Alien Science Cultivation

Along the way, countless ghost teams rushed to the entrance of the passage, chariots and flying magic tools shuttled between the ground and the air, and there were also many demon monks among them. As a result, no one from Zhang Qiang's team came to inquire about the situation, and they took the opportunity to fish in troubled waters to the extreme.

"Fellow Daoists... where are you going? We're heading toward the coast... why don't we all join? I think we all have similar ideas... haha..." A voice suddenly boomed from a dark-gold hulled ship behind the group. They were startled at first, then glanced at each other, each one intently trying to figure out what this demonic cultivator meant by "everyone's ideas." Wang Yan turned and stepped forward, offering a polite compliment: "Oh... fellow Daoist, you're so quick to speak... I'll respectfully obey... sorry for the interruption..." Then the group boarded the ship.

Inside the cabin, a young man and woman in white were playing chess, their figures reminiscent of figures in a painting. They slowly rose to greet the group as they entered. The man was a cultivator close to the late stage, the woman nearing the middle stage. They hadn't encountered many with such abilities along the way, so it was no wonder the young man openly speculated on their thoughts. His strength was evident, after all, but his tone was filled with resignation. Though their cultivation was vastly superior to the others, they lacked the domineering and sinister airs expected of demonic cultivators. Instead, they were unusually polite. The others, undeterred by their presumption, clasped their fists in return.

The young man was handsome, tall, and slender. Despite the aura of death surrounding him, his meticulous attention to neatness remained unaffected. The woman and man were dressed alike, looking like brothers and sisters from the same sect. Standing together, they looked like a perfect match, exuding a fresh and refined air. In this gloomy and dangerous underground world, their presence was a unique and refreshing sight. Everyone secretly speculated about their identities and motives.

"I'm Wang Yongming... This is my junior sister and my beloved... Yao Qin... Everyone, please be polite and take a seat..." The man introduced himself and his wife confidently. As everyone sat down, he continued, "Are you all heading to the Chaos Star Sea to avoid the war...? It doesn't look like you're heading in the direction of the cave entrance and joining the war... Haha..." "Avoid the war...?" Several people were puzzled, glancing at each other, none daring to definitively answer the young man "yes" or "no," as if sensing their nervousness and hidden concerns. "Haha... Don't worry, everyone. To be honest, my wife and I are also heading to the Chaos Star Sea to avoid the war. We may be demon cultivators, but we have no choice. If we were to attack the homeland we once defended, what would the point of lingering on?... This time, the war between the upper and lower realms, while we can't influence it, we can choose not to get involved..." Wang Yongming said helplessly. On one side was the homeland they once defended, and on the other was the world they now lived in. Everyone understood their thoughts, and Zhang Qiang suspected that there were many demons in the underground who felt the same way. "What Senior Wang said is exactly what I was thinking...but this is our first time in the Chaos Star Sea, so I hope Senior can give us some guidance..." Wang Yan responded respectfully.

"Don't worry... Although the Chaos Star Sea is chaotic, as long as you're not greedy and keep a low profile, there won't be much trouble..." Wang Yongming went on to explain the Chaos Star Sea's general situation. The Chaos Star Sea lies at the junction of four major regions, comprised of countless islands and divided into two parts: the inner sea and the outer sea. Due to the complex political landscape and constant chaos there, especially in the outer sea, none of the four major regions are willing to incorporate it into their territories. The Ghost Clan once attempted to conquer the Chaos Star Sea by force, but they couldn't even conquer the inner sea. Over 70% of their million-strong army was annihilated by the various island forces. Forced to abandon their plans to unify the Chaos Star Sea, the Ghost Clan also abandoned their ambitions, and the other races also abandoned their attempts to attack the Chaos Star Sea. Cultivators within the Chaos Star Sea hunt sea beasts, obtaining various inner elixirs and furs. These trophies are then exchanged for desired items in Chaos Star Sea shops and exchanges. With goods sourced from the four major regions, this area boasts a wide variety of goods, making it one of the most numerous and prosperous trading locations in the underground world.

As they chatted along the way, they gained a general understanding of the Chaos Star Sea. They also learned that this couple came from the opposite side of the Endless Sea to the north of the surface world and were talented disciples of the Tianyi Holy Land. During a hunting operation at sea, the couple both died.

As the group chatted, they unknowingly reached the edge of the Chaos Star Sea. In this underground world, there was no day or night; the sky remained a constant, dark sky year-round. Standing aboard the spaceship, they gazed at the boundless black ocean beneath them, shimmering with a faint white glow. Beneath them lay the countless, densely packed sesame-sized islands of the inner sea. While there were islands in the outer sea, their size and density were far less impressive than those of the inner sea. As the spaceship slowly descended, the sesame-sized islands grew larger and more distinct. Each island boasted a variety of architectural styles: majestic palaces, spherical teleportation arrays, dune-like caves built of black sand, and even hollowed-out islands formed into underground fortresses... The scene was truly diverse. Figures of all shapes and sizes moved about the islands, and the cries of hawkers in various languages filled the air, creating a bustling atmosphere. After everyone landed, Wang Yan politely declined Wang Yongming and his wife's request to join the team. After all, to outsiders, Wang Yan's team was only at the Nirvana Realm at best, and teaming up with Wang Yongming and his wife would undoubtedly be a drag on them. After bidding farewell to Wang Yongming and his wife, everyone curiously strolled along the main road of an unnamed island. Their feet rustled as they walked along the road, paved with countless huge black stones. The surface was as smooth as a mirror, as if meticulously polished. Everyone marveled at the attention paid to detail to build even a simple road; not even the main passage to Qingshan Sect's main peak had received such attention. The stalls lining the road were uniformly constructed, stretching for dozens of kilometers, displaying a dazzling array of goods. The orderly arrangement of every building and sign along the road always brought a certain joy. Not far from the main passage were various caves and courtyards for rent, as well as teahouses and taverns for easy exchange of information.

"Alright... let's find a small courtyard or cave to stay in and get familiar with the environment here..." Wang Yan said, and led the group to a small courtyard she had taken a fancy to. Just as they reached the entrance, a lame old man, emitting a hint of demonic aura, hurried over and said politely, "Your perspective is just right... This is one of the most unique courtyards on our island. Thirty pieces of top-grade Guixu Stone a month..." Wang Yan was speechless after hearing the old man's offer. Just as she was about to turn and leave, she found Zhang Qiang had already placed three hundred high-grade Guixu Stones in front of the old man and apologized, "Don't blame me, senior... As a small family fleeing war, we don't have top-grade spirit stones, only mid-grade spirit stones, which are our last remaining assets. I hope you won't be displeased..."

The old man's eyes sparkled as he gazed at the pile of mid-grade Guixu Stones before him. After all, it was rare to find someone who wouldn't haggle. He swiftly took the stones and said with a cheerful laugh, "Haha... you're welcome, young friend... whether it's mid-grade or top-grade, as long as the quantity is sufficient... your clan hasn't had it easy either. In recent days, more and more cultivators from various races have arrived in the Chaos Star Sea, especially our demons... since we're here, we might as well make the best of it. I have a map of the distribution of sea beasts in the outer seas. I'll give you a copy. You can also make a living by hunting sea beasts there. I'll find buyers for you, and I'll definitely pay you a high price... I'm honest... I can also introduce you to team members... Of course, if you need anything, you can come to me. I'll definitely help you. After all, we're clan members... Haha..."