When they heard the world outside was so vast and immense, everyone showed a yearning expression.
"The struggle for dominance across the Ten Thousand Realms, great sects stand like forests, and powerful figures emerge in succession; now this is the true great era of the Martial Dao!" He Nandou murmured softly.
Everyone deeply agreed.
However, Shen Yunshen’s focus was not on this; he asked solemnly, "Temple Master, the division of the Martial Dao outside seems similar to ours below the Heaven-Breaking Pass."
"It’s not just similar; it’s basically the same, so I suspect our world was not always this enclosed but kept in communication with the outside."
"It’s just that something unknown happened later, and this world became completely sealed, along with the gradual depletion of Heaven and Earth Primordial Power, resulting in its current state."
At this point, Zhao Ya’s expression suddenly became very serious.
"And this is what I want to discuss next. From researching the information, I found out that over the years, many Bounty Ships have approached our area more than once, but all returned fruitless, protected by layers of mist."
"But now, the sudden intrusion of this Black Ship reminds us that this world cannot stay isolated forever; perhaps the mist barrier has already changed, otherwise, it could not have passed through."
"In such a situation, if we Martial Artists do not raise our vigilance, the fate awaiting this world could be extremely tragic."
The data inside the Black Ship’s control room was complete, and with Shi Bolong’s supplementary narration, Zhao Ya already knew what happens to a Small World without a patron once discovered by a Bounty Ship.
Firstly, all useful resources in the Small World would be plundered, and then the population inside would be packaged and sold to various large sects.
The price would be set based on the Martial Dao level of the Small World.
The higher the Martial Dao upper limit, the more expensive the price.
And the sects purchasing these Small Worlds show little compassion; apart from a few exceptionally gifted Martial Artists who might be absorbed into the sects, most others would become the private property of the sects.
In this situation, the fate of this world would be decided by others.
The local nobles, if unable to shift quickly and bow to their new masters, would be the first to be dealt with.
Next would be the common people.
In the face of absolute power and all-encompassing technical superiority, any resistance would be futile.
From then on, this Small World would have no future.
If lucky, encountering a kinder sect or family, the lives of the natives might be better.
If unlucky, encountering sects or families that believe in the law of the jungle and do not consider these natives as humans, they would never see the light of day.
And that’s if they survive; if they fell into the hands of Evil Sects and Demonic Cults, the natives of this world would suffer even more.
The entire world might be reduced to experimentation.
After all, in the outside world, due to various obstacles of vested interests, those Evil Sects and Demonic Cults dare not be too rampant, at least there are boundaries.
But this does not apply to the natives of the Small World.
Because, in the common understanding of large sects and families, the natives of wild Small Worlds in ownerless lands are not regarded as people.
At most, they are considered talking livestock.
Moreover, these Evil Sects and Demonic Cults also acquire Small Worlds through purchasing, which no outsider has the right to intervene.
In such circumstances, the fate of these Small Worlds is evident.
Now that Zhao Ya explained all the consequences, everyone’s face turned incomparably grim.
"So Ya, you mean..."
"The control room of the Black Ship has many secret martial arts manuals; in the coming days, I will quickly organize a batch to give to you all, then you should intensively train and strive for the appearance of several Essence Realm Martial Artists soon, even if that height is not reached, the Primordial Sea Realm would suffice."
"In summary, first strengthen your powers, so you can control your destiny."
The Black Ship’s control room does indeed contain a lot of martial arts secret manuals.
Zhao Ya skimmed through them and found that although they were not extraordinarily exquisite, they are precious because many include tips on cultivating in the Primordial Sea Realm and even the Essence Realm.
This is most desperately needed in the Beyond the World.
Upon hearing Zhao Ya’s words, Shi Bolong felt a pang of loss.
Although those manuals are common goods, worth little money, they were painstakingly collected over the years.
Now Zhao Ya is giving them all away to this group of "country bumpkins" in one go, leaving him understandably depressed.
But Zhao Ya had not the slightest intention to consult him about it.
He Nandou and the others were naturally elated.
However, Shen Yunshen detected Zhao Ya’s underlying tone and solemnly asked, "Temple Master, what about you?"
"Me?" Zhao Ya smiled, "Now my strength has reached the top of this realm, even by outside world standards, regarded as an expert. If I stay here, I will have no further opportunities to advance, so I’m planning to go and take a look outside."
Zhao Ya’s decision came after careful consideration.
Through researching and comparing his power, Zhao Ya found that he was already an expert by external standards.
Moreover, due to the current lack of Primordial Power in this realm, Zhao Ya’s displayed strength does not match his true realm.
This is due to the difference in Heaven and Earth Primordial Power accessible.
For example, the Primordial Power accessible in Beyond the World is one, whereas in the more abundant worlds outside, it becomes ten.
The gap here cannot be measured simply.
This realization made Zhao Ya quite reflective.
The Wuyang Sea’s mist, while blocking external probing and ensuring centuries of peace for this world, also resulted in a closed-country effect in some respects.
Due to the depletion of Heaven and Earth Primordial Power, the Martial Dao in Beyond the World is incomplete, and the Martial Artists developed under this aberrant Martial Dao have significant deficiencies.
This is why Shi Bolong looked down upon He Nandou and the others.
However, Zhao Ya is an exception.
Due to the Golden Finger’s existence, he possesses various talents beyond the Martial Dao.
In this situation, Zhao Ya can guarantee his safety even when he ventures outside.
Besides, with the Black Ship’s protection, there’s no concern for safety.
The appearance of the Black Ship also reminded Zhao Ya that hiding within and remaining stagnant might ensure temporary peace, but the challenges will grow larger in the future.
The current capture of Shi Bolong was due to his significant shortcomings; what if next time they encounter one without such shortcomings?
Or if swarms of pirates appear, how should he respond?
Currently, Zhao Ya need not worry about the longevity issue.
The remaining life span exceeding ten thousand years is already long enough.
Even with all bodily functions fully unlocked and talents perfected to the extreme, the remaining lifespan continues to grow daily.
At this rate, Zhao Ya would achieve true longevity long before ten thousand years pass.
But Zhao Ya worries about his own safety.
After all, longevity does not equate to immortality.
Meeting someone stronger will kill, being besieged by powerful organizations will kill, and even more, the world itself may change; factors like earthquakes and floods could lead to his demise.
Thus, Zhao Ya holds a firm belief, which is to grow stronger, continuously stronger.
Since his lifespan is nearly infinite, as long as he strengthens a little every day, one day, even if heaven and earth reverse, he would still remain unscathed.
Only then could he be considered truly immortal and indestructible.
Of course, thinking about this now is premature.
But Zhao Ya is resolutely determined to explore the outside world.
As Zhao Ya was about to give further instructions, the Octopus Monster’s tentacle stretched onto the deck, throwing a person in front of everyone.
The force was so great it made the person groan.
Yet she quickly sat up, her eyes lighting up at the sight of Zhao Ya standing in front.
"My lord!"
As she said that, she was about to rush over.
The newcomer was Liu Yuhuan.
However, before she could get close, the Snake Woman, standing behind Zhao Ya as a bodyguard, let out a cold snort, curled her tail, and wrapped her up.
"Let go of me, you big snake!" Liu Yuhuan shouted.
The Snake Woman remained unmoved, simply waiting for Zhao Ya’s command to throw this woman back into the sea.
But before Zhao Ya could speak, Shi Bolong’s eyes lit up.
"The aura of the Qingqiu Fox Race; is there really Qingqiu Realm blood flowing here?"