yang God Stage.

"I'd advise you all to keep your cool."

Benin stood amidst a group of outlaws, her beautiful face emanating a cold, unwelcoming aura.

She harbored no fondness for these outlaws. Her clan's elders and her own experiences taught her that these marauders, roaming the fringes, would prey upon those weaker than themselves, whether they were humans or demons from the Boundless Land, or fellow warriors.

Men who fell to banditry often met violent ends, and the women's fates were even more tragic.

In the lower realms of the Domain Boundary, many of the female slaves sold were those captured by bandits and trafficked.

These bandits, who lived on the edge of the blade, were also targeted by the allied forces of various races, seen as outcasts by all. Some were even under the control of evil demons that had fled the Vast Ocean, reduced to their minions.

Boom!

Yu Yuan sent an exceptionally tall member of the Rock Clan flying through the air at the entrance of the Ancient Black Iron Ship.

With a smile, Yu Yuan stepped into the cabin, sending the remaining bandits into a frenzy of fear.

Without further confrontation, Yu Yuan, who had a clear direction in mind, descended the stairs to the lower levels with an unhurried pace.

For reasons unknown, Yu Yuan felt an innate revulsion towards these bandits, a motley crew mixed with alien races, and he showed no mercy when dealing with them.

Before long, Yu Yuan reached the bottom of the Ancient Black Iron Ship and paused before an unusual cage.

Inside the cell-like chamber, Peach Madam, who had emerged from the Iridescent Cloud Miasma Sea, sensed something and opened her eyes, filled with pain. She gazed, bewildered, at the unfamiliar young man before her.

Yu Yuan stood there, his physique lean and his features striking. His eyes held a subdued brilliance, and his presence radiated an exceptional aura.

"Ah, the Soul Wandering Stage?"

Peach Madam strained to open her almond-shaped eyes wider, fighting the increasingly unbearable poison within her. With skepticism, she questioned, "Since when were Soul Wandering Stage practitioners allowed into the Alien Land? Did those antiquated elders from the five supreme forces manage to acquire the alien race's warships from the Boundless Great World to transport people?"

Yu Yuan simply smiled and shook his head. "We've met before."

"Met before?" Peach Madam racked her brain but couldn't recall any such meeting.

"I am Yu Yuan."

"Yu Yuan? That name sounds vaguely familiar, yet I can't quite place it," Peach Madam said with a furrowed brow.

Her departure from the Ember Waters had been before Yu Yuan's name had gained significant renown. Given her status and position, she wouldn't have concerned herself with a young upstart from Darkmoon City, nor with affairs beyond the Heavenly Source Continent and the Quietus Continent.

While she was in the Ember Waters, her determination to leave was so strong that she didn't bother to extend her soul consciousness to concern herself with a junior like Yu Yuan.

"I am still Hong Qi," Yu Yuan reiterated.

"Hong Qi? Which Hong Qi?" Peach Madam exclaimed, visibly shaken.

"We've had dealings in the past. You once sought medicine from me," Yu Yuan said with a casual smile. "Back in the Iridescent Cloud Miasma Sea, I ventured into that perilous place afflicted with the Poison of Plague, and you lent me your aid."

"You're the Medicine God Hong Qi?!" Peach Madam gasped, her eyes sparkling with astonishment as she rose to her feet. The shattered peach tree beside her began to shimmer with vibrant, colorful light.

"Yes, my reincarnation was delayed by three hundred years. I am now known as Yu Yuan."

"Please, save me!"

​