Energy Amethyst

Chapter 686: Energy Amethyst

"Whooo—"

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

The massive cruise ship slowly swayed, stirring up fine sprays of waves beside the dock. Then, like a waking behemoth, it accelerated toward the deep waters in the distance.

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 moved forward, the ribbons shattered into glimmering golden scales that rippled with the waves.

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

At the same time, the atmosphere in the banquet hall atop the cruise ship quietly began to change. The lights, originally bright as day, suddenly dimmed, as if the god of night had gently drawn a thin veil over the festivities, adding a touch of mystery to the feast.

Everyone's gaze was involuntarily drawn to the raised platform at the center of the hall. There, a soft spotlight bloomed like a golden flower, illuminating a white-haired old man dressed in a dark tailcoat and wearing a monocle.

The white-haired old man lightly clapped his hands. Though the applause was soft, it seemed to possess some magical power. "Good evening, everyone. I am Zhu Yutang, 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 freely from the platform. Though his hair was completely white, he remained vigorous and sharp. "You are all busy people, so this old man will not take