nashuaworldcup Chapter 453 Going to sea
Chapter 453 Going to sea
Shangjing City, Night Watch Headquarters.
As soon as Lin Qiye and his group stepped into the headquarters, they were urgently summoned to the command room.
Commander-in-Chief Ye Fan stood in front of the holographic sand table, with the six-winged seraphim Michael standing beside him.
"You're here?" Ye Fan raised his eyes and glanced at everyone. "Perfect timing, I have a task for you."
Baili Pangpang muttered to himself, "Is he going to kill the outer gods again...?"
Ye Fan ignored his rambling and directly activated the holographic projection—
In the scene, a gray mist shrouds a certain area, and the outline of a shattered holy city can be vaguely seen.
"This is... Heaven?" Lin Qiye frowned.
“To be precise, it is the ruins of Heaven.” Michael’s voice was calm and solemn. “Cthulhu’s corruption has eroded the Holy City, but there is one thing… we must take back.”
Ye Fan continued, "The Ark of the Covenant—a secret treasure left behind by Jeland, the creator god of the Western Holy Church."
An Qingyu pushed up her glasses: "The Ark of the Covenant? The one that supposedly contained the 'Ten Commandments'?"
Michael shook his head: "No, that's a mortal legend. The real Ark of the Covenant... is the vessel of the Creator God's laws."
Zhang Yun (in his awakened form as Zhulong) squinted: "What's inside?"
Michael: "The source of 'light'."
Ye Fan suddenly brought up another image—
A solitary sword light pierced through the mist, its back as straight as a pine tree—it was Zhou Ping!
"Sword Saint Zhou Ping..." Lin Qiye's pupils contracted slightly. "What happened to him?"
Ye Fan sighed: "After he became a god, he searched for your whereabouts in the mist, but half a year ago... the signal completely disappeared."
In the scene, Zhou Ping's sword flashed one last time before being swallowed by endless gray mist.
Cao Yuan gripped the black knife tightly: "Is he still alive?"
Ye Fan: "I'm not sure, but his sword intent... still occasionally flashes through the mist."
Michael added, "The ruins of the Kingdom of Heaven are near the location where he disappeared."
Lin Qiye took a deep breath: "So, our mission is—"
Ye Fan: "First, find the Ark of the Covenant; second, find Zhou Ping."
Baili Pangpang raised his hand: "Um... what does the Ark of the Covenant look like? We don't want to come back with a toilet instead..."
Michael: "..."
Ye Fan: "..."
An Qingyu's mechanical arm popped up a holographic keyboard and quickly retrieved the data: "According to ancient records, the Ark of the Covenant was a golden ark with angelic runes engraved on its surface, but..."
He paused, then added, "Under the influence of Cthulhu, it may have already mutated."
Zhang Yun: "What kind of mutation will it be?"
An Qingyu: "For example... being covered in tentacles?"
Everyone: "..."
Michael raised his hand, his six wings unfurling: "I will guide you, but once you enter the mist... be careful."
Lin Qiye nodded and looked at his teammates: "Check your equipment, we'll set off in ten minutes."
Baili Pangpang pulled out a bag of spicy strips: "Energy replenished!"
Shen Qingzhu pushed up her sunglasses: "The gravity field has been calibrated."
Cao Yuan's black blade trembled slightly: "The baleful aura is stable."
A wisp of chaotic fire ignited in Zhang Yun's palm: "The power of the Candle Dragon is ready."
...
On the shore of the East China Sea lies Shenlong Pass.
Lin Qiye and his group stood on the shore, gazing at the majestic, colossal sea gate before them, speechless for a moment.
Baili Pangpang's mouth dropped open: "Holy crap... this thing is man-made?!"
The Shenlong Pass before us resembles a colossal steel beast perched between the sea and the sky.
The black city wall, hundreds of meters high, stretches into the sea like a mountain range, its surface covered with ancient runes that shimmer with a ghostly blue light.
On the city wall, dozens of psionic cannons stood menacingly, their muzzles pointed at the distant sea, ready to bombard any invading enemy.
What's most impressive is inside the pass—
Dozens of giant spirit ships were docked in the port, the smallest of which was at least 100 meters long. They were made of special alloys and their hulls were wrapped with pale gold array patterns.
In the sky, hundreds of "Sky Wing" drones formed a defensive network, hovering and guarding like a swarm of bees.
Further away, there is even a floating "cloud harbor" specifically used to park flying magical artifacts!
An Qingyu's glasses flashed wildly: "Energy readings... all exceeded the limit! The defense system here is even stronger than the headquarters in Beijing!"
Cao Yuan's black blade trembled slightly: "This place... it must be really satisfying to hack and slash here."
Everyone: "..."
Just as everyone was in shock, a familiar figure emerged from inside the pass—
He wore a blue scholar's robe, his white hair was tied up with a crown, and he held a scroll of bamboo slips in his hand, walking with a leisurely pace.
Master Chen!
"Master?!" Lin Qiye's eyes widened. "What are you doing here?"
Master Chen stroked his beard and smiled: "I... am the guardian of Shenlong Pass."
Baili Pangpang: “???”
"Aren't you teaching in the capital?!"
Master Chen: "Teaching during the day and guarding the gate at night, is there a problem?"
Baili Pangpang: "...Isn't this part-time job a bit too far-fetched?"
Master Chen said, "One is never too old to learn."
Everyone: "..."
Master Chen led the group toward the interior of the pass, explaining as they went—
"The dragon was specifically used to guard the foggy area of the East China Sea."
"The entire pass was designed by the 'Tiangong Academy,' combining modern technology with ancient formations. The interior of the city walls is engraved with 3,600 'Sea-Suppressing Talismans,' which can withstand a Klein-class tsunami."
He pointed to the distant artillery emplacements: "Those are 'God-Slaying Crossbows,' each arrow containing a trace of the Immortal-Slaying Sword Intent, specifically designed to kill outer gods."
Baili Pangpang swallowed hard: "Can this thing be delivered?"
Master Chen: "..."
Lin Qiye suddenly remembered something: "Master, you just said... 'guard the gate at night'?"
Master Chen nodded: "That's right. Li Kengqiang will be on guard during the day, and I'll take over at night."
Baili Pangpang: "Instructor Li?! Isn't he at the training camp?"
Master Chen smiled slightly: "He's doing it part-time too."
Everyone: "..."
After passing through numerous checkpoints, the group finally arrived at the port.
Moored at the very center was a colossal, jet-black spirit ship, its prow carved with a ferocious dragon's head, its eyes inlaid with two crimson gems that gleamed with a menacing light, as if they were alive.
On both sides of the ship, dense array patterns intertwine to form a net, and the chaotic energy can be vaguely seen flowing within the patterns.
"This is..." Zhang Yun's Candle Dragon Mark suddenly heated up, "...the power of chaos?!"
Master Chen nodded: "Indeed, this ship is named 'Candle Dragon'. Its hull incorporates forbidden materials that can resist the erosion of the mist."
He looked at Zhang Yun: "Commander Ye specifically instructed... that you be in charge of this ship."
Zhang Yun: "...I can't drive a boat."
Master Chen: "It's alright, the spirit of the artifact will teach you."
As soon as the words were spoken, the dragon's eye on the bow suddenly lit up, and a phantom image appeared on the deck—
It was a miniature version of the Candle Dragon, only as thick as an arm, lazily yawning.
"New captain?" Mini Candle Dragon glanced at Zhang Yun. "Tsk, he's a bit weak... but he'll have to make do."
Zhang Yun: "..."
Master Chen led everyone aboard the Candle Dragon and began to explain the supplies—
"The hold contains three hundred tons of spirit rice, fifty tons of dried meat, and..."
He pushed open a hatch: "Heavenly Court Special Supply Area."
Everyone peeked out—
Canned peaches (Shelf life: 3,000 years)
Lao Jun's Elixir (Note: Take before battle; side effects may include fire-breathing, transformation, and temporary gender change)
Mooncakes from the Moon Palace (Note: Made by Chang'e herself, with a 30% chance of containing a piece of Jade Rabbit's fur).
Baili Pangpang excitedly pounced on the elixir: "This is great! I want to try it!"
An Qingyu grabbed him: "Do you want to become a fire-breathing cross-dressing master?"
Baili Pangpang: "..."
Upon arriving at the crew quarters, Master Chen pushed open a door—
"These are your rooms."
Everyone stared intently—
Lin Qiye's bed had a warning sign that read, "Forbidden Land of Buddha and Demon, Do Not Disturb While Sleeping."
A sign hanging above Cao Yuan's bed reads, "If your malevolent energy leaks out, you will bear the consequences."
Baili Pangpang's bed was piled high with snacks.
Baili Pangpang: "Who prepared this? They know me so well!"
Master Chen: "The God of Food arranged this specially, saying he was afraid you'd get so hungry you'd eat the boat."
Baili Pangpang: "..."
The group entered the driver's seat, where the miniature Candle Dragon was dozing off on the control panel.
“Wake up, it’s time to teach them how to sail.” Master Chen poked the bamboo slip with his finger.
The spirit of the Candle Dragon reluctantly looked up: "Listen up, newbies—"
It flicked its tail and tapped a rune: "This is the 'Chaos Engine,' inject spiritual power to activate it."
He then pointed to another compass: "'All-Heavens Navigator,' if you get lost, just curse it. The more you curse it, the more accurate the location will be."
Finally, he patted the rudder: "'Wrath of the Candle Dragon,' in an emergency... sacrificing the captain can unleash a supreme god's attack."
Zhang Yun: "...Who should we sacrifice?!"
The spirit of the Candle Dragon: "Whoever stands here will be sacrificed."
Zhang Yun silently took three steps back.
Master Chen handed a jade slip to Lin Qiye: "This contains the latest intelligence on the Misty Sea. Remember it—"
"If you encounter a 'gray fog tide', return to port immediately."
"If you see a 'scarlet moon,' close your eyes and gallop away."
"If you hear 'Deep Sea Ballad'... throw Baili Pangpang down to feed the fish."
Baili Pangpang: “???”
"why me?!"
Master Chen: "You have a lot of flesh."
Baili Pangpang: "..."
As the sun set, the Candle Dragon slowly sailed away from the port.
Master Chen stood on the city wall, watching the crowd depart, when suddenly he shouted—
"Remember! If you encounter Zhou Ping..."
“Tell him—”
"Time to come back and grade the homework!!!"
The sea breeze howled, scattering his voice into the waves.