Douluo Continent: This Tang San is different

Chapter 253 Sea Fortress: Vast Sky Ship

Since Tang San revealed the effects of whale glue, many forces have allocated some manpower and resources to the ocean in hopes of exploring its resources.

The same applies to the Star Crown Sect.

"To set sail and explore new lands?" The Star Crown Sect Master frowned, pondered for a long time, and sighed, "But what lies on the other side of the sea is unknown. We cannot take that risk."

"If we went to the ends of the earth and fell, we'd all be smashed to pieces!"

Xu Xing explained, "Grandpa, please don't worry, we won't fall, because the world is round."

Why do you say that?

"Um... the sun is round, the moon is round, and the stars are round, so the world we live in must also be round." Xu Xing didn't know how to explain it, but in the end, he gave the most basic and absurd guess.

Obviously, this did not convince the Star Crown Sect Master, who even felt that Xu Xing's injuries had not healed and that this had taken root in his mind.

However, Xu Xing eventually persuaded the Star Crown Sect Master, not because he thought the world was a sphere, but because Xu Xing was right about one thing: it's better to be the head of a chicken than the tail of a phoenix.

Moreover, their Star Crown Sect's abandonment of the Star Luo Empire will surely be criticized and discussed for thousands of years... For large families and sects, reputation is very important.

Afterwards, the Star Crown Sect Master led Xu Xing to the Star Crown Sect's treasure vault, to the deepest part, where there was a circular stone platform with a model resembling an aircraft carrier on it. It was entirely black and covered with countless patterns.

"This is?"

"Three hundred years ago, our clan had a titled Douluo who, in response to the call of the Spirit Hall, explored the core of the Infinite Desert... In the end, that titled Douluo left us, his descendants, this soul tool."

The Star Crown Sect Master sighed, as if marveling at the greatness of his ancestors. "This soul tool is called the 'Vast Ocean Sky Boat.' After being infused with soul power, it can travel freely in the ocean. It is even loaded with countless offensive weapons. It is said that even a 100,000-year-old soul beast would flee if it encountered such a sky boat."

"That's amazing!" Xu Xing was thrilled. With this Vast Ocean Sky Ship, their Star Crown Sect could become the overlord of the ocean!

"Unfortunately, for three hundred years, none of us have figured out how to use the offensive weapons inside, and activating them requires a massive amount of soul power." The Star Crown Sect Master sighed. "Moreover, this thing can only be used in the ocean. Our Star Crown Sect is located inland, so in most cases, this thing is useless, just a valuable collectible."

"I never imagined that I would be put to use one day."

"After being infused with soul power, this Vast Ocean Ship can expand to nearly 300 meters long, 100 meters wide, and 70 meters high. It can be said that if this thing were placed on the sea, it would be a small town on the sea."

Xu Xing's eyes widened in amazement. "So, that means as long as we have enough supplies, we can explore the ocean?"

"That's true in theory, but how many people have the courage to explore the ocean?" The Star Crown Sect Master's gaze was deep and thoughtful. "I don't know if my choice was right..."

When the news spread that the Star Crown Sect was going to relocate to cities around the Star Luo coast, the entire Star Luo Empire was in turmoil. Other families pondered the reasons behind the Star Crown Sect's move and also observed the attitudes of the Dai and Zhu families.

Delegos did indeed lead a group to visit the Star Crown Sect, hoping they wouldn't let the rumors within the Empire cloud their judgment.

The Star Crown Sect Master had already prepared his excuse: to explore ocean resources under the pretext of capturing whale-like soul beasts, thereby enhancing the Star Luo Empire's foundation...

And so, the entire Star Crown Sect moved to a coastal city, while Xu Xing, along with some of the Star Crown disciples, the recruited sailors, and servants, secretly boarded the Vast Ocean Sky Ship and headed towards the sea.

The Star Crown Sect believed that this move was carried out very secretly, concealed from everyone in the Star Luo Empire, and announced to the outside world that Xu Xing and some outstanding disciples from the sect had been sent to train across the continent.

But someone still discovered it.

When the entire Xingguan Clan migrated, Zhu Zhuqing felt that they might be an unstable factor, potentially causing trouble for her in the future brutal competition to overthrow the Xingluo Royal Family, so she kept a close eye on them.

It was precisely because of this insight that she discovered that the Star Crown Sect actually possessed a giant soul-guided ship, resembling a sea fortress, and equipped with soul-guided attack methods, whose power was extremely astonishing.

She also realized the true purpose of the Star Crown Sect: on the surface, it was to explore the sea for the Star Luo Empire, but secretly, it was to find overseas islands, establish its own kingdom, and even launch a counterattack against the Star Luo Empire after establishing its own kingdom and becoming king.

After seeing Xingguanzong's actions, Zhu Zhuqing felt that her guess was pretty accurate, but she hesitated about whether to tell Davis, Zhu Zhuyun, or Dai Legao.

After all, to prevent the two Netherworld White Tigers from fighting each other again in the future, the older generation of the Dai and Zhu families are her future enemies.

So why does she oppose this brutal competition?

Is it to prevent future generations from experiencing the same pain she went through?

Or was it simply to show him her heroic spirit of living for herself?

Zhu Zhuqing thinks it's a combination of both.

Therefore, she didn't tell anyone in the Star Luo Empire about this...

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Meanwhile, in Tiandou City, Tang San learned about the incident through the major events reported in the "Martial Soul Newspaper" and guessed that Xu Xing was going to go to sea, but he didn't pay much attention to it.

Putting aside the conditions required for sailing, even with super-large warships, without the corresponding nautical talent and sufficient preparation, completing a round-the-world trip would only rely on luck.

Even if Xu Xing had that luck, he lacked the corresponding navigational knowledge, and in this era, not many people possessed such knowledge, especially given the fierce and unruly nature of the Star Luo Empire, making such talent even scarcer.

"Brother Tang, what do you think about the Star Crown Sect moving to the coastal city?" Xue Qinghe came to visit Tang San again.

"Of course, I'll see with my eyes," Tang San replied casually.

"Ha~ Brother Tang is so humorous." Xue Qinghe smiled, her elegant demeanor and charming smile revealing a captivating charm.

"Speaking of which, Brother Qinghe, why didn't you bring that blonde maid with you this time?" Xue Qinghe had visited many times, and the two had become familiar with each other's titles. Xue Qinghe called him Brother Tang, while he called him Brother Qinghe.

At least, after Tang San started calling Xue Qinghe "Brother Qinghe," Xue Qinghe visited more frequently, and the smile on his face became even brighter.

"Xiaoxue went home to visit her family," Xue Qinghe stated without changing his expression, then joked, "What, Brother Tang, have you taken a liking to her? How about I give her to you?"

"Okay." Tang San nodded.

"I knew Brother Tang wasn't that kind of person... Wait, what did you just say?" Xue Qinghe's smile vanished abruptly, as if he had misheard.

"I said, okay." Tang San said again, "Although I'm not a lecher, she seems to have some kind of spiritual connection with my Blue Silver Emperor, just like Brother Qinghe. Brother Qinghe, I don't dare to let you cooperate with my research, but your maid shouldn't be a big problem, right?"

Xue Qinghe was taken aback, a bead of cold sweat appearing on his cheek. He thought to himself, "Oh no, I completely forgot about this. Has he already discovered my secret? Although Tang San is the Holy Son of the Spirit Hall and is family with me, I don't want to expose myself to him right now."

Seeing Xue Qinghe nervously swallowing, Tang San found it amusing and decided to scare her again, saying, "Speaking of which, Brother Qinghe's collar has always been a bit high, like it's wrapped around her neck."

Why is the collar high?

These are obvious characteristics of a man that cannot be faked!

She can fake her face, but she can't fake her Adam's apple!

"Brother Tang, you jest. I just caught a cold when I was young, and it left me with a chronic throat problem, so my neck is more susceptible to cold." Xue Qinghe casually wiped the sweat from his cheeks, giving himself a reason.

"I see." Tang San felt that teasing was enough; being too frank would only make things awkward. So he pretended to understand and took the opportunity to introduce the Lingling Medical Clinic in Tiandou City to Xue Qinghe.

That was the clinic that Ye Lingling opened after persuading her family. She recruited many commoner soul masters with healing abilities, as well as ordinary doctors who had studied herbs. While researching better treatment methods, she accepted everyone who came to seek medical treatment.

Xiao Wu also registered there, becoming a renowned medicine-pounding master in Tian Dou. Some people even broke their own arms and legs just to see Xiao Wu and come for treatment.

Unfortunately, Xiao Wu only stays there for about an hour each day, and leaves immediately when the time is up... She doesn't care about these fools who don't cherish their bodies.

"I'll definitely go take a look when I have time," Xue Qinghe said calmly, then asked, "By the way, when is Brother Tang heading to Wuhun City?"

"Judging by the time, I've been here for almost two months. I'm at ease with Lingxi and Lingmeng managing the affairs of Silver Blue Manor." Tang San decided to set off soon. The various ancient books, historical materials, and other resources in the Papal Palace and the Library were waiting for him to cherish them.

"Then I wish His Holiness the future Pope a safe journey." The thought of Tang San living under the same roof with that woman for a long time made Qian Renxue feel uneasy. She had only one somewhat absurd thought: the person she was trying to prove something to had stolen the person she had her eye on... Hmm, why does this thought seem a bit strange?

"The future pope is too far away. I've heard that the Spirit Hall has two holy maidens."

He does not mean that.

Two saintesses?

Did Tang San find out that the Spirit Hall had another Holy Maiden?

correct!

During his battle with Bibi Dong, Golden Crocodile Douluo and his grandfather intervened. Given Tang San's intelligence, it's not surprising that he guessed some of what was going on...

Suddenly I got a message saying I have to work overtime tomorrow...

But writing novels full-time is impossible.

The reason I updated 10,000 words a day before was because I wasn't busy at that time and had a lot of time to slack off.

(End of this chapter)