It turned out that this group of pirates was not from Sea God Island. Formal members of Sea God Island are historically only allowed in, not out, and they have very obvious marks on their foreheads, which represent the levels of Sea God assessments they have experienced.
These people were pirates operating in the Heaven Dou Empire's waters, making a living by plundering ships that went out to sea. When they first saw the Sun Moon Empire's fleet, greed arose in their hearts. They didn't expect the Sun Moon Empire's army to be so fierce in combat; their Spirit Emperor team was defeated without any power to resist.
Seeing that they were about to be beheaded, they desperately shouted "Sea God Island."
Because ships on the ocean are very respectful of Sea God Island and the Sea God, they tried to use the Sea God's name to escape death. Who knew that the people of the Sun Moon Empire were so unusual, completely unaware of the Sea God and Sea God Island?
Regardless of where you come from, if you dare to attack, you will all be captured and fed to the fish.
Perhaps realizing that something was off about this group, they were spared and escorted to Ming City for interrogation about their origins.
"I didn't expect there to be so many forces beyond the Sun Moon Continent. We have been ignorant in the past."
"Sea God Island, Spirit Hall on Douluo Continent, Heaven Dou Empire, Star Luo Empire..."
"The situation over there is unclear now. Since the first fleet from another continent was encountered in the East Sea, it means the distance between the two continents won't be too far, otherwise, with their sailboats, they wouldn't have the ability to cross vast oceans."
"With the first, it's hard to guarantee there won't be a second or third in the future... Our contact with the people of Douluo Continent is already close at hand." Xu Yunxiao said with a serious and earnest expression, looking at Xu Tianyang who was browsing the intelligence.
"Your safety is the Empire's top priority, and no accidents must occur. The situation in the outer sea area is unclear, which is why your father paused your special training plan."
"Your son knows the priorities. Cultivation is not urgent; the past six months of cultivation have kept my nerves constantly tense, and now it's time to relax a bit."
Xu Tianyang quickly finished reading the intelligence in his hand, his heart filled with excitement. He now roughly guessed the era he was in, but he still needed more information to confirm it.
Although he wasn't clear why there was such a large deviation in the timing of the two continents' collision, these were not things he could control. He wanted to make the most of his foresight to gain more benefits for himself and the Sun Moon Empire.
Hearing Xu Yunxiao's worried words, his heart warmed, and he nodded in response.
"Tianyang, the treasures of the Moonflow Empire are quite numerous, and many of them will be useful to you. Cultivating at Sun Moon Royal Academy is no worse than anywhere else." Mu Mengyu also spoke up at the right time, subtly hoping that Xu Tianyang wouldn't run around recklessly.
"Understood, Mother."
"Father, the most urgent task is to gather clear intelligence on Douluo Continent, and why they suddenly appeared. In all of recorded history, there has never been any mention of other continents. There might be some hidden truth."
"Regardless of what the other side is like, or whether they will be hostile to our Sun Moon Empire, intelligence is paramount. Knowing yourself and your enemy is the only way to win every battle."
Xu Tianyang turned to look at Xu Yunxiao, making a serious suggestion. A different light flickered in his deep eyes; he was eager to know everything about Douluo Continent.
Was he really in the era he was familiar with? Could his foresight play a role?
These were all things he wanted to confirm as soon as possible.
If you can play on easy mode, who would want to challenge hard mode?
Thinking of the resources the Sun Moon Empire now possessed, Xu Tianyang's heartbeat couldn't help but quicken considerably.
The armies of the two continents would be like hot weapons against cold weapons. Thinking of that shocking scene, Xu Tianyang's breathing became rapid.
This was truly a dimensionality reduction strike.
"You brat, do you really think your Imperial Father and Imperial Mother are useless?" Xu Yunxiao gently tapped Xu Tianyang's head, scolding him with a smile.
"Ow!"
The pain on his head brought tears to Xu Tianyang's eyes, and he clutched his head, shrinking his neck.
"Your Imperial Father secretly dispatched personnel to Douluo Continent and Sea God Island to gather information at the very first moment. With those few leading the way, information should arrive within a month." Mu Mengyu smiled, watching the father and son playfully bicker, her eyes filled with happiness.
"Imperial Father is brilliant!" Xu Tianyang said, hearing this, then playfully bowed.
"Hahahaha!"
Seeing this, both husband and wife burst out laughing, the family enjoying a harmonious moment.
"By the way, I heard you brought back another girl." After a while of laughter, Xu Yunxiao casually asked in a low voice, feigning indifference.
"Yes, Yi Yi's Spirit has great potential, and her future growth limit is probably not inferior to Shuang'er's." Xu Tianyang didn't think of hiding anything and recounted his encounter with Yang Yiyi in detail.
Including the devour attribute her Spirit possessed.
These things couldn't be hidden from Xu Yunxiao and Mu Mengyu anyway. Moreover, to conceal the characteristics of her Spirit, he would have to rely on his Imperial Father and Imperial Mother, otherwise, he, a Crown Prince without real power, wouldn't have such immense influence.
"Hmm!" Listening to Xu Tianyang, Xu Yunxiao nodded. He already knew all of this. After Xu Tianyang learned of Yang Yiyi's background, all her information appeared on his desk the very next day.
Xu Yunxiao didn't have any other opinions about Xu Tianyang wanting to cultivate an 'Evil Soul Master'. He wouldn't go so far as to directly label a little girl who hadn't yet committed evil as an Evil Soul Master.
At most, in his opinion, Yang Yiyi was just a promising talent with special attributes and good Spirit potential.
"It's good that you know what you're doing. Don't let her get lost in the power of her Spirit. It is the person who uses the Spirit, not the Spirit that controls the person."
Xu Tianyang nodded seriously. Sometimes, he was truly grateful that his parents weren't rigid people; otherwise, he would be the one with the headache.
"Alright, it's getting late. You've traveled all day, and you must be tired. Go back and rest. Tomorrow, go see Shuang'er and those boys from the Hongchen family; they've been talking about you for a long time." Mu Mengyu gently rubbed Xu Tianyang's head at this point, her tone filled with tenderness.
"Okay, Father, Mother, you both should rest early too!" Xu Tianyang did feel a bit tired and stood up to say.
"Go on!"
...The morning sun shone upon his exquisitely beautiful face. Xu Tianyang walked along the familiar path, heading straight towards Sun Moon Royal Academy.
"Open-air arena battle! First-year student of the Intermediate Academy, Ice Frost Goddess Xu Nianshuang, is defending the arena! Welcome everyone to watch and place your bets!"
A male voice, amplified by a spirit tool, suddenly rang out.
The crowd suddenly stirred, rushing towards the distant arena. Xu Tianyang overheard two female students excitedly conversing.