Please Proceed to Your Deaths
The ferry ran at full power, charging ahead at top speed.
It cut through the ocean currents, racing toward Righteous Qi Prefecture by the hour.
Their destination, Confucian Grove, was a port city. The Confucian Sage Statue outside its harbor was the largest lighthouse in the Great Qian World, guiding passing vessels at every moment.
It was also one of Righteous Qi Prefecture's great magical artifacts. As long as it stood, the waters near the harbor remained free of waves and disasters, with favorable winds and timely rains.
However, due to Demonic Confucianism Mends the Heavens, the Confucian Sage Statue had also been contaminated. If it ever shone red, ships within the harbor could not leave, ships outside could not enter, and the entire port had to be sealed off.
Fortunately, this did not happen often. The most recent incident had been nine years ago, so overall, it was still fairly safe.
With seven hours left until the National College Entrance Examination, Luo Tong saw the Confucian Sage Statue's square scarf appear on the horizon. That meant they would reach their destination in four hours, leaving them time to rest before the exam.
"President Chen, we're almost there—what is that?"
Ahead, a region had appeared directly in the ferry's path. Dark shadows darted through it, carrying an ominous air.
The shadow of the Secret Star Lord had appeared there as well. The entire region had been concealed by Star Lord's Blessing such as secrecy, darkness, silence, and mystery, ensuring that what was about to happen there would remain unknown.
Luo Tong's eyes widened at the sight, and he inwardly cursed.
They're coming for us!
Just as he was about to warn Bandage Man to evade them, a sound like clashing metal rang out beside him.