Cultivation Begins with Skill Points
Chapter 324 - 323 Going to Sea

Chapter 324: Chapter 323 Going to Sea

One year later.

Zhong Lin turned his head to glance at the Luoxing Islands behind him, then resolutely turned around.

"Let’s go!"

Long Zhao nodded heavily, "Senior brother, this way."

Zhong Lin did not stay on the Luoxing Islands for two years, leaving after just one year.

A year ago, the Sword Cauldron Sect was founded on Golden Turtle Island, and it quickly gathered disciples. Secretly, they used the Transmission Array to bring in some outstanding disciples from the Xuan Gui Continent.

With Zhong Lin’s reputation as the strongest on the Luoxing Islands, the Sword Cauldron Sect developed at rocket speed over the past year. The next step was to focus on building a strong foundation.

During the year, aside from training, Zhong Lin spent his time on Alchemy, partly to prepare for his departure and partly to increase the resources of the Sword Cauldron Sect.

Now it was time to leave.

There was no need to worry about the sect declining without him, as Zhong Lin left in such a high-profile manner that everyone knew he was heading to the Eastern Desolate to pursue stronger Martial Arts. Until his death was confirmed, others would have to show some respect.

Moreover, his Master Yin Daoyan and Elder Lian Shan had both advanced to Fifth Grade Alchemist; with them around, all major forces on the Luoxing Islands would aim to be on good terms.

This time, Zhong Lin left without taking anyone with him, much like when he first entered the Luoxing Islands from the Xuan Gui Continent, solely for pioneering; more people would be more of a hassle.

However, before leaving, he set a requirement for Gu Chen: once he broke through to the Spirit Sea Realm, he could leave the Luoxing Islands and head to the Eastern Desolate for training.

Zhong Lin was truly worried that if Gu Chen’s Heavenly Slaughter Star fate exploded, it would attract stronger enemies. According to the pattern described in novels, enemies are generally just one Realm higher, which would be the Spirit Embryo Realm.

Such warriors couldn’t be too arrogant on the Luoxing Islands.

But dealing with lower-tier enemies might provoke those of uncertain, or even Xuandan Realm caliber.

That’s why Zhong Lin wanted him to break through to the Spirit Sea Realm before heading to the Eastern Desolate, worried that he might cause too much trouble on the Luoxing Islands.

"Senior brother, we’ll first head to New Moon Island, then use its Transmission Array to reach Heavenly Sea Country."

"Lead the way."

Zhong Lin, completely unfamiliar with the outside world, could only follow the route arranged by Long Zhao.

Over the year, Zhong Lin gradually understood Long Zhao’s character. What he had said before seemed true, and though he might have hidden motives, it was unlikely.

Following Long Zhao’s route, they first took a boat to New Moon Island, a vast island located southeast of the Luoxing Islands, already close to the continent. Some warriors from the continent frequently visited this place to buy some sea Spiritual Objects, making it more developed than the Luoxing Islands.

In comparison, New Moon Island was akin to the Hainan Island of the previous life, while the Luoxing Islands were like the location of James Shoal, but magnified a thousand-fold.

Ships connected the Luoxing Islands to New Moon Island. After all, not everyone wanted to stay on the small Luoxing Islands forever. Where there was demand, there was trade, and the journey allowed for transporting some materials from New Moon Island, yielding profits a thousandfold.

However, sea voyages were extremely dangerous.

The vast open sea, with raging waves and ferocious Sea Beasts everywhere, sometimes a journey wouldn’t even reach its destination; the travelers might be devoured halfway.

The two flew along, soon arriving above Palm Island, where the ocean vessels were stationed.

They overlooked the entire island.

Clear blue waters, silver-white beaches, and corals with multicolored hues formed a picturesque scenery.

The island had mountain ranges, lush greenery, and dense foliage, beautiful like a painting.

But the two had no mood to enjoy the scenery and directly flew toward the eastern port of Palm Island, their target clear and precise.

The ships at the port were too conspicuous.

Sweeping his gaze over, Zhong Lin noticed many large ships, with one huge vessel standing out particularly.

Because it was enormous.

Compared to other large ships, this giant vessel was ten times the size, surrounded by four Guardian Fleets.

At this moment, the port was bustling with waves of people jostling to board the giant vessel or other large ships.

Zhong Lin noticed that the people boarding were of varying strengths, both strong and weak.

The strong were like Zhong Lin and others, at the Spirit Embryo Realm or Yunling Realm, while the weak were even at just the Postnatal Realm, feeble yet scrambling to board.

Zhong Lin asked in surprise, "What’s going on? Even those who haven’t reached Innate are joining in the hustle? Didn’t you say a ticket costs ten thousand Spirit Stones? How can they afford it?"

Long Zhao explained, "The Luoxing Islands are too remote after all, resources are scarce. Some Loose Cultivators want to venture out to try their luck for some opportunities. Merchant companies take advantage of this to gather these people on board as miscellaneous workers, handling some of the ship’s chores."

Zhong Lin understood.

Merchant companies wanted to recruit some Loose Cultivators to handle chores on the ship, like cleaning and maintenance, and these cultivators could board the ship for free to go to New Moon Island.

A win-win situation.

As for surviving the sea voyage, it would depend on fate.

Nodding in acknowledgment, the two flew directly toward the giant vessel.

Approaching, Zhong Lin released his Divine Soul senses to inspect the interior of the giant vessel.

He saw something that made his expression reveal a hint of surprise.

"Wow! Such intricate machinery inside this giant vessel, it even has a power engine, this black technology... Is this still an ancient world?"

Zhong Lin looked up at the steel structure of many parts of the vessel, unable to fathom how this seemingly ancient feudal society could produce such high-technology items.

"Indeed, just stepping out of the beginner’s village, my understanding of this world is too narrow."

The two descended and began boarding from the entrance.

"Senior brother, this vessel has five levels. The lowest is for the sailors and miscellaneous workers, the second level is a warehouse, and the next three levels are for people like us to reside. We’re on the fourth level, where we can train and rest, and if any emergencies occur, we are required to fight and can access the deck directly through the passageways between the levels," Long Zhao explained.

Zhong Lin nodded in understanding, also comprehending the battle aspect. After all, this wasn’t a leisure trip, and if they encountered Sea Beast attacks, they’d have to defend the ship; otherwise, they’d await their demise at sea.

While talking, the two reached an open cabin door, guarded by warriors, with a stairway passage leading upwards behind the door.

Long Zhao took out the previously purchased tickets from his Storage Bracelet and handed them to the guard for inspection.

A ticket cost ten thousand Spirit Stones, exorbitantly priced.