The Weak Water River lay calm, its waves undisturbed, as a treasure ship sailed steadily along.
Little Master and the others all stood on the deck, working together to operate the treasure ship. None of them looked relaxed, and no one dared let down their guard.
The treasure ship, fashioned from Profound Yin Azure Bamboo, floated above the surface of the Weak Water River. A visible membrane of mist formed between its hull and the water, making them seem pressed together while actually keeping them apart.
Runic light glimmered faintly around the treasure ship, forming an almost imperceptible protective barrier that sealed out all the poisonous vapors.
Rather than hastily crossing to the opposite bank, the group followed the river downstream, hoping to take a shortcut by water and catch up with Shen Luo and Yan Wushi more quickly.
After drifting more than a hundred zhang along the Weak Water, the treasure ship rounded a swift bend and entered a broad stretch of river. A towering mass of waves suddenly surged upstream ahead, crashing toward the ship.
Seeing this, Little Master quickly swept his sleeve. A stream of light poured from within and merged into the treasure ship.
Though the treasure ship had been hastily refined, it was still a type of Puppet Armor. The instant the light entered it, the bow suddenly dipped downward before abruptly rearing up and charging forward, sending a wave rushing downstream.
The two waves collided and burst apart with a bang, scattering countless splashes.
As the spray dispersed and the treasure ship settled back down, everyone finally saw what lay ahead: a fierce beast, half fish and half dragon, was thrashing atop the water and whipping up a storm.
The beast was enormous. The half of its body above the surface alone measured thirty