Cultivation: I Forge Immortality with My Spiritual Eyes

As dawn broke, the sea was shrouded in mist, and everything in sight was a blur.

The dock was bustling and noisy, unlike the quiet scene of the previous months.

Many people have already disregarded the impact of the fog.

After all, going out to sea in the fog is just a bit dangerous.

Without going to sea, even spiritual practice cannot be sustained.

It's not hard to weigh which is more important.

Perhaps due to the prolonged fog and mist, people on the island have become restless lately.

Patrols could be seen in twos and threes everywhere nearby, and occasionally disciples of Senior Feng would come to patrol.

The efforts to maintain order have been significantly strengthened, and public security has improved considerably as a result.

soon.

Jiang Yi hurried to the dock, his eyes scanning the area before quickly finding his target.

It was a fleet consisting of a large ocean-going vessel and several smaller ocean-going vessels, quietly moored in the berths.

The large ship was nearly thirty feet long, with masts as thick as a person could hug, and a broad and stable hull, like a crouching giant beast.

Although it is not a spirit ship, it is made of solid materials, and the vital parts of the hull are inlaid with spirit-patterned steel, which can barely withstand the attack of magical artifacts.

Several powerful crossbows were mounted on the deck, their arrows gleaming coldly. The guards coming and going were all burly and vigilant, clearly skilled in combat.

Any petty thief who dares to target this ship is undoubtedly courting death.

This was also the compromise choice made by most caravans.

Buying a spirit ship of such enormous size would not only be eye-catching, but also expensive.

It's far more cost-effective than a large, modified ocean-going vessel like this.

Jiang Yi glanced at it a few times, then stepped forward and showed the wooden boarding pass.

The guard took a look, asked a few simple questions, then stepped aside to let him board the ship.

Jiang Yi successfully stepped onto the deck, only to find it empty; most of the cargo had already been unloaded.

This is also why they dare to engage in the human trafficking business.

If the ship is fully loaded with valuable goods, it is absolutely impossible to allow outsiders to board; the risk is too great.

A guard led him down to the lower deck.

We walked through a narrow passageway and stopped in front of a cabin.

"You are not allowed to move around freely on the ship. If you break the rules and cause any unpleasantness, don't blame me for not warning you."

The other person was expressionless and spoke in a harsh tone.

"Thank you for your guidance, I understand."

Jiang Yi cupped his hands in greeting and then pushed open the door to enter.

The cabin was pitifully cramped, barely half a meter square, and there wasn't even a prayer mat inside.

A few rays of light shone through a small window in the corner, and a faint odor lingered in the air.

If you didn't know better, you'd think you'd wandered into a dungeon.

Jiang Yi shook his head inwardly, secretly grumbling, but he knew this was not the time to be picky.

He closed the cabin door, lifted the hem of his shirt, and sat down on the floor by the window.

There is no spiritual energy here, so it is impossible to practice breathing exercises.

He simply closed his eyes slightly, silently practicing the Eye Sword Technique, cleansing his eye sockets while nurturing those two invisible strands of sharp energy.

As time passed and the outside world gradually brightened, the dock became increasingly noisy.

Although Jiang Yi was in deep meditation, this was not a cave dwelling, so he still kept a wisp of his mind on guard.

I could faintly hear the sound of hurried footsteps passing through the corridor, and people were gradually moving into the nearby cabins.

Not long after that.

The ship suddenly shuddered, and the rapid clanging of the bronze bells rang out.

The enormous vessel slowly sailed out of its berth, cutting through the sea fog and heading into the deep sea, escorted by several small boats nearby.

It was quickly swallowed up by the vast sea fog...

"..."

Nearly ten days have passed in the blink of an eye.

That afternoon, the sky was overcast.

Large raindrops pounded on the sea, stirring up dense waves.

A fleet of ships cuts through the waves, sailing against the wind in a torrential downpour.

The large ship is in the center, with smaller ships surrounding it.

The ship rose and fell with the waves, but maintained its formation without losing its composure.

Inside the lower deck.

Jiang Yi gazed at the sea and sky through the porthole, easing the fatigue from his many days of seclusion.

The fleet traveled for nearly ten days, stopping at several islands along the way.

Customers get off and on, goods are unloaded and loaded, and business is booming.

Because the things he carried were conspicuous, and to avoid any unforeseen complications, he hadn't stepped out of the cabin for days, which was quite stifling.

Fortunately, we are not far from Ling'ao Island, and we will be able to arrive in a few more days.

"Meow~ Meow~"

As I was gazing into the distance, something in my arms suddenly stirred a few times.

Little Pear woke up again, stretched lazily, climbed onto Jiang Yi's shoulder, nuzzled against him, and whimpered softly.

Jiang Yi smiled and said gently:

"Honey, we're almost there, just bear with it a little longer."

After saying that, he put Xiaoli on the ground, took out a spirit rice cake from his bundle, and stuffed it into her hand.

He baked these flatbreads himself before he left, knowing that it would be inconvenient to eat and drink on the road, so he specially prepared more.

The little guy accepted everything offered, grabbing the rice cake and munching on it with a "crunch, crunch" sound.

Jiang Yi chuckled and squatted down, about to start playing a couple of rounds.

suddenly!

A sudden, sharp chime rang out without warning, accompanied by screams!

"Clang clang clang—! Clang clang clang—!"

"Monster beast! Southeast direction! Be on alert immediately!"

"Quickly, prepare the crossbows! Don't let them crash into us!"

"Prepare for engagement!!"

Upon hearing the sound, Jiang Yi's smile vanished, and he suddenly became alert.

The danger was occurring near the bow of the ship, and the situation could not be seen through the portholes.

He made a quick decision, picked up Xiaoli, disregarded the rule against running around, opened the cabin door and hurried out.

At the end of the corridor is a semi-open observation deck with a wide view.

Jiang Yi rushed to the front of the stage, looked up into the distance, and his pupils suddenly contracted.

On the vast sea, amidst torrential rain, a group of dark figures were seen breaking through the waves.

That was a pack of Ironback Sea Wolves, dozens of them of all sizes!

It resembles a giant wolf, covered in scales, with webbed limbs, and can swim quickly underwater.

At this moment, it was rushing straight towards the fleet at an astonishing speed, clearly having smelled the sweet scent of cultivators' blood.

Jiang Yi frowned and gripped the railing tightly with his five fingers.

Ironback sea wolves roam in packs, are fearless and extremely difficult to deal with.

This time it looks like things might get a bit complicated.

at the same time.

Upon discovering the enemy attack, the fleet reacted swiftly.

Several small boats quickly adjusted their positions and formed a defensive line around the large ship.

Some stood diagonally in front, acting as a barrier, while others protected the flanks, ready for battle.

On the deck of the large ship, the head of the guards, clad in black armor, gave an order:

"put!"

"Boom boom boom—!"

Several powerful crossbows were fired simultaneously, their bolts whistling through the rain with a flash of light, striking the sea wolf charging at the front.

Blood blossoms exploded, screams of agony filled the air, and crimson foam billowed from the sea.

However, the Ironback Sea Wolf became extremely ferocious and instead of retreating, it pounced even more frantically.

"kill!"

Another order was given!

The guards' eyes sharpened, and they immediately formed hand seals and began to use their respective methods.

Magical artifacts, spells, and talismans, trailing various colored lights, rained down on the beast horde, splattering blood and flesh everywhere!

The sea wolf pack also began to fight back fiercely.

They raised their heads and opened their mouths, spewing out sharp water arrows that shot towards the ships.

Several larger barracudas dived underwater, creating undercurrents and causing waves to violently pound the small boat, attempting to capsize it.

The rain poured down, accompanied by rumbling thunder.

Lightning illuminated the fierce battle at sea, where thunder, shouts, and screams mingled together, creating a bloody and brutal scene.

"Go to sea! Stop these beasts!"

After a fierce battle, the guard leader's eyes turned bloodshot, and he roared.

He was burly, with a full beard, and wielded a ten-foot-long sword. His cultivation level was already at the eighth level of Qi Refining.

After shouting, he leaped up and led more than ten figures off the bow of the ship, where they fought fiercely with the wolves and beasts on the sea.

His eyes were like lightning as he fought while glancing around, as if searching for something.

Soon, their gaze settled on a massive Ironback Sea Wolf.

It lay crouching on the crest of a wave, coldly watching the battlefield, occasionally letting out a low growl to command the herd to attack.

The guard leader's eyes flashed with a cold light, and he suddenly stepped on the sea surface, using the force to leap into the air.

With his left hand, he pulled out a talisman and slapped it onto the blade, instantly covering the edge with a dazzling golden light!

"Die, you son of a bitch!!"

He leaped into the air, gathering his strength to slash down with his sword. Golden light transformed into a blade of energy several meters long, striking the neck of the sea wolf that couldn't dodge in time.

"Pfft—!"

Its scales shattered, blood gushed out, and the wolf-beast let out a deafening howl as it rolled and struggled wildly.

It soon fell silent and slowly sank into the sea.

With their leader dead, the herd was thrown into chaos.

The remaining sea wolves howled in terror, turned tail and scattered, disappearing into the vast rain in the blink of an eye.

The fighting is over.

More than ten sea wolf carcasses floated on the sea surface, their blood spreading out and drifting with the waves.

Several cultivators on the fleet's side were also killed or wounded, and another small boat was wrecked and was slowly capsizing.

Covered in blood, the guard leader leaped onto the large ship, slammed his long sword onto the deck, and shouted in a deep voice:

"Treat the wounded! Retrieve all the sea wolf carcasses, sell them for spirit stones, and distribute the proceeds to the brothers!"

"yes!"

The guards' eyes lit up, and they all obeyed and left.

Lower deck cabins.

Jiang Yi squinted slightly, standing in front of the observation platform, lost in thought.

"They follow the path of physical cultivation?"

A moment later, his eyes flashed, he muttered to himself, picked up Xiaoli, and turned to leave.

Several other independent cultivators nearby, who were also paying attention to the battle, withdrew their gazes, their expressions varying, and returned to their cabins one after another...