Not long after Liu Changxu helped Xiao Zier subdue the Golden Mystic Turtle, his wives and children began returning from their treasure hunt on the seabed.
Every one of them wore a delighted expression, clearly having reaped a rich harvest beneath the sea. His daughter Liu Fuxin even held up a fist-sized Golden Treasure Pearl to show off to her father, drawing everyone's attention.
Once everyone was back aboard, the Ruyi Sky-Patrolling Battleship started up again, its hull becoming a streak of light as it sped toward Golden Ring Island.
After flying continuously over the Eastern Sea for more than three months, on March 20 in the year 707 of the Great Han, a hazy outline of land finally appeared in the waters ahead. They had finally reached Golden Ring Island.
When Liu Changxu told everyone that Golden Ring Island was close, the atmosphere on deck changed in an instant. Their easy relaxation vanished, replaced by solemn tension.
His wives and children put away their smiles, their gazes fixed on the island drawing ever closer.
Liu Changxu walked to the center of the deck and said in a deep voice:
"Come here, everyone. I'll explain the arrangements for what comes next."
His wives and children gathered around, holding their breath as they listened intently.
"Our main objective in this assault on Golden Ring Island is to eliminate the ninth-tier inferior-grade Golden Crab on the island, along with the Golden Crab clan's senior members!"
Liu Changxu's gaze was as sharp as a blade as he declared firmly:
"I will deal with that ninth-tier Golden Crab myself. Zier, lead the Sky-Patrolling Battleship in holding down the island's other powerful members of the Demon Race. Remember, focus on keeping them occupied. Do not engage them head-on. Once I have slain that ninth-tier Golden