The Old Turtle Enters the Pot

One-Line Gorge ran from west to east, a waterway like a colossal dragon splitting a giant island into two halves. It looked as though a Great Power had cleaved it apart with a single sword strike. Together, they were named Twin Dragon Island.

If one looked down from the sky and surveyed the surrounding seas, all that met the eye was seawater upon seawater, with Twin Dragon Island alone lying prone in the vast, empty Desolate Sea.

Beneath the seemingly tranquil waters, reefs were everywhere. Only the waterway at the heart of Twin Dragon Island was suitable for passage.

An Ocean Battleship flying the banner of the Brocade Banner Song Clan cut through the waves as it slowly approached Twin Dragon Island.

"The harbor has most likely been destroyed. During this period, we'll have plenty to keep us busy. Those damned Sea Race."

On the heavy, gleaming deck, Song Zheyun withdrew his gaze from Twin Dragon Island, whose outline was already visible, and sighed softly.

"If that's true, then we need to move faster. Recently, the Vast Sea Merchant Association and Thousand Blades City have been pressing us too hard. The pressure on both flanks is immense—we need to break out quickly."

Song Zheyun shook his head. "No matter how fast we go, we must remain cautious. The Sea Race are cunning. If they've left behind an ambush, carelessness will cost us dearly."

With that, he looked toward the helm. "Sail directly into One-Line Gorge. Check the harbor first."

"As You Command."

The battleship adjusted its course and was just about to enter the waterway when a fierce Sword Qi swept across the sea, crashing down upon Song Zheyun and the others with the speed of lightning, too swift to cover one's ears.

The Ocean Battleship's Defensive Magic Array activated