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While Lu Chen was lost in thought, several large bubbles suddenly appeared on the calm surface of the sea. Soon after, the slender body of the Burrowing Shuttle emerged from the water, and Chen Qilin greeted everyone, signaling that the Winch could begin operating.
At Lu Chen's command, the mechanisms inside the ship roared to life, and thousands of Youth exerted their strength. The massive Winch creaked as it tightened, causing the ship to tilt.
What a heavy force it was, capable of tilting two Thousand-Step Ships simultaneously. The onlookers displayed expressions of astonishment at that moment.
It seemed that the effect of the Winch was minimal; all the power that had been exerted felt like a drop in the ocean, with the rope remaining motionless and the task appearing exceptionally difficult.
The Origin Stone Motherbody appeared to be only as large as a house. Under normal circumstances, stones would weigh one-third less in water.
Yet this stone still felt so heavy that it seemed they needed to add another third of their current strength just to match its true weight. How terrifying was that?
Surely, even the finest metals and best steel in the world could not compare to its weight.
The Winch continued to operate, with thousands of Youth using all their might to pull the Origin Stone Motherbody upward. After about a cup of tea's worth of time, finally, the rope began to emerge inch by inch from the water, giving hope for a reward; hard work pays off.
Once the combined strength of the Winch and Youth exceeded the weight of the Source Stone itself, it would be time for it to emerge and reveal its true form.
Seeing this scene, Lu Chen couldn't help but let out a sigh of relief, his previously tense expression finally relaxing.
Now there was a turning point; it was only a matter of time before the Origin Stone Motherbody was retrieved. However, at this rate, with the rope coming out inch by inch, it seemed they wouldn't see results until midnight or even later.
Lu Chen looked up at his surroundings; the vast sea stretched endlessly around him.
No matter how large the sea is, there must be a shore; it cannot be infinite. Those who claim endless seas are mostly just repeating hearsay without personal verification.
Since there was nothing else to do for now, Lu Chen decided to Spirit Travel and see if he could find something useful.
With his mind set, Lu Chen briefed Princess Zhulan on some matters before manifesting his true form as an Electric Python and soaring into the sky, flying along the clouds toward deeper and more distant waters.
The clouds here were not as high as those in Central Plains; they were much lower for some unknown reason.
Lu Chen flew forward along the cloud layer while occasionally releasing his Divine Sense to scout for any developments. As expected, he found nothing at all.
In this expanse of sea, there were no ships whatsoever; not even seabirds, islands, or reefs were visible. If it weren't for the fish still swimming in the water, Lu Chen might have suspected that this area was a lifeless dead sea—a place of pure despair.
However, the creatures in the water were lively and active, indicating that this place was normal; it could only be because the water was too deep. Without islands, seabirds could not roost, and those ships could not possibly pass through here.
After all, traveling from this location to land to reach the nearest Yuanrong Immortal Island would take quite some time. This was under the best speed of a large ship; if it were a smaller vessel, it would take at least ten to fifteen days, or even one to two months in some cases.
If a ship were to travel from here to the Central Plains, it would likely take a year or two.
Lu Chen's speed allowed him to cover dozens or even hundreds of miles in an instant. After flying for half an hour, he had covered several hundred miles without any discoveries.
He felt somewhat desperate, believing that the rumors might be true. The vastness of the Eastern Sea was beyond what mortals could imagine; it might truly be endless.
Lu Chen decided to head back; after all, he had not yet succeeded in retrieving the Origin Stone Motherbody. If he were ambushed by Yuanrong Immortal Island at this moment, it would be disastrous.
As Lu Chen planned to return, he leisurely discovered an island in the sea.
Indeed, it was an island, appearing solitary in the ocean like a patch of green suddenly sprouting on a large tree. It piqued his interest, even attracting Lu Chen.
Initially, he thought it was a coincidence, but when he released his Divine Sense, he detected human presence.
It was indeed human presence; ordinary people also emitted Yang Qi Flame, albeit not as strongly as Qi Masters.
This discovery brought him joy. Lu Chen furrowed his brow and then descended directly toward the island.
A thunderclap echoed above the island as Lu Chen landed steadily on its surface.
He looked up at the island and saw that it was teeming with life. There were tall and slender trees with large leaves everywhere, and the ground was covered with shrubs and wild grasses. Of course, there were countless animals and birds whose names he could not recall.
This place resembled an uncharted territory filled with freshness and endless mystery.
Since he had just detected human presence, Lu Chen decided to play it safe by flying above the forest while scanning everything visible with his eyes and simultaneously releasing his Divine Sense to survey the surroundings.
After flying for a long time, Lu Chen still did not see a single human being, which astonished him. He even suspected that they might be experts like Divine Dragons—seen but not caught. However, the Yang Qi Flame he sensed earlier was very weak, only slightly stronger than that of an ordinary person. Therefore, they could not be strong individuals; Lu Chen was certain of this.
He did not see any humans but instead encountered a group of creatures hiding beneath leaves. They had shaggy fur, pointed ears, and held long spears made of hard wood. They did not speak any human language and appeared quite monstrous.
They cannot really be called monsters, after all, they walk upright and seem to understand how to use simple sounds like "ooh," "ahh," and "bah" to communicate, which is probably a form of language.
They appear to be wild men who have just evolved from apes, and they even know how to cover themselves, which is quite remarkable. Lu Chen discovered that the Yang Qi Flame he had just investigated actually came from them.
Lu Chen's true form landed in a clearing in the jungle. Looking around, he noticed that the wild men were also peering at him from the trees or standing on the ground, holding their spears high and looking very vigilant.
They stared at Lu Chen, and he stared back at them. Perhaps they thought the same as Lu Chen, seeing him as a wild man.
The scene felt somewhat like a standoff; Lu Chen was wary of the wild men, while they were also suspicious of him, believing he might be an intruder. They were chattering among themselves in a language that sounded like gibberish.
Before long, a strong fellow raised his Hardwood Spear high and hurled it forcefully at Lu Chen.
Hearing the whooshing sound of the spear slicing through the air, Lu Chen remained unfazed. To him, this spear was no different from a feather flying by; with his Divine Power Body, even if it pierced his Flesh, it would not cause any harm.
As the spear flew toward him, Lu Chen reached out and caught it effortlessly, as casually as if he were grabbing something to eat.
If Lu Chen were to throw this spear, his skillful strength could make it fly out and then return in a miraculous arc.
These wild men had great strength, but it was merely brute force; to Lu Chen, they were insignificant. The two sides were simply not on the same level.
Lu Chen's actions caused the surrounding wild men to cry out in alarm, their faces filled with fear. Some even screamed, as they likely thought what they witnessed was impossible.
The wild man who had thrown the spear seemed to be mocked by others; he bared his teeth and knelt on the ground, pounding it with his fists in apparent agony.
Lu Chen looked down at the tip of the spear and saw it glimmering with a dark sheen. It was clear that it had been poisoned; some plants in the jungle are highly toxic, and those who are struck by them can die instantly.
The wild men who lived here had learned to utilize these plants effectively, extracting their toxins to coat their spear tips. Once inserted into a prey's body, that prey would surely perish.
Although Lu Chen had been ambushed by that wild man, he did not feel anger or desire for revenge by slaughtering them all; such brutality was beneath him.
Instead, he considered it normal. This island belonged to these wild men; anyone else arriving here would certainly be seen as an intruder, and being attacked was only natural.
Lu Chen gently placed the hardwood spear on the ground to show he meant no harm. His actions seemed to earn him the approval of many wild men, who fell silent and watched him with confused yet curious expressions.
Then, Lu Chen flew up and advanced along the forest. The island was not large, with no area exceeding ten miles in any direction. Further ahead, a vast continent could be seen.
That was a true new continent, inhabited only by wild people and fierce beasts, with no traces of human presence. It was evident that this was an undeveloped wilderness.
Lu Chen named it the "Wasteland Continent."
The Wasteland Continent was not far from the island he had just discovered; it could be reached by canoe.
On the Wasteland Continent, there were towering trees that blocked out the sun and various ferocious beasts. As for magical beasts, none had been discovered so far, but it was estimated that they certainly existed, perhaps hidden in some mysterious corner.
After exploring for a while without any significant discoveries, Lu Chen decided not to proceed further and began to turn back, flying toward the sea.
At this time, in the eastern sea area, near two super large ships, in a certain mysterious space above the clouds, the Dragon Clone had arrived. However, it did not act recklessly because what these two large ships were doing piqued its interest.
"These people seem to be salvaging that stone," the Dragon Clone hesitated.
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