Yinshan Record

Chapter 618 A Cloud Boat Arrives from the Eastern Sea (Part 1)
The term "cloud boat" refers to a type of boat-shaped magical artifact. Its characteristics include its large size and boat-like shape. Because it usually travels in the air below the Nine Heavens, it is called a cloud boat.

If it is a ship-shaped magical artifact that can break through the nine heavenly barriers and travel in the outer void, it is called a star raft.

Generally speaking, the vast majority of cloud ships belong to large trading companies in the East Sea, operating along fixed trade routes. The largest cloud ships can travel through the East Sea and Central Plains to reach the Western Kingdom, and then turn back east, forming the vital trade artery connecting this world. There are even some extremely special routes that extend deep into the north and south, incorporating the territories ruled by the Demonic Sect into their trade routes.

However, the cloud boat in front of them was obviously not large, about three hundred feet long, like a small, majestic mountain, and was now slowly heading west, riding the gale.

Hijacking such a cloud boat?
Su Che looked at Kong Kong'er beside him, wondering what kind of joke this senior was making now.

"Whether it's a ghost cultivator or a sword cultivator."

Kongkong patted Su Che on the shoulder: "Quickly intercept this small boat. Don't worry. There's only a small Bu Xu on board. I'll cover for you and take care of them."

A small step-empty?
Amidst the verdant cliffs, a pristine white cloud boat is slowly sailing forward.

Su Che concentrated his energy, swung his longsword, and it transformed into a beam of sword light that shot into the sky, heading directly towards the cloud boat.

The immense pressure of the sword was like a dragon soaring into the sky, and an alarm bell immediately rang on the cloud boat.

The deep, resonant chimes, entirely catalyzed by divine will, resonated directly in the hearts of everyone aboard the cloud boat.

"what?"

"There's a cultivator directly ahead, and it's sword energy. Defend! Defend!"

"How did you sense it? You only just realized it now! The Mystic Net has been activated!"

"Enemy ahead! Activate the talisman to stabilize the boat."

"It's just a Rejuvenation Pill. Everyone, stay in your positions. There aren't any highly skilled cultivators in the Central Plains."

A sharp sword aura surged down from below. The cultivators on the cloud boat were clearly experienced and seasoned veterans. They proceeded according to their pre-arranged strategy: some used their magic to accelerate the cloud boat, while others went inside the ship to stabilize the cargo and warn the passengers.

Of course, some people will also employ defensive measures.

A golden light, like the shimmering light of water, enveloped the ship, covering it like an eggshell, much like the ever-changing waves of water.

Before Su Che's sword energy could even penetrate the ship's hull, it was blocked by the golden light, as if a punch had landed on cotton. The sword energy, which had been like a dragon dancing in fury, was swallowed up by the golden light, disappearing without a trace like a mud ox sinking into the sea.

"Who on earth is this friend who plays such a joke on our Baiyun City?"

A cultivator who had just completed the nascent soul cultivation stage was standing at the bow of the ship; the golden light that had covered the entire ship was released by him.

This man was short and stout, with a red face like burning coals and eyes that were entirely crimson. It was unclear whether he possessed some extraordinary bloodline or was the result of his cultivation techniques.

He wore a carefree smile, a confidence typical of cultivators from the East Sea in the Central Plains.

Su Che did not answer, but simply gently wrapped his hand around, summoning a cloud of yin energy.

A dark cloud slowly condensed behind Su Che, within which various demonic and ghostly forms were faintly visible, each emitting a shrill and ferocious howl.

Suddenly, dark clouds gathered under the sky.

A cultivator with supernatural powers looked at the red-faced, short man in front of him and asked, "Is he a ghost that has grown powerful, or a ghost cultivator skilled in swordsmanship? Chief Lie, should we go and invite Elder Yuan?"

The red-faced man, respectfully addressed as Leader Lie, snorted coldly.

“It’s just a small matter, there’s no need to alarm Elder Yuan. Ma Qi, you keep a firm grip on the helm, let’s charge through.”

"okay."

The cultivator named Ma Qi, who had reached the Divine Realm, poured his magical power into the talisman in front of him.

Since cloud boats are magical artifacts, the methods of activating them are different. Some cloud boats rely entirely on the magical power of cultivators to activate them, requiring several or even hundreds of cultivators to each take their place and send their magical power into the cloud boat.

Another type involves drawing in the essence of the sun and moon, absorbing the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, and even the power of thunder, accumulating it like a cultivator, and then using it as a source of power.

In terms of cost, the latter is naturally more expensive and more complicated to manufacture. Therefore, small and medium-sized merchant groups in the Upper East China Sea mainly use the first type of cloud boat.

The White Cloud City that Su Che stopped today is a newly emerging merchant group that has recently risen in the East Sea, and the cloud boats they use are naturally mainly of the first type.

Within the dark clouds, all sorts of ghostly creatures darted about, appearing both real and illusory. The leader, Lie, was filled with rage.

This is why there are absolutely no such audacious Rejuvenating Ghosts in the Central Plains or the East Sea. In the East Sea, these ghosts are rare resources, and once they appear, they are snatched up by everyone. There are even cultivators who use evil sorcery to deliberately create vengeful ghosts.

If it weren't for the agreed-upon time for this shipment to be delivered to Jiankang in the Great Liang Kingdom of the Central Plains, I would have definitely called a few friends to collect the Rejuvenating Elixir Ghost.

The group of cultivators slowly channeled their magical power into the talismans around them, and the cloud boat gradually accelerated.

With the combined efforts of more than a dozen cultivators at the Divine Transformation Realm, the cloud boat's momentum immediately increased.

The various ghostly creatures within the dark clouds became even more ferocious, roaring incessantly at the cloud boat.

However, as the net of mystery opened, the golden ball of light crashed into the dark clouds, and the powerful magic containing the pure and righteous energy forced the ghosts to vanish into nothingness.

"Ha, it's just an illusion."

"It's all show and no substance."

The crowd on the ship was in an uproar. The various ghostly creatures in Mo Yun's possession were nothing but empty shells, easily destroyed at the slightest touch, and completely insignificant.

"Shut up, all of you."

The leader roared.

These brats have been living peacefully for too long and have no sense of propriety. If the ghosts in the clouds are merely illusions, then the black-clad man who created this strange phenomenon is truly terrifying.

His clear mind was almost one with the evil-breaking net, which was a protective artifact uniformly crafted within White Cloud City.

Inside are 13,400 strands of black gold silkworm silk, which can isolate water, fire, and weapons. Combined with the Five Elements Taoist techniques, it binds metal, wood, water, fire, and earth together, making it an impenetrable defense.

This is true at least at the level of elixir rebirth.

The East Sea is teeming with cultivators who rob and plunder, so preparing such defensive magical artifacts is only natural.

However, this fierce leader never expected that his journey on the East China Sea, which had been smooth sailing, would be thieved upon arriving in the Central Plains.

Who can I complain to about this?
Where is that ghost, or rather, that ghost cultivator who can unleash sword energy at the Core Formation stage?
Leader Lie immersed himself completely in the Demon-Slaying Mystic Net, but beyond the magnificent golden light, danger seemed to lurk everywhere.

Above!

Lie Qian suddenly raised his head, and in his divine perception, it seemed as if a bright moon had suddenly appeared above his head.

In all honesty, it's noon now. Even if there were a moon, it would have been completely obscured by the sun long ago.

A powerful sword aura descended from the sky, and Lie Yi, whose divine intent had merged with the Demon-Slaying Profound Net, felt his blood and qi tremble.

A beam of moonlight swept down from above the cloud boat, causing the majestic vessel to sway violently from side to side.

What fierce sword energy!

Lie Xuan barely managed to stabilize the broken evil net.

If I had known this would happen, I wouldn't have spoken so confidently.

He reopened the evil-breaking net.

"Li Cang, are you just sitting here watching the show?"

A thin, white-clad young man carrying a long sword chuckled behind him.

"Lie Tou, haven't I been waiting for your orders all this time?"

"Go up there and drive that ghost cultivator away."

"okay."

(End of this chapter)