Eternal Life: My Lifespan Increases Daily

Chapter 656: Chapter 436: Prince Rui Lands on the Island! (Double-Length)

Near the coast of Cloud Emperor City, there were many large official ships, but not a single civilian ship could be seen.

It was all due to the decree of the Imperial City.

To enter or leave Cloud Emperor City, one could only take the official ships. Civilian ships are not allowed to set sail here, nor to approach the mystical Cloud Emperor City shrouded in spiritual mist.

Besides that, there was another restriction aimed at the Martial Artists.

In the presence of the Emperor, they must bow their heads, and Martial Artists are forbidden to fly here.

Even someone as esteemed as Prince Cui, or as powerful as Song Changming, could only honestly take the official vessel to enter.

Of course, Prince Cui is one of the Thirty-Six Kings of Yun Province, and has some special privileges.

During the Imperial Banquet, there were also two majestic King’s Ships docked at the coast, specifically for transporting the Kings.

Usually, only those Thirty-Six Kings were eligible to board this ship.

The King’s Ship was luxurious, with its mast and body painted with exquisite artworks, looking as magnificent as a mountain, capable of accommodating tens of thousands of people.

Under the King’s Ship, there were many silver-armored generals guarding it, stern and imposing, allowing no unauthorized people to approach.

”Cui Bai Dao, Prince Cui.” Song Changming approached those silver-armored generals and handed over the token of Prince Cui.

No unexpected situations occurred. Upon seeing the token, the generals wisely stepped aside, allowing Prince Cui and Song Changming to board the ship without many questions.

Inside the King’s Ship, there were zither masters and dancers, and many maids attending diligently.

As for the passengers on the ship, there were only Song Changming and Prince Cui.

From these details, it was evident that the Cloud Emperor had no intention of mistreating his loyal Kings, nor of asserting his dominance over trivial matters.

Prince Cui sat on the throne in the center of the ship, happily accepting the maid’s offerings.

Song Changming sat to one side, focusing his attention on the various fruits, vegetables, and fish on the table.

He discovered that these seemingly ordinary fruits, vegetables, and fish contained extremely pure spiritual energy.

Eating a bite of these would undoubtedly be highly beneficial for a Martial Artist’s cultivation.

”Things growing in this Spiritual Energy Sea inherently have spiritual energy. Even ordinary wild vegetables and fruits here are extraordinary and could fetch quite a few Spirit Crystals if sold.”

Prince Cui, without closing his eyes in meditation, explained to Song Changming, who was here for the first time.

”An incredible sea indeed...” Song Changming sighed.

He had previously seen the Mineral River in Lei City, rich with mineral resources, worthy of being called a Treasure River.

But compared to the sea in front of him, it was like a small trick compared to a grand spectacle.

Even ordinary wild vegetables and fruits growing in this sea contain spiritual energy and become extraordinary.

Just thinking a little about it reveals how immensely valuable this sea itself is.

He even felt that the prosperity of Shangli Dao must be closely tied to this Treasure Sea.

The fact that the Cloud Emperor established the Imperial Capital over this sea showcases the Emperor’s regard for this Spiritual Energy Sea.

”Indeed, this sea is quite extraordinary.” Prince Cui squinted, looking out at the azure sea through the ship’s window.

”As the elders say, this sea was once swarming with countless Sea Demons, with Great Demons as commonplace as fish crossing a river, too numerous to count. Emperor Yun spared no effort to conquer this sea, and many Human Race warriors perished in the endeavor back then...”

”It seemed like a thankless task at the time, but after a hundred, two hundred, and several hundred years, the benefits accrued from occupying the sea have certainly far exceeded the sacrifices and losses of conquering it. Over the years, many Martial Arts Grandmasters have been born from this sea because of its achievements.”

”I am one of them.”

Song Changming looked at Prince Cui.

As one of the Thirty-Six Kings personally appointed by Emperor Yun, Prince Cui naturally wasn’t a native of Cui Bai Dao.

Originally, he must have been someone who often accompanied Emperor Yun, and deeply trusted by him.

From the previous conversation, it was clear that Prince Cui held Emperor Yun in high admiration, being utterly loyal.

Through Prince Cui, Song Changming also gained more verbal insights about this place and that Cloud Emperor.

Emerging from the ship’s interior, Song Changming walked alone towards the forward deck, feeling the sea breeze.

Having lived in this world for seventy to eighty years, he hadn’t experienced the sea much, and had never sailed across the ocean waves like this before.

Today, the sky was fairly clear, with only a few clouds floating above.

The sea was calm. July had transitioned into early autumn, and the previous heat had dissipated somewhat.

The sea breeze felt comfortable.

In his ears, the sound of the sea splashing and seabirds singing made him feel relaxed and happy.

Ahead, the large island on the sea wasn’t very far away, but due to its magnitude, Song Changming had to look up from the deck to see the full view of the island.

Around the island, substantial spiritual energy swirled around coiling like serpents, circling continuously without dispersing in the slightest.

The closer he got, the more he felt the island’s grandeur.

Just then, Song Changming suddenly heard the sound of a horn coming from behind.

Another King’s Ship split the waves, approaching them.

Perhaps signaled by someone on board, that King’s Ship quickly lined up alongside the one Song Changming was on.

Song Changming saw two figures on the deck.

One was wearing a broad King’s Robe, a crown upon his head, a King’s Pearl around his neck, with an appearance quite similar to Prince Cui.

Evidently, the person was another Great King.

As for the sword-bearing man beside him, he was naturally, like Song Changming, accompanying the Great King.

”Young lad, where is your Great King?” The person in the King’s Robe looked calmly at Song Changming and asked.