Shi Yan paused abruptly, stopping dead in his tracks. For no discernible reason, the two faint wisps of soul aura that had persistently lingered within his Sea of Consciousness suddenly vanished without a trace, as if forcibly severed by some kind of mental projection.

Those two soul auras had never been strong, and they were particularly inept at controlling soul power; they carried no attached thoughts, only simple, pure emotional attachments. Although Shi Yan possessed some understanding of various soul profound mysteries, he could not, relying merely on feelings of joy and dependence, fully discern all the secrets held within those two auras.

When the two soul auras disappeared, the connection he shared with them was abruptly severed. He could only vaguely ascertain their original direction, but after the auras vanished, even that sense of direction seemed to shift, leaving him momentarily thrown off balance and unable to pinpoint their true location.

"What is it?" Yi Tianmo frowned, looking at him with confusion. "Did something go wrong?" Nodding, Shi Yan replied calmly, "There’s an issue with the sensation; it vanished instantly.

Something might have happened over there." "What exactly is going on? Why would we feel that way upon arriving here?

Could someone be intentionally luring us?" Yi Tianmo’s mind raced, sparking various speculations. Being a master of intrigue and stratagems himself, he naturally measured others by the same yardstick.

Especially now, the Isle of the Sun was teeming with powerful figures; leaders from all the sea regions and factions were either nearby or had already arrived. The situation on the Isle of the Sun had never been this complex.

"It doesn't feel like intentional manipulation." Shaking his head, Shi Yan pondered for a moment before suddenly saying, "Never mind. If I can’t sense it, we'll just go directly to check.

Perhaps once we get closer, I can detect something again." Yi Tianmo agreed. Suddenly, Yi Tianmo, Kaba, and Zha Meng all looked up at the sky simultaneously, their expressions instantly growing grave.

Shi Yan’s Sea of Consciousness trembled slightly, and he too sensed a vague pressure, experiencing the peculiar illusion of being scrutinized from the void. He couldn't help but look up, gazing at the vast expanse of red clouds and the blinding sunlight, subtly releasing his spiritual sense to investigate.

His divine sense streamed outward, fracturing into thousands of threads of thought that drifted skyward, each thread imbued with an intent to search and probe. However, after these numerous thoughts dispersed and hovered above for a while, he discovered nothing, forcing him to retract his spiritual threads.

"It's the soul-peering of Divine Realm warriors," Yi Tianmo stated solemnly. "And more than one." Shi Yan nodded, his expression unchanged, looking as if he had already anticipated this.

He stated indifferently, "The moment you three suddenly suppressed your power and unleashed your Divine Realm strength, you naturally drew the attention of certain interested parties. Moreover, the three of you being together makes them even more suspicious.

It’s entirely normal for Divine Realm warriors to be watching this area." "Should we issue a warning?" Zha Meng’s face turned cold, and he grinned menacingly. "Since we are all of the Divine Realm, this is merely a subtle probe of souls, not a true clash of power.

In this regard, the three of us can firmly overpower them. Our Shadow Charm Clan specializes precisely in soul battles." Yi Tianmo and Kaba also wore proud and confident expressions.

Shi Yan smiled and shook his head. "No need.

While we came to the Isle of the Sun with the intent to display our strength, we cannot be overtly arrogant and domineering. If we provoke all factions to unite and make us enemies at all costs, that would clearly be unwise.

The council on the island has not yet begun; everyone is calculating their moves. We must first assess the situation and see what mindset those truly important figures hold." The three—Yi Tianmo, Kaba, and Zha Meng—assented, nodding in understanding.

Shi Yan continued forward, though at a slightly increased pace. An hour later, he arrived in the area he had sensed earlier and saw clusters of crimson pavilions in the distance.

These pavilions were built entirely of red rock, tapering to sharp peaks, supported by numerous stone pillars carved with patterns of various flying birds and monstrous beasts. A row of twelve buildings, each thirty to forty feet high, was surrounded by abundant vines and banana trees.

This should have been typical scenery for a tropical forest, but as Shi Yan approached, he felt a chilling, eerie gloom permeating the air—a palpable, icy evil aura. The courtyard, which should have been sweltering, was devoid of even a single tiny insect, suggesting that even the dullest creatures knew that area was highly unusual.

"The Yin energy is very strong..." Shi Yan muttered, frowning. "This is the residence of the Corpse God Sect," Li Fu suddenly reappeared, bowing deeply with a humble demeanor.

"Ever since the Corpse God Sect disciples moved in, this place has become chillingly cold. We know the Corpse God Sect members are reclusive, so we deliberately assigned them to this remote area.

These pavilions all have cellars; they were originally wine cellars, but after the Corpse God Sect arrived, those cellars became burial grounds for storing coffins." "A burial ground!" Shi Yan’s eyes instantly lit up, a flash of insight striking his mind. He immediately realized who the soul auras, which had been transmitting feelings of friendly reliance to him, must have belonged to!

Streams of recently sealed memories surged through his mind like a bursting river. In an instant, scenes that had transpired in the burial ground flashed through his mind, without the slightest omission.

Two Heavenly Corpses! Suddenly smiling, Shi Yan nodded towards Li Fu and inquired, "Pardon my presumption, but how many high-ranking members of the Corpse God Sect are currently housed within these pavilions?" Li Fu’s expression faltered, and he forced a dry laugh, shifting awkwardly.

"That’s rather difficult to say, you know, we have our rules..." "I know you have rules." A shimmer flashed from the Illusory Void Ring on Shi Yan’s hand, and then a dazzling, crystalline pouch quietly materialized in his palm. Smiling, he extended the bag filled with crystal stones toward Li Fu, whispering softly, "I only want to know the identities of the people inside." Li Fu looked terrified, daring not to take the pouch.

He bent low and retreated three steps, clutching his chest and breathing heavily. "Young Master Yan, you can't play with me like this." "Hm?" Shi Yan was momentarily stunned, looking at him with surprise.

"What do you mean?" "Young Master Yan, you know perfectly well." Li Fu let out a bitter laugh and retreated a few more steps, his face flushing crimson. "Something inside your body has always exerted a suppressive force on me.

When I am too close to you, my Martial Soul… will involuntarily undergo changes that I dread." Shi Yan’s expression shifted, and his gaze suddenly became extremely complex. After a moment of hesitation, he suddenly asked, "Are you saying that something within my body can suppress your Martial Soul?

Causing you... causing you to fear me subconsciously?" Li Fu, still bowed, nodded repeatedly.

"I didn't realize it had that kind of effect. Ouyang Zhi’s Martial Soul seems to be quite useful against the Three God Sects after all..." he muttered softly under his breath.

Shi Yan smiled, then said to Li Fu with deep meaning, "Did your Sect Master arrange for you to keep an eye on me? I haven't noticed any other guests receiving such special treatment as me, have I?" Li Fu’s face changed slightly, and he nodded again with a bitter smile.

"You are naturally different from others." "What else did he say?" "Watch you closely, and ensure no accident befalls you. That’s why when Chen Feng tried to attack you, I immediately stopped him.

However, Young Master Yan had the aid of a benefactor, so my intervention was redundant." Li Fu gave a sheepish chuckle. "Is that so..." Shi Yan thought for a moment, then nodded.

He addressed Li Fu, "Since your Sect Master values me so highly, if you bend the rules slightly, I’m sure he won't blame you. If you refuse to speak, I will have my friend directly search within your soul.

You choose." Shi Yan subtly glanced at Yi Tianmo. Li Fu began to sweat profusely, feeling his back grow instantly drenched.

He cursed Shi Yan’s despicable cunning inwardly, but his face maintained an expression of fearful submission. He quickly exclaimed, "No!

No! I’ll tell you, I’ll tell you, alright?" "Speak," Shi Yan commanded.

"The Corpse God Sect Master, Qing Ming, plus five Guardians, and about thirty disciples, along with their respective Corpse..." Li Fu, mentally shaken, quickly lowered his voice and enumerated the identities of the Corpse God Sect experts one by one. "Enough." Shi Yan waved his hand, signaling Li Fu to leave after he finished speaking.

"You had better get far away. Otherwise, if something happens, it will be inconvenient for you if you stay, and even more inconvenient if you emerge.

So, you should disappear..." "What are you planning to do?" Li Fu was startled. "You mustn't act rashly!

We have rules." "I know you have rules," Shi Yan said, growing impatient. "If you continue to stay, you might end up breaking the rules of your Three God Sects.

Go tell Tang Yuan Nan that I know what needs to be done. Also, tell him to organize the discoveries your Three God Sects made in the Netherworld; I have use for them." As he spoke, Shi Yan quietly felt the unique stellar power within his heart, sensing the intense Sun-like presence within it...

He then stealthily infused strands of vital essence into it, and through the circulation of this essence, extracted a trace of solar essence fire energy from his heart, subtly flinging a few specks toward Li Fu. Li Fu was startled and agitated, sweating under Shi Yan’s maneuvering.

Just as he hesitated whether to leave, he suddenly felt his Martial Soul react violently. His vital essence began to run chaotically, and even his Sea of Consciousness vibrated abnormally, as if threatening to burst out of his cranium.

Li Fu’s face was filled with terror. Knowing Shi Yan must have tampered with something, he dared not remain a moment longer and fled in panicked haste.

In the blink of an eye, Li Fu vanished without a trace, his aura completely gone. Shi Yan looked stunned, his expression peculiar as he retracted the threads of vital essence that were mixed with the solar essence and the aura of his inner Stellar Martial Soul.

Then, taking a deep breath, he prepared to enter the secluded temporary quarters of the Corpse God Sect ahead. "Creak!" The stone door of the central building suddenly swung open on its own, and a cold, deep Yin air silently flowed out from within...

"It seems the masters here are already welcoming us," Shi Yan laughed casually, displaying not a trace of fear, and strode toward the entrance. Midway there, he suddenly called out loudly, "I am Shi Yan.

I have come to seek guidance from the esteemed seniors of the Corpse God Sect. I hope you will not decline to enlighten me." The three—Yi Tianmo, Kaba, and Zha Meng—immediately followed.