Ropa Seven Seas

"Such potent spiritual energy! This must be the person referred to by Axe, one of the six extraordinary assassins under the command of Lord Guan!

I had no desire to engage with such a professional, yet the individual, seemingly unaware of Axe's presence, harbored no suspicion of me, a mere high school student among countless others on the street. In a fleeting moment, the assassin radiating formidable spiritual power vanished quietly, evidently having departed.

I made a public phone call home, informing them that I would be returning later. Subsequently, I found an unoccupied school to sneak into. During the summer break, schools are largely deserted, making them an ideal temporary refuge. I had many questions I wished to pose to Axe, which would be inconvenient to discuss in public.

Upon releasing Axe, the hybrid man, who had undergone cosmetic surgery, appeared quite disheveled. I recalled that the spiritual training card contained a phantom of the elegant Yali, and a smile crept across my face, as I too had endured a similar plight.

Axe, upon seeing me, asked in astonishment, "Who is that woman inside? She is remarkably powerful; none of the Six Ghosts under Lord Guan stand a chance against her."

I shrugged and replied, "She's a spiritual trainer, teaching you how to awaken a certain innate potential within humans. Spending some time with her would be beneficial for you."

Still shaken, Axe took a while to regain his composure before asking, "Could you allow me to undergo her training once more? I need some skills for self-preservation."

I cast a glance at him; while Axe exuded a strong aura, it was not spiritual energy but rather a mix of martial arts prowess and the lethal aura acquired from his life in the underworld.

However, if he could undergo spiritual training, there was a significant chance of awakening his innate potential. The spiritual training card had little use for me now, so I pondered for a moment and casually flicked it to him, whispering, "This card is valid for another seven days. Whether you can unlock any abilities depends on your luck."

As Axe accepted the spiritual training card, he began to genuinely believe that I would not harm him, and his demeanor in our conversation became more respectful.

"Very well, let's continue. Who are the Six Ghosts under Lord Guan, and what abilities do they possess? And who is the woman capable of wielding the Three-Bladed Divine Spear?"

With the spiritual training card in hand, Axe gradually regained the confidence of a top-tier underworld assassin. He pondered for a moment before responding, "I've encountered nearly all of the Six Ghosts. One is the sorcerer I mentioned, who possesses only predictive abilities and can concoct some peculiar poisons. Another, currently pursuing me, is a young man rumored to be not only highly skilled in martial arts but also a master of curses; he can track down his targets even from thousands of miles away."

"A sorcerer and a martial arts master of curses! What an odd combination," I muttered, gesturing for Axe to continue.

He continued, "The other four are experts from a cult known as the Great Yin-Yang Sect. Their sorcery is quite strange, enabling them to kill without a trace. I am unaware of the specific techniques they employ, but I've heard they all have the ability to summon spirits."

"Thus, these individuals are not from Demon Island," I noted, feeling a measure of relief wash over me. The capabilities of the Six Ghosts were entirely distinct from the system of Demon Island, alleviating many of my concerns.

"As for the girl who wields the Three-Bladed Divine Spear, all I know is that she is likely in this city and may have the surname Pan."

I believed that even the sorcerer would be unable to discern these details, as he was not a deity.

"Pan Lier!"

I nearly exclaimed the name aloud. At this moment, I could connect my premonitions with the clues I had gathered. However, the crucial question remained: could Pan Lier genuinely wield that exquisitely crafted, immensely powerful Three-Bladed Divine Spear, or was there some misunderstanding that had drawn these troubles to her?

"Stay hidden in this school for the night; I will come to find you tomorrow. Hmph, perhaps if I'm in a good mood, I might assist you in resolving that predicament."

Uncertain if I would clash with the forces under Lord Guan, I decided to hold off on taking action for the time being. If their target was indeed Pan Lier, then killing Axe would be futile. There were some matters I did not fully understand, and I needed to find a secluded place to consult my demon assistant, Juliere.

By the time I returned home, it was quite late. My mother's inevitable scolding was to be expected, but I hurriedly retreated to my room, successfully avoiding the barrage of complaints.

I retrieved the Book of Demons and summoned Juliere, whispering, "Juliere, do you know the origin of the Three-Bladed Divine Spear?"

Juliere playfully tapped her fingertips together, conjuring an illusion in which I saw the temple I had envisioned. She had the ability to read my thoughts, which sometimes proved convenient, as I need not describe the spear's appearance.

"You know that the area surrounding Demon Island is entirely ocean, right?"

Of course, I was aware of that.

Juliere mischievously made a face before continuing, "Aside from Demon Island, there are other islands and landmasses in that world. Each island and continent has its own ruler…"

At this point, Juliere paused, noticing my growing impatience before she continued, "Moreover, beyond the islands and continents, the vast oceans also have their rulers. That Three-Bladed Divine Spear, if my intuition is correct, should belong to the ruler of the Ropa Seven Seas, the weapon of the Goddess Pan."

"Where is the Ropa Seven Seas?" 

I unfolded the magical map I had obtained from Snook, but Juliere shrugged her adorable shoulders, not indicating the location. Instead, she said, "I am merely a little demon born on Demon Island and have always resided there; how could I know the geographical details of the Ropa Seven Seas? However, I've heard that the Ropa Seven Seas is relatively small, situated between the Golden Continent and the *** Continent, formed by seven interconnected inland seas. Your map is terribly inadequate."

Reflecting on the map's simplicity, I felt a twinge of disappointment. Indeed, it lacked detail, featuring only Demon Island and an unknown route to that continent, rendering it insufficient for reference.

"Do you have any information about the Goddess Pan and the Three-Bladed Divine Spear?"

Juliere seemed invigorated by my question, placing her small hand on her mouth and feigning mystery as she said, "You've asked the right person this time!"