Not long after the cannons were mounted on the ship, Chen Zhou embarked on his boldest attempt since the start of the challenge.
He boarded the Steel Bone and ordered Sunday to change course, leaving the coastal waters of the island and sailing towards the distant archipelago.
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The sea waves were split open by the ship's sword-like hull, accompanied by the increasing speed of the ship, the sea breeze brushed against faces.
Standing on the deck at the bow, Chen Zhou was silent, as Sunday and the selected first mate guarded behind him, watching the leader's tall silhouette.
In their hearts, they speculated about what the leader was thinking at that moment, wondering if the leader would guide them to steer the Steel Bone back to the mythical Celestial Kingdom, or if the leader would personally command a naval battle to witness their bravery.
