Setting Sail!

Spirit City was located in the center of the two great empires and did not border the sea. If one wanted to sail, they could only go to the harbor cities of the Heaven Dou Empire or the Star Luo Empire.

Vast Sea City, the greatest city on the western frontier of the Heaven Dou Empire, was also the largest coastal and port city on the Douluo Continent.

On the official road leading to Vast Sea City, countless merchant caravans traveled to and from the city every day. There were wealthy merchants bringing endless seafood inland, as well as countless traveling traders heading to this important western city to seek their fortune.

Vast Sea City was built on a mountain by the sea. No matter how the tides rose and fell, they could not shake Vast Sea City in the slightest.

Although the level of soul masters here was quite ordinary, the city was responsible for the Heaven Dou Empire's maritime resources and played a pivotal role in the entire empire.

"We're setting sail!"

"..."

At dawn, along the broad coastline, fishing boats raised their sails one after another and set out to sea.

Na'er, seeing such a sight for the first time, was so astonished her mouth would not close.

"Elder!"

"Your Highness, the ship is ready and can set sail at any time."

The bishop of Vast Sea City's Spirit Hall branch came over respectfully at this moment. Looking at Jiang Yuan and his group, he did not dare be negligent in the slightest.

To ensure the safety of Jiang Yuan and Na'er on this trip, aside from Golden Crocodile Douluo accompanying them, Spirit Hall had also sent ten experts above the Soul Sage level.

Among them, three were the very people who had entered the ruins with Qian Xunji back then, brought Jiang Yuan out, and had their aptitude improved.

The three of them were even more loyal to Jiang Yuan than the others.

Apart from the three, the Vast Sea City branch had also mobilized the manpower and resources of many branches along the continent's western coast for this operation.

They were equipped with a sturdy, towering warship, skilled sailors, and numerous powerful sea soul masters.

"Second Worship."

Jiang Yuan turned to look at Golden Crocodile Douluo ahead of him.

"The weather shows no abnormalities and is suitable for going to sea. In that case, set out," Golden Crocodile Douluo said calmly, withdrawing his perception as he looked toward the sea horizon ahead.

As Golden Crocodile Douluo gave the order, a huge sailing ship crewed by Spirit Hall elites headed toward the deep sea, cutting through the wind and waves and dragging a long white line of spray behind it.

In this era, the sea seemed even more mysterious and dangerous than the land.

On the present continent, aside from a few human forbidden zones such as the Star Dou Forest and the northern ice plains, most regions could already be said to have been conquered by humanity.

But as for the vast ocean, the people of the continent, let alone conquering it, did not even understand much about it.

Though the sea was dangerous, with Golden Crocodile Douluo accompanying them, the danger level had dropped geometrically.

In fact, this journey could be said to pose no danger at all.

Jiang Yuan glanced toward the side of the ship ahead, where Na'er was staring blankly at the gradually receding coastline.

"Na'er, it's your first time out at sea. Are you adjusting all right?"

Jiang Yuan came to Na'er's side and asked as he looked at the schools of fish that leaped from the surface now and then.

"Brother Jiang Yuan, Na'er is fine."

Na'er shook her head, then raised an excited smile.

Clearly, Na'er was also very happy to be going out to sea for the first time.

The scenery of the sea was indeed unique. It was vast and magnificent, the endless ocean stretching as far as the eye could see, while in the distance lay the wondrous sight of sea and sky meeting.

The sun hung high overhead, shining on the sparkling sea.

For someone setting out to sea for the first time, all of this was filled with beauty.

"The sea is not like land. Here, there are countless powerful and unknown sea soul beasts. Na'er, stay by my side. I'll protect you."

Jiang Yuan did not miss any chance to raise her favorability. Smiling, he rubbed Na'er's head.

Na'er narrowed her eyes and nodded, leaning slightly toward Jiang Yuan.

Golden Crocodile Douluo stood on a high part of the ship. After seeing this scene, he turned his head to look into the distance again.

He did not understand the affairs of young people, nor did he want to get involved.

Four hours later, the ship had already left the safe waters and reached an area where they might be attacked by sea soul beasts.

Golden Crocodile Douluo had now arrived beside Jiang Yuan and Na'er. In the safe zone, it had not mattered if he stayed farther away, but in a place like this, he had to remain close and protect Jiang Yuan and Na'er every step of the way.

"Second Worship, where are we?"

Jiang Yuan took out a map. The map was somewhat abstract, and understanding it required some mental effort.

However, this sea chart should not be underestimated. It was a detailed chart of the nearshore waters that Spirit Hall had expended great effort to obtain. Not only did it include many islands, Sea God Island among them, it even covered somewhat more distant sea areas.

"We've already reached the Swordfish Sea Area. Past here is the Orca Sea Area, which is also the target of our journey."

"The Evil Orca, one of the three great overlords of the nearshore seas. It is fierce and cunning by nature, but it is also the source of the best Whale Glue we can obtain."

Golden Crocodile Douluo glanced over the map and spoke slowly.

Among the three great ocean overlords passed down in this era, aside from the Deep Sea Demon Whale King, the other two were actually only overlords of the nearshore seas.

Because shipbuilding capabilities were limited, humanity's exploration of the ocean still remained only in the nearshore waters. In the deep sea, even denser and more powerful sea soul beasts still lived.

But the Deep Sea Demon Whale King, with its strength as a half-step deity, was the undisputed number one overlord of the ocean.

"What about the other two great overlords?" Na'er looked up at Golden Crocodile Douluo curiously then, her purple, crystal-like eyes flashing with a strange light.

"One is the Demon Soul Great White Shark. Rumor has it that their clan leader was once the Sea God's mount. Now the entire Demon Soul Great White Shark clan has become Sea God Island's island-guardian divine beasts, and they are greatly revered by soul masters on the sea."

"As for the last one..." Golden Crocodile Douluo's tone paused, and his eyes turned solemn as well.

"The last one is the Deep Sea Demon Whale King, the undisputed number one soul beast of the ocean."

"I have never seen just how powerful this soul beast is, but the Great Worship once went to Sea God Island and exchanged words with Sea God Island's Great Worship. According to him, this Deep Sea Demon Whale King is extremely terrifying. It once even contended with the Sea God for the Sea God's divine position before the Sea God became a god."

"Its strength is unfathomable. Even the Great Worship has no confidence against it."

"Fortunately, the Deep Sea Demon Whale King is rather lazy by nature. It has always stayed active within one stretch of sea, so as long as we avoid that area, we'll be fine."

"That's amazing!"

"Even Grandpa Golden Crocodile isn't its match?"

Na'er's eyes shone, but then she sighed somewhat disappointedly.

"Hahahaha... Grandpa Golden Crocodile is old and has no chance to defeat it anymore. But Na'er is still young. Grandpa believes that in the future, you'll definitely be able to help Grandpa defeat it."

Golden Crocodile Douluo laughed heartily and patted Na'er on the head. Half a year of teaching had long since made him treat Na'er like his own granddaughter.

"Mm!" Na'er nodded seriously and waved her little fist. "Na'er will definitely cultivate hard. When the time comes, I'll help Grandpa Golden Crocodile beat the Deep Sea Demon Whale King."

Jiang Yuan watched from the side, feeling a little odd inside.

Just what sin had the Deep Sea Demon Whale King committed to be targeted by this one?

He hoped its future days would be a little easier.

(Deep Sea Demon Whale King: Family, who understands? I woke up from a nap and the sky had fallen!)

"Brother Jiang Yuan has to work hard too. When the time comes, we'll go together." Na'er was very loyal and did not forget to drag Jiang Yuan in beside her.

"Sure, sure. When the time comes, we'll take the Deep Sea Demon Whale King's hide and make each of the worshipers a pair of leather shoes."

"Hahahaha, then this old man will be waiting!"

As they spoke, a sizable commotion suddenly came from the bow of the ship.

"Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh!"

"On guard! A sea soul beast is attacking!"