Chapter 128: Target: The God of Longevity!

"Little Xiao Lingdang, establish a comparative analysis of demonic energy and magical power, and create a separate category for rituals powered by demonic energy!"

"Understood, Master. Little Xiao Lingdang has begun building the model, but Little Xiao Lingdang doesn't understand magical power—recommend setting aside one hour each night to verify the preliminary results." Upon hearing Feng Xue's command, Little Xiao Lingdang immediately confirmed, and a new terminal powered on, running analyses of demonic and magical energy.

As the one giving the order, Feng Xue didn't wait for Liu Yunxi's reaction, but said:

"The ingestion technique is relatively easier—use it for now, and we'll figure out the rest later."

"Mmm…" Liu Yunxi nodded weakly, a faint unease stirring inside her; she had already vaguely sensed this wasn't her original world, but the idea of crossing worlds was still beyond her comprehension—a yokai who had spent her entire life cultivating in the mountains.

Moreover, this world also had votive power—did that mean it also had human Dao's spiritual awakening? Would her debts carry over? Or would debts here be recalculated anew?

Thinking of this, Liu Yunxi's previously dazed, innocent expression collapsed instantly, for she suddenly realized she might have missed a good opportunity.

"No no, this world has almost no lunar essence available—without debt, you can't cultivate at all, and there's also that weird transformation technique, impossible to escape!"

Leaving Liu Yunxi's inner turmoil aside, Feng Xue had already turned to study the route—something every navigator departing from Anan Island must consider.

Although the four seas of this world are divided centered on the Sea People's Headquarters—the Sea God Domain—on the map, the Lawless Zone, situated at the center of the Chifeng, Cradle, and Jade Island groups and not directly connected to the four seas (referring to territorial influence; after all, most of the four island groups' influence is also sea), appears more like the true center of this map.

According to the Seekers of Land forum's route, one should first navigate through the abandoned ruins already discovered by predecessors within the Lawless Zone, while also battling other newly emerged bounty hunters and pirates in this sea, accumulating experience—afterward, three routes emerge:

First, charge northeast straight into the Chifeng Island Group's death route—the island group retaining the most land on Earth; many land-seeking Seekers head here, but more land means richer resources, advanced technology, and heightened covetousness from all sides.

Thus, Chifeng Island Group's combat strength, whether official or civilian, is unquestionably T0; in their home territory, even the Sea People struggle to penetrate—virtually every possible ruin site is strictly controlled, leaving no room for individual explorers, and bad luck could drag you into a struggle between major powers.

The Seekers of Land forum's evaluation: Not recommended unless your entire team possesses elite upper-tier strength.

Second, head directly south to the Cradle Archipelago—called Cradle because it's the weakest of the seven islands, essentially a training ground for maritime adventurers; in truth, this archipelago isn't even a single power, but a complex web of countless small and large factions, its only value being resource export to other island groups—a world mine.

Factions are numerous, resources abundant, population dense—making this sea a pirate paradise; many pirates mean many bounty hunters, but due to the lack of ruins, it's unpopular among Seekers, let alone that further south lies the Sea God Domain!

The Seekers of Land forum's evaluation: Everything you can imagine, predecessors have already tried—there's no Earth God here, no pre-civilization ruins, don't waste your time here.

Finally, the Jade Island Group—its factions are similarly convoluted, but due to the sheer number of pre-civilization ruins, its strength is far from weak, making it the most common route for serious Seekers.

The Seekers of Land forum's evaluation: Every true Seeker should visit this enlightening land—but never trust anyone easily.

As Sara's designated "Teacup Cat," Feng Xue clearly had no intention of dying in the Chifeng Island Group, nor did he plan to visit the "Station Chief Recommended" check-in spot of the Jade Island Group—not only because Sara and Fena were still wanted by the Jade Island Group, but because Feng Xue's goals differed fundamentally from ordinary Seekers.

He sought not the Earth God, but the God of Longevity.

Compared to traveling to Chifeng Island Group to find the Physician Buddha, locating the "Goddess of Fertility and Rivers" in the Cradle Archipelago was clearly far easier.

As for the Free Island Group… mainly due to distance—it otherwise would have been Feng Xue's top priority, given this goddess also held lunar authority!

"I remember Sara said the Goddess of Fertility and Rivers is in the Titan Island Chain… yes, the nearest island chain—then that's it!"

Feng Xue made up his mind, and immediately spoke to his wristwatch:

"Little Xiao Lingdang, destination: Titan Island Chain!"

"Little Xiao Lingdang receives! Master, should this vessel be named?" Little Xiao Lingdang saluted, then asked a question that triggered Feng Xue's naming phobia—but after a moment's thought, he had his answer, and said at once:

"Call it 'Dayun Hao.'"

"Confirm once: Shall this vessel be named 'Dayun Hao'?" Little Xiao Lingdang's intelligence was sufficient—she didn't produce nonsense like "Dayun Hao Hao"—Feng Xue confirmed, and Little Xiao Lingdang immediately sounded the Dayun Hao's departure horn, broadcasting inside the cabin:

"Hi hi~ Dayun Hao is about to set sail. Vessel departing port—may experience rocking. Please hold on and sit firmly. Stability expected in three minutes. Repeat: Dayun Hao…"

…

"Boss, that ship just left port!" The sailor watching from afar immediately called in as the sleek little yacht departed the harbor.

"Good, keep watching the other spots!"

A command came back through the comm, then it cut off; the sailor didn't care much, turned to the bartender for a drink, and resumed his watch.

Such pirate scouts were common at the docks, but the three major powers of Anan Island merely tolerated them—not because they had official backing, but simply as part of the test.

Setting sail isn't just about hot-blooded passion; beyond storms, the sea holds pirates and navy—combat, counter-surveillance, counter-tracking—all essential skills.

Those who lurk here to ambush newcomers are mostly low-tier pirates—if you can't even pass this test, don't dream of sailing the Four Seas.

(End of Chapter)