The Battle to Land on the Island (II)

In the early morning, the sun had not yet risen above the horizon.

The hazy white light rising from the horizon had already signaled the time ahead of schedule.

Small fishing boats, scattered from various rudimentary ports, cast their nets in the nearshore waters before the larger fishing vessels set sail.

Poseidon Island is an island.

It is an archipelago.

The meat supply relies almost entirely on seafood.

Fish, clams, shrimp, crabs, and all sorts of other creatures, even Soul Beast, are all delicacies on the Sea People's menu. They only need to be processed to change their appearance and be served on the table and picked up by chopsticks.

Sea People are people who live off the sea.

Mountain dwellers, fishermen, farmers, and many others.

That's the meaning.

However, not all Sea People Sea People the same. Just as a farmer with ten acres of land might look down on a farmer with five acres, Sea People are also divided into different classes, with the ninth class being the lowest, the sixth class the middle, and the third class the highest, totaling eighteen special professions.

Of the nine classes, only pearl diving is a skilled job.

The other eight special professions are all physically demanding jobs.

Of the six ranks, only the largest group consists of managers.

The other five special occupations are all technical positions.

Among the three classes, captain is the most common. As long as one has strong strength and rich sailing experience, one can become a big figure in the eyes of most Sea People. Among the remaining two special professions, navigator has the highest technical content. Many of the skills they possess are passed down from father to son, and they have a high status. Even the captain must obey the navigator's command in terms of skills. Of course, if they fail to catch fish, the navigator will be blamed.

The rarest of them are Sea Prayer Believer.

In other words, Poseidon Follower have received the Poseidon's blessing.

Poseidon Follower, as the name suggests, are people who believe in the Poseidon and are recognized by Poseidon. In the Poseidon's doctrine, the sea is the source of everything. Therefore, the Poseidon High Priestess throughout history have never prevented these believers from going to sea. On the contrary, they have even encouraged the Poseidon Follower to get close to the sea and help fishermen, including calming storms, whirlpools, tsunamis and many other harsh environments. This is why all fleets welcome Sea Prayer Believer. In critical moments, Sea Prayer Believer can really save lives and are a fleet's last resort.

However, the Sea Prayer Believer also have three major drawbacks.

Firstly, Sea Prayer Believer) are not allowed to participate in fishing.

Secondly, Sea Prayer Believer should not take up a position in a particular fleet for money.

Thirdly, each time the fleet goes out to sea, it must release live seafood equal in weight to the Sea Prayer Believer from the seafood that has already been caught.

Nevertheless, it is extremely difficult to find even one Sea Prayer Believer.

After all, things at sea are just as important as things in the air.

Normally nothing goes wrong, but once something does happen, it's a big deal.

A Sea Prayer Believer, to put it bluntly, would weigh no more than 300 jin (150 kg). 300 jin of fish is less than one percent of the total seafood income of a fleet on a single voyage. Spending a little money for peace of mind is better than encountering a storm, whirlpool, or tsunami that destroys the ship and kills everyone.

And this is the world as seen through the eyes of the Sea People.

Ordinary people like them could not even imagine the power possessed by the Poseidon Seven Holy Pillars, let alone the world as seen through the eyes of the Poseidon High Priestess.

For ordinary people like them, filling their stomachs is the most important thing.

And among all the options for filling one's stomach.

Going out to sea to fish is the simplest.

Due to the unique environment of the archipelago, the soil here is unsuitable for cultivation.

Although such a large archipelago must have fertile land, it is obviously unrealistic to rely on this amount of fertile land to feed everyone on Poseidon Island. Grain is more expensive than meat, which is the reality of Poseidon Island.

The nearshore area is a fishing ground chosen by small fishing boats and fishermen. The fish here are not large, and the heaviest will not exceed fifty pounds. The fish are gentle in nature. There are no giant sharks in the open sea that require a fishing crossbow to hunt. In fact, some giant sharks are Ten-Thousand Year Soul Beast, which are ineffective even with fishing crossbows. Only the captain, who is Soul Master, can take action and drive away the Soul Beast with his powerful strength.

Within a thousand miles, it is considered near the sea.

A thousand miles away, it's considered the distant sea.

And today!

At this very moment, as darkness falls!

On the exact dividing line, exactly a thousand miles apart, not a fraction off!

A small boat, seemingly appearing out of nowhere, slowly came to a stop as its bow touched the line!

The black-haired boy sat cross-legged at the bow of the boat.

He was handsome and radiant, as bright as the sun and stars.

The black and gold cloak, in theory, did not match the surrounding environment, but it looked more pleasing to the eye on the boy than a straw raincoat.

A gentleman as beautiful as jade, unparalleled in the world.

Even without any gold, silver, or jade embellishments, it is still incredibly valuable.

The kind of difference that's immediately noticeable.

However, this is also the world as seen through the eyes of the Sea People!

The first thought that popped into the mind of the young fisherwoman rowing on her small fishing boat after she caught a glimpse of Ye Qingcang's face!

"Little Fish?" On the stern deck of the small fishing boat, an old man with white hair and beard noticed the boat drifting with the current. He put down the fishing net that he hadn't yet finished tidying, bent down and went into the cabin. He walked to the front deck, looked at his granddaughter's back with a puzzled expression, and raised his voice, repeating, "Little Fish, what are you looking at?"

"Oh, Grandpa, when did you get here?" The fisherwoman, who looked to be about twenty but was actually only sixteen, was startled when she heard her grandfather's voice. She turned slightly to the side, partly to speak to him better, and partly to let him see Ye Qingcang not far away. The deck of the fishing boat was only so big, so it was normal for his view to be obstructed. "Oh, right, Grandpa, look... there's someone over there!"

"Someone?" The white-haired old man looked in the direction his granddaughter was pointing, startled at first, then understanding. He stroked his long beard, a mixture of relief and helplessness in his eyes. "I knew it! How could my usually shrewd, capable, feisty, unforgiving, and energetic granddaughter make such a mistake today? Considering your age, you really should be dating... But as someone who's been there, I have to remind you, a relationship between people of equal social standing is only suitable for families like ours. That young man is not someone we can aspire to!"

"No, Grandpa, what gives you the right to judge him and us like that?" The girl immediately got angry, but her strong family bond prevented her from arguing with her grandfather. She just retorted defiantly, "Our family isn't lacking anything. My eldest uncle works in the city, my second uncle is a sailor, and my brother is the helmsman of the seventeenth ship in the Boulder Fleet... Look at him, he only has a small boat. Why isn't he good enough for us?"

"Still young..." The white-haired old man smiled bitterly and shook his head. "I know you young people think that only those from wealthy families travel on big ships. That's not entirely wrong, because most wealthy people own big ships. But there are always exceptions... Look at the clothes he's wearing, and then look at the equipment on this small boat he's on. If I'm not mistaken, his clothes were cut from a single, intact Soul Beast hide, without a single stitch. Even if there were, the stitches are so fine that I can't see them—the quality is exceptionally high. And his boat has no oars, no first-aid supplies, and look at his demeanor—not flustered at all... He has the confidence to do this!"

The fisherwoman was startled by what she heard.

Looking again more closely, I saw everything my grandfather had said, and Ye Qingcang taking off his shoes, rolling up his trousers, and stepping into the sea!

The blood-red Vertical Sword Mark between his brows shone brightly!

Take a step forward and set foot across thousands of miles of sea!

In the distance, the all-encompassing Sea God's Light seemed to sense the provocation of this alien god. Layers of visible golden ripples spread out in the air, and the entire Poseidon Island trembled under the divine light!