Setting Sail for Sea God Island

As the bell rang, signaling the end of the winter break, Tianxing Martial Arts Academy welcomed the new semester. Yu Yunting and Yu Yunyao bid farewell to their parents and plunged back into the busy and fulfilling campus life. Meanwhile, in Dragon City, Yu Yuanchen and Ye Zhilan made their final preparations for their long journey.

For this overseas exploration, Yu Yuanchen had no intention of struggling to fly across the vast ocean on his own. That would not only be extremely costly but also inefficient; searching for other possible continents in the endless ocean would be like looking for a needle in a haystack.

Since you have the capability, why make things difficult for yourself? Building a ship capable of Yu Feng and offering both speed and comfort for long voyages is the wise choice.

To Yu Yuanchen's surprise and delight, when he told Qian Daoliu and Tang Chen about his idea of exploring overseas continents, his two close friends showed great interest and expressed their willingness to go with him.

"Overseas continents? That sounds intriguing!" Tang Chen rubbed his hands together, his eyes gleaming with adventure. "Maybe there are new forging materials or special Soul Beast! Staying in one place all the time is making my bones rust."

Qian Daoliu was relatively calm, but there was a hint of curiosity in his eyes. "There are occasional records of secrets from overseas in ancient books, but they are vague. If we could go and see for ourselves, verify what we have learned, and broaden our horizons, it would be a wonderful thing."

He has now completed the first eight trials of the Angel God Trial, and his Soul Power has reached level ninety-nine. He only needs to accumulate enough Power of Faith before he can attempt to open the final inheritance. He has relatively plenty of time.

Yu Yuanchen readily agreed. Many hands make light work, and the journey would be more lively. His main purpose for this trip was to find the legendary Sun Moon Continent and explore its unique Soul Tool technology.

This was not for the Power of Faith —with the Martial Way system in place, the collection of the Power of Faith would be a natural process—but purely out of curiosity about unknown technological paths.

Soul Tool represent a path of power application that differs from the cultivation methods of Soul Master and even from the divine system, possessing immense potential.

In the past, he was too busy with many things to delve into these subjects, but now that his Martial Way are on the right track and his children have started school, it is the perfect time to settle down and study these "miscellaneous subjects".

Over the past six years, while accompanying his children as they grow up, he also took the time to study some of the remaining fragments of Soul Tool in the Douluo Continent and disassembled many low-level Soul Tool that were on the verge of being scrapped. He barely managed to grasp some of the basics, but ultimately it was not a systematic approach and lacked core theories and high-level inheritance.

According to his memories of the original story from his previous life, the Sun Moon Continent was the birthplace and pinnacle of Soul Tool Technology in later generations, making it the best destination for his "journey to the West".

Three days later, in Vast Sea City.

This largest coastal city in the Heaven Dou Empire welcomed several distinguished guests: Yu Yuanchen, Ye Zhilan, Qian Daoliu, Tang Chen, and their wives, who quietly arrived at the agreed meeting point.

Beside Tang Chen stood a tall and straight woman with a touch of heroism in her brows; she was his wife, Yang Xueqi. Born into the Breaking Clan, her Martial Soul was the Soul Breaking Spear. She had decent talent, with Innate Soul Power at level seven, but under Tang Chen's guidance, she had already reached the Soul Douluo Cultivation Level. She had a straightforward personality and shared similar interests with Tang Chen, both being somewhat obsessed with martial arts.

Moreover, the two already had a son, who is the same age as Yu Yuanchen's two younger brothers, Yu Yuanzhen and Yu Luomian. He is also studying at the Tianxing Academy, in the same year as Yu Yuanzhen and Yu Luomian, and they are also competitors.

Beside Qian Daoliu stood a woman with a unique temperament and stunning beauty, named Avril. Surprisingly, she was not human, but a Six-winged Angel who had been Purification by Qian Daoliu's Angel Holy Light and returned to the light.

She retained her complete six-winged form, her aura pure and powerful. Standing beside Qian Daoliu, she was like a deity descending to earth. This was a predestined encounter Qian Daoliu had when Purification Fallen Angel in the Demon Plane, and now they were married.

Over the past six and a half years, after stabilizing the situation in the Demon Plane, Qian Daoliu and Tang Chen thought that Golden Crocodile Douluo had broken through to Level 98, and with many powerful figures taking turns to guard the area, the top combat power of the Demon Plane was almost wiped out, so there was no major threat. Therefore, they returned to the Douluo Continent.

After that, the two of them broke through to the Level 99 Titled Douluo, and their Soul Ring Configuration reached the terrifying level of four purple, three black and two red, and they completed the first eight trials of their respective Divine Examination.

It's worth mentioning an episode during Qian Daoliu's Divine Examination. In fact, in theory, Qian Daoliu didn't have much ambition; he only wanted to inherit his ancestors' God Position and ascend to the Divine Realm. He should have been the first to become a god, but a small incident occurred in the Demon Plane.

Originally, according to the rules of the Angel God's inheritance, when the inheritor undergoes the final test, the high priest must sacrifice himself to open the Path to Godhood. Qian Daoliu was unaware of this until one day when he was drinking with Tang Chen in the Demon Plane. Tang Chen, in his drunken state, mentioned that because the God of Strength did not have a high priest, he needed to collect decades of Power of Faith to ignite the divine fire in order to become a god.

Qian Daoliu became suspicious and, upon further questioning, was shocked to discover that the moment he became a god was the moment his father, Qian Chongxiao, sacrificed himself!

He immediately returned to the Spirit Hall and had a long talk with his father. In the end, he persuaded (or rather, "forced") Qian Chongxiao to give up his plan to sacrifice himself with an extremely firm attitude.

Qian Daoliu that Yu Yuanchen and Tang Chen both chose to become gods by accumulating faith through their own efforts. He Qian Daoliu, was no less than anyone else in his life. He would rather give up his God Position than use his father's sacrifice as a stepping stone! What he wants, he will strive for himself!

Although Qian Chongxiao felt helpless, he was also deeply proud of his son's pride and sense of responsibility. Therefore, Qian Daoliu has now embarked on a long journey of accumulating faith and opening his own path to divinity.

With Yu Yuanchen, Qian Daoliu, and Tang Chen, the three strongest Titled Douluo of the era, joining forces, the safety of this overseas expedition was ridiculously high; it wouldn't be an exaggeration to call it a vacation. So, the three of them simply brought their wives along, treating this expedition as a rare and long honeymoon trip.

Having decided to set sail, the first thing to do was to build a ship. Yu Yuanchen had made preparations in advance; relying on his profound understanding of energy runes and material structure, he personally designed the ship's blueprint.

In terms of materials, they spared no expense. The three of them used various Rare Metal and spirit wood from their respective forces' reserves. Tang Chen, the newly promoted inheritor of "God of Strength," personally wielded the hammer and combined it with some alchemical techniques learned from the Demon Plane to forge the materials. Qian Daoliu assisted in the smelting with Angel Holy Fire.

Ye Zhilan, Yang Xueqi, and Avril also assisted from the side. In just a few days, a multi-masted sailing ship about fifty meters long, with a streamlined body, shimmering with dark gold metallic luster, and engraved with countless complex runes on its hull, was completed.

This sailboat, named "Explorer" by Yu Yuanchen, is not only incredibly sturdy, capable of withstanding deep-sea waves, but also incorporates a combination of soul-guided arrays for energy gathering, defense, acceleration, and concealment (Yu Yuanchen's current understanding and application of some basic Soul Guiding Array are not at a high level, relying entirely on the materials used). Driven by their high-intensity Soul Power, it can even fly at low altitudes or dive into the deep sea for short periods when necessary, making it a veritable mobile fortress.

The ship is ready; now it's time to set sail. On this vast ocean, where can they find the Sun Moon Continent?

"Perhaps we can go to Sea God Island first," Ye Zhilan suggested. "Sea God Island has guarded the ocean for generations and has a close relationship with the sea. Maybe we can find clues about the overseas continent. Besides, Sister Bo Saixi is there too, so we can go and see her."

The proposal was unanimously approved. Sea God Island, secluded and uncontested, with relatively good relations with all parties, is indeed a good place to obtain information.

A few days later, the Explorer raised its sails and slowly sailed away from the port amidst the astonished gazes of the people of Vast Sea City.

At the bow, Yu Yuanchen stood with his hands behind his back, the sea breeze ruffling his clothes. Ye Zhilan stood beside him, leaning gently against him. Qian Daoliu and Avril gazed into the distance from the railing, where Holy Light and Angel Wings shimmered in the sunlight. Tang Chen excitedly inspected the various facilities on the ship, while Yang Xueqi watched with a smile.

The sailboat cleaved through the azure sea, heading towards the legendary Sea God Island. Runes on the ship glowed faintly, gathering Wind Element to propel the vessel at a speed far exceeding that of ordinary sailboats. Seagulls circled overhead, the vast blue waves stretching out before them—an overseas exploration journey full of unknowns and surprises had officially begun.

The voyage was far from boring. Several of the world's top experts gathered together, enjoying the sea view and exchanging cultivation insights. Yu Yuanchen and Qian Daoliu discussed the commonalities in the application of elements, while Yu Yuanchen and Tang Chen sparred on the techniques of using power.

Ye Zhilan discusses healing and Purification methods with Avril, and talks with Yang Xueqi about the characteristics of plants and the artistic Artistic Conception marksmanship.

The journey turned into a small, high-level forum, and everyone felt they benefited greatly.

Occasionally, when they encountered attacks from ignorant Sea Soul Beast, there was no need for the big shots to take action. The ship's defensive formation would light up, and the beasts would not be able to damage the ship in the slightest. The beasts would keep attacking without knowing what was good for them, but Yu Yuanchen, Qian Daoliu, and Tang Chen could easily deal with them with just a little movement. Instead, they became a source of amusement during the voyage.

After more than ten days of sailing, an island shrouded in mist and exuding an aura of mystery and divine Divine Power finally appeared on the distant horizon— Sea God Island.

The arrival of the Explorer immediately attracted the attention of Sea God Island. Several powerful auras rose from the island and rapidly approached. The leader, with graceful figures and feet treading on the waves, was none other than Sea God Island's High Priestess, Bo Saixi.

"Brother Yu, Brother Qian, Brother Tang, and everyone else, what brings you all to this remote island overseas?" Bo Saixi's voice was clear and melodious, tinged with surprise and welcome. Her gaze swept over the "Explorer," a hint of astonishment flashing in her eyes. This ship... is no ordinary vessel.

Yu Yuanchen and the others flew forward to greet them, exchanging pleasantries. Ye Zhilan stepped forward, took Bo Saixi's hand, and said with a smile, "Sister Bo Saixi, we've come to ask you for information and just wanted to see you."

The group landed on the pristine white sands of Sea God Island, where Bo Saixi led them to the island's temple. After listening to Yu Yuanchen explain his purpose—to search for clues about the overseas continent— Bo Saixi pondered for a moment.

"An overseas continent... does indeed exist." Bo Saixi's words were startling. She looked towards the boundless sea to the west. "According to the ancient records of Sea God Island, beyond the endless ocean, there exists a continent called ' Sun Moon.' The human Soul Master there seem to have embarked on a path completely different from that of the Douluo Continent, and are extremely skilled in creating and using Soul Tool."

Yu Yuanchen's heart skipped a beat; as expected! He pressed on, "Does the High Priest know the exact location? Or do you have any nautical charts or shipping routes recorded?"

Bo Saixi shook her head, a hint of apology in her voice. "Unfortunately, the records of Sea God Island are also very vague. We only know that it's roughly located in the far west, and that sailing there requires crossing the treacherous ' Demon Whale Sea Domain,' the territory of the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King. Even our Sea God Island ships dare not venture deep into that area. The specific route has long been lost. After all, the Lord Sea God's faith mainly covers the seas surrounding Douluo Continent, and records of the distant outer seas are limited."

The Demon Whale Sea Domain? The Deep Sea Demonic Whale King? A knowing glint flashed in Yu Yuanchen's eyes. It seemed this journey was destined to be anything but peaceful. However, with them around, unless a true God Level being intervened, the vast ocean wouldn't be able to stop them.

"Thank you for informing me, Saintess Bo Saixi," Yu Yuanchen said, bowing in thanks. "Having a general direction is good. Demon Whale Sea Domain... we have our own plans."

Looking at the powerful figures before him, whose auras were as deep as the sea, Bo Saixi understood that they indeed had the confidence to cross the Demon Whale Sea Domain.

She thought for a moment, then said, "Although there's no specific route, I can give you a nautical chart drawn by Sea God Island that describes the Ocean Current, climate, and known dangerous areas in the western seas. It might be of some help. Also, Sea God Island has a token that might reduce trouble when you encounter certain sea creatures."

As she spoke, she took out a seashell-shaped token that emitted a soft blue light and an ancient nautical chart, and handed them to Yu Yuanchen.

"Thank you very much!" Yu Yuanchen accepted the gift solemnly. This favor was considerable.

After spending two days on Sea God Island, Yu Yuanchen and his group prepared to take their leave and continue their westward journey. Bo Saixi personally escorted them to the pristine white sand beach, where the "Explorer" rested quietly in the azure waters.

Just as Yu Yuanchen and the others were about to board the ship, Bo Saixi looked at the three strongest Titled Douluo in the world before her, and a thought that had been on her mind for a long time became clear.

She stepped forward, her expression unusually serious, and said, "Brother Yu, Brother Qian, Brother Tang, please wait."

Upon hearing this, Yu Yuanchen and the others stopped and turned to look at Bo Saixi, their faces showing inquiry.

Bo Saixi took a deep breath, a resolute glint in her amethyst eyes. "On your journey westward, will you inevitably pass through the ' Demon Whale Sea Domain '?"

Yu Yuanchen nodded. "According to the sea chart given by the High Priest and previous information, the Demon Whale Sea Domain is a necessary route for westward travel, and also the most dangerous sea area known."

"Indeed." A sharp glint flashed in Bo Saixi's eyes. "The overlord of that sea is Ferocious Beast with Cultivation Level, who calls himself the ' Deep Sea Demonic Whale King.' Its strength has already stepped one foot into the God Level. In the ocean, even if I wield the Sea God's Trident, I would have no chance of killing it."

Her words carried a hint of solemnity, and a subtle sense of helplessness. "To be honest, the final challenge of my Eighth Trial Sea God is to slay this fiend under my halberd."

Upon hearing this, surprise flashed in the eyes of Yu Yuanchen, Qian Daoliu, and Tang Chen, but they quickly understood. At their level, they naturally understood the severity of the Divine Examination and instantly grasped Bo Saixi's intention in bringing this up.

Bo Saixi continued, "This fiend clashed with the Sea God before the Sea God became a god. Although he ultimately prevailed before becoming a god, he was powerless to kill him. After becoming a god, he could no longer interfere in the affairs of the mortal realm. This allowed it to occupy the vital westward route, unchecked by anyone. In the past, our Sea God Island kept to itself, because of its power and the fact that successive high priests had to remain in the temple to maintain the Sea God's faith, making it difficult for them to launch distant expeditions. However, its existence is ultimately a thorn in our side and an obstacle to east-west travel."

Her gaze swept over the three powerful figures with profound auras before her, and her tone became sincere and firm. "It is truly the will of Heaven that the three of you have come here together today. Bo Saixi has a request—I sincerely invite the three of you to lend me a hand in defeating the Demon Whale King and helping me complete this eighth Divine Examination! At the same time, it would also be a way to rid the people of a scourge and clear obstacles for Brother Yuanchen and your journey westward. What do you three think?"