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The southward journey never stopped, and the land beneath their feet gradually transitioned from undulating hills to vast plains.

The air became increasingly humid, and the wind began to carry a unique, slightly salty and fishy smell.

Until one day, the horizon was no longer the eternal horizon, but a beautiful blue that met the sky.

They reached the southern tip of the Mu continent and stood on the coast of the Pacific Ocean.

Before me stretched an endless ocean, its waves rhythmically crashing against the rocks, churning up snow-white foam.

The cries of seagulls mingled with the sound of the wind, creating a grand symphony completely different from that of the mountains and forests.

For the group of people who had been traveling across the mainland for a long time, this boundless blue expanse brought a sense of awe and a touch of bewilderment in the face of the unknown.

“The map shows that this is the end.” Toulong’s voice broke the silence. He unfolded a slightly worn map, his fingertips tracing the long route they had already traveled, finally stopping at the coastline where they were now.

"Continue forward, and there is only the ocean. Aside from our continent, Mu, the only other known continent with traces of human civilization is..."

He pointed to two landmasses surrounded by blue at the bottom of the map, “...this continent called ‘Australia’, and further south, this ice-covered Antarctica.”

Alicia lay on the rocks, gazing intently at the azure expanse that seemed to swallow all worries, the sea breeze ruffling her pink hair.

She remained silent for a moment, seemingly processing the information or weighing it against her will.

“In other words,” she turned around, her eyes rekindling with familiar curiosity and determination, “aside from these two continents, we’ve 'traveled' more than half of the Mu Continent, right?”

“That’s one way to understand it,” Toulong nodded. “To reach the west and the more distant American continent, one would need to cross a wider ocean or turn back north.”

Alicia jumped off the reef, clapped her hands, glanced at Eden and Qianjie, and finally looked firmly at Toulong.

“Then let’s go to Australia first!” she decided, her voice clear and energetic. “I’ve heard there are many unique animals there, and the scenery is unlike anything we’ve ever seen. Then, if possible, we’ll go to Antarctica! The icy world there must be spectacular! As for western Mu and the Americas…”

She paused, then a bright smile spread across her face. "Let's save that for later! Our journey is far from over, we should always leave something to look forward to, right?"

Her decision was simple and direct, yet it carried an undeniable optimism.

Instead of hesitating in place, it's better to move towards the known goal.

Eden smiled and nodded, his golden eyes revealing approval: "That sounds like a wonderful plan. Different lands and environments will nurture different arts and music, and I'm looking forward to it."

Qianjie crossed his arms, his gaze still sharp as he looked at the ocean, but he did not raise any objections.

For him, where he goes may not be important; what matters is the journey itself and the obstacles that need to be cleared along the way.

"Hmm." Toulong put away the map, his stone-like face showing no emotion, but his actions clearly demonstrated his support.

"First, find a way to cross the sea, and at the same time, clear away the remaining debris along the way."

Once the goal is set, the mind is at peace.

The group continued along the coastline, no longer venturing deeper into the heart of the Mu continent.

While searching for a suitable port or a ship to cross the sea, they also cleared away the Honkai Beasts and zombies they encountered along the way, as they had always done, and purified the polluted corners.

Alicia would occasionally run to the beach, pick up a strangely shaped seashell, or use her power of wind to create a series of cheerful splashes, filled with childlike anticipation for her upcoming journey across the sea.

After several days of trekking along the coast, they finally arrived at a relatively prosperous coastal settlement.

This place did not seem to have suffered the same devastating blow as Changkong City. On the dock, you can still see some fishing boats engaged in near-shore fishing, as well as several large ships that look like they are capable of long-distance voyages and are remnants of the old era.

Standing on the pier, gazing at the ships moored in the harbor and the magnificent view where the sea meets the sky in the distance, the uncertainty about the future in everyone's hearts dissipated.

“Southeast Asia has a very developed tourism industry, how about we stay for a few more days?” Eden suggested.

The journey was indeed still long, and everyone agreed to stay here for a while.