Energy Purple Crystal

"Whooo—"

Three deep, lingering horn blasts tore through the night sky, like a call from the nocturnal sea.

The massive cruise ship slowly swayed, stirring up tiny waves beside the pier. Then, like a colossal beast awakening, it accelerated toward the deep waters in the distance.

The Soul Tool Lamps along both sides of the ship lit up one after another, casting two golden ribbons across the sea. As the cruise ship advanced, those ribbons shattered into flickering golden scales that rose and fell with the waves.

The departure of the cruise ship was like pressing the start button for the evening banquet. The entire vessel seemed to tremble faintly, as if cheering for the feast about to begin.

At the same time, the atmosphere within the banquet hall atop the cruise ship quietly shifted. The lights, previously as bright as day, suddenly dimmed, as though the god of night had gently drawn a thin veil over the hall, adding a touch of mystery to the feast.

Everyone's attention was involuntarily drawn to the raised platform at the center of the banquet hall. There, a soft spotlight bloomed like a golden flower, illuminating a white-haired elder in a dark tailcoat and Monocle.

The white-haired elder lightly clapped his hands. Though the applause was soft, it seemed to possess a magical power. "Good evening, everyone. I am Zhu Yutang, Association President of the Tianhai Chamber of Commerce. First, on behalf of the Tianhai Chamber of Commerce, I would like to thank all our distinguished guests for taking time out of their busy schedules to attend this party. I..."

Zhu Yutang spoke eloquently from the platform. Though his hair was entirely white, he remained vigorous and sharp. "You are all busy people, so this old man will not waste your time. Please