"What a powerful aura of hostility… what terrifying filth energy. Ordinary gods or buddhas entering this sea would be devoured within moments, reduced to a clump of foul blood. Truly tyrannical. This place gathers all the filth, resentment, and baleful energies of the entire Eternal World."Standing atop the Bone Boat, Yi Tianxing observed the surrounding Blood Sea, sensing the unique aura within it.
"If not for the Blood Sea, all the accumulated baleful and resentful energies in the Eternal World would have no outlet. The entire world would be engulfed in slaughter. All beings would tear each other apart. The resentment would run rampant. Just for that alone, the Blood Sea holds immense merit for Heaven and Earth. No one dares to touch it lightly." Yaochi nodded and spoke slowly, afraid Yi Tianxing might misunderstand the Blood Sea's significance.
The reason Ming He held dominion over the Blood Sea, and why he could not be killed as long as the Blood Sea existed, wasn't just because he was at the Saint level—it was because no one dared to act against the Blood Sea. If the baleful energies of Heaven and Earth had no release, the Eternal World would fall into endless calamity, never-ending slaughter, and eventually descend into a boundless cataclysm that could annihilate the world.
Moreover, to disturb the Blood Sea would provoke infinite karmic retribution. Who could withstand that?
Saints follow the will of Heaven. Anyone acting against the trend of Heaven and Earth would have their Saint status stripped. Ming He, relying on the Blood Sea, feared nothing—not even Saints could kill him. His reputation spoke volumes.
Now, with the Myriad Worlds merged, the Blood Sea had become the Blood Sea of the Eternal World—vaster and more powerful in its origin.
Just how powerful the Ancestor truly was, no one could predict.
"Hm? There's living beings in the Blood Sea."
As he observed, a flash of green light swept past Yi Tianxing's eyes. Though it was fast, it couldn't escape his gaze. There was indeed something moving in the Blood Sea.
"Though the Blood Sea is filled with malevolent energy, even in such dangerous, desolate places, creation can be born. Within the Blood Sea, a unique species of fish has emerged—called Lotus Fish. They remain pure amidst filth, uncorrupted by the sea's foul power. In fact, they can purify the baleful and resentful energy. They are unique to the Blood Sea. It is said that eating one of these fish allows a person to attain clarity of mind, grants insight to the dull, calms inner demons, repels foreign evil, and strengthens blood and flesh—making them a top-tier resource for body cultivators." Yaochi recited with expertise.
This wasn't a myth—it was a genuine treasure.
Lotus Fish existed only in the Blood Sea and were incredibly difficult to catch. Even the Asura race revered them as sacred. But ironically, they could not eat them—since the Asuras were born from the sea's filth and baleful energy, the purifying Lotus Fish were like poison to them. Eating one would be like swallowing arsenic. Even if it didn't kill them, the experience would be unbearable.
Thus, the Asura race didn't touch the Lotus Fish.
Moreover, since Lotus Fish purified the Blood Sea, they were beneficial and thus protected—not hunted.
But catching them was another matter entirely—far from easy.
"Interesting. With such excellent ingredients, how could I pass up the chance? Let me cast a line and try."Yi Tianxing's interest was instantly piqued. If it were something else, he might not care much, but upon hearing how delicious they were, he grew excited. Such a delicacy couldn't be missed.
With a flash of light in his hand, a black fishing rod appeared—it was the Death Fishing Rod. No bait was used; only a clump of pure mana and spiritual energy was infused into the hook. To many spiritual beings, this was the most irresistible lure. In the Blood Sea, such pure energy was even more precious.
The moment it entered the water, it became a beacon in the darkness—irresistible to the creatures within.
Sure enough, as soon as the hook dropped, ripples spread through the sea. Yi Tianxing immediately felt weight pulling at his rod—it was as if something was trying to drag it into the depths.
"Got one."Smiling faintly, his wrist flicked.
A flash of green light surfaced—a strange green fish emerged, body like jade lotus root, untainted by the filth. Atop its head bloomed a green lotus. From that lotus, one could faintly hear sutras being chanted—mystical and calming. The sound brought peace to the mind, an involuntary sense of comfort.
It was a cleansing sensation—one that reached the soul.
"So this is a Lotus Fish… truly extraordinary. Definitely a top-tier spiritual fish. Just looking at it stirs my appetite. Cooked properly, this would be an unmatched delicacy."Yi Tianxing's eyes gleamed. His taste buds were already itching. This was supreme cuisine—requiring only light cooking to become a gourmet's dream.
But now was not the time to feast.
With a thought, he sent the fish into the Hongmeng Heavenly Emperor Tower, which contained a region similar to the Blood Sea. The fish could live there easily. With enough of them, they could breed and be harvested indefinitely—a self-sustaining food supply.
"Even I've never tasted Lotus Fish."Yaochi showed a flicker of interest.
During her time in Da Yi, she had witnessed its lavishness and splendor. Life in the Sacred King Palace was full of variety. Even in terms of food, she had never eaten the same meal twice. Though she hadn't been a foodie before, even she was slowly giving in to culinary indulgence. After all, who could resist such enjoyment?
Seeing the Lotus Fish, she couldn't help but imagine how it might be cooked.
Yi Tianxing wasted no time. Wielding the Death Rod again and again, fish after fish emerged from the sea and were sent into the tower—each one reserved as breeding stock.
As they fished while traveling forward, it wasn't long before he had caught over three hundred Lotus Fish.
That was more than enough for future cultivation and supply.
"To fish Lotus Fish in the Blood Sea—Saint King Yi, your methods are impressive. An ordinary hook would dissolve the moment it touched this sea. Yet your rod—clearly an innate-grade treasure. Truly extravagant. Awe-inspiring."Just then, another Bone Boat broke through the waves. Upon it stood a middle-aged man in black robes, looking at Yi Tianxing with a peculiar gleam in his eyes.
"Demon Master Kunpeng."Xi Wangmu murmured calmly.
Clearly, this wasn't Kunpeng's true body but a Reincarnation Avatar. His current form was human, and an unusual geomantic aura flowed around him, blending with Heaven and Earth. Profound and mysterious—even as an avatar, he rivaled any Dao Platform cultivator in aura.
"I hear the Queen Mother of the West and Saint King Yi have become Dao companions. Congratulations in advance. May you achieve enlightenment together and transcend this sea of suffering. By the way, I believe Donghuang has already gone to the Blood God Hall."Kunpeng smiled meaningfully, a trace of amusement flashing in his eyes.
Donghuang Taiyi still held a deep grudge from the past. He had never let it go. If they met, sparks would surely fly. A conflict seemed inevitable—certainly a spectacle to watch.
Truly amusing.
"So Donghuang Taiyi is here? All the better. If we can exchange pointers, I would be honored to learn from him."Yi Tianxing replied without hesitation.
There was no trace of fear in his voice. All the great figures present had come through Reincarnation Avatars—limited to the cultivation of this era. Within the same generation, he feared no one.
If battle came—then so be it.
"What a beautiful Eastern immortal… stunning beyond compare… truly worthy of admiration."Suddenly, a voice full of majesty rang out across the Blood Sea.
Another Bone Boat appeared. On it stood a tall, perfectly built man radiating divine majesty, like a living god-king. Just looking at him stirred a desire to kneel and submit.
His gaze fell directly on Yaochi.
"Hmph. Shameless. Courting death." Yaochi's expression darkened. Without a second thought, she flicked her sleeve. Instantly, great waves surged from the Blood Sea, crashing toward the man like a tidal avalanche—threatening to overturn and drown his boat entirely.
However, just as the blood waves neared, a wall of lightning burst forth around the man—thunder and sparks clashing with the waves, shattering them. Though he seemed a bit disheveled, he wasn't knocked down.
"Speaking nonsense brings misfortune."Yi Tianxing uttered calmly.
His words carried a subtle, mystical rhythm—silently coiling around the man, bringing an ominous feeling.