Chapter 367: 357 Sail (Still a Long Chapter)_2

Chapter 367: Chapter 357 Sail (Still a Long Chapter)_2

Tang Yu nodded in approval.

He knew this was an impressive number.

When he had controlled the Floating Airship, his energy utilization rate had been only thirty percent—the reason being that he was operating it alone. Even with great spiritual power, the number of weapons he could control was very limited.

He couldn’t manage to control the weapons while operating the Defense Rune simultaneously.

Mali Country was just an ordinary Awakener with the third layer strength; he could control only one or two Beam Cannons at a time, nowhere near comparable to him.

However, Mali Country, who had once been a Ship Captain, possessed exceptional talent in this area. He quickly became familiar with the Floating Airship, smoothly coordinated the control team, and even had his own method to bring the Floating Airship into orderly operation in just a few days.

He was talented.

For this reason, Tang Yu did not hesitate to consume a Contract Scroll to sign a strictly termed contract with Mali Country—to prevent Mali Country, who held a high-level authority as the captain, from betraying them.

“During this period, apart from a few trading voyages, your task is to continue to integrate the team, maximize the Floating Airship’s combat power, and nurture two other captains, sharing your experience with them.”

Mali Country responded, “Traveling around the world has always been my dream. Now, piloting the Floating Airship feels just like a dream. I will definitely not disappoint you … However, Director, such a Floating Airship still lacks a name; we should give it a name.”

A name?

Tang Yu pondered for a moment.

As the first Floating Airship, from this moment on, it would set sail toward the distant horizon.

“…Then call it ‘Sail’.”

…

…

Aboard the “Sail.”

A control team of fifty-something people, stationed at various positions within the cabin, took charge of their posts.

Lu Xiaopeng and twenty other Air Soldiers were patrolling around the deck.

Kong stood at the highest part of the ship, observing in all directions.

A massive group of Flying Demonized Beasts approached from afar. Kong glanced at them and spoke, “Take this group of Demonized Beasts as the first battle trial for the Air Soldiers.”

In the control room.

Mali Country, with the highest authority, learned of Kong’s thoughts and immediately relayed the command to the person controlling the inner layer rune, “Open the inner shield, for ten seconds.”

…

Kong’s voice reached every Air Soldier’s ears.

Lu Xiaopeng and the others stood solemnly at the edge of the deck.

Suddenly, an invisible transparent shield rippled with patterns, not fully opened but creating a hole ten meters in diameter.

“Let’s go!”

Lu Xiaopeng propelled himself off the ground, leaping like a cannonball, and blinked through the two layers of Rune Shields—the inner layer facing inward and the outer layer facing outward; the outer shield didn’t need to be opened, and they could directly burst out from inside.

As he soared through the air, the jetpack on his back burst forth with thrust, propelling him out even faster.

He rapidly closed the distance to the Flying Demonized Beasts.

Five hundred meters.

Two hundred meters.

One hundred meters.

The grim faces and long necks resembling ostriches, with clearly visible spines.

Lu Xiaopeng did not panic at all, nor did he slow down. When they were only about two meters apart, his hand that rested on the sword hilt suddenly drew the arclight sword. Its blade etched a beautiful arc in the air. Utilizing the momentum from his high-speed flight, he effortlessly slashed across the long neck of the ostrich-like Demonized Beast.

One, two, three heads…

A continuous Blood Blade until a Flying Demonized Beast from behind spat venom at him, then he swiftly changed direction, zipping aside while continuing the assault. His other hand drew the standard-issue Air Soldier gun from his waist, and a full beam shot out from the barrel, exploding the head of the ostrich-like Demonized Beast.

The other Air Soldiers also performed admirably.

They were outstanding Awakeners from two Corps, all above the Sixth Layer. There were only twenty Air Soldiers versus over five hundred Flying Demonized Beasts, yet the Air Soldiers utterly dominated them.

Minutes later, the Air Soldiers, stained with some blood and debris, returned to the deck. Only one Air Soldier had sustained minor injuries due to a slight miscontrol.

A battle.

Not exactly thrilling.

In subsequent encounters, any Flying Demonized Beasts they faced were reduced to ashes by the powerful firepower of the Sail.

Lu Xiaopeng and many Air Soldiers widened their eyes.

The Sail was so powerful; what need was there for them?

They always felt they couldn’t snatch up many Demonized Beasts anymore!

…

The existence of the Air Soldiers was merely for internal purposes and to prevent emergencies.

Although the Floating Airship was strong, comparable to the Transcendent in terms of destructive power and might—its two main cannons might even be more powerful than a full-force attack from a Transcendent—after all, the Floating Airship was an inanimate object with weaknesses and flaws… The Air Soldiers were born to make up for these deficiencies.

Lu Xiaopeng and the others were still somewhat frustrated.

But soon, looking at the scenery outside the Floating Airship and overlooking the mountains and rivers from above, they were excited again.

At that time,

Kong, from atop the ship tower, descended:

“The Sail is preparing to land; aren’t you all complaining about not having a chance to act? Clearing the Demonized Beasts near the landing site is up to you.”

Lu Xiaopeng was delighted, and then surprised, “Are we arriving so soon? It seems like we’ve been flying for less than an hour.”

Was this just a short trip?

“We’re already over Jing City territory.” Kong said indifferently.

…

Jing City Sanctuary.

Since yesterday, after leaving a few people at Green Shadow, Blade and others rushed back to Jing City.

A tremor among the giants.

Green Shadow indeed had the capacity to produce advanced rune Equipment—D-grade rune equipment, in the eyes of Jing City’s people, was already advanced rune equipment. E-grade and other standard equipment were far better in quality than those locally produced in Jing City.

Since they couldn’t snatch it, the only option was to trade honestly.

The deal was worth it!

The production of rune equipment also far exceeded their expectations!

Blade and the others spoke of everything they observed at Green Shadow, practically having understood the Green Shadow Sanctuary thoroughly.

“Unfortunately, that miraculous ‘Trial Tower,’ you guys didn’t ascend it. One day, you’ll station yourselves at Green Shadow, complete the ‘Trial Tower,’ and send us the information and analysis,” a certain giant said.

At that moment,

At the Second Transfer Station.

On receiving the news, representatives from all eight powers sent their convoys, rushing there overnight.

Blade, Wu Mian, and others had barely caught their breath when they hurriedly followed the convoy to the Second Transfer Station.

“Goods worth millions, even if they’re precious rune equipment, still need a large convoy for transportation… It’s puzzling, how did Green Shadow manage to deliver the goods to Jing City hundreds of kilometers away within a day.”

“Exactly.” Ye Family’s representative frowned, “We hurried back to Jing City non-stop yesterday, even sustaining minor injuries… Trucks don’t have the speed and agility we do, and they are easy targets for attracting Demonized Beasts’ attention; it’s simply impossible to deliver in a day. For an ordinary large sanctuary, one trip would cost them more than half of their people.”

“Perhaps Green Shadow had been planning to sell equipment to our Jing City? Maybe the convoy had already set out and just happened to arrive today?”

No one could guess the reason.

They were just waiting, waiting for news from Green Shadow.

While the division of profits was already discussed among the giants, if there were any regrets…

“Although there’s a lot of equipment worth millions, it seems like not much once it’s distributed among the eight powers.”

“Give it a rest, your Wu Family got a ten percent share; President Miao only got eight percent.”

While discussions were buzzing,

Suddenly, a paper airplane flew in through the window, circling before landing on the table where the representatives sat.

Blade concentrated, “The paper airplane has Source Power attached.” He looked out the window but discovered nothing.

Upon inspection, he unfolded the paper airplane.

Ordinary paper with ‘wild cursive’ script.

Blade’s pupils shrank, and then he suddenly fell silent.

[The goods have arrived, rune equipment worth eight million in total — (just prepare the Source Crystals for this old lady) #crossed-out#…coordinates %¥#@…]

Wu Mian and other representatives took the paper, their expressions changing and mouths opening… eventually falling into a bewildered silence.