Chapter 960: Sailing into the Wasteland Sea
Lin Feng and his group had already scouted the departure point for the Purple Jade Warship. At this moment, at the edge of the Wasteland Sea, a warship as massive as a giant vessel from a previous life lay anchored across the sea. The ship's hull was enveloped in a terrifying layer of purple jade, as if a curtain of purple jade light protected the vessel.
Lin Feng and the others were not far from the Purple Jade Warship. Feeling the terrifying aura of desolation emanating from the Wasteland Sea ahead, they felt a suffocating sensation, as if stepping into that sea would mean certain death.
"No wonder the Moonlight Warship, as expensive as it is, came into being. Those with real backing would rather spend a hundred Essence Crystals to board the Moonlight Warship. This Wasteland Sea is far too terrifying. It's hard to imagine how disastrous it would be if a warship had an accident out here."
Lin Feng felt the terrifying aura of desolation and pondered inwardly. At this moment, their group had all changed their appearances, completely different from before. To be safe, Lin Feng had given each of them a human skin mask. He hoped the Carefree Sect Leader would not come here. If he did, they could only pray he wouldn't recognize them.
At the edge of the Wasteland Sea, many people were gazing at the Purple Jade Warship, a hint of longing in their eyes.
Separated by this stretch of sea, this region and the Eight Wastelands Realm were two completely different worlds. Only by crossing the Wasteland Sea could one step into the Eight Wastelands Realm, yet many people spent their entire lives unable to cross it.
Either they lacked Essence Crystals, or when they finally had them, they couldn't bear to gamble everything by exchanging them for a ticket aboard the ship. After all, no one knew how their lives would change once they boarded.
"Look, the Moonlight Sail people are bringing others over." At that moment, the crowd looked into the distance and saw a group of people whose robes bore the mark of a purple jade emblem. This was obtained in exchange for a boarding token. With this emblem, they could board the Purple Jade Warship and cross the Wasteland Sea.
"What a young group." The crowd sighed as they observed these people. Those boarding the Purple Jade Warship this time seemed younger than usual, radiating a vibrant vitality.
"It seems the Stone Emperor and Yu Emperor recruiting Martial Emperor's Disciples has attracted many outstanding young masters from noble families," many speculated. Separated by the Wasteland Sea, there was an insurmountable gap between the two sides. No matter how powerful a family was, without an Emperor, even the scions of those powerful clans were willing to take the risk, crossing the Wasteland Sea to the Eight Wastelands Realm on the other side to strive and make their mark.
Once they left, they would have no family to rely on; they would have to depend entirely on themselves.
A rumbling sound came from the Purple Jade Warship, and then a rainbow bridge shot down, extending from the Wasteland Sea to form a wide bridge of Essence.
"Board the ship," the leader said indifferently. The crowd then stepped onto the Essence Bridge and made their way toward the majestic Purple Jade Warship.
"Let's go over." Lin Feng's figure flickered as he approached the leader, took out his boarding token, and said, "Senior, we were delayed by some matters and couldn't make it to the Moonlight Sail in time to gather. We waited here directly. Could you allow us to board the Purple Jade Warship as well?"
"No. Since you missed it, wait for the next time," the man said coldly, causing Lin Feng and the others' expressions to stiffen.
"Senior, we've already exchanged for the boarding tokens. Please make an exception."
"The rules of the Moonlight Sail are clear: missing it means forfeiting this opportunity. We will transfer the remaining spots to others." The man's face was cold and unyielding. He said to the crowd, "Seven people have missed this time. Who wants these seven spots? Pay twenty Essence Crystals on the spot and board the Purple Jade Warship."
"How ruthless," Lin Feng and the others thought. Missing it meant forfeiting, and they would have to pay the Essence Crystals again.
"I'll take five spots," Lin Feng said through gritted teeth. The Carefree Sect Leader was in this area. If they could leave now, they should hurry. One hundred Essence Crystals—he would accept it.
"I'll take all seven spots." At that moment, a voice drifted over from the distance. The crowd turned their heads and saw a group of figures approaching gracefully.
Among this group were both men and women, but the leader was a woman. She wore a green long dress, her demeanor ethereal, and her face was very beautiful, causing many to be slightly dazed.
"Must be from some major family," the crowd murmured. Judging by the woman's beauty and temperament, she must have an extraordinary background. The people around her were all experts, surrounding her and making her appear even more noble.
"Miss Yang!" The leader of the Purple Jade Warship crew actually recognized this woman and addressed her very respectfully, surprising the crowd.
Even the strong men of the Moonlight Sail treated this woman with such respect. It seemed her identity was quite extraordinary.
"I'll take all seven spots," the woman and her group said as they flickered over. They had nine people in total, two more than the seven spots.
"Miss Yang, why not wait a few days and take the Moonlight Warship instead?" the leader suggested.
"No need. I'm in a hurry," the woman refused with a shake of her head. The other party said nothing more, smiled, and said, "In that case, Miss Yang, please board. The Essence Crystals are waived."
The Essence Crystals were waived!
Many people's eyes narrowed. Nine people, two extra spots, yet they were invited to board the Purple Jade Warship, and even the Essence Crystals were free.
"Senior, we also need these five spots," Lin Feng said urgently. Even if it cost a great deal, as long as they could leave this place quickly, he was willing.
The man gave Lin Feng a cold glance, seemingly mocking his audacity.
By then, the woman had already led her group across the Essence Bridge and onto the Purple Jade Warship. She turned back to look at Lin Feng and the others and said indifferently, "This Purple Jade Warship can hold six hundred people. A few more won't make much difference. Let them come up as well."
The man's eyes narrowed at the woman's words, then he nodded. "Since Miss Yang has spoken, I'll make an exception and let them board."
He then looked at Lin Feng and the others and said, "You're lucky. Get on."
"Thank you." Lin Feng nodded. The five of them flickered, crossed the Essence Bridge, and stepped onto the Purple Jade Warship.
The controller of the Purple Jade Warship stepped forward and stood at the very front of the ship, saying indifferently, "Everyone, prepare to set sail."
As his words fell, the Essence Bridge disappeared. Then, a terrifying layer of Essence light enveloped the entire massive warship. A violent surge of energy roared, stirring up the Wasteland Sea beneath the ship, causing a fierce tremor.
"Wait!" At that moment, a voice rolled in from the distance. A figure flickered rapidly, rushing toward them.
The crowd looked at the approaching figure and thought he might be one of those who had missed the ship. But upon closer inspection, they dismissed that guess.
One arm missing, but his aura was terrifying. This was a powerful Venerable.
"Senior, start the ship!" Lin Feng and the others stood on the warship, clearly seeing the flickering figure in the distance. It was none other than the Carefree Sect Leader.
"Oh?" The ship's controller glanced at Lin Feng and the others. Seeing their changing expressions, a hint of curiosity appeared on his face. It seemed these fellows were fleeing from something.
"Lin Feng!" A cold, rolling shout came from the distance. The Carefree Sect Leader's gaze locked directly onto Lin Feng, his eyes filled with intense coldness. "Lin Feng, don't think I won't recognize you just because you've changed your face again. Your eyes—I can see through them at a glance."
"Senior, please start the ship!" Lin Feng said loudly to the ship's controller. The Carefree Sect Leader had arrived at this very moment.
The man still looked at Lin Feng indifferently, showing no intention of starting the ship.
The Carefree Sect Leader's figure turned into a streak of light, drawing closer and closer, about to arrive in an instant.
"Start the ship," the beautiful woman said, turning back. Only then did the ship's controller nod. With a thought, a terrifying Essence light shot up into the sky. The entire massive warship was enveloped in radiance. A rumbling, violent surge of energy erupted, and the Purple Jade Warship began to move.
"Stop right there!" The Carefree Sect Leader roared in fury. A terrifying force struck directly against the Essence light. Ripples of light burst forth in waves, causing the entire Purple Jade Warship to shake slightly, but it was not shaken in the slightest.
"Boom!" A massive wave surged out, and then the Purple Jade Warship transformed into a brilliant streak of light, sailing into the Wasteland Sea, heading for the Eight Wastelands Realm!