Ocean Lords: Start Harvesting Double from Dice Rolls Chapter 660 - 331: Yuanqi’s Discovery and Threat

"Whoosh!!" The two vessels, with astonishing velocity, surged forward. Their hulls cleaved through the ocean's surface, generating a cascade of spray. Aboard his ship, Fang Yu turned his gaze towards the receding sea boundary behind them, exhaling a quiet sigh of relief. Their hurried and reckless flight had finally brought them within the territorial waters of the Duorong Federation. Once inside the Duorong Federation's domain, the Lanyun Sea Country's military would hesitate to pursue, lest they provoke a military response. Of course, from Lanyun Sea Country's perspective, an open conflict with the Duorong Federation was already brewing. However, the cusp of war and the commencement of hostilities were distinct. Fang Yu and Kong Huaao were permitted to proceed, with the Lanyun Sea Country's forces watching helplessly. The sigh of relief still on his lips, Fang Yu turned to address Kong Huaao, who stood beside him. At that very instant, Fang Yu and every crew member's attention snapped towards the direction of Lanyun Sea Country's capital. In the ensuing moment, a palpable sorrow settled on each face; Chen Xiaolin's grief was particularly profound. "Alas..." Fang Yu let out a soft sigh, his heart heavy with a sense of loss. Just moments before, the distinct aura that belonged to Zhao Chenlin had completely dissipated. From a formidable presence, it had quietly faded into nothingness. This indicated one grim certainty... Zhao Chenlin had met his end at the hands of Sovereign Lanyun, falling in Blue Sky City. Comprehending this, Fang Yu felt an agonizing weight settle in his chest, a burden almost too heavy to bear. Zhao Chenlin had valiantly defended his principles unto death. Until his final breath, he had fought for justice and maintained order. He had expended his life and strength, ensuring Fang Yu and Kong Huaao escaped Lanyun Country's jurisdiction. Though Fang Yu remained silent, the memory of the resolute gleam in Zhao Chenlin's eyes in that final moment was etched permanently in his mind. He observed Chen Xiaolin, noting the immense sadness etched on his features, yet recognizing a rekindled determination sparking within his eyes. Fang Yu couldn't help but offer a slight, approving nod. Chen Xiaolin had been Zhao Chenlin's loyal subordinate, a nascent Law Enforcer meticulously trained by the departed mentor. Before his demise, Zhao Chenlin had entrusted Fang Yu with the responsibility of looking after Chen Xiaolin. Fang Yu was resolved to honor Zhao Chenlin's final wish, dedicating himself to finding a suitable mentor to guide Chen Xiaolin's future development. "Fang Yu!" Suddenly, Kong Huaao, who had been sailing alongside the Salted Fish, leaped onto its deck. Lowering his voice, he spoke to Fang Yu, "Now is not the time for grief." "The Lanyun Sea Country is poised for aggression. Without restraint, they will undoubtedly initiate hostilities against the Duorong Federation." "Our recent imprisonment might have been a calculated ploy by Sovereign Lanyun, designed to provide a pretext for commencing war." "When conflict erupts, the common people will bear the brunt of the suffering, but this outcome is beyond our immediate influence." "What we can control at this juncture is proactive preparation, ensuring that when Lanyun inevitably makes its move, our Duorong Federation stands ready, not caught unprepared." Fang Yu, listening intently to Kong Huaao's words, nodded in strong affirmation. Kong Huaao then continued, "Upon our return to the Duorong Federation, you and I shall journey to Nanhui City!" "I will personally escort you to meet the Old Master." "Only the Old Master, with his considerable influence and past standing, possesses the authority to sway the delicate balance of affairs between these two nations!" Upon hearing Kong Huaao's proposition, Fang Yu agreed without a moment's hesitation. "Alright!" Fang Yu had heard numerous accounts of the Old Master's renown. He understood that the two scrolls of the Immortal Ocean Scripture aboard his ship represented a significant investment made by the Old Master in his potential. Now, learning that Kong Huaao intended to introduce him to this venerable figure, Fang Yu felt a stirring of eager anticipation. This individual had always been a silent supporter from the shadows. To profess a lack of curiosity would be disingenuous. The escalating tensions between Duorong and Lanyun directly impacted every citizen of both nations. For Fang Yu, this situation carried particular weight. Whether it was addressing the grievance stemming from Lanyun's betrayal or reciprocating the profound care and grace extended by the Old Master and Kong Huaao, he could not remain a passive observer; he was compelled to find a resolution to this mounting crisis. Fang Yu and Kong Huaao exchanged a meaningful glance, their nods of agreement sealing their resolve. The ship then altered its course, bypassing a return to Qiyun Port. Instead, it sped resolutely towards Nanhui City, the pivotal metropolis on the South Island Continent... ... Meanwhile, as Fang Yu and Kong Huaao navigated their swift course towards Nanhui City, a solitary figure was observed traversing the skies in a distant expanse of the sea. This individual's aura fluctuated erratically, their eyes burned with undisguised anger, and remnants of wounds inflicted by some potent force still marred their form. "Damn it... this fellow concealed such formidable power, appearing so placid and unassuming normally." The person muttered a curse under their breath, and a sound like the surging of ocean tides emanated from their body. The distinct auditory signature of tidal ebb and flow confirmed the individual's identity as Yuanqi, the renowned alchemical master. It was revealed that Yuanqi had previously harbored intentions of confronting Fang Yu, aiming to seize certain abilities that piqued his interest. However, during his journey, a fateful encounter with the Fisherman led to his unexpected expulsion into an enigmatic dimension, inflicting severe hardship upon him. It was only due to the providence of the Interdict Ocean Scripture, which absorbed the brunt of the spatial force, that Yuanqi managed to extricate himself, though not without considerable expenditure and merely superficial injuries. Now isolated from the Fisherman, he fully comprehended that the Fisherman's prowess far surpassed his initial estimations. Despite Yuanqi's possession of the Ocean Scripture, which rendered him impervious to the Fisherman's direct harm, the ordeal had been taxing.