Poison God's Heritage Chapter 865 : Departure

Chapter 865 : Departure

Two days had pa.s.sed for the people of the Sea of Demons, but for me, those two days stretched into two months. While the city celebrated, my time was spent in the Lord of Lords PaG.o.da, focused entirely on the creation of new reactors and the forging of new weapons. The constant hum of machinery and the glow of Soulsteel filled my days and nights.

In those two months, I had built several reactors and integrated them into a complex network of artificial meridians that I could later attach to the s.h.i.+p. The process was meticulous—each connection needed to be perfect to ensure the s.h.i.+p would perform as expected in the vastness of the Beyond.

The Soulsteel I had acquired—ma.s.sive cubes harvested from the Bastion—had also been put to good use. With it, I could reinforce the s.h.i.+p's structure, armoring it against the unknown threats that awaited us. The Soulsteel's unique properties meant that the s.h.i.+p's hull would now be impenetrable by ordinary means.

The people of the Sea of Demons, meanwhile, continued their festivities. I shared some of my consciousness with the clone I had left with the councilor, allowing me to stay informed about the celebrations. As I worked tirelessly in the paG.o.da, I could see, through the eyes of my clone, the city's revelry—a stark contrast to the solitary world I inhabited in those months.

The three days of feasting had turned the entire city into a carnival of lights, music, and laughter. The twelve cities of the Sea of Demons, which once floated independently on the vast sea, had converged, attaching themselves together to form a metropolis that dwarfed anything seen before in this realm.

People danced in the streets, drank their fill, and celebrated the victory over the Rakshasa, a victory that had saved their world. The metropolis felt wild, alive with a vibrancy that had been absent for far too long.

This was what they needed—a reprieve, a moment of joy after the darkness that had plagued their lives for so long. And I had given it to them, knowing full well that these fleeting moments of happiness were essential for their survival, both mentally and spiritually.

Yet, even in the midst of their celebrations, the puppets I had deployed maintained order. These mechanical guardians, loyal only to me, roamed the streets, ensuring that any threats—like the occasional Walker—were neutralized before they could harm the people. The Walker population, once an ever-present threat, had diminished greatly.

Seeing one now was a rare occurrence, a testament to the effectiveness of the puppet army I had created.

While the city rejoiced, I continued my preparations. The final components of the s.h.i.+p's weapons were nearing completion when I received a message through my divine sense.

"Shen Bao, are you ready?" The voice of the Blue Sun resonated in my mind, carrying with it her usual calm and collected demeanor.

"Right on time," I replied, wiping my hands clean of the residue from the last weapon I had forged. "I've just finished building the final set of weapons."

"Two months for just that?" she asked, her tone teasing but with a hint of genuine curiosity.

"No," I said, smiling despite myself. "In addition to the s.h.i.+p's upgrades, I've had to replenish my stock of pills and upgrade my personal weaponry. There's more to prepare than just the s.h.i.+p."

"Fair enough," Blue Sun replied. "But now that you're done, we're ready to leave. Everyone else is already aboard the s.h.i.+p. You're the only one left."

"I'll be there shortly," I said, my mind already s.h.i.+fting to the next steps. I began gathering the materials I would need for the journey, along with several of my trusted puppets. They would prove invaluable if we encountered trouble along the way. I made sure to pack the essentials—materials, tools, and weapons. This wasn't just any journey; it was an expedition into the unknown.

After sealing the paG.o.da's inner chambers, and pocketing the token with me, I stepped out into the open air, the fresh breeze of the Sea of Demons filling my lungs. For a moment, I looked back at the city—now a glittering jewel on the horizon, its twelve cities joined in unity. There was a sense of pride in what I had helped create, but there was no time for sentimentality. Our mission lay beyond.

I took off, flying high into the sky, toward the s.h.i.+p that awaited me in the Beyond. It was docked next to the Bastion, floating ominously above the clouds, its newly reinforced hull glinting in the faint light of distant stars.

The journey took about an hour, but as I neared the s.h.i.+p, I marveled at how much it had changed. The once sleek vessel had become bulky, its appearance far more aggressive than before.The exterior of the s.h.i.+p gleamed, an imposing contrast to the darkness of the Beyond. It was a vessel of war, an instrument of survival. But the true challenge lay not in building it, but in facing what was to come.

The reinforced walls of Soulsteel gave it an almost impenetrable look. The sleek lines had been replaced with rugged, angular armor, making it look like a s.h.i.+p ready for war. Despite its size, I knew the interior was far more s.p.a.cious, thanks to dimensional expansions I had made within.

As I entered the s.h.i.+p, I was greeted by familiar faces. In the main captain's room, the atmosphere was tense, but not unwelcoming.

"Shen Bao! It's been a while!" Zhang Tian was the first to greet me, his warm smile easing some of the tension in the air. He extended his hand, and I grasped it firmly in return.

"Good to see you again, senior brother," I replied, nodding in acknowledgment to the others in the room—Dao Shen, Master Rain, YuYu, Liang Yu, Yao Tang and of course, Blue Sun, who stood off to the side, observing the exchange with her usual calm demeanor.

My eyes scanned the room, noticing one key figure missing. "Where's the Fire King?" I asked, half-expecting him to appear with some boastful remark.

"He chose to remain in a secluded room," Blue Sun answered with a slight smirk, her knowing smile indicating that she might have had a hand in his decision.

I gave her a glance, sensing her involvement, but didn't press further. Keeping the Fire King out of Meng Hao's way was for the best, and if she had managed to do that without issue, then so be it.

"So," Master Rain began, his voice cutting through the air with its usual directness. "What's this world we're headed to? The Solarous, was it?"

I nodded, but turned to Tao Yang, who had been standing quietly to the side. "That's for Tao Yang to explain," I said, gesturing for her to take the lead.

Tao Yang stepped forward confidently, her presence commanding as she began speaking. "We received detailed information about the path leading to my home world from the hunting parties that went after the remnants of the Rakshasa. The path is treacherous, but it's the same one we'll be taking. And once we're there, we'll rendezvous with Meng Hao."

I nodded. "Good,"

The Blue Sun then interjected, "That's not all We'll also be taking another Heaven Stage cultivator, according to the Red Sun's report."

My eyes widened slightly. "Another Heaven Stage cultivator?"

"Yes," Blue Sun replied. "The Red Sun had gifted you a slave, a Heaven Stage cultivator who's already on board. I brought him aboard some time ago."

I raised an eyebrow, trying to recall the specifics. "Right, I almost forgot about that. He'll be a valuable a.s.set. but who is the second?"

"We'll meet him once we reach the vortex," the Blue Sun said. "He is incredibly powerful too,"

Good strong allies are always a good addition.

As the group began preparing for departure, my eyes landed on an unexpected figure—Law, standing awkwardly in the corner. His presence was the last thing I had antic.i.p.ated.

"What are you doing here?" I asked, frowning at the young cultivator.

Law s.h.i.+fted nervously, clearly uncomfortable. "I don't know why I'm here either... My master asked the Wisest Sun to take me along with you all, but I don't want to go! Please let me stay behind!" His voice trembled with fear, his usual bravado nowhere to be seen. He looked like a scared kitten.

I sighed deeply, feeling the tension in my temples. "Law, you're in way over your head here."

"Exactly! That's why I don't want to go! Please, I'm not suited for this kind of mission," Law pleaded, his face pale with dread.

Before I could respond, Blue Sun interjected. "He's coming."

I frowned, sending her a telepathic message through my Divine Sense. "Why? He's not ready for this."

Her reply was swift and confident. "His luck is extraordinarily potent. We'll need it. You never know what might happen."

"Relying on luck is foolish," I shot back. "It could get us killed."

"Perhaps," she acknowledged. "But having some luck is better than none at all. You'll see."

I couldn't argue with her logic, but that didn't mean I liked it. Luck was fickle, and I preferred to rely on skill and preparation. Still, I let out a resigned sigh and nodded.

"Tao Yang," I said, turning to her. "You'll act as our captain for this journey. You're the one who knows the way, after all."

Tao Yang straightened, her expression firm. "Understood. I'll guide us to the Solarous safely."

She took her seat in the captain's chair, and the rest of the crew followed suit, settling into their positions around the control room. I took my place to the side, leaving the main chair open for Tao Yang to lead. As the s.h.i.+p's engines hummed to life, a quiet excitement buzzed through the room. The journey was about to begin, and the unknown awaited us.

With a final glance at Blue Sun, I nodded. "Let's get moving."

Tao Yang's hands moved swiftly over the controls, and with a low rumble, the s.h.i.+p began its ascent, breaking free from the docking bay and into the expanse of the Beyond.

Our journey had begun.