Half an hour later.

Whoosh!

Suddenly, a piercing sound echoed from the sky, and an odd giant flying boat appeared.

This flying boat, with spiritual light flickering all over, slowly began to descend.

The wooden structure was extremely sturdy, and what was peculiar were the densely packed demon beast bones embedded on its surface, adding another layer of defense to the flying boat.

The bow of the ship was shaped like a sharp bone spur, followed by rows of sharp teeth.

"My heavens! This giant flying boat is made from the complete bones of a Tier Three Sea Beast!"

"This is the bone spur mountain of a Tier Three Sea Beast, a massive creature covered in bony armor, especially terrifying are the sharp spurs in its mouth."

"It’s said that the giant sharp spurs on this sea beast’s mouth are more valuable than its demon core itself!"

Hearing the exclamations of many cultivators, Lin Chang’an shook his head silently.

"It’s not just the bones of a Tier Three Sea Beast. To integrate these bones into the flying boat and unleash maximum power, they likely used demon cores and flesh too."

"Only the Demon Beast Abyss with its unique geographical advantages could construct something like this."

Demon beasts on land, although sizable, still can’t compare to those in the sea.

Sea demon beasts are generally larger than those on land, especially in the deep sea, where their size can reach exaggerated proportions.

"Fellow Daoists, please use your jade token for verification before boarding the spiritual boat."

At the bow of the giant spiritual boat, an elder with white hair slowly emerged, exuding the pressure of a Core Formation cultivator. With a calm expression, his deep voice resonated slowly.

"Core Formation Cultivator!"

"It’s the elder from the Long Family, who at his peak had the terrifying cultivation of Core Formation Middle Stage. This journey will surely be smooth sailing."

Many recognized the identity of this elder, and Lin Chang’an was also startled when he heard that this was a Core Formation Middle Stage cultivator.

This cultivation level is indeed not weak.

Moreover, with a Tier Three Array on this giant flying boat under the control of this Core Formation Middle Stage cultivator, even a Core Formation Late Stage cultivator would find it hard to break through this flying boat.

Of course, this elder seemed to be in the latter years of his life, so considering that his combat power might be greatly diminished, he was still slightly stronger than a Core Formation Early Stage cultivator.

However, he didn’t want to risk using his divine sense to probe.

"Listen carefully, everyone, upon boarding the flying boat, all cultivators must enter the assigned cabins and are not allowed to wander without special reasons.

After all, many major sect merchant ships suffered irreparable losses due to internal collusion..."

Lin Chang’an, preparing to board, nodded after hearing this. He could understand this point.

"Also, after entering the cabin, we’ll activate a sealing array, allowing only twenty cultivators to come up daily, and no one else is allowed to move without permission.

To ensure everyone’s safety, all cabin assignments are random and cannot be exchanged. Anyone caught doing so will be treated as a tribulation cultivator!"

The Foundation Establishment Late Stage cultivator emphasized as he spoke, a chill evident between his brows.

Many cultivators frowned at these restrictions on personal freedom, and some even showed dissatisfaction.

But in the end, they all fell silent.

After all, it’s just a few months, endure it and it will pass.

Additionally, it indeed benefits everyone this way.

Just as everyone was preparing to board the flying boat, several ordinary spirit ships appeared, flying the flag of the Long Family.

Soon, numerous crates of supplies began transferring onto the giant flying boat.

Seeing this, Lin Chang’an’s eye twitched.

"The Long Family truly wastes nothing, loading both goods and cultivators without leaving a single item behind."

But it’s understandable, earning spirit stones isn’t disgraceful.

He dare say that on the return journey, this giant flying boat will purchase countless supplies that the Five Dragons Island Sea Region lacks from Sea Abyss City, trading back and forth.

"Originally, this giant flying boat would take about a month to reach Sea Abyss City from the Five Dragons Island Sea Region, but since the rumor about the Long Family possessing Nascent Soul spiritual objects spread,

several fake pill cultivators from prominent families have clashed with the Long Family, necessitating detours to take random and varied routes, roughly taking about three months."

After boarding the flying boat, Lin Chang’an heard Madam Lu’s voice transmission and nodded discreetly.

"So that’s the reason." Although the neighboring sea regions weren’t in great disorder.

...

A moment later.

Looking at the room assigned to him, Lin Chang’an fell silent.

"The Long Family sure is frugal."

Inside the room, there was just a bed and a small table, nothing else.

As for windows? Completely sealed, the wooden material sounded metallic when knocked.

Though for cultivators, closing their eyes and cultivating, three months would pass in a blink, the condition was undeniably poor.

"Just as well, I can continue cultivating and refine the medicinal power of this elixir."

But before that, Lin Chang’an brewed himself some spirit tea, finding a moment of leisure amidst hardship.

Once he calmed his mind and felt the flying boat take off, he unhurriedly arranged his room; after all, vigilance is not without merit.

Then he began his cultivation.

Meanwhile, upon seeing their allocated rooms, many other cultivators started cursing with classic profanities.

But after venting, they had no choice but to accept the reality.

A ticket costing three thousand middle-grade spirit stones, alongside networking expenses.

For a Foundation Establishment Late Stage cultivator, it wasn’t a trivial sum.

Discovering they had to stay in such a wretched place naturally triggered outrage.

Three to four thousand middle-grade spirit stones, almost the price of a top-grade spiritual artifact.

...

As the flying boat ascended and vanished into the clouds, life on Five Dragons Island remained as it ever was.

On the flying boat’s deck.

"Elder, all cultivators have been recorded, among which some are ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivators, likely using up most of their assets."

"The rest are from some families, and there are others with outstanding skills..."

Hearing these reports from his subordinates, the Golden Core elder remained silent for a while.

"Not bad, but such practices can’t be frequent. These are extraordinary times, and our Long Family is at a critical juncture, forced to act out of necessity."

Saying this, the Golden Core elder from the Long Family sighed softly.

His confidant’s expression was one of resolute determination as he spoke solemnly, "Elder, this is all for the Long Family!"

"However, elder, on this voyage, there are two from the Lu Family. It’s rumored that someone from the Lu Family has joined the Bihai Palace under a Golden Core cultivator in Sea Abyss City?"

Hearing this, the elder shook his head immediately, saying, "Do not act rashly towards this person! In these tumultuous times, we cannot provoke more formidable enemies.

The Golden Core cultivator this person follows isn’t ordinary; his sister is the concubine of the Nascent Soul Sixth Elder of Bihai Palace."

"This... this person is truly fortunate!"

Hearing this, the confidant was momentarily taken aback, then spoke enviously.

Originally envious of one’s status as a Core Formation cultivator, now realizing that having a good sister might be more advantageous.

"Moreover, this time, don’t do everything to the extreme, or people will become suspicious."

"Rest assured, Elder, this time I contacted the Profound Yin Demon Sect personally, among all these cultivators, only those with remarkable skills or unique traits..."

...

On the room’s ceiling were two spirit stones, a sun stone and a moon stone.

After setting them up, they would automatically change light based on the time of day, even casting moonlight at night.

On that particular day!

"Hmm? The direction of the spiritual ship’s flight... why is it drifting north?"

At this moment, Lin Chang’an, who had been meditating cross-legged, slowly opened his eyes, looking puzzled at the magic disc floating before him.

This was the special magic disc he prepared to discern directions during his extensive time in the Heaven-Reaching Mist Sea.

After entering the room and beginning his cultivation, he had taken out this magic disc as well.

"It’s back on its normal course, did it take another detour?"

Seeing the needle on the disc change again, Lin Chang’an frowned deeply. He couldn’t shake off the ominous feeling that gripped him when the direction shifted.

"This unsettling premonition! Could it come true?"

Lin Chang’an’s heart sank with apprehension.

The premonition of danger, coming as if from nowhere.

Better to believe it than not.