Chapter 316 The Purpose of This Trip

An Azure Lightning Roc with a wingspan of nearly a hundred zhang traveled through the clouds. With a cry, all the birds in front trembled and retreated.

After arriving at the Glittering Star Sea, the four people quickly sitting on the back of the Azure Lightning Roc saw an island in the vast ocean below the clouds and mist in the distance.

Xu Luo said, "There are many islands in the Glittering Star Sea, many of which are cultivation Holy Lands with abundant spiritual energy. This has bred a large number of powerful forces. The strongest among them are the Eighteen Strongholds and the Thirty-Six Islands."

"The weakest among these Eighteen Strongholds and Thirty-Six Islands have True Saints presiding over them, comparable to the You Family. The strongest even have Great Saint Old Ancestors, comparable to the Royal Families of the Eight Ancient Kingdoms."

Hearing this, Xu Chen and the other two were greatly astonished.

"It's that exaggerated?"

With such overall strength, if the forces of the Glittering Star Sea united, they could probably just sweep through the Eight Ancient Kingdoms.

They hadn't expected that in this vast sea region between the Eastern Region and the Northern Region, there could be so many powerful forces.

Xu Luo explained, "There are also many natural treasures in the ocean, and many powerful sea monsters. Therefore, the Glittering Star Sea has abundant resources, which allows it to nurture so many powerful forces."

Just like the twenty strongest forces in the Tian Yuan World, they didn't become hegemonic forces by occupying those great continents.

Rather, it was because those great continents had rich resources that they were cultivated to that level.

Xu Luo stood up.

"This island is called Alliance Island. It is jointly managed by the Thirty-Six Islands and is our first destination on this trip."

They put away the Azure Lightning Roc and flew towards Alliance Island. When they got close enough to the island, they found that there were quite a few Cultivators coming and going, and most of them were quite strong.

Just as Xu Luo said, the Glittering Star Sea only had forces like the Eighteen Strongholds and the Thirty-Six Islands. Those weaker than these forces had long since gone extinct. If one's strength wasn't enough to come here, it was easy to never return.

Xu Qiufeng asked, "Luo Ge, the Eighteen Strongholds you just mentioned, they aren't forces that live by robbing, like bandits and marauders, are they?"

Xu Luo nodded, "These Eighteen Strongholds are pirates."

Everyone knew that the Glittering Star Sea had ancient ruins, so Cultivators came here in an endless stream to seek treasures. This inevitably led to the appearance of pirates.

The Thirty-Six Islands were forces that lived off the land and water, normally making a living by hunting sea beasts and searching for natural treasures in the ocean.

The Eighteen Strongholds were forces that lived by robbing, and occasionally they would even fight among themselves, a case of the pot calling the kettle black.

Xu Luo's words made the eyes of the three light up.

"Pirates are good! When should we bring the Hidden Dragon Guard for a trip?"

The Hidden Dragon Guard was originally called the Bandit Suppression Squad. It could be said that they rose to prominence by suppressing bandits. No one was better at suppressing bandits than the Hidden Dragon Guard.

Xu Luo replied, "Of course, but at the very least, we'll have to wait until we break through to the Saint Realm."

Among the Eighteen Strongholds and Thirty-Six Islands, the weakest have True Saints presiding over them. Let alone the Hidden Dragon Guard, even if they went together, they wouldn't pose any threat to them. What bandits would they suppress?

"Okay! Then it's settled. We'll bring the Hidden Dragon Guard for a trip after we all reach the Saint Realm," Xu Qiufeng's tone was full of impatience.

He often heard a few Old Brothers talk about their past experiences suppressing bandits and had long yearned for it.

The Saint Realm was a height that 99% of Cultivators found difficult to reach in their entire lives, but for them, it wasn't difficult.

Currently, the three of them were at the ninth level of Law Manifestation. Qu Wubing was slightly behind, at the seventh level of Law Manifestation, and would soon reach the Combination Realm. Was the Saint Realm still far?

After they arrived at Alliance Island, they found that its prosperity exceeded their imagination.

Although it wasn't as good as the four major cities in the Eastern Region, compared to the Royal Capitals of the Eight Ancient Kingdoms, it was not inferior.

Looking at the stalls on both sides of the street filled with items, Xu Chen's eyes immediately lit up, and he couldn't help but want to return to his old profession of finding bargains.

For him, this was an undeveloped new continent!

Xu Luo knew him quite well. Just by looking at his expression, he knew what was going on and quickly called out to him.

"Don't rush, we're going to stay here for a while. There will be plenty of opportunities later."

"Alright, alright," Xu Chen then forcefully suppressed the impulse in his heart.

Along the way, they heard many people mention the Flying Fish Beasts, so Xu Qiufeng asked curiously, "Luo Ge, is there anything special about these Flying Fish Beasts?"

Xu Luo smiled, "To be precise, our visit this time is somewhat related to the Flying Fish Beasts."

Flying Fish Beasts are a type of sea beast unique to the Glittering Star Sea. They have two characteristics: first, their speed is incredibly fast. When swimming at full speed in the sea, it's like flying.

Second, their reproduction and growth speed are very fast. Even though the major forces in the Glittering Star Sea have been hunting Flying Fish Beasts, they still cannot control their rampant growth.

Especially Flying Fish Beasts above the Law Manifestation Realm, their speed is extremely fast and they are difficult to hunt. If they were allowed to continue growing, it wouldn't be Cultivators hunting them, but them competing to devour Cultivators.

Therefore, every few hundred years, the Eighteen Strongholds and Thirty-Six Islands would unite to organize a Flying Fish Beast hunting operation, massively killing Flying Fish Beasts to curb their growth.

However, the forces of the Glittering Star Sea are still somewhat lacking compared to the Flying Fish Beast population.

To attract more Cultivators to participate in this operation and kill as many Flying Fish Beasts as possible, they would offer a special Opportunity from the Glittering Star Sea as a reward.

Within the specified time, if one hunted enough Flying Fish Beasts, they could obtain a spot to share in this Opportunity.

Therefore, whenever this time came, many Cultivators would rush from all over the Cang Continent to the Glittering Star Sea, all for this Opportunity.

Xu Luo brought them here not just for this Opportunity, because having been reborn, he knew that within this Opportunity, there was also a great treasure hidden.

This great treasure was Xu Luo's true goal for this trip.

After listening to the introduction, Xu Qiufeng quickly asked, "Are these Flying Fish Beasts tasty?"

Qu Wubing revealed a look that said, "I knew it."

Before, he and Xu Qiufeng had trained in the Northern Region for over ten years. The demonic beasts they killed were basically all eaten by Xu Qiufeng. He didn't know how he loved to eat and could eat so much.

Xu Luo replied, "Flying Fish Beast meat is firm and tastes pretty good."

Most sea beasts taste good, are rich in nutrients, and have a delicious texture.

Hearing this, Xu Qiufeng's eyes immediately lit up.

"Alright, alright, alright! After we finish this matter, if you have other things to do, you can go back first. I want to stay here for a few years to understand the situation of the Eighteen Strongholds, so it'll be convenient for us to come suppress bandits later."

Xu Luo and the others didn't know whether to laugh or cry.

Actually, you don't need to explain. Everyone understands what you mean.

If the forces of the Glittering Star Sea had known about your existence earlier, why would they need to organize such an operation? They could have just invited you alone.

Let alone the Flying Fish Beasts becoming a disaster, it wouldn't be a problem for you to eat them until they become an endangered protected species.