The Soul Guidance Warship had been sailing across the vast sea for more than ten days.
At first, everyone had been filled with anticipation and curiosity about the voyage. Liu Yuxi and Ning Rongrong would always lean over the railing, excitedly pointing at the colorful Soul Beasts that occasionally leaped from the water. Zhu Zhuqing, on the other hand, was very interested in the structure of the Soul Guidance Warship and often discussed its performance with Xu Chengye. Though Snow Empress remained as aloof as ever, she would occasionally gaze at the distant horizon, a faint ripple passing through her eyes.
But as time passed, the monotony of the sea gradually wore down everyone's enthusiasm.
Every day, all they saw was the same blue sky, white clouds, and endless seawater. Other than the occasional seabird flying past, there was nothing new to see.
Liu Yuxi rested her chin on the railing and listlessly stirred the seawater.
"This ocean is far too boring. Nothing but water everywhere."
Ning Rongrong also put away the Nine Treasures Glazed Pagoda in her hand and sighed.
"Yeah. Forget a small continent—we haven't even seen a decent island."
Zhu Zhuqing leaned against the side with her eyes closed, resting. The curiosity she had shown at the beginning was gone as well.
Xu Chengye stood atop the lookout platform, yawning, his gaze somewhat unfocused.
As Shen Lian controlled the Soul Guidance Warship, he watched the surrounding waters, his brow faintly furrowed.
Over the past ten days, they had found almost no signs of life, and that made him uneasy.
Just then, Xu Chengye suddenly perked up on the lookout platform and shouted at Shen Lian.
"Cousin, there's a merchant ship up ahead. It looks pretty luxurious. Should we pull alongside and take a look?"
Shen Lian's heart