A good while passed, and Han Xuanji only felt at ease after confirming that no other Primordial Chaos Spirits had invaded.
"It should be safe now. I just used my Divine Thought to thoroughly search every corner of the Warship and found no other aura of Primordial Chaos Spirits."
Han Xuanji retracted his Divine Thought and turned to speak to Hun Qianling, his tone carrying a hint of certainty that allowed Hun Qianling to completely relax.
Hun Qianling nodded gently and breathed a sigh of relief:
"That's good. I was really startled just now; I thought you might be in danger.
These Primordial Chaos Spirits are too mysterious. Even an Eternal Dao Master Realm Cultivator can stumble if they aren't careful. For you to slay it so easily, you truly are gifted."
Han Xuanji smiled and didn't dwell on it. Changing the subject, he said solemnly:
"Fellow Daoist Qianling, I checked the Warship's energy status just now and found that the energy reserves are insufficient. We can no longer easily use the Warship's attack System for hunting.
In a moment, I will hunt some Primordial Chaos Alien Species myself. This will both obtain cultivation materials and save the Warship's energy, killing two birds with one stone."
"Hmm..."
Hearing this, Hun Qianling thought for a moment and nodded. To be honest, if it weren't for Han Xuanji's effortless slaying of the Primordial Chaos Spirit, she wouldn't have agreed.
Before Han Xuanji could speak, Hun Qianling said:
"I often sail the Hongmeng Sea and am familiar with the environment here. I know which Primordial Chaos Alien Species are easy to hunt and which ones to avoid. I'll accompany you; I can teach you hunting techniques and lend a hand in critical moments. It will be safer that way."
Looking at Hun Qianling's sincere expression, Han Xuanji felt a slight stir in his heart. He could clearly sense her concern and did not insist on refusing, nodding gently:
"Very well, then I shall trouble you, Fellow Daoist Qianling. Thank you."
"No need to be so polite, Fellow Daoist. We are traveling together; it's only right that we look out for each other."
Hun Qianling smiled and waved her hand, then led the way toward the Warship's exit, patiently advising him as she walked,
"When hunting Primordial Chaos Alien Species, the most important thing is to conceal your own aura to avoid alarming powerful nearby beings. You must pick a good position and a good target.
Secondly, you must lock onto the target's aura and find its weakness for a fatal blow; otherwise, it's easy for the prey to escape.
The Hongmeng Flying Fish is gentle and has weak aggression. Its weakness is a dark red area in the center of its belly. It's the most suitable target for a beginner to hunt, so we'll start with that."
As she spoke, Hun Qianling activated the Warship's search System and spent a long time selecting a suitable target.
"This one is quite good—large, and there are no powerful beings nearby. It's a good target."
With a light tap of her finger, Hun Qianling locked onto the position of this Hongmeng Flying Fish and then had the Warship approach the target.
Next, Hun Qianling handed Han Xuanji a bracelet. With a light tap, a set of Combat Suits enveloped their bodies.
"The technology of the Eternal Continent is quite well-developed..."
Han Xuanji thought to himself. He could feel that this Combat Suit provided a significant boost; it not only offered defense but also concealed his aura. However, he still had to be careful not to get caught in the whirlpools and storms of the Hongmeng Sea.
No wonder Hun Qianling wanted to return to the Eternal Continent so badly. Ruling as a king in Chaos didn't hold much meaning.
It was like having seen the prosperity of a big city and enjoyed its conveniences; one would always feel somewhat unadjusted to the environment of a small village.
Then, a pale silver light wave from the Warship's control center enveloped the two of them. Hun Qianling said softly:
"Alright, the Warship can recall us at any time. If there's an accident, just return directly."
"Understood."
Han Xuanji nodded; the safety measures were indeed thorough.
As the words fell, their figures flashed and they quietly descended into the Hongmeng Sea. The waters of the Hongmeng Sea contained a powerful attraction. Han Xuanji circulated his Eternal Power, easily resisting the pull of the seawater while searching for the surrounding aura according to the target position previously locked by the Warship.
In just a moment, Han Xuanji sensed the target's aura.
"Found it. It's just ahead."
Han Xuanji said softly, quietly swimming toward the direction of the fluctuation. Hun Qianling followed closely behind, her gaze scanning the surroundings alertly, keeping a constant watch for any unexpected occurrences.
After swimming a short distance, they saw a Hongmeng Flying Fish with a faint golden luster all over its body. It was swimming leisurely in the seawater, its body about eight meters long—slightly shorter than the one Hun Qianling had given Han Xuanji before. Its scales were fine and smooth, and it was surrounded by a faint eternal qi, slowly absorbing energy from the seawater. It looked gentle and completely off guard.
Han Xuanji's eyes narrowed, and his Sword Dao Principle quietly circulated. He condensed a wisp of silver Soul Sword Power at his fingertips and moved with extremely light steps, slowly approaching the Hongmeng Flying Fish. He kept Hun Qianling's advice in mind and did not act rashly. It wasn't until he was very close that the Hongmeng Flying Fish noticed something was wrong. Its body stiffened suddenly, and it turned to flee toward the deep sea.
Seeing this, Han Xuanji's speed instantly increased. With a wave of his hand, a condensed silver Soul Sword shot out, accurately hitting the tail of the Hongmeng Flying Fish. He didn't deliver a killing blow, instead using the sword force to suppress its speed so it couldn't flee quickly.
Immediately after, Han Xuanji's figure flashed, appearing instantly in front of the Hongmeng Flying Fish. He condensed majestic Eternal Power at his fingertips and pressed it lightly against the fish's head. The Eternal Dao power flowed slowly from his fingertips, suppressing its struggle while blocking the flow of energy within its body.
The Hongmeng Flying Fish twisted its body incessantly, trying to break free from the shackles, but it could not shake Han Xuanji's strength. The eternal qi around it gradually became chaotic, and the strength of its struggle grew weaker and weaker.
Although this Hongmeng Flying Fish was in the Eternal Dao Master Realm, it only increased its cultivation through instinct. it had no aggression and very weak defense. To be honest, even if Han Xuanji hadn't broken through to the Eternal Dao Lord level, he could probably have worn it down, though it wouldn't have been as simple as it was now.
In just a few breaths, the Hongmeng Flying Fish completely stopped struggling. The eternal qi around it gradually dissipated, its eyes lost their luster, and it completely lost its life force.
Han Xuanji lifted it up, feeling the energy contained within the fish's body, and a smile appeared at the corner of his mouth:
"It's done. This Hongmeng Flying Fish is quite good."
Most importantly, the consumption was not large, making it much easier than Han Xuanji had anticipated. With a flash of silver light, the two were teleported back to the Warship.
Han Xuanji handed the Hongmeng Flying Fish to Hun Qianling, his tone sincere:
"Fellow Daoist Qianling, you were in secluded cultivation for a Breakthrough earlier and were interrupted by the commotion of the Primordial Chaos Spirit. Take this Hongmeng Flying Fish and continue your Breakthrough in peace. Once you've broken through, I'll go hunt more Primordial Chaos Alien Species to replenish our cultivation materials and help share some of your burden."
Hun Qianling looked at the Hongmeng Flying Fish in Han Xuanji's hand, then at his frank and gentle expression. Her heart warmed, and a flicker of emotion flashed in her eyes. She did not decline, gently taking the Hongmeng Flying Fish and nodding:
"Then I shall thank you, Fellow Daoist Xuanji. I will remember this kindness.
I will break through as soon as possible. After that, I will accompany you to hunt, so I can lend a hand and you won't have to take risks alone."
Han Xuanji nodded slightly. He watched Hun Qianling turn to return to the Warship's cultivation chamber before casting his gaze once more toward the vast Hongmeng Sea. With this hunting experience, obtaining cultivation resources in the future would be much easier, and he could use these resources to continue improving his strength.
Having grown accustomed to the good life, there was no harm in occasionally enduring some hardship.
Who says fishing doesn't count as cultivation?