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In order to evade detection by Spirit Hall, Dai Vis deliberately chose to depart at the break of dawn. Leading the group, they mounted their Black Scale Horses and rode toward the Pelagi Kingdom, traveling day and night without rest.
The Pelagi Kingdom was the closest kingdom within the Star Luo Empire to the Fasnuo Province, and its capital, Pelagi City, stood as the westernmost stronghold of the Empire.
Dai Vis intended to travel to the Pelagi Kingdom first, and from there, utilize the Star Luo Empire's naval fleet stationed along the coastline to set sail for Sea God Island.
The oceans of the Douluo Continent were far from peaceful. Violent, surging tsunamis were a common occurrence, but even more terrifying were the horrors lurking beneath the surface—the extremely formidable Sea Soul Beasts.
Sea Soul Beasts were the favored children of the ocean and the undisputed overlords of the deep. At the same cultivation level, a land-based Soul Master was almost never a match for a Sea Soul Beast within its own element.
Although aerial Soul Masters could rely on their ability to fly to contend with Sea Soul Beasts, their Soul Power would eventually run dry. There would always come a moment when they would have to land or fall into the sea. Furthermore, once a Sea Soul Beast dived deep into the abyss, even the most powerful aerial Soul Master could do nothing against them.
While Dai Vis possessed immense strength—bold enough to claim invincibility against anyone of the same rank on land or in the sky—he lacked combat experience in maritime environments. He could not risk the lives of Zhu Zhuyun and the other three women on a gamble.
Therefore, he sought the assistance of the naval fleet. With their professional aid, the group should be able to reach Sea God Island safely.
Because they were traveling in secret, they faced almost no obstruction along the way. Even when they encountered the occasional bandit or highwayman, they were easily disposed of by Anna, Tang Yuehua, and the others. There was simply no need for Dai Vis to lift a finger.
In less than a month, Dai Vis successfully reached the western coastline of the Pelagi Kingdom and located the Star Luo Empire's naval base.
Although wars on the Douluo Continent were predominantly fought on land, small-scale naval skirmishes had erupted in the past. To prevent the Heaven Dou Empire from launching sneak attacks by sea, and to drive away Sea Soul Beasts and pirates, the Star Luo Empire had specially equipped a powerful, elite naval force.
This navy was not only armed with advanced cannons forged by the legendary Master Lou Gao, but it had also recruited many high-level Sea Soul Masters. Consequently, despite numbering only thirty thousand troops, their combat capabilities were not to be underestimated.
When Dai Vis presented the White Tiger Token, which represented the Imperial Family, they were granted unimpeded passage straight into the main camp of the naval base to meet the commanding general.
"Marquis of Zhenhai, Sha Hengtian, was unaware of the Crown Prince's arrival and failed to welcome you properly. I hope Your Highness will forgive this sin!"
Shortly after Dai Vis and his entourage entered the main tent, a towering man—nine feet tall, with a dark complexion, a thick, bristling beard, and a burly physique—rushed in to pay his respects.
Dai Vis observed the general, who was clad in Black Shark Armor, and the relevant information surfaced in his mind.
Sha Hengtian, the Marquis of Zhenhai of the Star Luo Empire, was also the Admiral commanding the Imperial Navy. His strength was comparable to Lie Tianhu before the latter broke through to become a Titled Douluo, and the two were actually close drinking buddies.
Although his name might lead one to mistake him for a land-based Soul Master—"Sha" meaning sand—he was, in fact, a genuine Sea Soul Master.
His Martial Soul was the Ice Sea Frenzied Shark, one of the top-tier marine Martial Souls, possessing dual attributes of water and ice. Sha Hengtian himself was a Power Attack System Battle Spirit Douluo at the peak of rank eighty-four, possessing formidable power.
Before Lie Tianhu became a Titled Douluo, even though his rank had always been slightly higher than Sha Hengtian's, Lie Tianhu had never once won against him in their sparring matches.
Due to elemental suppression, Sha Hengtian could fight Lie Tianhu to a draw even on land. However, if they were to spar at sea, relying on the ocean's amplification of Sea Soul Masters and the geographical advantage, Sha Hengtian could easily crush Lie Tianhu.
"General Sha, there is no need for such formality. Please, rise quickly!" Seeing Sha Hengtian kneeling, Dai Vis immediately stepped forward and effortlessly helped him up with one hand.
As their bodies made contact, Sha Hengtian felt the fluctuations of Soul Power surging within Dai Vis's body like a roaring tsunami. He was internally struck with horror.
With his level of cultivation, he actually couldn't see through Dai Vis!
He had long heard his old brother Tianhu say that the current Crown Prince of Star Luo was gifted with extraordinary talent and was the number one expert of the Empire. Seeing him today, the rumors were indeed true.
'Even I, a Spirit Douluo, cannot fathom his cultivation. The Crown Prince's strength... if not a Titled Douluo, he must be a high-ranking Spirit Douluo, far above me...'
Sha Hengtian muttered this praise inwardly, then smiled and said, "To possess such cultivation at such a young age... Your Highness's talent truly makes this subordinate feel ashamed!"
As he spoke, he scanned everyone present. He discovered that, aside from Tang Yuehua, everyone possessed extraordinary talent. He was particularly struck by Anna; her level seventy Soul Power sent a wave of terror through Sha Hengtian, compelling him to speak out.
"Truly, the waves behind drive on those before. I fear us 'old waves' are about to be smashed upon the beach!"
"Haha, General Sha surely jests. You are still young and robust; you may yet have the opportunity to become a Titled Douluo in the future," Dai Vis replied graciously.
Hearing this, Sha Hengtian laughed heartily. "Then this subordinate will thank Your Highness for your auspicious words."
After exchanging pleasantries for a while, Sha Hengtian suddenly changed the subject. "By the way, Your Highness, I do not yet know the purpose of your visit..."
"General, I have come to ask a favor. I need you to transport us to Sea God Island."
"Sea God Island?!"
As soon as these words were spoken, Sha Hengtian's face changed drastically. He exclaimed in shock, "Your Highness, why do you wish to go to that Devil Island?"
"Devil Island?" Zhu Zhuyun was stunned. The name 'Sea God Island' sounded incomparable and holy; why would Sha Hengtian refer to it as 'Devil Island'?
"Yes!" Sha Hengtian nodded heavily, explaining, "The Crown Princess may not know, but this Sea God Island is a sacred land in the hearts of Sea Soul Masters. It is hailed as the 'Spirit Hall of the Sea,' and its strength cannot be underestimated! It is said that decades ago, Spirit Hall led the Angel Legion to attack Sea God Island. The result was a disastrous defeat, and they even lost two Titled Douluo in the process."
"This proves that Sea God Island is worthy of its fierce reputation as a Devil Island. I do not understand why Your Highness would want to go to such a terrifying place."
Dai Vis smiled and explained, "I accidentally obtained a rare artifact. Its true value can only be fully unleashed by going to Sea God Island. However, we do not know the location of the island, so we hope General Sha can guide us there."
"Ah, this..."
Hearing this, Sha Hengtian hesitated abruptly. Seeing this, Dai Vis raised an eyebrow and asked, "Is there a problem, General Sha?"
"The problem isn't significant. This subordinate does indeed know the exact location of Sea God Island. However, the journey is treacherous. I am worried that it will be difficult to guarantee the safety of Your Highness and the Crown Princesses..."
Sha Hengtian did not finish his sentence, but Dai Vis guessed his meaning. He was simply worried about their safety and unable to answer to Emperor Dai Pojun if anything went wrong. Dai Vis laughed immediately.
"Hehe, General need not be troubled. I have already discussed this matter with my Imperial Father beforehand. The General only needs to take us there. As for safety..."
The corners of Dai Vis's mouth lifted, revealing a cool, charismatic, and slightly wicked smile. He released his Martial Soul, and his Soul Power erupted!
"We can protect ourselves!"
Staring at the eight dazzling Soul Rings surrounding Dai Vis, Sha Hengtian was left completely speechless.
(End of Chapter)