The Ancient Penetrating Warship obtained from the Planar Battlefield—Jun Changxiao had not yet used it on the Xingyun Continent, so if he went to the Eastern Sea Fisher State, he would definitely use it.
This ship used high-grade spirit stones as its power source, so its speed would be very fast. Moreover, it was itself Heaven-tier, with extremely strong defenses. Even if the ocean was fraught with dangers, it should be able to cross easily, right?
“Decided.”
Jun Changxiao thought to himself, “I’ll set out tomorrow.”
Being this urgent was also because Master Fan had repeatedly sent drift bottles, repeatedly emphasizing that it concerned the continent’s survival, so he must hurry over and investigate the matter clearly.
Dog Sheng was so proactive definitely not because he was going to save people.
He was mainly worried that in the distant Eastern Sea Fisher State, there might be Soul Clan members.
If like Dai Lü who had been possessed, they possessed someone else and relied on devouring power to continuously grow, that would absolutely be a disaster.
The system praised, “That the host can think this way is truly the fortune of the Xingyun Continent.”
“What’s more.”
Jun Changxiao stroked his chin and said, “The overseas continent might have more resources. If I find a few undiscovered spirit stone mineral veins, this trip won’t be in vain.”
“…”
The system was immediately speechless.
Was this guy going to save the suffering and rescue the distressed, or to bring calamity to others!
“Sect Master!”
Li Qingyang and Xiao Zuiji walked in and said, “Your disciples wish to accompany you to the Eastern Sea Fisher State!”
“Alright.”
Jun Changxiao agreed.
The Eastern Sea Fisher State had been separated from the Nine Great States for ten thousand years and rarely interacted with them in normal times. They should have formed a unique culture. Taking disciples there would also broaden their horizons.
“Sect Master!”
Ye Xingchen walked in from outside and said, “I’m going too!”
“Make preparations.”
Jun Changxiao said, “We’ll set out tomorrow after eating our journey meal.”
“Master…” Piggy stood outside the great hall and said weakly, “Can I follow you?”
“No problem.”
“Thank you, Master!”
Seeing Piggy, Jun Changxiao immediately remembered the intermediate Profound Earth Art rewarded from completing the quest, and murmured, “It should be able to learn this.”
“Whoosh!”
He opened the Spirit Beast Pavilion and clicked on the intermediate Profound Earth Art that had long been automatically matched.
Beast Technique: Intermediate Profound Earth Art.
Effect: Can allow a contract beast to comprehend beginner-intermediate Profound Earth skills.
Requirements: Earth-element fierce beast 1/1, Earth-element Middle Ninth-Grade crystal cores 20/10, Earth-element…
“As expected, it’s suitable for Piggy!”
However, he was still ten high ninth-grade spirit beast crystal cores short of the most important requirement, so he couldn’t create it yet.
“The Eastern Sea Fisher State should have high-grade spirit beast crystal cores, right?” Jun Changxiao murmured.
…
The next day.
Liu Wanshi and the others prepared the journey meal. After everyone had eaten, they gathered at the main peak’s martial arts field.
“Whoosh!”
Jun Changxiao chanted, and the Ancient Penetrating Warship in his palm quickly flew out, then hovered in midair and transformed into a sailboat dozens of zhang in size.
“Wow!”
Liu Wanshi and Yao Mengying opened their mouths wide.
Li Qingyang and Xiao Zuiji had seen it on the battlefield, so they weren’t too surprised.
“Babies.”
Jun Changxiao snapped his fingers and said, “Board the ship.”
“Whoosh!”
Ye Xingchen was first to leap forth, then stood on the deck.
He folded his arms and leaned against the railing. If his hair were dyed green at this moment and he had three swords, he’d be totally that certain someone.
Li Qingyang, Xiao Zuiji, and He Wudi flew up one after another.
For this departure to the Eastern Sea Fisher State, only these four core disciples were accompanying him. The others remained to guard the sect.
As for contract beasts, Xiao Longlong and Little Fairy also chose to stay at the sect. Only Piggy was going along, which excited it tremendously, as it rarely went out with its master.
The Purple Scale Demon King originally planned to go along and take a look, but going to the Eastern Sea Fisher State wasn’t like going to the battlefield—he could return at any time. So Jun Changxiao had him stay behind to protect the sect.
“Girl, is the fried rice ready?”
“It’s ready!”
Liu Wanshi tossed over a spatial ring and smiled, “There are several thousand portions of fried rice inside, enough for Sect Master and the senior brothers to eat for a long time.”
“Mm.”
Jun Changxiao jumped onto the Ancient Penetrating Warship, then checked the water supply again. He waved to the disciples below and said, “This seat’s trip to the Eastern Sea Fisher State may take some time. You all must cultivate diligently.”
“Yes!”
The disciples all shouted in unison.
“The speed is a bit fast. You all hold on tight.”
Jun Changxiao instructed the four disciples, then walked into the pilot’s cabin. His spiritual thought merged with the driving formation, and the Ancient Penetrating Warship immediately began to glow.
“Junior Brother Ye, leaning against the railing like that is very dangerous,” Li Qingyang called out.
“Tch.”
Ye Xingchen snorted coldly and continued to fold his arms against the railing.
This ship might fly, but how fast could it possibly go?
“Whoosh—”
Just then, the driving formation in the pilot’s cabin flashed with light. The six-pointed star stones placed all around immediately burst with energy, instantly propelling the Ancient Penetrating Warship at extreme speed toward the southeast.
“Heavens!”
“The speed is this fast?”
The disciples on the martial arts field all widened their eyes.
The ancient warship that had been hovering in the air had now disappeared, appearing dozens of li outside Tiegu Mountain!
“Whoosh whoosh!”
“Whoosh whoosh whoosh—”
Wild winds howled, blowing hair into disarray.
Though Li Qingyang, Xiao Zuiji, and He Wudi, who were on the deck, had already stabilized themselves, the ship’s speed was too fast. They were now all leaning at an angle.
The most tragic was Ye Ah Niu!
He had already disappeared from his original position, both hands desperately gripping the rope at the stern, flapping wildly like a kite, transmitting his voice: “Stop the ship quickly, stop the ship quickly!”
…
From Southwest Yang State to Southeast Beginning State, if flying at full power at the Emperor level, it would take about two hours. Jun Changxiao, riding the Ancient Penetrating Warship, was infinitely approaching the coast after just ten minutes.
“Sect Master.”
Li Qingyang walked into the pilot’s cabin and said, “The ocean on the way to Fisher State is fraught with danger. We’re unfamiliar with the route and will likely get lost easily.”
Having read extensively since childhood, he understood the Eastern Sea somewhat.
“True enough.”
Jun Changxiao slowed the ship’s speed, stroking his chin and saying, “We need to find an experienced navigator.”
“Splash!”
Outside on the deck, the Great Emperor Ye fell down in a sorry state. His black hair, which had been washed with Rejoice, was now standing on end. He roared inwardly, “He definitely did that on purpose!”
“The city closest to the coast is called Bohai City. We can go there to find experienced sailors and have them guide us to the Eastern Sea Fisher State,” Li Qingyang said.
“Good, let’s go to Bohai City.”
Jun Changxiao adopted his second disciple’s suggestion and drove the Ancient Penetrating Warship toward Bohai City.
…
Bohai City.
A medium-sized city in Southeast Beginning State closest to the Eastern Sea. Because it lived off the sea, fishermen and sailors were countless.
This day.
The sky was cloudless, the weather clear.
Many ordinary people were busily going about their tasks when they suddenly felt the sky darken. They all looked up to see a sailboat emanating an ancient aura appear in their field of vision.
“A ship?!”
“A flying ship?!”
Everyone widened their eyes.
Many veteran sailors were dumbfounded too.
Having piloted ships their entire lives, this was the first time they’d seen one flying in the sky!
“Everyone.”
Jun Changxiao, standing at the bow, called out loudly, “This seat is going to the Eastern Sea Fisher State today and is specially recruiting sailors with rich sailing experience.”
Li Qingyang: “…”
He had initially thought of entering low-key, making inquiries about navigational talent from multiple sources. But the Sect Master directly drove the Ancient Penetrating Warship over, suspended it above the city, and recruited with great fanfare.
Master Fan had consistently emphasized extreme urgency, so Jun Changxiao was taking whatever approach was simplest.
“It’s Jun Changxiao!”
“The Eternal Ages Sect’s Sect Master!”
“My goodness, why has he come to Bohai City, and riding a flying warship at that?!”
Jun Changxiao’s high-profile appearance above the city on the Ancient Penetrating Warship immediately caused a huge commotion.
“Sect Master Jun!”
Just then, a lame old man hobbling on a crutch walked out. His eyes flashed with light different from ordinary people as he said, “This old one has been to the Eastern Sea Fisher State before and is willing to guide you!”
Jun Changxiao looked down. After confirming through eye contact, he released vast spiritual energy and pulled the man onto the warship.
“It’s you then.”
“…”
Li Qingyang’s eyelids immediately rolled upward.
The Eastern Sea Fisher State was both distant and dangerous. The Sect Master was being way too hasty in selecting an experienced sailor.
“Thank you, Sect Master Jun!” The lame old man cupped his fists, a trace of barely perceptible pain flashing through his eyes.
Seeing this, Jun Changxiao thought to himself, “This is an old man with a story.”
“…”
The system complained, “I’ve figured it out—anyone in this world with a story will be encountered by the host!”
…
“Set sail!”
At the bow, Jun Changxiao pointed toward the boundless ocean and called out loudly, “Eastern Sea Fisher State!”
Hearing this, Ye Xingchen hurried to the mast.
Ah Niu, you’ve chickened out!
Li Qingyang, Xiao Zuiji, and the third disciple all made defensive preparations.
“Whoosh—”
The drive device fully activated. In the eyes of the city’s martial artists, the Ancient Penetrating Warship disappeared, then appeared above the vast, boundless ocean.
“This speed…”
The lame old man inside the pilot’s cabin widened his eyes in shock and exclaimed, “Simply too terrifying!”
…