Immense Expansion

The wind howled while the seawater violently splashed around... On the depth of the ocean, one large shadow of a sea snake treaded the clear meadow of the seafloor.

The Feng Sect beast hunters were on high alert to capture such rare beasts.

"Xiao... There! Did you see it? Over there! I sensed spiritual beasts!"

"Shh--- Feng Jin, be quiet! Stop screaming! Look at the other side! Someone is meditating!"

With this hint, their companions quickly switched their attention to the other direction.

The figure of a man suspended just a few inches away from the seawater almost frightened the beast hunters of the renowned Feng Sect. He was situated opposite where the sea snake appeared. Or perhaps, the beast really avoided his location?

This man was wearing a black robe with strange golden patterns. Despite the ranging wind, not even a single strand of the long silky black hair on his head moved.

A mysterious barrier of green aura seemed to protect this man. One that was more than eye-catching from the location of the Feng Sect beast hunters.

"Oh--- H-He is surrounded with a thick deep green aura. He is probably refining his inner core to enhance his elixir field! How terrifying!"

"Such an ominous sight!"

These beast hunters were in the middle of nowhere surrounded by the vast ocean and azure sky. Yet, someone was actually sitting in a lotus position just a few meters away from their boat!

"W-We should retreat! I think we have reached the Scarlet Islands territory!? That man could be the immortal cultivator called Master Huan Xue! This is his region!" One of the beast hunters immediately suggested while giving a cautious glance to the distant figure. He then entered the control room of the boat.

"Fortunately, he did not notice us yet. L-Let's go!" Another beast hunter scanned the entire area and tried to guess its exact location. If they really entered the Scarlet Islands, they would be treated as an intruder and become the food of whatever sea beast the island had!

"You are right! T-That person is probably that expert! If we offend him, there is no certainty that we can survive! Our Feng Sect would not even bat an eye if we die!"

With this, everyone was quick to steer their wooden boat in a different direction.

Unbeknownst to these hunters, a crimson vine was actually situated at the bottom of the sea. It suddenly extended upwards rapidly moving to the location of their boat. If they were not quick to notice the man, the vine would have pulled their boat down!

Fortunately, their senses were sharp. And they left the place before the vine could reach them.

Only after their boat went in the other direction did the vine move back to the sea floor. It rejoined the thick seaweeds on the bottom of the sea and silently transformed into a red flower.

On the other side, Huan Xue was indeed in deep concentration. His consciousness was inside his elixir field, and he continuously refined the silver light energy of his inner core.

This light energy slowly transformed into the aura of green glow and streamed into the space around him. His expression remained calm as he continued to guide the flow of power in him.

At that time, his thoughts wandered and the image of the vast ocean and the wide sky appeared in his mind. After several breaths, the elixir field within him slightly trembled and then, he heard a silent explosion!

"AH! T-This..." Huan Xue had no time to speak his concern as the silent explosion suddenly caused his Qi to be dispersed everywhere in his elixir field!

The distribution was too abrupt that in split second the cloud of deep green aura within him tears away. He could only watch his power spread in the entire elixir field until a thin green aura around the bottom of his feet was settled.

Outside his elixir field, the aura that the hunters saw in his body gradually vanished into thin air. Huan Xue carefully opened his eyes and revealed pure green pigmented orbs adorned with striking long eyelashes.

If a woman could see his glance, she would surely be captivated!

He blinked a couple of times and carefully examined his hands and arms.

"I've really expanded my elixir field! The walls of its space were shattered. But, all my Qi level was scattered," sighed Huan Xue and stood straight. His tall height gave off a sense of domineering character.

He reflected soundlessly, 'My vast elixir field requires tremendous power. But, the potential of comprehending the higher elemental cultivation was also big. This is great!'

Huan Xue did not linger on the vast ocean. His body started floating upwards, but, he suddenly caught sight of his crimson vine formation. He stared at the sea and his vision reached the bottom of the sea floor while he examined the seaweed.

Not long after, the scene of the beast hunters mysteriously flashed on the seafloor. It was as if the seaweeds were reporting to him about the incident.

"This formation is actually too slow? I should enhance it before I leave the Scarlet Islands."

With one last glance at the crimson flower, he continued his movements and flew back in the opposite direction.

"Congratulations, Huan Xue! You've done it! You've removed the barrier of your elixir field!" said the elder when the man took a step on the land.

This elder was also wearing the same black robe with a strange golden pattern as Huan Xue. They also have similar height and muscular build. Only, his long hair had fully turned into silver.

"Master Xia, you are right. When I try to enhance my elixir field behind a closed door, it was a complete failure. But, now that I have refined my inner core outdoor, I am successful! The enhancement unexpectedly caused the space to expand! Ahh--- my energy is distributed at the bottom," Huan Xue sounded enthusiastic. He tucked his hands behind his back and started walking towards his mansion.

Master Xia had indeed witnessed how Huan Xue was so eager to enhance his elixir field. He could not help but curl his lips into a small smile in delight.

The elder followed behind him and spoke softly, "That Elemental Cultivation that you practiced requires a connection with nature. You can continue to meditate outside from now on. And if you managed to enhance this vast elixir field again, you should be able to control space cultivation!"

"I want to comprehend the cultivation technique of time and space."

The elder's smile widened as he stared at Huan Xue's back. "The combined cultivation of space and time requires a tremendous space. You have reached the space requirement. But, your Qi level must be replenished. It's a bit tricky. But, with your handsome features, you will soon recover your power."

"HAHAHAHA... Master Xia, I have never relied on my face to enhance my power!"

"Indeed! This is why you need to control space cultivation first. Now that you have expanded your elixir field, it will be beneficial to you if you find a stronger partner in dual cultivation. Its power must be equivalent to yours or even surpass yours. Otherwise, you will just cause harm to your partner."

"It's fine. I already discussed this matter with my cultivation partners and they made the necessary arrangements. As for me, I plan to travel outside our region to gain more understanding of the other cultivation techniques. I'd like to test my ability too," Huan Xue eagerly expressed.

"Ahh... That's a great plan! Hmmm... But, with your condition, be sure to conceal your identity. Just pretend to be an ordinary cultivator and observe the strength of the people around you. Outside our island territory is a place full of malicious cultivators. If they discovered your wide elixir field, they might steal it!"

"I understand, Master Xia! I know the danger of the outside regions. I won't let my guard down."

The elder thoughtfully nodded his head and took a piece of paper that was rolled neatly inside his pocket. He extended his hand and gave it casually. "By the way, I have listed a possible candidate for your cultivation partner. These are made after great consideration of cultivators from different sects and regions. If by chance you meet any of the names here, don't waste the opportunity to make the person your cultivation partner."

"A list?" Huan Xue paused and took the paper. "Y-You've really investigated cultivation powers outside this island, Master Xia?"

"Yes, I know this day will eventually come. Take a look at the list. Perhaps, there are familiar names?" the elder initiated and gestured for him to check the paper.

There was a subtle expression on his face but Huan Xue was already looking at the paper and did not notice it.

The elder took a deep breath and finally turned serious. "Huan Xue, the cosmic world will eventually need you. I hope you will comprehend the space and time cultivation technique sooner than our calculation."