Extraordinary Voyage-Chapter 808 - 693: Lone Journey

The outermost edge of the eastern Broken Star Sea, Celebes Island.

Shaped like a capital letter K, it is composed of four peninsulas extending north, northeast, southeast, and south. The center of the island is a rugged mountainous area full of ravines, with the highest peak reaching nearly 4000 meters.

Thus, travel between the four peninsulas is infrequent, and sea routes are much more convenient than land routes.

The climate is tropical rainforest, with an abundance of various extraordinary materials and crops. The main island, along with seven other subsidiary islands, has a total population of about two million, mainly consisting of Nimansite People once dragged from the Old Continent.

They are ruled by large extraordinary forces, each having at least one Tier 4 Transcendent, and have even established numerous city-states and nations. Although more dangerous than the "everything has a spirit" New Continent, the population density here surpasses that of the New Continent.

Moreover, due to the high proportion of extraordinares and the myriad of humanoid intelligent creatures, demons, and evil spirits, this archipelagic nation seems more like a fantasy world compared to the Old Continent countries.

Here, powerful extraordinaries have replaced the Church to become the rulers at the pinnacle of the pyramid.

The witches, who have been most persecuted by the Church and Old Continent ruling powers and were among the first to migrate to the "Broken Star Sea," occupied the largest and safest southeastern Celebes Peninsula.

Subsequently, they joined the "Alchemy School" and a dozen small schools to form the "Holy Stone Council." Although their life was not affluent, in other aspects, it was acceptable.

At this time.

Clareesa and Leonara, hand in hand, stood on a deserted seashore in the witches' core territory of the southeastern peninsula, anxiously gazing eastward across the sea:

"It's almost the appointed time, but Angie hasn't arrived yet. Could it be that something happened while crossing the 'Sea Scar'?"

Clareesa, the elder sister, took out a delicate silver pocket watch produced by the "Alchemy School," and checked it, seeing there was still half an hour to go, then looked up at the sea but saw no sign of a sailboat.

Although they had great faith in Angie's power, they couldn't help but worry a bit.

Previously, when the high-ranking witches of the "School of Truth Gate" received the invitation message from the sisters, they gladly accepted Angie's proposal to open a new trade route from Celebes to the New Continent.

Half a month ago, they sent the list of needed items to Angie through the "Spirit Realm Messenger."

However, understanding that regular ships crossing the "Sea Scar" might incur astonishing losses, no Great Wizard was willing to waste time fetching goods. Especially when trade becomes frequent in the future, transportation would become a big issue.

Thus, the witches hoped the seller would be responsible for delivering the goods, and they would add fifty percent to the original payment.

Regardless of the size of the business, Aiven readily agreed to the new client's request. Crossing the extremely perilous "Sea Scar" was incredibly risky for others, but for him, it was a piece of cake.

Furthermore, if Celebes, isolated overseas for hundreds of years, could gradually become economically reliant on his marquisate, the small shipping cost wouldn't matter.

So.

The sisters, who kept watching for ships at sea, did not notice a massive, intangible Sea Bird at 30,000 meters high in the sky, slowly focusing its gaze on the beach.

Time slowly approached three in the afternoon, Georgia Time, the agreed time between both parties. Just when they couldn't help but send another Spirit Realm Communication to confirm Angie's situation.

Bang—

Accompanied by a swarm of suddenly soaring emerald butterflies, to the sisters' astonishment, a heavy wooden box suddenly appeared out of thin air and crashed at their feet. Then came a second, a third...

Five minutes later.

Clareesa and Leonara, after completing the payment and standing amidst a swarm of emerald butterflies, watched the white-dressed girl smile at them, wave goodbye, and then disappear, feeling another surge of envy.

They never expected the so-called delivery to be done in such a manner.

Hailing from the wizard civilization-prosperous Celebes, faced with the series of surprises from this new friend, they were like country bumpkins who had never seen the world.

The sisters couldn't help but yearn for the outside world even more.

The first batch of goods exchanged between the two parties mainly included: steel, textiles, grain, furs, sugar, dairy products, and a small amount of porcelain. Even at the initial cooperation stage, the total quantity of goods wasn't too large.

Even including the premium portion, the total value was only about 1,500 Golden Lions, but it was already a good start.

"Is she already gone? So fast!"

Hiss—

Accompanied by faint snake hissing, a witch with long white hair simply tied at the back, dressed in a desert-style cooling attire, gracefully emerged from the air, twisting her slender waist like a beauty snake.

With golden snake-shaped bracelets on her ankles and wrists, even with a black veil covering her face, she exuded the charm of a stunning beauty. Particularly, her snake-like yellow vertical pupils gave an extremely dangerous and unique allure.

This witch, evidently with the strength of an Upper-Rank Wizard, gently waved her boneless white arm.

The already opened dark snake-pit-like [Witchcraft Garden] absorbed all those materials as she turned to regard her beloved two students.

"Teacher, you don't know, Angie's house..."

Listening with a smile as the sisters chattered endlessly with praises for their "wealthy" new friend, and promising to take them to the New Continent next time, she inquired about the matter at hand:

"By the way, how did the negotiation go, are they willing to sell the [Ancient Scroll] in their possession?"

Various churches had previously spent a considerable sum to purchase copies of the [Ancient Scroll] from Aiven. As a group of witches living in the "Broken Star Sea," naturally, they were even more interested in that item.

Moreover, since Aiven hadn't kept his identity secret at that time and had formed a good relationship, as a high-ranking witch just beneath the school's Crowned Wizard, the Snake-eyed Witch certainly wanted to give it a try.

"Teacher, Angie said they can provide us with part of the trial in advance, and their 'Vitalist School' also plans to participate in the exploration. We will discuss further with you later."

Saying this, Clareesa handed her teacher a [communication talisman] along with a copy of the nautical chart of the nearby dozens of islands.

"Oh? The 'Vitalist School', huh?" 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝚠𝕖𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝕖𝚕.𝚌𝗼𝗺

Holding the talisman and chart, this Upper-Rank Witch was thoughtful.

Actually, if Aiven came here today and saw this witch, he might... find her somewhat familiar.

...

"Aiven, no need to contact every day; Her Majesty the Queen and I should return in about a week."

From the video communication, it was apparent that Anita was practicing swordsmanship just now; even though it's late autumn, she was drenched in sweat, soaking her training clothes.

Looking at Anita, who has been well-received locally and is evidently somewhat triumphant these days, Aiven on the other end of the [Mind Network] couldn't help but curiously ask:

"Sister, can you feel the power of [Name] now?"

Anita's expression instantly faltered:

"Not so fast! Although now even without using [Activated Skin: Upper Sea Emperor Dragon], I can already single-handedly challenge and even defeat a Peak Grand Knight with my own strength, my essence is still at an advanced Grand Knight level.

However, Weina isn't treating me well; she's already contacted the Church to start preparing [Seven Gods Ladder] for me."

Starting from Tier 3, knights' physical qualities are just a threshold; the key still lies in the honing of their will.

The [Magic Potion: Seven Gods Ladder] mainly allows a Grand Knight's spirit and will to undergo a qualitative change again, enough to communicate with some aspect of the world's root source rule, and then... casually add a shackle.

"Hmm, no rush for that. Once I obtain the real [Creator's Blood], I should be able to help you fully change your lineage without side effects, making you a true pure-blooded Giant Dragon species.

For others, it's possible they can't endure the erosion from Dragon Blood, but for you, sister, it should be completely fine!

Anyway, you didn't use [Breath of the Giant Beast] when breaking through Tier 3; with the Extraordinary essence that allows automatic Tier 4 ascension upon reaching adulthood, trying to break through to 'Titled Knight' shouldn't be difficult."

Aiven isn't too keen on the highly sought-after [Seven Gods Ladder].

Knights were originally one of the oldest Extraordinary professions of this era, not initially a path bestowed by gods.

Humans gradually developed the path to knighthood by researching "rampaging animals," employing special training methods and magic potions to induce physical rampage.

Besides Extraordinary traits, the main advancement comes from continuously honing one's body and spirit.

Moreover, like in Tier 3, not requiring [Breath of the Giant Beast] for breakthrough, even before the invention of [Seven Gods Ladder], strong knights could still rely on their own strength to successfully break through Tier 4, gaining the world's root source awarded title.

The ultimate potion [Seven Gods Ladder] may make it relatively easy for 'Titled Knights' to gain unimaginable power, but it also sets an insurmountable constraint.

Even though every 'Titled Knight' represents secular power and serves as the ultimate guarantee of royal authority, even becoming the strongest Titled Knight in the world is forever the pinnacle of mortals, a hunting dog used by gods to herd the lambs.

Therefore.

Just like [Breath of the Giant Beast], [Seven Gods Ladder] is excellent, but for an ambitious Grand Knight aiming to break through Tier 4 titles, it's by no means necessary. Aiven had long been preparing another path for Anita.

Going to 'Broken Star Islands' this time is crucial for the futures of both siblings!

"Alright, I'll leave it to you, Aiven. Kiss! Weina's calling me, bye!"

With a wave to Aiven, Anita blew him a kiss across the air before hanging up.

Sitting atop Shadow Dragon Kaka, Aiven couldn't help but rub his hands together:

"Thinking about sister's True Dragon form, it's kind of exciting."

Back when he hadn't grown up yet, he did rather cling to sister's long legs.

But now the situation has completely reversed; the wizard becomes more convoluted later on, easily taking her with him to flaunt and soar.

"Hmm, let me check the meeting point the witch sent; is it Mamutu on the west coast of Celebes?"

Currently, Aiven and Kaka have teleported to the outskirts of 'Broken Star Sea'; this time, he brought no one along, embarking on a spontaneous trip.

Without using the Legendary Battleship, he slightly adjusted his figure, wearing a wizard robe. Even Olivia might find it hard to recognize him here.

The face with altered features, he wore sister's [Ocean Treasure: Language Universal Mask]

Capable of converting shouting, infrasound, ultrasound, body language, pheromones... and other forms of biological communication, into human languages he can understand.

Including various marine mammals, birds, fish, shrimp, jellyfish... even plankton, with an effective range of up to two kilometers!

Amidst chaotic rules, where [Mind Network]'s reconnaissance abilities are limited, this ocean treasure is indeed an unparalleled tool for exploring unknown realms.

This attire is mainly due to the last [Clock Tower] journey, where he encountered quite a few confrontations; to prevent being backstabbed suddenly... ahem, low-key low-key.