Ocean Lords: Start Harvesting Double from Dice Rolls Chapter 668 - 334: First Meeting with the Old Master

Figures of Fang Yu and Kong Huaao streaked rapidly through the streets of Nanhui City. Crowds overflowed both sides of the thoroughfares, creating a scene of unparalleled bustle. Weapons of high quality, considered extremely valuable in Qiyun Port, were readily available throughout Nanhui City. Furthermore, numerous "Essence Feast" shops dotted the various districts. Outside these establishments, throngs of captains and crew members formed queues that stretched for hours, reminiscent of highly sought-after, trending products on Blue Star. However, the merchandise offered within these stores was far from being merely flashy and superficial internet fads. The three primary cultivation resources they provided served as the bedrock for a Navigator's power growth; what cultivator wouldn't desire more of these essential resources? Confronting such an overwhelmingly popular demand, Essence Feast had instituted a purchase limit per Navigator. This measure was in place to prevent rampant scalping, where a single individual might clear the entire stock of resources. Fang Yu's gaze swept over the shops lining the street, a flicker of desire crossing his mind. His sea-ship's body transformation and mutation had only reached their initial stage. To ascend to the second stage, shattering the Level 50 constraint and achieving Extraordinary Ship status, a substantial quantity of cultivation resources was indispensable. At this moment, Fang Yu yearned to transmute all the Gold Coins he possessed into Extraordinary Essence, channeling it directly into advancing his sea-ship's mutation. However, Kong Huaao had just apprised Fang Yu that the elder was already awaiting their arrival at the Military District. Consequently, Fang Yu's time for queuing and purchasing goods was exceptionally limited. The two continued their journey onward. Words spoken by Rude Yue to Fang Yu involuntarily resurfaced in his thoughts. "Zhang Yi, as the Patriarch of the Zhang Clan and one of the earlier Navigators to traverse this world, amassed considerable opportunities and monopolized a vast array of resources in his formative years." "Through the concerted efforts of the entire Zhang Clan, Zhang Yi secured two Alchemy Divine Artifacts, along with a single page from the Ocean Law Codex Fragments." "Currently, only one of the Alchemy Divine Artifacts is widely known; it appears to be a detection-type artifact, capable of keenly sensing nearby resources and treasures." "However, concerning the second Alchemy Divine Artifact, it is rumored to possess combat capabilities. Regardless, Brother Fang Yu, you must exercise extreme caution!" Following these pronouncements, Rude Yue bade Fang Yu farewell, resumed his packing of crates, and departed to undertake resource transport missions. Fang Yu remained, enveloped in deep contemplation. The revelation that Zhang Yi possessed Alchemy Divine Artifacts did not unduly surprise Fang Yu. With a total of 700 such artifacts scattered across the globe, and each possessing unique effects, some lower-ranked ones were not exceptionally valuable. For the head of a major conglomerate, acquiring them was not an improbable feat. Yet, the mention of Ocean Law Codex Fragments undeniably weighed on Fang Yu's heart. Only Fang Yu grasped the true extent of the Ocean Law Codex Fragments' formidable abilities. Should he encounter a particularly esoteric fragment, he might find himself in a precarious situation. Moreover, his adversary was a Dragon Ship-level Captain; empowered by the Ocean Scripture, their strength would undoubtedly be amplified. "Dragon Ship-level..." Fang Yu's eyes narrowed slightly, a stirring within his heart. With his current prowess, confronting a fully Extraordinary-transformed Captain no longer posed significant pressure; unleashing all his trump cards would enable him to contend effectively with such opponents. However, the Dragon Ship Level represented a tier far beyond that of an Extraordinary Ship, separated by an entire major level. The legendary leap of the carp over the dragon gate—once a Captain reached this stage, they were said to undergo a qualitative transformation in their capabilities. Yet, the precise nature of this transformation remained elusive, with exceedingly few documented instances on forums or among Blue Star Captains, rendering relevant information virtually nonexistent. His own sea-ship, capable of matching a fully Extraordinary-transformed vessel, would likely struggle against a Dragon Ship-level Captain. Furthermore, the Zhang Clan had ascended to immense power, establishing itself as a formidable force. As the Patriarch of this clan, Zhang Yi would naturally bask in the era's glory, amplified by such a colossal entity. An entire conglomerate, commanding tens, even hundreds of thousands of sea-ships and a crew numbering a hundred times that amount, stood behind him.

While their dedication and orderliness couldn't compare to a formal army, many Blue Star Captains had joined the conglomerate merely to avoid being cornered by monopolies. If troubles befell the conglomerate, their continued allegiance was not guaranteed.

However, with such immense numbers, they held the potential to create an era-defining force, possessing truly formidable strength.

Furthermore, as the head of a conglomerate, resources were never an issue; in fact, they were abundant.

Perhaps...

Mulling this over, Fang Yu's heart skipped a beat.

Could it be that this Zhang Yi was a Captain who had mastered all four paths?

If that were the case, then he absolutely could not afford to underestimate Zhang Yi.

Even though he himself had navigated numerous perilous adventures and wielded the Divine Artifact Dice,

facing such a gulf in levels and resources, his current self was undeniably outmatched by Zhang Yi.

Initially, Fang Yu hadn't perceived the conglomerate as a significant threat, but now he felt... Zhang Yi might indeed prove to be a very troublesome adversary.

"It seems I must find a way to rapidly increase my power..."

Fang Yu murmured to himself.

"Increase power? Have you encountered some danger?"

At this precise moment, Kong Huaao, standing beside him, couldn't help but cast Fang Yu a questioning glance and inquire with genuine concern.

"Oh, it's nothing... I was merely contemplating the situation within the Lanyun Sea Country and felt a touch of apprehension,"

Fang Yu responded casually, brushing it off.

Kong Huaao harbored no doubts. After all, the current circumstances in the Lanyun Sea Country were naturally of paramount importance to both of them.

Preventing the Lanyun Sea Country and the Duorong Federation from descending into war was their true objective.

Upon hearing Fang Yu's words, Kong Huaao couldn't help but let out a chuckle: "I understand your anxiety, but rest assured. Even if the heavens were to collapse, this old man would be here to hold them up."