On the vast, boundless sea, a ship rode the wind and waves, sailing toward Douluo Continent.
Traveling across the sea was not as peaceful as one might imagine. They often encountered violent storms and towering waves, and sometimes even suffered attacks from sea Spirit Beasts.
For instance, the little monsters aboard the ship had just dealt with a group of attacking Sea Demon Beasts.
"Third Brother, how much longer until we return to the continent? We've already been at sea for over half a month, haven't we?"
Ma Hongjun lay bored on the ship's deck, staring out at the unchanging seascape. The water was a deep blue, the waves rippled endlessly, and in the distance, the sea and sky merged into one line. It was quite a magnificent sight, but anyone would grow bored and weary after looking at it for half a month.
Tang San, who was steering the ship, estimated their position before replying, "Soon. We should arrive by tomorrow at the latest."
"Still until tomorrow? I wonder how my Xiangxiang is doing. So many years have passed—if she's married someone else, I'll have suffered a huge loss."
Ma Hongjun looked utterly dejected, with an unshakable trace of worry on his face.
"If you have time to mutter here, you might as well go steer the ship. It's your shift. Get down there already."
Dai Mubai emerged from the ship's engine room. Hearing Ma Hongjun's complaints, he could not help rolling his eyes and gave him a sharp knock on the head.
Thunk!
His bent fingers came down with a dull sound, and Ma Hongjun instinctively clutched his head and hunched his neck.
"Damn it! Boss Dai, go easier on me! Do you even know how strong you are now? If you knock a hole in the back