Shen Lian boarded the warship with Zhu Zhuqing, Liu Yuxi, Ning Rongrong, Xu Chengye, and the Snow Empress, bidding farewell to Sea God Island.
Standing on the deck, Shen Lian took out the beast-hide map he had obtained from Hai Dongqing's room from his Storage Soul Tool and spread it before everyone.
"Look, this is where Pirate Continent is."
Shen Lian tapped the area marked "Pirate Continent" in the southwest of the map with his fingertip.
"We have a clear direction this time, so we won't have to wander aimlessly across the sea like before."
Zhu Zhuqing leaned closer, lightly brushing her fingertips over the route markings on the map. Her eyes gleamed with anticipation.
"At last, we won't have to stare at nothing but the ocean every day. It feels good to have a goal."
Liu Yuxi nodded as well. Holding the Healing Green Lotus in her palm, she looked at the map and said softly,
"We were still resting on Sea God Island a day ago, and now we're heading somewhere new. It's rather exciting when you think about it."
Ning Rongrong shook the Nine Treasures Glazed Pagoda in her hand, light flowing around its tip.
"Having a map really does make a difference. After drifting at sea for so long, I was starting to forget what land even looked like."
Xu Chengye was holding the helm. Hearing that, he turned back with a smile.
"Don't worry. With me steering, we'll get there without a hitch."
The Snow Empress stood by the railing, her icy blue eyes gazing out over the distant sea. Though she said nothing, the lively ripples of Soul Power around her revealed a measure of interest.
With a clear destination, even the days at sea seemed to come alive.
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