Artemis could sense it—a feeling perhaps innate to a primary deity, allowing her to detect abnormalities from the slightest, almost imperceptible traces, even those the person themselves hadn't noticed. This perception then offered her subtle hints!

However, the hint was vague and difficult to grasp. After a moment of thought, Artemis found she couldn't glean any more information, so she merely leveled a slightly doubtful gaze at Ye Wen before letting the matter drop.

Looking up at the star-strewn night sky, Ye Wen then glanced across the now-calm sea before finally turning to face Artemis, who was still staring intently at him. "It seems we'll have to rest here tonight!" In the dead of night, searching for a small island they themselves weren't even sure of in the vast ocean—even though they weren't ordinary people and the utter darkness didn't affect them—wasn't particularly appealing.

It was better to wait until daylight to continue the search. Artemis, however, paid it little mind.

As the Moon Goddess, night posed no impediment to her. With just the faint, dim moonlight shining down, Artemis could even shoot down prey in the densest jungle, which spoke volumes about the sharpness of her sight.

In reality, Ye Wen could do the same, and with his Glazed Pupils, he was even superior to Artemis—...worst-case scenario, he could simply stare them down and burn them to ash. It was just that he didn't wish to expose too much of his true capabilities on Olympus.

He wasn't prepared to deploy even his Myriad Sword Art unless absolutely necessary. In the end, he remained wary of the Olympian gods.

If a genuine conflict arose, he would need those techniques to ensure a successful escape! Since advancing to the Celestial Immortal realm, Ye Wen had found that his Myriad Sword Art became not only faster and easier to execute but also exponentially more powerful.

He could even draw upon the ambient world energy to enhance its might. The Shu Mountain Sect possessed two area-of-effect techniques: the Myriad Sword Art and the Thousand Phantom Residual Light Sword!

His Myriad Sword Art relied primarily on his own internal power, whereas the might of the Thousand Phantom Residual Light Sword depended on the surrounding environment! But after arriving in the Immortal Realm, where the ambient world energy was incredibly abundant and everyone’s cultivation progressed swiftly, Ye Wen felt that further distinguishing between the two became unnecessary.

He began contemplating merging the two sword arts to unleash even greater power. After the merger, the technique retained the name Myriad Sword Art.

In Ye Wen's words: "We are Shu Mountain, not Qionghua!" Thus, he decreed the name change quite unilaterally. Following this, today marked the first time Ye Wen had used this sword art in actual combat.

Though it was merely a light test, using only about a dozen Zixiao Swords, and not even focusing the attack on the swords themselves but rather the sword qi released upon their explosion, the resulting power greatly satisfied him. If he had used the Zixiao Swords directly to attack, he could have easily cleared out those sea monsters, and the Zixiao Swords wouldn't have dissipated either, but doing so would have genuinely exposed too much of his strength.

Sitting on the beach, lost in thought watching the sea, Ye Wen didn't notice Artemis pacing back and forth on the sand for a while. She then approached him with a frown.

"Let's leave." "Oh?" "The sand has gotten cold." Although it was still soft and comfortable underfoot, as the night deepened, the beach temperature began to drop. Standing barefoot on it now wasn't as pleasant as it had been initially.

Ye Wen took in Artemis's appearance from head to toe again. That tattered long dress clinging to the woman was truly alluring; the half-concealment was more stirring than complete nakedness.

Artemis's brow furrowed even higher. She hadn't realized how many times her brow furrowed throughout the day since meeting Ye Wen.

"Also, do you have anything I can wear? This dress is ruined!" Ye Wen didn't feign ignorance.

After a few quick calculations in his mind, he tossed out a moon-white evening gown. "This should fit!" It was an off-the-shoulder, very form-fitting gown that perfectly showcased a woman's figure.

Anyone with a less-than-perfect physique would look tragic in it, but on Artemis... Hua Yi had originally picked this dress to accompany him to events in Europe, but it had accidentally been bought slightly too long and didn't fit well, so it had remained untouched in his storage ring.

Artemis was slightly taller than Hua Yi, and this dress seemed tailored specifically for her! After changing in the grove and reappearing before Ye Wen, Artemis was dazzling enough to put the stars themselves to shame, truly living up to her title as the Moon Goddess.

However, at that moment, what occupied Ye Wen's mind wasn't Artemis's current appearance, but rather her formidable presence when she had wielded Hephaestus's creations to slaughter those beasts earlier. "It's over, I'm traumatized!" Watching Artemis board her chariot and ascend into the sky, Ye Wen had no choice but to follow behind the goddess, flying aimlessly like a headless fly over the sea, searching for that elusive Star Island, whose exact location and appearance remained unknown.

This aerial search lasted for three days and three nights. The two flew ceaselessly over the sea with virtually no rest, descending to check every small island they saw, hoping to find the Star Sand required for Star Island.

Each time, they returned empty-handed! "Are you looking for Star Island?" Just as they landed on another nameless islet, still without finding the Star Sand they sought, Ye Wen was beginning to consider returning to the Great Forge to ask Hephaestus about it.

Precisely at that moment, a figure suddenly surfaced from the horizon, calling out to the two standing gloomily on the beach. Though far away, Ye Wen could clearly see it was a woman, with only her head visible above the water.

The shape of her ears was slightly odd—pointed, but not like the pointed ears of the elves he knew; they resembled fish fins instead. Long, sea-blue hair flowed behind her, and her slightly curled style bore some resemblance to Artemis's own.

Furthermore, shoulders that appeared and disappeared with the waves suggested the woman was dressed very lightly. "Who are you?" Ye Wen did not let down his guard because of the woman's beauty or delicate appearance.

He had killed plenty of beautiful women in his time; he certainly wasn't the type to be overly sentimental about the fairer sex. This woman’s sudden appearance had already made him alert, and she had spoken their objective aloud.

Artemis turned her head, glanced over, and let out a soft "Hmm?" "It's a mermaid!" "Mermaid?" Ye Wen understood why she had emerged from the sea; she was one of the Sea Folk. Though the fin-like ears had hinted at it, he hadn't expected an actual mermaid.

Weren't the only merfolk on Olympus that male Triton? Were there also mermaids?

Artemis shot him a sideways glance. Although Ye Wen hadn't voiced his confusion, his expression practically broadcasted his question.

"Of course, there are!" The gods on Mount Olympus were notoriously fond of beautiful things. While Poseidon, the Sea King, seemed to have had some genetic anomaly result in strange offspring, he himself appreciated beauty, so his subjects couldn't all be hideous.

Mermaids were subjects under the Sea King's domain and one of the Sea Folk clans renowned for their beauty. Besides them, the most famous aspect of merfolk was their singing.

"However, the Mermaid Clan has practically become Triton's playthings; all mermaids must obey his commands. For this mermaid to approach us voluntarily..." Artemis also sensed something amiss.

This sudden appearance was reason enough for suspicion, yet the question she asked was precisely what was currently vexing them. "Do you know where Star Island is?" Ye Wen didn't overthink it.

Since someone was offering to guide them, there was no reason to turn her away! As for schemes?

He wasn't afraid. Triton wasn't particularly strong, at most having some cunning ideas, but that was manageable—as long as Ye Wen didn't eat or drink anything, he couldn't be poisoned.

Furthermore, even if Triton mustered an army to surround them, Ye Wen wouldn't fear it. Since achieving higher cultivation, Ye Wen had mastered several large-scale area-of-effect skills.

Not to mention the powerful Myriad Sword Art, even the mental attack technique Six Paths of Reincarnation could strike multiple enemies simultaneously! He also possessed the World-Purifying Glazed Pupils that burned whomever he stared at...

"As the saying goes: when strength reaches a certain level, all schemes and tricks become mere jokes!" That was the situation now. Ye Wen possessed sufficient power to ignore Triton's potential traps, and critically, the crown prince named Triton didn't know this!

"I know... Will you follow me?" The mermaid waved continuously on the sea.

She appeared to be an enthusiastic young girl, and her voice, surprisingly melodious for someone who didn't seem very old, conveyed a profoundly comfortable sensation to Ye Wen's ears. It felt as though closing his eyes to listen would bring deep peace and tranquility, making him wish to listen forever.

This sensation startled Ye Wen, and his eyes narrowed slightly. "I heard mermaid songs can make people lose themselves; it seems the legends aren't entirely baseless!" Floating into the air, Ye Wen positioned himself in front of the mermaid and, in a rather undignified manner, crouched down, looking at the mermaid whose body was almost entirely submerged in the seawater.

"What is your name?" "My name is Ceni, and I love helping people! Will you follow me?

I know the way to Star Island!" The mermaid named Ceni looked genuinely happy when Ye Wen floated before her. She clasped her small hands into fists beneath her chin, her large eyes blinking as she gazed at Ye Wen.

Whether it was an illusion or not, Ye Wen thought he saw stars sparkling in those big eyes. "You lead the way; I'll follow right behind you!" Ceni seemed delighted when Ye Wen agreed.

She nodded vigorously, then flipped over. A slender, pale waist shot out of the water, flashing past Ye Wen's eyes against the protrusion of two pieces of seaweed as she twisted her body, followed immediately by a shimmering, bluish-green fish tail erupting from the surface before plunging back into the water, kicking up countless sparkling droplets that splashed Ye Wen's face and clothes.

... Wiping his face casually with his hand, Ye Wen stood up to follow.

Artemis, who had silently arrived beside him, suddenly asked, "Is it alright to just follow her like this?" "It's fine. At worst, it's just another trap set by that fellow Triton!" He began to fly forward slowly, ensuring he could see the mermaid named Ceni but wouldn't outpace her by flying too fast.

"The one who doesn't dare show his face—he's nothing to worry about!" Artemis thought differently. "I meant, what if this time we are facing the Sea King?" "..." Ye Wen’s expression froze abruptly.

Seeing his face change drastically, Artemis immediately pressed, "You never considered that possibility?" After saying this, she felt a surge of deflation herself. Just a few days ago, she had thought this Easterner was extraordinary, but that image had collapsed within days.

"Th-that's fine!" There was no turning back now; Ye Wen had to proceed head-on! If necessary, he would fight Poseidon and use the opportunity to gauge the Sea King's true strength.

He had exchanged blows with Hades, the King of the Underworld, where neither had used their full power, but he could still roughly estimate the Pluto's strength! The Sea King—Poseidon, brother to Hades and equal in status—surely his power was formidable too?

However, Ye Wen did not see Hades this time. Artemis's worry did not materialize.

When Ceni pointed towards a barren cluster of reefs in the distance and announced their arrival, Ye Wen and Artemis stared blankly at the naked stones. "This is Star Island?" He truly couldn't connect this mass of reefs with stars.

Could the so-called Star Sand be meteorites? Were these reefs actually 'visitors from beyond the heavens'?

Artemis, however, recognized the place. Her expression grew increasingly grim.

She immediately turned and looked at Ceni, whose expression remained utterly innocent. "You are not a mermaid; you are a Sea Siren!" "Oh dear, how could such a beautiful elder sister say such a thing?" Ceni feigned indignant surprise at being slandered, shaking her head while pouting coquettishly in her beautiful voice...

The azure fish tail even poked out of the water, swaying back and forth as Ceni shook her head and body. The droplets splashing off refracted into beautiful spectral colors under the sunlight, combined with the blue halo emanating from the tail, causing both Ye Wen and Artemis to pause, staring dumbly at Ceni's seemingly 'distressed' demeanor.

Seeing their reaction, a slight smile curved Ceni's lips. While the surface smile remained exquisitely pure, it held a trace of hard-to-detect triumph.

It was at that moment Ye Wen suddenly snapped back to reality. His normally plain black eyes erupted with a seven-hued, glazed-like brilliance, the dazzling light completely obscuring the radiance Ceni was emitting.

Then, the light faded, and everything returned to normal. However, Ye Wen was now composed.

He even woke up the seemingly trance-like Artemis, who was standing on the chariot, using a not-so-gentle method—a vivid red handprint stood out sharply against Artemis's fair arm. Artemis glared at Ye Wen, her eyes expressing her displeasure, only to be met with Ye Wen's retort: "Go enjoy yourself secretly.

If that slap didn't wake you, the next one will be aimed at your face!" Artemis suddenly realized this man might actually slap her across the face if she hadn't woken up, increasing her lingering resentment. "Someone who doesn't know the meaning of gentle!" Muttering under her breath, she continued to glare angrily at Ceni, who was still pretending to be cute in the water.

"Show your true form, Sea Siren! Doesn't it bother you to stay soaking in the water all the time?" "Oh?

You've woken up!" Ceni's expression was still pure, but the tone of her voice had entirely changed from before. "Really, wouldn't it have been better to continue like this?

His Highness the Prince would have gotten what he wanted, and I would have gained a new toy." "Toy?" Ye Wen raised an eyebrow. "Are you referring to me?" Ceni nodded excitedly.

"A toy from the faraway East. It really has been a long time; the last one was thousands of years ago!" She even began muttering happily to herself, "What was his name again?

Ah, Huang Tianhua? A very handsome young man..." "Huang Tianhua?" Ye Wen's eyes narrowed.

He hadn't expected to hear a familiar name. He wasn't sure how Huang Tianhua had ended up in this creature's clutches, but it didn't matter; he could inquire slowly.

At that instant, Ceni, who had been submerged, shot violently out of the water. With a faint flash of light, the figure before Ye Wen was no longer the mermaid Ceni but a half-human, half-bird monster with the beautiful face of a young girl, yet bearing avian characteristics.

Her arms had transformed into a pair of wings, and the lower half, which had been a fish tail, became a pair of long, slender human legs. Unfortunately, these legs abruptly terminated at the calves into a pair of terrifying bird claws that shone with a chilling glint.

Her entire body was covered in feathers, exposing only the pale skin of a human girl around her abdomen. This appearance involuntarily brought one word to Ye Wen's mind: Harpy!

"It is you after all, Siren Ceni," Artemis declared with an air of prior knowledge, showing no surprise at the transformation before her. "Eh?

Not the Sea Siren Scylla?"