Wu Shattered Star River

"Alright!"

While Jiang Han and the others were still dumbfounded, Jiang Lang waved his hand and said, "Everyone, this isn't our first time in Starsea City. We're not going into the Chaotic Star Sea, so let's disperse."

As soon as Jiang Lang finished speaking, more than a dozen people scattered and surged towards another group of martial artists who had just disembarked from the warship.

Jiang Han blinked and looked at Jiang Lang, saying, "They're all scammers?"

"Mm..."

Jiang Lang nodded slightly and explained, "Following them will most likely lead to being sold to mines to dig for ore, or to rabbit houses to be rabbit masters. Let's go, let's settle down in the city first, then gather information."

Jiang Lang was also visiting Starsea City for the first time and was completely clueless about how to enter the Chaotic Star Sea. He had to enter the city first to inquire about it and then make plans slowly.

After paying a hundred Xuan stones each at the city gate as an entrance fee, the six of them entered Starsea City.

Several hundred feet behind the group, the Ox-Head and Horse-Face of the Gate of Life and Death emerged.

Both of them had solemn expressions. Ox-Head looked at Horse-Face and whispered, "Are you sure that person is Jiang Han? Why are there five more people with him? The information is wrong. Should we report to the hall master?"

Horse-Face said with certainty, "It's definitely Jiang Han. He has the scent of Spirit Fragrance Grass on him, which should have been secretly applied by our people at Cloud Dream Pavilion."

"Let's not report it for now. Those five aren't strong; at most, two are in the Mountain Sea Realm, which won't affect our actions. Let's follow him and wait for Jiang Han to go to sea. We'll finish the job and then retreat."

Starsea City has regulations that prohibit fighting within a hundred miles. The two didn't dare to assassinate Jiang Han, so they could only follow him into the city.

...

After entering the city, the group was once again dazzled.

Not only was the city crowded with people and shops everywhere, but the most important thing was that the group saw many strange races.

For example, there were people with pointy ears and green eyes, as well as dwarves who were only three feet tall but as strong as oxen.

There were also grotesque people covered in hair and with terrifying appearances, and even more bizarre shapes, some even emitting an evil aura.

"In ancient times, this world wasn't just inhabited by humans. There were hundreds of races back then."

Jiang Lang, who was knowledgeable, explained to the group in a low voice, "However, after tens of thousands of years, many powerful races have declined, and many have disappeared in the long river of history."

"Now, only the four most powerful races remain in the entire world: Humans, Demons, Fiends, and Barbarians. Many of the races you just saw are the smaller ones."

"Demons? Fiends? Barbarians?"

Jiang Han was hearing this for the first time. He asked, "Are these three races present in the Nine Provinces Continent?"

"Demons and Barbarians are not!"

Jiang Lang said, "Fiends are actually everywhere. Demon beasts are considered the lowest level of fiends."

"However, the fiends don't acknowledge demon beasts as fiends. All fiends have extremely high intelligence, and most can transform into human form after birth and cultivate. They're not much different from humans, except for some differences in appearance."

Jiang Lang paused for a moment and continued, "All three of these races are present in the Chaotic Star Sea, and in large numbers. Some smaller races also have strongholds in the Chaotic Star Sea. Therefore...the Chaotic Star Sea is so dangerous. Once the four races encounter each other, it's a never-ending battle."

"Oh, oh!"

Jiang Han nodded slightly, while Qi Bing, Zuo Yiyi, Xiong Jingjing, and Niu Meng behind him became solemn. They had never heard of these things before, as Yun Province was too far away from the Chaotic Star Sea.

The group randomly found an inn. The prices here were ridiculously expensive. Two suites for the six of them cost 100,000 Xuan stones a night.

That's 200,000 a day, which would be over 60 million a year. How could ordinary people afford to stay here?

The rooms were ordinary, clean, and hygienic but not luxurious. These rooms would cost at most a few Xuan stones a night in Cloud Dream City, but here they cost 100,000, which left Zuo Yiyi and the others speechless.

It was only because Jiang Lang was rich that they could afford it. If they had come on their own, they would probably have to beg under a bridge...

They ordered a large table of dishes, many of which were local specialties of Starsea City, and the group enjoyed a delicious meal. Jiang Lang called over a waiter, threw out a handful of Xuan stones, and began to inquire about information.

After inquiring for over an hour, the group was a little confused.

According to Jiang Lang's plan, they were to take a warship into the Chaotic Star Sea, reach Flying Immortal Island, and join the Flying Immortal Palace.

The palace master of the Flying Immortal Palace had some friendship with Jiang Busi, so the group could settle down in the Flying Immortal Palace first, familiarize themselves with the situation in the Chaotic Star Sea, and then make plans slowly.

Jiang Han came to the Chaotic Star Sea to bring back Jiang Li, but with his current strength, he wasn't even qualified to step onto Heavenly Palace Island where Azure Cloth Palace was located, so he could only go to Flying Immortal Island first and see what happened.

The waiter at the inn brought a map. Flying Immortal Palace wasn't close to Starsea City; it would take two months to travel there on a warship of the Sky Travel Merchant Association's level.

Now the key issue was—the group couldn't afford to travel on a large warship because they didn't have the money.

Large warships could guarantee absolute safety, and only one merchant association had them. The warships of other merchant associations couldn't guarantee absolute safety because anything could happen in the Chaotic Star Sea.

The warship that could guarantee absolute safety belonged to the Divine Ruins Merchant Association, which belonged to the number one human force in the Chaotic Star Sea—the immortal-level force, Divine Ruins Palace!

Only merchant associations under immortal-level forces had the confidence and qualifications to dare say they could guarantee absolute safety in the Chaotic Star Sea.

The Divine Ruins Merchant Association's warship departed once a month, going directly to Divine Ruins Island without stopping along the way.

From Divine Ruins Island to Flying Immortal Island, it would take another half month, which was equivalent to taking a detour.

The Divine Ruins Merchant Association's warship was asking for too much; even Jiang Lang couldn't afford it.

It cost 1 billion Xuan stones per person, so Jiang Han and the other six would need 6 billion. Even if Jiang Lang and Jiang Han were sold, they wouldn't be worth 6 billion.

"This is simply robbing Xuan stones..."

Zuo Yiyi couldn't help but sigh. Jiang Lang sighed and said, "There's no other way. That's an immortal-level force. If you want absolute safety, you have to spend Xuan stones. This is a monopoly, so they're definitely going to charge high prices."

Lord-level, Marquis-level, King-level, Overlord-level, Immortal-level!

This was the division of power levels in the entire world. Divine Ruins Palace was a super force standing at the top of humanity. It was the only immortal-level force in the Chaotic Star Sea and the number one overlord of the Chaotic Star Sea.

Their warships were naturally absolutely safe. It was estimated that there were Earth Immortal-level experts stationed on the warship. Who would dare to provoke them?

The group could forget about the Divine Ruins Merchant Association's warship.

Moreover, it would cost 6 billion for just two months. Even if the group had Xuan stones, they wouldn't spend them. How many Xuan materials could 6 billion buy? What realm could they cultivate to?

Also, even if they went to Divine Ruins Island, they would still have to take other warships to Flying Immortal Island, which was equivalent to wasting money.

"Besides the Divine Ruins Merchant Association's warship, there are also warships from merchant associations under overlord-level forces, but they don't guarantee safety, and fighting is allowed on the warship... The price is cheaper, 100 million per person."

"The remaining ones are warships from small merchant associations. Something can happen at any time on the road, with prices ranging from 5 million to 50 million... Jiang Han, what do you think?"

Jiang Lang hesitated and turned his gaze to Jiang Han.

Jiang Han pondered for a moment and then said, "I think we should choose a warship from an overlord-level merchant association. It's more expensive, but at least there are experts stationed on the warship."

"They'll take action to clear out any sea monster attacks, and we can find a warship that passes by Flying Immortal Island and goes directly there."

Xiong Jingjing stuck out her pink tongue and said, "600 million, where do we get that many Xuan stones?"

"Shall we pull a heist?"

Jiang Han turned his gaze to Jiang Lang and said, "Anyway, we're leaving Starsea City soon. Why don't we get some Xuan stones in the city or a nearby black market? We'll leave immediately after we get them?"

Jiang Han possessed Spirit Seeking Art. The various gambling houses were like banks to him; he just had to go and withdraw...

Jiang Lang rubbed his head, thought for a moment, and said, "We can pull a heist, but we can't be as high-profile as last time. Split up into six gambling houses. Get 100 million from each, and then leave immediately."

Jiang Han wasn't a hesitant person. He said decisively, "It's settled then! Let's spend a few days in the city, scouting the area and gathering more information, and be ready to leave at any time."