CHAPTER 452: CHAPTER 252: JIA TA’S POTENTIAL, RETURN!_2

A hand reached out, and Steel Bones quietly activated.

[Metal Essence +1!]

[Metal Essence +1!]

[Metal Essence +1!]

Several seconds later, continuous cracking sounds rang out.

The blue crystal stone turned into a box of fragments, its color fading to a lifeless gray as if its energy had been exhausted.

In an instant, the panel flashed an upgrade, and the Steel Bone progress increased again.

[Steel Bone Level 4:73/100]

"Twenty Blue Heart Stones, the effect is almost close to that of the previous Dazzling-level Vajra."

"If I could find a few more Mermaids, I should be able to upgrade the Steel Bones again."

Chen Feng thought to himself, also having the idea to explore the seabed of Fishman Bay and Storm Canyon.

But the undersea storm there is truly terrifying, recalling it, he feels that even the sixth-order Holy Shield Giant might not enter safely.

"Wait a while longer..."

"Let the Mermaid Clan continue collecting for me for a while."

As this thought passed, he immediately looked at the other talents in the panel.

[Heart of Glory Level 4:27/100]

[Green Armor Level 5:91/100]

The progress of Heart of Glory is slowing down, the sixth-order Holy Shield Giant is strong because of this, but upgrading is difficult, requiring more Glory Value.

In contrast, Green Armor, which fell behind a bit, is unknowingly about to upgrade again.

"Just a little more."

With bright eyes, Chen Feng conceived some ideas.

....

Several days later.

A disguised double-masted sailing ship left a small port in the Steel Kingdom.

Most places on the sails and deck were adjusted, making it somewhat different from the previous Lei Long ship.

Including Lei Long and others, they also changed into other woolen clothes, shaved and covered beards, or wore dome hats, making them look slightly different from before.

"It seems the Steel Kingdom’s reaction is not so fast, when we went to the black market, there were no related wanted portraits."

"However, someone did mention the execution platform, probably passed through Banli Port."

"The Giant Shark Ring is a bit conspicuous, they might have guessed my identity."

Lei Long said on the deck, with Trin, dressed in clean black cotton clothes, standing next to him.

Chen Feng looked back at the small port that was gradually receding, and saw two similar double-masted ships quietly departing, coincidentally following the same route.

"Hmm."

Chen Feng nodded, not surprised at being tracked.

The Giant Shark Ring was entrusted to Lei Long to find a black market for disposal, as their disguise as other ship merchants, to establish roots at Hurricane Island.

The black market is full of people, someone with good information would detect anomalies.

"Let’s go."

Chen Feng shook his head and withdrew his gaze.

Lei Long was initially puzzled, but soon understood and signaled the helmsman to continue sailing.

The slightly salty sea breeze blew, and Chen Feng felt his mental state slowly recovering.

His physical capabilities gradually enhanced, re-entering the fifth-order threshold.

"It seems, even with the second-time Dream..."

"As long as I’m not injured, the trauma encountered in Qinggang City would slowly recover."

Chen Feng was thoughtful, increasingly confident in his decision to use both dream realms in a cyclical manner.

Lei Long was unaware of these thoughts, just teaching Trin how to navigate, until the ship completely left the port, passing the junction of two routes, he glanced back.

The ocean stretched infinitely, the port city almost turned into small black and white dots.

The two seemingly coincidental double-masted ships continued to approach, someone seemed to be holding a monocular telescope, gazing at them.

The mirror reflected some dazzling sunlight, flickering, but he paid no attention, just looking at the deep blue sea.

Buzz!

A gigantic whirlpool suddenly appeared, both double-masted ships simultaneously caught within.

The deep blue color flashed and disappeared, tentacles entwined, as if a giant sea creature from the deep appeared, dragging them into the ocean.

Occasional struggling shouts sounded but were quickly drowned by the gurgling water.

"This!"

Trin saw this scene, feeling incredibly shocked.

Lei Long shared the same expression, despite having some anticipation, still feels the Octopus Giant Beast is terrifying, worthy of opposing the Blood Sea Admiral’s fifth-order sea beast.

The reverence and admiration in his heart grew stronger, he looked back.

He saw the young man in black on the deck ahead slightly frowning.

"Master?"

"It’s nothing."

Chen Feng shook his head and glanced at the underwater Gata.

Tentacles entwined, high-pressure water lines cutting through everything.

The fleet that tried to backstab was easily dealt with, and he discovered a crucial point.

"Gata has become a bit stronger."

This was an unexpected discovery, also a point he had previously overlooked.

The fifth rank didn’t seem to be Gata’s limit, living up to the title mentioned on the panel back then.

[One of the rulers of the Deep Sea, a special Star Realm creature]

"Perhaps, Gata has a different origin..."

His gaze flickered, and Chen Feng thought of the memories about Gata in the Soul Fire.

Born in the East Sea, it was already without parents.

Always alone, never meeting any kin.

Having some guesses, he planned to investigate this matter thoroughly when he had the chance.

"Give it two gold coins."

Chen Feng said, and Captain Reilon was initially stunned, then quickly nodded, took out two gold coins from his bosom, and tossed them into the ocean.

Plop!

The sound of the water echoed, then it was calm again.

Yet vaguely, everyone on the ship heard a noise.

"Shaa!!"

A joyful, satisfied cry, the Soul Fire clearly reflecting all of its emotions.

Chen Feng shook his head with a smile, starting to anticipate its growth into a stronger future.

The expressions of the crew varied but all grew more respectful.

The dual-masted sailboat continued its voyage, heading straight for the northern edge of the East Sea.

The sea was vast and boundless, and during the journey, they crossed paths with other fleets.

Most were uneventful, but they did encounter a small group of pirates attempting an ambush.

Unfortunately for them, under Gata’s protection, these pirates became nothing more than bones and lost souls at the sea bottom.

Thus, the journey went smoothly until the day Chen Feng felt they were about to leave this realm.

The waves surged, and white seagulls flew up from a distant horizon.

"Hurricane Island!"

"Captain, we’ve arrived!"

The lookout helmsman shouted loudly, and everyone excitedly looked on.

The distant horizon was so vast one would hardly believe it was just an island.

A dense cluster of mast ships was docked nearby, with various flags fluttering in the air, depicting flowers and trees, swords and shields, even water currents, and mountain and valley motifs.

Buildings spread across the island, with wooden shanties and red-gray villas.

People came and went near the port, looking like tiny black dots the size of ants.

At the very center of the island, a massive dormant volcano stood like a giant.

"So many fleets."

"Look, the Ironwood Fleet, the one that escaped from Admiral Evil Prison, one of the Seven Generals."

"And over there, the Star Moon Fleet, a grand fleet from the Holy Star Empire, even fending off an attack from Admiral Huo Gu."

Exclamations and sighs of amazement arose continuously, and Chen Feng faintly felt the powerful presences lurking on Hurricane Island.

"Hurricane Island, huh..."

He took a deep look at the distant giant island, then turned his gaze to the banner flying on his mast ship.

A mass of burning flames—the flag left after the Lei Long Fleet rebranded itself.

Red Flame Fleet, this was the new name for the fleet.

Splash!

Amidst the sound of ocean waves, the ship swayed and rocked, proceeding to the isle’s harbor.

Soldiers and sheriffs managing the area patrolled around, and Reilon and others, well disguised, disembarked smoothly onto the shore.

"Hmm?"

Suddenly, Trin turned around puzzled.

Where’s Lord Feng Chen? He looked at Captain Reilon.

"The lord will appear."

"And we just need to pray and wait."

He patted Trin’s head, remembering what Chen Feng instructed.

The Charles family had a fleet stationed here, possibly with mermaids lingering.

In case of danger, throw silver coins into the sea to call upon Gata’s intervention and protection.

"Let’s go."

Leading Trin and others away, Reilon glanced back.

No shadow remained on the dual-mast ship, and the Octopus Giant Beast that escorted them quietly hid beneath Hurricane Island’s waters.