Time swiftly passed, and ten days went by in the blink of an eye.

The Earth Element Spirit Ship flew for ten days, finally arriving at the sea realm where the Ten Thousand Stars Island is located. From above, the islands on the sea surface resemble emeralds, with green sea water and the sky reflecting each other, forming a stunningly beautiful painting.

Between the islands, clouds can be vaguely seen drifting, adding a touch of mystery.

The Earth Element Spirit Ship gradually approached the largest island among them—Ten Thousand Stars Island. The giant island is embraced by several islands, like a radiant green gem set upon the vast sea surface.

Lush forests cover the entire island, with clouds swirling around, exceedingly beautiful, vaguely visible are cultivators controlling swords and taming spirit ships, racing between islands.

Li Mu, with Xue’Er, disguised themselves slightly and flew out from the Earth Element Spirit Ship, put away the Earth Element Spirit Ship, switched to sword flight, and flew towards Ten Thousand Stars Island low-key like other Loose Cultivators.

However, just as Li Mu and the others approached Ten Thousand Stars Island, a team of patrol guards dressed in golden armor suddenly blocked their path.

"Foreign cultivators?"

The Patrol Captain at the forefront stopped Li Mu, assessing them, cupped his hands respectfully, and asked, "Senior, do you have a pass order to enter the island?"

Li Mu was slightly taken aback, not expecting Ten Thousand Stars Island to require a special pass order, and quickly shook his head, saying, "I’m ’new to your esteemed island, unaware of this item, please enlighten me!"

The Patrol Captain detected Li Mu’s confusion and patiently explained, "Senior, Ten Thousand Stars Island is a vital location for our sect. All visiting cultivators need to pass an assessment to obtain a pass order before entering. This is to ensure island security, please understand, Senior."

Li Mu comprehended and promptly asked, "I see, how does one obtain this pass order?"

"You’re too kind, Senior." The Patrol Captain waved his hand, then instructed, "Fly straight from here, and you will reach Thousand Leaf Island. You should first go there to obtain the pass order, and then you may enter the island."

Li Mu understood and nodded.

Soon, the Patrol Captain enthusiastically proposed to escort Li Mu and the others to Thousand Leaf Island, walking in front to guide the flight direction.

On the way, Li Mu seized the opportunity to chat with the Patrol Captain, learning about the conditions of the sea realm.

Ten Thousand Stars Island is the headquarters of the Ten Thousand Islands Sect, also the most prestigious island in the entire sea realm. The island has several high-tier spirit veins, and Sect Master Venerable Huang Yuan is a cultivator in the Void Refining Realm, with cultivation power that is among the best in this sea realm.

The Ten Thousand Islands Sect is the largest sect in this sea realm and, together with the Sea God Sect, shares tens of thousands of miles of sea realm. In this sea realm, the Ten Thousand Islands Sect and the Sea God Sect are the two largest forces, balancing each other.

Of course, besides the Ten Thousand Islands Sect and Sea God Sect, there are numerous, hundreds, thousands of Sea Island Clans, Loose Cultivator organizations. Although their power is not comparable to the Ten Thousand Islands Sect and Sea God Sect, they are also an indispensable force in this sea realm.

Unlike the force expansion of the Nine Demons Sect in the Southern Wilderness Spirit Realm, the demon race under the sea forms a vast population, the common enemy of all human race cultivators,

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Additionally, the Patrol Captain told Li Mu that Thousand Leaf Island is one of the closest islands to Ten Thousand Stars Island and the gateway to other islands. On Thousand Leaf Island, you can obtain a pass order, which is essential to enter other islands.

Before long, they arrived at Thousand Leaf Island.

The island is filled with forests of jade bamboo, towering ancient trees, and dense spiritual qi. Li Mu followed the Patrol Captain to the main hall of the island, where the Patrol Captain explained their situation to the steward in charge of the pass orders.

The steward was a Golden Core Female Cultivator—Ji Hanyan, who smiled and nodded upon seeing Li Mu, saying, "I see, Senior is from the Southern Wilderness. Our sect welcomes you warmly."

After speaking, Ji Hanyan took out a purple token, respectfully saying, "Senior, this is the token for the island pass order. You just need to pay one thousand middle-grade Spirit Stones and imprint your divine soul mark on the jade scroll, and you can obtain a pass order."

Li Mu didn’t reach out to take it, but stared at the purple token, showing a look of hesitation.

The divine soul is fundamental to a cultivator. Once the divine soul mark is imprinted on this token, Li Mu feared being exploited by the Ten Thousand Islands Sect later, to his detriment.

Li Mu hesitated, unsure how to decide.

Seeing this, Ji Hanyan laughed and reminded, "Imprinting the divine soul mark is merely to prevent impersonation of esteemed guests entering Ten Thousand Stars Island. It will never be used for other purposes, rest assured, Senior."

"I always dislike doing such things; if divine soul imprint is required, then I would rather not have the pass order. In that case, I won’t visit Ten Thousand Stars Island. Does your sect have spirit islands for rent? I intend to rent one long-term." Li Mu thought about it and gracefully declined, inquiring.

Regarding this, Ji Hanyan seemed to have witnessed it many times, expectedly smiled and replied, "If Senior indeed doesn’t want to enter the island, spirit islands are available for rent. However, the rental fee for spirit islands isn’t cheap, oh!"

Li Mu’s eyes flashed with a hint of joy, contemplating, "It’s fine if the rent is high, as long as it’s not too outrageous; Li Mu can accept it."

Ji Hanyan gently smiled, introducing, "Rest assured, Senior, our Ten Thousand Islands Sect won’t ask exorbitant prices. The rental fee for spirit islands is calculated based on the spirit vein level, island area, and special spiritual objects produced."

"Take this Thousand Leaf Island as an example. It has three spirit veins, the main vein is a high-tier spirit vein, an area of 300 square kilometers, special spiritual objects: Tier Four Purple Sun Wood, Tier Four Jade Spirit Bamboo, Tier Three Jade Crow Spirit Flower, ... among many spiritual objects, hence the rent is relatively high, annual rent is three million middle-grade Spirit Stones, a long-term rental of thirty years can get a ten percent discount."