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It was absolutely impossible to release them, but directly killing them would seem too ruthless. The only option was to temporarily imprison them on the ship and plan for the future.
Not killing them, but also not letting them go, meant that Lu Chen wouldn't have to worry about them reporting him. The ship's speed was increasing, and reaching overseas had to be expedited.
Once they were outside, would he still have to worry about them reporting him? The High Emperor was far away; even if they wanted to report, there would be no place to do so.
As for the people in his own camp, Lu Chen couldn't be 100% sure they were all loyal to him. However, if they wanted to leak information, they would need a channel, and once they were overseas, where would that channel come from?
This trip to the open sea might take a few months; returning in a few years would already be considered quite good.
The crisis of Yuanrong Immortal Island had been temporarily resolved. The clues regarding Li Jin Yi and others had been cut off by Lu Chen here. Even if they woke up again and started investigating, it would take some time from start to finish.
Lu Chen could only seize this time to do more beneficial things while also preparing for defense because Yuanrong Immortal Island would eventually return.
It could only be temporary since the figures on Yuanrong Immortal Island were not ordinary; it was only a matter of time before they investigated Lu Chen.
The large ship sailed swiftly through the sea, getting farther and farther from Yuanrong Immortal Island. It seemed that because fresh blood had been discarded from the ship, a large group of sharks followed behind it in search of food.
The flesh of the previous Senior Brother had long been consumed by them, and even the household waste thrown overboard had been eaten by these greedy creatures.
As the large ship continued forward, the depth of the sea increased, causing the group of sharks to leave on their own. Only two large ships remained sailing in the vast ocean, everything operating as usual.
After two days, it seemed they had reached their ultimate destination. Under Chen Qilin's arrangement, the large ship slowed down and dropped anchor in the sea.
Then Lu Chen and Chen Qilin took a Burrowing Shuttle alone, opening a Taoist Sect from inside the cabin and descending into the sea.
For Lu Chen, who was diving for the first time, there was still a hint of curiosity in his heart. He and Chen Qilin sat together in the Burrowing Shuttle as they descended through the water.
The Burrowing Shuttle's function was not limited to burrowing underground; it could travel both underwater and on land. Ahead of the Earth-Style Flying Shuttle was a piece of transparent glass-like material through which one could see clearly what lay ahead.
As soon as the Earth-Style Flying Shuttle entered the water, it could still use sunlight filtering down to see its surroundings. However, as time passed and it gradually sank into deeper waters, everything around became pitch black.
At that moment, Chen Qilin pressed a switch at the control center, and the interior of the Earth-Style Flying Shuttle lit up immediately. The light shone through the glass, illuminating the surrounding seawater.
Seeing such a magical sight, even Lu Chen was taken aback. The ability to emit light without relying on fire truly showcased the power of mechanisms.
According to Chen Qilin, the principle behind this creation involved using the internal engine friction of the Earth-Style Flying Shuttle to generate energy, which caused the glass lamp he developed to glow.
The glass lamp he created would shine as long as there was energy, being dozens of times brighter than an oil lamp. Moreover, it would not extinguish in the wind; as long as there was energy, it could burn continuously and eternally, which was astonishing.
At a depth of fifty fathoms, the Earth-Style Flying Shuttle illuminated the surroundings, allowing visibility of everything ahead.
Here, various common fish and shrimp were attracted by the light, swimming around the Earth-Style Flying Shuttle.
At one hundred fathoms, as the Earth-Style Flying Shuttle descended further, many fish disappeared, replaced by some unusual species that were unrecognizable, revealing an incredibly vibrant underwater world.
At five hundred fathoms, fish were completely gone. Some bizarre creatures moved slowly along the seabed; even as the Earth-Style Flying Shuttle approached them, they did not flee. Upon closer inspection, these beings had no eyes at all.
Additionally, in the waters below five hundred fathoms, some organisms emitted their own light. It was unclear whether it was their eyes or flesh glowing; from a distance, it resembled phosphorescence, shimmering faintly.
At this moment, the seabed was eerily quiet. Apart from the "clattering" sound of the Earth-Style Flying Shuttle itself, it was quieter than anywhere else—even quieter than those Ancient Source Stone Forests.
With darkness surrounding them, the scene felt somewhat terrifying, creating an illusion of perpetual night. Of course, this was just one aspect of the underwater world.
At a depth of one thousand fathoms, aided by the light emitted from the Burrowing Shuttle, outlines of underwater reefs, volcanoes, trenches, and straits became visible. Some deep-sea mollusks clung to the rocks and moved slowly.
This was truly the essence of the seabed—over one thousand fathoms deep—approximately five to seven thousand steps down—higher and more perilous than those celestial mountains.
The world here was also fascinating, home to extraordinary creatures rarely seen in normal times. For instance, there were scallops as large as houses and eels thicker than barrels, covered in large scales with murderous intent visible in their two eyes—terrifying like pythons.
Chen Qilin temporarily halted the Burrowing Shuttle on a flat reef. Before making any moves, they suddenly realized that the Earth-Style Flying Shuttle had begun to move on its own as if an underwater earthquake had occurred.
When they regained their composure, they discovered that they had inadvertently parked the Earth-Style Flying Shuttle on top of a Giant Armored Fish.
This Giant Armored Fish must have been thousands of years old; its body was comparable to that of a small ship. It likely used to be a turtle, but its shell's patterns had long since worn smooth and became incredibly sleek.
The spell on its head was like the skin on an old woman's neck, completely devoid of flesh, only a layer of dry skin, so aged that it seemed as if it could die at any moment.
At that moment, Chen Qilin wore a serious expression as he took a compass-like device from the side, which had a needle on it. He manipulated the Earth-Style Flying Shuttle while moving in the direction indicated by the needle.
Finally, he discovered what he had longed for at a location three miles northwest of where he had just been: the Exogenous Stone.
This stone was about the size of a house, and it seemed to release energy, forcefully pushing away the surrounding seawater and silt. Even after sleeping here for hundreds or thousands of years, it would not be buried, continuously radiating a golden glow.
Chen Qilin controlled the Earth-Style Flying Shuttle to circle around the Origin Stone Motherbody, constantly illuminating it with the light emitted by the shuttle, as if admiring a work of art, his face filled with longing.
The Origin Stone Motherbody was entirely oval-shaped, with grooves appearing on its surface in specific directions, as if it had been subjected to intense friction.
It also emitted light on its own and was impervious to water and soil. This strange phenomenon even piqued Lu Chen's interest.
Anything that did not merge with the dust of deception was a treasure. The Origin Stone Motherbody before them was perfect for crafting treasured swords and steel blades; it was undoubtedly top-tier material capable of cutting through iron like mud.
After spinning around in excitement, Chen Qilin woke from his daydream and murmured, "Alright, the exact location has been determined. The most important thing now is to retrieve it."
After sleeping at the bottom of the sea for countless years, it was finally time for it to see the light of day again and fulfill its purpose, which was exhilarating to think about.
Chen Qilin made special marks to ensure that the large ship would be positioned directly above the corresponding surface of the Origin Stone Motherbody. This required skill; ordinary people could hardly imagine it—only talents like Chen Qilin could master such techniques.
Soon, the Burrowing Shuttle traversed through layers of seawater and returned to the large ship.
In the following time, everyone needed to rest well, regain their spirits, and eat enough so they could properly deal with the Origin Stone Motherbody.
The next morning was calm, with golden sunlight gradually rising in the east. It seemed like it would be a bright day suitable for action.
Lu Chen and others stayed on board to observe; they truly couldn't offer much help.
The large ship was moved to the predetermined surface of the sea, precisely corresponding to where they had discovered the Origin Stone Motherbody yesterday, ensuring there would be no mistakes.
Then Chen Qilin used the Burrowing Shuttle alone to take down two Mechanized Operators, which were actually being controlled by craftsmen inside. However, these two Mechanized Operators did not have diving capabilities and could only be lowered underwater by the Earth-Style Flying Shuttle to deploy the hooks.
Each of the two Mechanized Operators carried two large ropes, with the other ends connected to the winch on the large ship. The power for the ropes came from the Winch, but part of that power was derived from Youth, while another part came from the machinery, representing a synergy between human and machine.
As the Winch operated, the two Mechanized Operators were brought down into the water by Chen Qilin, with the ropes being gradually released.
The ropes were specially made, crafted from hemp, and underwent a complex process involving drying and soaking in glue multiple times. The final ropes were slightly thicker than a finger but very sturdy, difficult to cut even with swords.
To prepare for six to seven thousand steps of rope, the large ship had set aside a compartment specifically for storing the ropes, filling an entire room.
As time passed, the ropes stopped descending. It seemed that Chen Qilin and his team had safely reached the seabed, marking the first step as accomplished.
At this point, they needed to wait for a while because the two Mechanized Operators would use the ropes to deploy hooks or weave a net to capture the Origin Stone Motherbody; otherwise, it would be impossible to salvage such a massive stone from the depths.
Lu Chen and Princess Zhulan, along with other key figures, stood on top of the large ship, nervously gazing into the water below. They could see nothing at all—not even bubbles—only a few ropes hanging there alone.
The two large ships were positioned side by side, with four large Winches standing tall like mighty war gods.
As evening approached, there was still no movement underwater. Lu Chen felt a slight unease in his heart; he began to wonder if Chen Qilin and his team had been entangled by some mysterious sea monster.
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