"This time, besides several heroes accompanying us, I’ve specially invited my senior brother to assist. With his help, we should have a better chance of obtaining the Ghost Flame Fruit," Cheng Jiao said, his gaze falling on a middle-aged man with black and white long hair, draped in a gray robe, standing nearby.

Lin Mo glanced at the man, his pupils slightly contracting.

Earlier, this black and white long-haired middle-aged man appeared with Cheng Jiao, but he seemed almost invisible to others. If one didn’t focus intently, it was as if he didn’t exist.

Moreover, Lin Mo sensed a kind of Netherworld Power emanating from the man’s body, and this power was much stronger than the Netherworld Power within him. He was, astonishingly, a Three Seal Nether Pattern Master—a Three Seal Nether Pattern Master—it was the first time Lin Mo had seen one.

"My senior brother is called Master Jiu Xiang. I hope everyone cooperates with him in this operation," Cheng Jiao said loudly, then turned to Master Jiu Xiang, cupping his hands, "Senior brother, we are counting on you this time."

"Junior brother, rest assured, I am also very interested in the tomb of this Netherworld Pattern Master. As for the Ghost Flame Fruit, I will certainly help you retrieve it," Master Jiu Xiang said calmly.

It turns out that Cheng Jiao has already enlisted expert help. Judging by Master Jiu Xiang’s strength, he should also have reached the Star Domain Level Early Stage. As for Lin Mo, Hu Lie, Zhong Shiming, and others, they were there merely to assist and guard against unexpected situations.

Three days later.

The team preparing to search for the ’Ghost Flame Fruit’ set out from East City.

A dark Star Lake-class spaceship streaked through the air like a ghostly flash, ripping through the atmosphere as it sped toward a place called ’Hive Star’ at a speed of one-third the speed of light!

"Brother, it was this kid who hit me, and my axe is ruined. You have to get my revenge!"

On the spaceship, Hu Ben stood next to Hu Lie, glaring venomously in a certain direction, biting his teeth as he spoke harshly.

"I’ll deal with that kid sooner or later, but this time we’re on a mission for the City Lord, so let’s not mess things up," Hu Lie looked over and pondered.

"I understand, big brother," Hu Ben said sullenly.

In another part of the cabin, Lin Mo sat cross-legged in the void, his eyes closed in cultivation.

At the speed of this spaceship, they should reach their destination within a day. In the cosmic sea, there is no concept of ’east, west, south, or north,’ so to find the ’Hive Star,’ they needed ’Star Sky Coordinates.’ The City Lord discovered Hive Star last time and had already left his Space Coordinates on the planet. Otherwise, looking randomly, even with luck, might not yield results for a hundred years.

Despite his closed eyes, Lin Mo had actually dispatched a wisp of Divine Thought into the space ring where the Devouring Spirit Worm rested.

"Master!"

In the void space, a devouring spirit worm about a hundred feet in size crept in the Dark Void, and upon seeing Lin Mo appear, it immediately greeted him respectfully.

"Here are ten million Netherworld Stones. You should be able to create another ten Star System Level Early Stage Star Feather Insects with these," Lin Mo said, waving his hand as a pile of purple gleaming Netherworld Stones stacked like a small mountain in front of the Devouring Spirit Worm.

"Yes, Master, although newly born Star Feather Insects won’t have combat power as strong as those that have experienced battles," the Devouring Spirit Worm replied.

"That’s alright, just create them first. When I acquire more Netherworld Stones later, I’ll have you devour and evolve," Lin Mo said.

"Okay, Master," the Devouring Spirit Worm responded promptly. Then it opened its mouth, and like a whale swallowing water, it engulfed a small pile of Netherworld Stones directly into its stomach.

"Eat, eat, help me make more Star Feather Insects. With these Star Feather Insects, my strength will increase significantly," Lin Mo said with a hint of joy on his face.

As soon as he arrived at the Dark Demon Sea, Lin Mo encountered Zhong Shiming and Hu Lie, both of whom were formidable figures on the Demon Domain Sky List. These two had the ability to challenge higher levels, and they were geniuses from the supreme forces of various star domains. This put a bit of pressure on Lin Mo. If he wished to shine in the Dark Demon Sea, he needed to become stronger.

No one could say for sure what kind of monsters were ranked at the top of the Demon Domain Sky List!

Cultivating more Star Feather Insects can only bring benefits, never drawbacks.

After handling these matters, Lin Mo finally opened his eyes, with a glint of brilliance in his black pupils.

"Lady Yun," Lin Mo suddenly noticed Yun Xi standing beside him and smiled. 𝙛𝒓𝒆𝙚𝒘𝒆𝓫𝙣𝓸𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝒄𝒐𝓶

"Lin Tanyu, have you finished cultivating?" Yun Xi looked at Lin Mo, her delicate face carrying a faint smile. She was as radiant as a lotus emerging from water, uplifting and refreshing, and with her status, she would be considered a true ’white rich beauty’ on Earth.

Lin Mo nodded, "Lady Yun, you can just call me by my name, no need to be so formal."

"Alright, Lin Tanyu," Yun Xi nodded, smiling slightly, "Don’t take my father’s words to heart."

Lin Mo was momentarily surprised, then understood her meaning, and shook his head, "Lady Yun, you’re overthinking. The City Lord has already agreed to let me enter the ancient tomb, where all the inheritances I find are mine. Such gifts are far more substantial than a few Netherworld Stones."

With a small smile, Yun Xi nodded, her clear eyes fixed on Lin Mo. She couldn’t explain why, but she always felt Lin Mo was unfathomable, as if of all the people here, Lin Mo’s strength was the greatest. Yet the strength Lin Mo had displayed was only at the Star System Level Early Stage. Even Yun Xi herself couldn’t understand this feeling—perhaps it was a woman’s unique sixth sense.

After Yun Xi left, she headed towards where Master Jiu Xiang was meditating, intending to discuss the plan to acquire the ’Ghost Flame Fruit.’

After she left, Lin Mo also moved to a corner of the main cabin, where he observed the brilliant and vast starry sky through the projected image. In this expanse of stars, he felt his own insignificance, but upon seeing those bright star nebulas and the explosive particle rays, a surge of blood-boiling passion rose within him. On the path of the starry sky, who could stand at the peak with pride over the universe!

"Lin Tanyu!"

Footsteps sounded behind him, followed by a cold voice.

Lin Mo turned around to find Zhong Shiming standing behind him.

"Hmm?" Lin Mo frowned; he had little interaction with the latter, who always seemed to look down on him.

"Just a casual chat since we still have half a day before reaching Hive Star," Zhong Shiming said with a faint smile.

"What do I have to discuss with you?" Lin Mo replied coldly.

Zhong Shiming chuckled, "Lin Tanyu, you do have an arrogant personality. Indeed, among those who venture into the Dark Demon Sea, each one is a standout in their original sect, revered and admired, so it’s normal to develop this attitude."

"Is that so?" Lin Mo looked at him with a half-smile.

"But," Zhong Shiming’s eyes narrowed slightly, a hint of malice flashing in his pupils, "this is the Dark Demon Sea, where tens of thousands of star domains’ super geniuses gather. Making a name and shining isn’t as easy as it seems. Also, if your strength isn’t sufficient, you should learn to assess the situation, lest you waste your life. As for Lady Yun, she is not someone you can touch."