Han Li naturally had no idea, but out of caution, he continued to fly northeast without pause. Since he had been wanted, he could no longer stay in the southwestern waters. If he wished to go elsewhere, he would need a complete maritime map of the Luanxing Sea. Yet all he carried was the map of the southwestern region. Thus, after one month, Han Li halted at a small island. Though modest in size, the island, situated at the junction of the southwestern waters and other sea regions, boasted a thriving little market. For added caution, Han Li had Qu Hun employ a special secret technique to conceal both of their appearances simultaneously, and then had each of them wear a cloak. As a result, unless a cultivator of rank higher than Qu Hun could perceive them with their spiritual awareness, anyone attempting to glimpse their forms would see only a blurred red glow. Over the next half-day, Han Li stocked up on a large quantity of raw materials in the market on the island, and purchased numerous scrolls detailing various aspects of the Luan Xing Sea, as well as relevant sea maps—his expenses were indeed substantial. The numerous small shopkeepers in the market were especially delighted with Han Li’s status as a major customer. Once everything was secured, Han Li didn’t hesitate to leave the island that very day. Sitting aboard the Shenfeng Boat, he carefully examined each jade scroll one by one. After some time had passed, he exhaled deeply, tossed the scrolls into his storage bag, and began to reflect. After a thorough review, Han Li finally gained a broad understanding of the overall situation of the Luan Xing Sea. The Luan Xing Sea was vast—yet no one knew exactly how vast it was, nor had anyone been foolish enough to attempt measuring it. To date, the sea maps available only covered a small portion of the true Luan Xing Sea, a fact universally acknowledged by all the cultivators of the region. The seas that have been explored are typically known as the "Inner Stellar Seas," while the uncharted outer regions are referred to as the "Outer Stellar Seas." In common usage, the term "Chaotic Stellar Seas" actually refers specifically to the "Inner Stellar Seas." The "Outer Stellar Seas," on the other hand, holds a more ominous name—the "Wondrous Seas." There, numerous extraordinary and powerful mythical beasts dwell, some of which are said to hold their own against cultivators at the Yuan Ying stage, leaving many junior cultivators who have never ventured there in awe. Ancient texts recount that in ancient times, both the "Inner Stellar Seas" and the "Outer Stellar Seas" were dominated by sea creatures, with cultivators confined to a few isolated islands. Over an unknown span of time, the ancestors of the Chaotic Stellar Seas gradually eliminated the powerful beasts, thereby establishing the current Inner Stellar Seas. Today, the entire Chaotic Stellar Seas is governed by a vast power known as the "Stellar Palace." This power has existed for such a long time that even the classical records fail to provide an exact timeline. The original reasons for its founding are widely debated—some claim it was established by the early, pioneering masters who first defeated the demonic beasts, while others assert it was founded later by a powerful figure who unified the fragmented Star Sea before establishing the organization. Today, the Tianxing Palace has transformed a massive island in the central region of the Inner Star Sea into a supercity known as the "Tianxing City," governed by two esteemed city leaders known as the "Tianxing Dual Saints," who oversee the entire "Star Palace" organization. These two leaders remain exceptionally enigmatic—neither leaving the Tianxing City nor appearing in public. As a result, no one has ever seen their true faces. Yet, among the cultivators of the Chaotic Star Sea, it is widely believed that these two saints are either cultivators at the late Yuan-Ying stage or even legendary beings at the Changshen (Heavenly Person) stage. After all, the title of the Tianxing Dual Saints has been passed down for nearly a millennium. How could ordinary cultivators possibly live that long? In addition to the "Heavenly Star City," the "Star Palace" has established directly administered outlying island prefectures in eight regions surrounding the inner star sea and four regions in the central area, selecting the three largest islands in each. This arrangement gives rise to a total of twenty-four outer star islands and twelve inner star islands, forming a protective arc around the "Heavenly Star City." The "Kui Star Island," where Han Li once resided, is one of these outer islands under the jurisdiction of the "Star Palace." Thus, with these star islands and their numerous affiliated smaller islands, it is entirely accurate to call the "Star Palace" the official power structure of the Chaotic Star Sea. Even more remarkable is the method by which the "Star Palace" appoints the island governors. For the twelve inner star islands, two senior masters within the organization each select six individuals. For the twenty-four outer star islands, a public challenge and selection process is held every century in the "Heavenly Star City," with the final victor automatically becoming the island's governor and enjoying substantial authority. Thus, the grand assembly held every century in the "Heavenly Star City" to select the masters of the outer islands has come to be known among the cultivators striving to rise from the ranks as the "Star-Plucking Assembly." As the event approaches, high-level cultivators from across the entire Star Sea converge upon the city. Some come directly aiming for the position of island master, others merely wish to broaden their horizons and exchange experiences with peers, while still others seek opportunities to trade materials, pills, or even cultivation techniques—making it a vibrant gathering that often overwhelms the city with bustling activity. Even on days when the Star-Plucking Assembly is not in session, the Heavenly Star City remains lively and thrives, bustling with activity and diverse cultivators. This is due to the city's exceptional freedom, allowing cultivators of all levels to enter and exit at will. The only stipulation is that those who do not engage in combat or reside in the city for extended periods must pay a certain amount of spiritual stones each month. Beyond that, the "Star Palace" interferes with no other matters. These very demons and hermits, originally pursued by the Star Palace itself, are left undisturbed as long as they do not cause trouble within the city—no one from the Star Palace will proactively arrest them. The major merchants are extremely satisfied with this atmosphere of freedom, establishing permanent storefronts and even setting up their own auction and acquisition businesses that generate substantial amounts of spiritual stones. As a result, countless rare goods flow into Tianxing City each year from various parts of the Chaotic Star Sea. Moreover, Tianxing City boasts another compelling attraction for many cultivators. Within the city, the Tianxing Palace has constructed a teleportation array that directly connects to the outer Star Sea. By paying a substantial sum of spiritual stones, cultivators can use this array to travel to dozens of differently sized "Beast Island" settlements scattered across the outer Star Sea—each of these islands was originally established as a spiritually enriched, isolated landmass. Once there, the cultivators can hunt various beasts in the surrounding waters, harvest their spirit essences (spirit pills), and then return to Tianxing City to sell them and earn more spiritual stones. With the value of a spirit pill, nearly one fifth-level spirit pill could be sold for nearly a thousand spiritual stones, while a sixth-level spirit pill could ensure a foundation-level cultivator's cultivation journey without any worries for life. Therefore, most cultivators visiting Tianxing City each year come specifically for these transportation arrays. After all, traveling by their own means to the outer seas without using the arrays not only takes an excessively long time but also poses a perilous risk—like a blind fly wandering aimlessly in the outer seas. Upon seeing this, Han Li hardly needed to think and immediately decided to head to "Tianxing City." Whether it was the city's safety or the array capable of slaying monsters and harvesting spirit pills, both proved highly alluring. Of course, besides the superpower "Xing Gong," the chaotic Sea of Stars also hosts other significant factions—such as "Yi Long Island," "The Four Merchant Alliances," "Mei Mo Sect," and "The Three Immortal Gates," as well as notable forces like "Ji Yin Island" and "Liulian Hall." Han Li silently organized the information he had gathered, then pulled out the sea map of Lunxing Sea from his body and studied it carefully. He then changed the direction of the Shenfeng Boat, carrying Qu Hun who transformed into a beam of white light, breaking through the air. The Divine Wind Boat didn't start flying steadily and smoothly just by practicing—it was only when, during the cultivation of the Daxian Technique, he could no longer focus his spiritual awareness on that specific section, with no progress for several consecutive days. As the saying goes, "practice makes perfect." After countless trials and efforts to maintain dual focus, Han Li finally managed to sit calmly on one side, guiding the boat while simultaneously cultivating the Daxian Technique. Yet today, Han Li wasn't multitasking at all. He stood steadily in front of the Divine Wind Boat, constantly gazing ahead. Based on the deserted island he passed through half a month ago, he should now be near the large island where Tianxing City was located—thus, he felt a surge of excitement. After a few more minutes of flight, Han Li's expression subtly shifted. Ahead, a large, indistinct black spot seemed to emerge. Without hesitation, he activated the magical artifact beneath his feet, accelerating the boat's speed and rushing forward.