Immortality from Taming Elephant-Chapter 495 - 227: Ancient God and Windsha Sea, Finally Reaching Hongze (Part 2)

Chapter 495: Chapter 227: Ancient God and Windsha Sea, Finally Reaching Hongze (Part 2)

But there was no time to hear clearly what it was, the Cloud-Piercing Boat sped ahead like a bolt of lightning.

Gu Shuo’s body emanated a myriad of radiances, and it was apparent that this rapid advance was also a great burden on him.

Half a day had passed.

The Ancient God’s phantom finally disappeared, and the Cloud-Piercing Boat was already covered by black seawater, with some strange furry creatures wriggling slowly on it.

A purifying luster flashed from the flying boat, causing all the black seawater to disappear.

Everything returned to calm.

Many people had a deep sense of fear on their faces, but the apocalyptic scene had disappeared.

The Cloud-Piercing Boat was still in motion, and Gu Shuo had not appeared again.

Everyone was a renowned expert from Li Taizhou, and without the crisis of life and death, there was a sense among them of weathering the storm together.

As the Cloud-Piercing Boat continued onward, a feeling of parting and homesickness welled up on the deck.

Zhuge Wuliang smiled at everyone, "We’re about to reach Hongze, and since we’re all from Li Taizhou, if there’s a chance to meet again in the future, we must drink and be merry together."

"The Sect Master Zhuge jests."

Someone brought out wine, and up on the flying boat, overlooking the endless black sea, they drank and made merry amidst the fierce winds.

Xu Guang was drinking with Gongsun Wang when suddenly someone approached.

He recognized the man, who seemed to be a master from Shangjing.

"I am Liu Chenfeng, having met Sect Leader Xu."

Xu Guang looked at him surprised, "Is there something?"

Liu Chenfeng silently gazed at Xu Guang, holding an ancient long sword in his hand, "I had a cousin who died on Xixia Island last year, and they all said it was because he offended Sect Leader Xu."

As he spoke, a surge of battle intent emerged from his body, reaching for the heavens, as if changing the sky and earth.

"Do you wish for revenge?"

Liu Chenfeng’s face was cold and proud, staring at Xu Guang for a long time.

"I practice the Heartless Path, and blood relations mean nothing to me. I came today merely to tell Sect Leader Xu that if we meet in the future, there’s no need to hold back against me, and I will do the same."

Xu Guang was slightly taken aback, looking at Liu Chenfeng with interest, "Alright."

Those who could board this flying boat were all under a hundred years old, who among them didn’t have ambitions reaching the heavens? Restricted by the environment in Li Taizhou, some might seem weaker, but once in Hongze, everyone felt they had a chance at a comeback.

Gongsun Wang watched silently from beginning to end.

"This Liu Chenfeng is rather impressive."

Liu Chenfeng didn’t have to say such words; he came to tell Xu Guang merely to not lose his Blood Qi. This was his belief, steadfast in the conviction that he would surpass Xu Guang in the future.

This confidence and determination are the most precious things.

Xu Guang smiled, not saying much.

The Wind Chop Sea was so vast that even with the speed of the flying boat, it took more than two days to travel through it.

As the ferocious winds gradually weakened, the sea became less tumultuous.

Finally, they emerged from the Wind Chop Sea.

The same fishy-smelling wind carried a richer, more vibrant, even freer air toward them.

The Spirit Charms in the air surged toward the bodies of the experts from Li Taizhou at a speed none had ever experienced before.

Constantly, as if refining Spirit Charms every moment.

Xu Guang did not lose himself in cultivation; he observed everything around him.

The sea surface was very tranquil, yet it gave an extremely dangerous feeling, as if hidden beneath were endless terrifying crises.

In the distance, occasionally, one could see someone standing atop a Flying Sword, shooting towards the heavens, leaving a faint energy trail in the sky, long-lasting and indelible.

This is Hongze.

This is a world jointly ruled by Martial Dao and Qi Refiners.

"This place feels... so vast," Jiang Zi Yun couldn’t help but exclaim, her eyes glimmering with a dreamlike hue.

Xu Guang stood beside her, gently embracing her.

Here, he truly sensed his own insignificance and felt the grandeur and vastness of Hongze.

An unprecedented heroism surged within his chest.

All the events in Li Taizhou, some originally irreparable enmities, in the face of this heroism, seemed like nothing at all.

The flying boat slowly stopped, and what came into view was a massive tower ship.

On the tower ship, many people already stood, curiously observing the group from Li Taizhou.

In a room on the tower ship.

Someone quickly pushed open the door, "Your Highness, the Cloud-Piercing Boat has returned, and the Ancient Angel has brought the people from Li Taizhou."

Li Chen opened his eyes and said calmly, "If they’ve come, they’ve come, what of it? Why the panic?"

The attendant was stunned, then reacted quickly, "Oh right, it’s just that the Ancient Angel values the people from Li Taizhou so much, will our slots..." he said with some concern.

A cold gleam flashed in Li Chen’s eyes, "Go and find out among the people from Li Taizhou who has the highest talent, and what is the cultivation of the first on the Merit List?"

...

The tower ship was even more bustling than Xu Guang had imagined; this colossal tower ship was like a moving city on the sea.

There was even a long street here, lined with various shops on both sides.

Most of the pedestrians had unusual features, some with large ears like windcatchers, others with arms of extraordinary length, comparable to gibbons; some had scales on their faces, exuding a wild aura...

Xu Guang and Jiang Zi Yun walked along, gradually understanding the streets on the tower ship.

Most of the pedestrians were, like them, heading to Jizhou to participate in the Arctic Six Academies’ examination, and the shops on both sides were mostly opened by Warriors beside the disciples of the Arctic Six Academies.

The disciples of the Arctic Six Academies held noble status, but nobility could not serve as a meal; they needed to support many Warriors, who naturally needed monthly expenses.

Operating tower ships transporting various Great States was quite a good business, at least able to maintain the financial balance of many Warriors under their command.

Accompanying General Wei, they weren’t particularly conspicuous, for there were many Exotic Beasts on the streets, all belonging to those with masters.

However, those Exotic Beasts left Xu Guang in awe, many were legendary beings from Li Taizhou.

"The combination of Mechanical Technique and Qi Refiner’s Artifact Refining resembles divine work," Jiang Zi Yun remarked with amazement.

Xu Guang nodded; whether it was Feng Shui, Artifact Refining, or Mechanism, he had dabbled in them all, but the marvels aboard this tower ship still left him immensely shocked.

"Sir, authentic ’Old Jizhou’ flavors, would you like to try?" a graceful young man greeted courteously.

He noticed General Wei’s extraordinary bloodline behind Xu Guang, knowing such an individual would carry vast wealth and spend generously.

Xu Guang glanced at Jiang Zi Yun and, seeing her curiosity, smiled, "Let’s give it a try."

Entering the quaintly adorned old shop with the young man, Xu Guang couldn’t help but click his tongue seeing a dish named ’Phoenix Heart Glass Flower’ priced at one low-grade virtual crystal.

Is this Jizhou’s expense?

Jiang Zi Yun felt an impulse to pull Xu Guang and leave immediately.

As Xu Guang hesitated, he heard the young man say, "What would the esteemed guests like to eat? Jizhou cuisine is unique, and it can also let you know something about our Jizhou."

After thinking, Xu Guang ordered three dishes, spending three virtual crystals.

The young man warmly invited them into a private room.

This was a big customer.

Even in Jizhou, virtual crystals were more valuable than Xu Guang had imagined.

"Can we have someone introduce some of these Jizhou specialties to us?"

"Certainly."

A girl named Yun Lian entered the room, bowing to everyone gracefully.

"How much does the young lady know about the Arctic Six Academies?"

Xu Guang skipped the so-called flavors, directly asking about the Arctic Six Academies.

Yun Lian wasn’t surprised, "The Arctic Six Academies are the Holy Land for Demon Hunters, containing the Six Paths of the Northern Emperor, opening once every hundred years, recruiting around a thousand people..."

Xu Guang interrupted her, "May I ask if you know the content of the examination?"

"The examination content changes yearly, determined by the Grand Elder of the Six Academies. This year, it seems like we Demon Hunters have some collaboration with the Eastern Penglai’s seventy-two states, to recruit disciples together with Penglai Palace and Myriad Mystical Hall, thus offering opportunities to our disciples since the forces in Eastern Penglai are not inferior to us Demon Hunters.

However, there are downsides; this time, the competition is unprecedented, with countless princes and princesses from empires, and even legitimate children from some Holy Land families, participating."

Yun Lian looked outside, whispering, "I heard there are four princes on our ship."