Chapter 14: Master Fu Yi
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Zhang Ruochen stood at the bow of the ship, his gaze fixed on the distant starry sky, his expression calm. The vast expanse of the Dark Great Triangle Star Domain stretched before him like a silent, deep ocean, dotted with countless stars that flickered with a cold, desolate light.
"Master, we are about to enter the core area of the Dark Great Triangle Star Domain," said a cultivator beside him, his tone respectful.
Zhang Ruochen nodded slightly. "Inform everyone to be on high alert. This place is no ordinary territory."
"Yes!"
The cultivator retreated, and Zhang Ruochen's eyes deepened. The Dark Great Triangle Star Domain was one of the most chaotic regions in the entire Hell Realm, a place where the Ten Dark Powers operated, and even the Destiny Temple found it difficult to exert full control. Here, strength was the only law.
Suddenly, a faint ripple of spatial energy spread from the distance. Zhang Ruochen's expression shifted slightly as he looked up into the void. A massive space rift silently tore open, and from within it, a colossal black ship slowly emerged, its hull engraved with ancient and mysterious patterns, exuding a terrifying aura.
"Black Market First Class Hall's ship?" Zhang Ruochen narrowed his eyes.
The Black Market First Class Hall was one of the Ten Dark Powers, with deep roots in the Dark Great Triangle Star Domain. Their sudden appearance here was certainly no coincidence.
On the deck of the black ship, a young man in white robes stood with his hands behind his back, a faint, elegant smile on his face. He looked at Zhang Ruochen and said leisurely, "I am Master Fu Yi of the Black Market First Class Hall. May I ask who the esteemed guest on the opposite ship is?"
Zhang Ruochen's gaze swept over Master Fu Yi, and a trace of wariness flickered in his heart. This person appeared young, but his aura was unfathomable, clearly a formidable expert. He replied calmly, "I am Lin Yue, a wandering cultivator."
"Lin Yue?" Master Fu Yi smiled slightly, a hint of meaning in his eyes. "I have heard of Brother Lin's great name. I wonder if you would be willing to come aboard for a chat?"
Zhang Ruochen hesitated for a moment, then nodded. "Since Brother Fu Yi invites me, I will gladly accept."
He turned and instructed his subordinates to stay alert, then stepped forward, his figure flickering as he appeared on the deck of the black ship.
Master Fu Yi made a welcoming gesture. "Brother Lin, please."
The two entered the cabin, where a simple yet elegant tea table was set up, with a pot of steaming tea on it. Master Fu Yi personally poured a cup and handed it to Zhang Ruochen. "This is the 'Netherworld Tea' unique to the Dark Great Triangle Star Domain. It has a remarkable effect on cultivation. Brother Lin, please try it."
Zhang Ruochen took the teacup, sniffed it gently, and a faint fragrance entered his nose, causing his spirit to tremble slightly. He took a sip, and a warm current flowed through his limbs, his cultivation base subtly improving. "Excellent tea," he praised.
Master Fu Yi smiled. "Brother Lin, you flatter me. I wonder, what brings you to the Dark Great Triangle Star Domain this time?"
Zhang Ruochen put down his teacup and said calmly, "I am here to find someone."
"Oh? Who might that be?" Master Fu Yi asked with interest.
Zhang Ruochen's gaze sharpened. "The Immortal, Qishier Pin Lian."
Master Fu Yi's expression froze, then he let out a low laugh. "Brother Lin, you have a bold ambition. Qishier Pin Lian is one of the top experts in the Dark Great Triangle Star Domain, a true Immortal. Even the Destiny Temple finds him troublesome. Are you sure you want to find him?"
Zhang Ruochen said calmly, "I have my reasons."
Master Fu Yi was silent for a moment, then said, "Since Brother Lin is so determined, I won't try to dissuade you. However, I can give you a piece of information. Qishier Pin Lian's last known whereabouts were in the 'Abyss of Darkness' near the Dark Great Triangle Star Domain. But that place is extremely dangerous, filled with space rifts and primordial beasts. Even a Great Saint might fall there."
Zhang Ruochen nodded. "Thank you for the information, Brother Fu Yi."
Master Fu Yi waved his hand. "No need to be polite. Meeting is fate. I hope Brother Lin achieves his goal."
Zhang Ruochen stood up, cupped his hands in farewell, and then turned to leave. Just as he reached the cabin door, Master Fu Yi's voice came from behind: "Brother Lin, be careful. The waters of the Dark Great Triangle Star Domain are deep, and there are many forces watching you."
Zhang Ruochen paused slightly, then stepped out without looking back.
Back on his own ship, Zhang Ruochen's expression grew serious. Master Fu Yi's words were a warning, but also a test. The Black Market First Class Hall's attitude was unclear, and whether they were friend or foe remained to be seen.
"Set course for the Abyss of Darkness," Zhang Ruochen ordered.
"Yes!"
The ship turned, cutting through the starry sky and heading toward the deepest part of the Dark Great Triangle Star Domain. There, an even greater danger awaited him.