He recalled the old fortune-teller's repeated warnings against venturing out to the Outer Sea, which now filled him with suspicion. He wondered if the seer knew that at least one Divine Path expert resided out there.

If this news were to spread, the entire world would surely erupt in turmoil.

"Brother Bai, let it go," He Yiming pondered for a moment before finally saying, "Tell it not to harm humans again, or I will slaughter every Sacred Beast in the Outer Sea."

Bai Lingba faithfully relayed He Yiming's words. The Crocodile Sacred Beast King trembled, letting out a subservient roar, and swung its massive tail, apparently preparing to leave.

A flicker of relief crossed its eyes. Escaping death under these circumstances solidified the Crocodile Sacred Beast King's belief. The Divine Path expert in the sky was indeed that terrifying presence from the Isle of Gods. Otherwise, why would he adhere to the rule passed down for millennia—that when facing two or more Sacred Beast Kings, only one would be executed?

Bai Lingba turned back and said, "It says it will pass down your command. It also mentioned that the envoy from the Isle of Gods departed only recently, and if we leave now, we might be able to catch up."

He Yiming paused slightly. "Envoy from the Isle of Gods?"

His gaze was filled with confusion; where would an envoy from the Isle of Gods be here? Suddenly, an idea struck him, causing He Yiming's expression to change swiftly. "Tell it to stop!"

Bai Lingba roared without hesitation. The Crocodile Sacred Beast King immediately turned around, lowering its massive head onto its forelegs like the most obedient pet. Although it didn't know why these envoys from the Isle of Gods wanted it to stop, it dared not disobey the command.

"Ask him what the envoy from the Isle of Gods looks like," He Yiming commanded sharply.

A moment later, Bai Lingba, having received the answer, stated grimly, "He said they look just like us."

"What do you mean?"

"One head, four legs, eyes, ears, nose, and mouth all present."

He Yiming glared at Bai Lingba with irritation, but he immediately understood. Most likely, in the eyes of this Sacred Beast King, all humans looked identical. Just as humans cannot distinguish the difference between individual ants, this wise Sacred Beast King, despite its intelligence, found the request to differentiate human appearances too demanding.

"How did it know that person was a Divine Path envoy?"

"Because that person carried the aura of the Divine Path," Bai Lingba replied after another exchange, his eyes lighting up again. "The Sacred Beast King said you also possess a similar aura, which is why it was unwilling to fight you upon seeing you. However, your aura is too chaotic, making it difficult to discern, which is why its companion and enemy failed to recognize it."

He Yiming was momentarily stunned, and his gaze toward the Sacred Beast King took on a strange quality.

It turned out that when they met at Glazed Island, this Sacred Beast King fled not out of fear of White Horse Lightning, but because it detected the aura of the Divine Path emanating from him.

His mind stirred, and he suddenly extended a hand. In the next moment, a burst of light power erupted from his palm.

"Roar..." The Crocodile Sacred Beast King immediately bellowed.

"It's this power," Bai Lingba translated. "It says there are two completely opposite, powerful auras in the Divine Path, and you just unleashed both. But your aura is far less pure than what is on the island, so its companion didn't recognize it. Otherwise, it would never have dared to offend you."

He Yiming's expression darkened. He slowly nodded, but his heart felt anything but joyful.

On that Isle of Gods, there existed both Light and Darkness power, and from the description of the Sacred Beast King, these two Divine Powers had reached an extremely refined state.

Franklin could be instantly recognized by them because the Pope of the Divine Hall had dedicated his entire life to studying the Divine Power of Light, leaving a profound mark of Light upon him—like a giant lightbulb, impossible to conceal.

He Yiming, however, was different. He possessed not only the powers of Light and Darkness but also the powers of the Five Elements.

Even when he unleashed the unity of Light and Darkness, it would give the impression of being mixed with a jumble of chaotic elements. A peak Human Dao expert could discern it instantly, but these massive Sacred Beast Kings found it difficult.

However, after sensing the might of the combined Light and Darkness, the Octopus likely recognized that power, which is why it desperately wanted to flee. But at that time, to establish his authority, He Yiming had already issued a command through his mind for the Divine Path Blood Condensation Man to act.

In the face of the Divine Path power, all resistance was merely fleeting clouds. The unlucky Octopus Sacred Beast King became another casualty, without even the ability to evade.

"Are you suspecting the Isle of Gods is related to the West?" Bai Lingba suddenly asked.

He Yiming slowly nodded. "The powers of Light and Darkness, able to coexist—perhaps only a Divine Path expert from the West could achieve that."

The paths of martial arts followed by the East and the West were different, but in terms of might, they were nearly equal. But He Yiming would never believe that a Divine Path expert from the East had established an island in the Outer Sea where Light and Darkness coexisted.

With a gentle wave of his hand, Bai Lingba understood his meaning and let out a light roar. The Crocodile Sacred Beast King immediately turned and fled rapidly, as if granted amnesty.

Before receiving permission from those individuals, it didn't even dare to flee, demonstrating the immense deterrence the silent Divine Path Blood Condensation Man in the sky had exerted upon it.

But upon reflection, it wasn't surprising.

If a true Divine Path master lacked such deterrent power, where would justice lie?

Although the Divine Path Blood Condensation Man was a Divine Path expert with only a single strike’s power, and its current suspended stance was merely a façade, this very façade was enough to keep the Outer Sea Sacred Beast Kings from making any rash moves.

His body flickered slightly, and He Yiming arrived above the sea surface.

The Octopus Sacred Beast King had been cleaved in two by the Divine Path Blood Condensation Man's aerial palm strike. After struggling and twisting for a long time, it finally stilled completely.

He Yiming waved his hand, retrieving the Five Elements Ring. With a gentle sweep, a streak of five-colored light passed by, and the massive corpse of the Octopus Sacred Beast King vanished. Even the tentacles severed by lightning and torn apart by the might of the combined Light and Darkness were meticulously collected by He Yiming into the Five Elements World, wasting nothing.

This Sacred Beast King was a valuable asset possessing power equivalent to a top-tier Sacred Beast; it could not be abandoned under any circumstances.

Looking into the distance, He Yiming suddenly realized he felt no sense of elation.

Although killing an Outer Sea Sacred Beast King was a monumental achievement, and he had gained considerable rewards, the excitement he felt had completely dissipated after learning the true situation in the Outer Sea.

It turned out that Divine Path experts existed in this world, and this Divine Path seemed to be intimately connected with the Western world.

Fortunately, this Isle of Gods perpetually drifted in the Outer Sea and had never appeared in the Inner Sea; otherwise, the entire Eastern world would likely be living in constant dread.

Patting the White Horse again, He Yiming called out loudly, "Bao Zhu, Lightning, continue the pursuit."

Bai Lingba looked back at him. "Aren't you concerned about the Isle of Gods in the Outer Sea?"

"Of course I am," He Yiming shook his head slightly. "But only the Outer Sea Sacred Beasts know about this island; we on the continent have never heard similar rumors. If this has been the case for five thousand years, it suggests the Isle of Gods must be constrained by some restriction, preventing it from leaving the Outer Sea."

Bai Lingba's eyes flashed with sharp light as he slowly nodded.

If this situation persisted for the five thousand years since the disappearance of the Divine Path, then He Yiming's deduction seemed logical and sound.

He Yiming’s expression grew extremely solemn. "We have already killed Garfield, creating an irreconcilable feud with the Western world. Since that is the case, there is no need to hesitate any longer."

Seven-colored light rose around Bai Lingba as he slowly ascended into the air. This signified his strong agreement with He Yiming's words, supporting him with tangible action.

He Yiming gently squeezed the horse's belly, a fierce cold glint flashing in his eyes.

If his initial pursuit of Franklin included seeking the Thunder God's Whip from His Holiness the Pope, along with revenge for the battle at Star Island, then at this moment, a distinct killing intent began to stir within He Yiming’s heart.

Whatever that floating entity in the Outer Sea was, He Yiming was certain of one thing:

The only ones qualified to communicate with the Isle of Gods must be the absolute top experts of the West.

If anyone knew about that mysterious island in the Outer Sea, the candidates would likely be none other than the inheritors of Light and Darkness.

Now that he had slain the inheritor of the Dark power, would killing the inheritor of the Light power completely eliminate future trouble?

This thought flashed rapidly through his mind as the White Horse and Bao Zhu continued their coordinated chase forward.

A full month later, He Yiming and his company finally set foot on land.

Having spent a month chasing on the sea, He Yiming and his group were undoubtedly frustrated, but the fleeing Franklin was no less so.

He finally abandoned the idea of playing hide-and-seek in the ocean and headed straight for his Western stronghold.

Relentlessly pursued by His Holiness the Pope, White Horse Lightning carried He Yiming onto this unfamiliar Western continent...