Those at the South Emperor Gate basically had one goal. They wanted to leave Yan Huang and venture into the sea region outside.

They might be out to train or seek treasures. After all, some immortal essences and materials existed only in the sea region.

Perhaps they were out for commerce and business to earn cultivation resources.

Perhaps they were going towards other immortal kingdoms via the sea route. They could reach any kingdom with a coastline via the sea route. The sea route might be more dangerous than the land route, but one would not need to pass through many countries on land. It would be more convenient in terms of administrative procedures.

For instance, there were no connecting lands between the Dark North Kingdom and the Yan Huang Ancient Country. If one took the land route, he would have to pass through many immortal kingdoms and thus would require the permission for entry from these immortal kingdoms before he could pass through them. If there were many immortal kingdoms along the way, then one would have to spend much time on administrative procedures. It would be very inefficient, especially when some immortal kingdoms would refuse entry.

Hence,...