The Blade-Wielding Legend

Chapter 1607 816: Sea Demon Group

"Wasn't the news revealed early?"

Li Yan smiled slightly and calmly inquired.

This matter, he already knew.

Last time, Chen Changshi had already mentioned that the Royal Fleet shipwreck had attracted many people.

But because that area is strange, with complex weather, no one has succeeded in salvaging it yet.

"This time is different."

Chen Changshi sighed, "Previously they only knew it was the Royal Fleet, eyeing the treasures onboard, so only greedy people came. The truly important thing, no one knows yet."

"But recently, I don't know who leaked the information."

"Pirates, Red-haired Barbarians, Nanyang Evil Path, and even some domestic forces flocked here."

"Oh?"

Li Yan became interested, "What exactly is this thing?"

Actually, this matter was obliquely hinted at by Crown Prince Xiao Jingheng last time during their meeting in the Capital.

But at the time, he only said it was very important to the Royal Fleet, and Li Yan did not inquire further.

To attract so many forces, it must be extraordinary.

Chen Wenxian took a deep breath and lowered his voice, "The matter has come to this, it is no longer a secret. The treasure in the shipwreck is the Great Xuan Royal Family's secret treasure, 'Sea Stabilizing Night Light'!"

"Sea Stabilizing Night Light?" Li Yan raised his eyebrows slightly, the name itself sounded extraordinary.

"Exactly!"

Chen Wenxian's eyes were full of seriousness, "This treasure is neither gold nor jade, but the supreme treasure of the South Sea. The ancient text 'Strange Tales' records: 'The South Sea has a bright pearl, which is the pupil of the whale's eye. When a whale dies, its eyes lose their luster and can reflect light, called night light.' However, the ordinary whale eye pearl only has a slight glow. The true 'Sea Stabilizing Night Light' is rumored to be a heavenly treasure left by the ancient 'Kunpeng'!"

"Kunpeng?"

Li Yan was shocked, but clearly somewhat disbelieving.

After experiencing so many events, he already had a vague understanding of this world.

This world is essentially similar to the previous one.

The difference is the influence of Daluo Law Realm through Astra Bane Qi, making many legendary things become reality.

But this influence is also limited.

For instance, the ancient trilobite would surely have some miraculous abilities due to the influence of Astra Bane Qi, allowing it to form coal spirit in the coal layers after millions of years.

Once the influence exceeds a certain limit, it can cause world-shaking disasters.

The Great Flood, the Battle of God Sealing, all originated from this.

The establishment of 'Heavenly Rules' and 'Yin Law' was also for this reason.

And Divine Dragon, Phoenix, these powerful divine beasts, do not truly exist.

They are more like summaries by ancient cultivators observing the heavens and earth. The Divine Dragon is formless, merges into the Earth Vein to form the Dragon Vein, roams the heavens and brings rain and clouds.

The transformation of a Walking Flood Dragon into a dragon is part of it.

Some powerful entities in the 'Classic of Mountains and Seas' are concepts of Fengshui in the Divine State.

For example, the three major Dragon Veins in the Divine State, the Nine-Headed Wind Vein in Chu Territory, the Ba Snake's vein in Ba Shu.

"Kunpeng" likely belongs to one such type.

After all, such divine beasts that transcend physical laws are basically impossible to survive.

Even if they did exist, they would certainly be in the Daluo Law Realm.

Seeing that Li Yan did not believe, Chen Changshi quickly explained: "The legend might not be true, but it demonstrates the power of this treasure. Now that the seas are opening, it is even more crucial!"

He spoke faster, with uncontrollable excitement: "This pearl hangs in the ship, its nighttime radiance like silver spreading over the sea, illuminating dozens of miles of sea, every detail visible!"

"It can not only disperse fog and break illusions, but also reflect the trajectory of stars, allowing precise navigation in the vast dark night, keeping the fleet from ever losing its way!"

"The Royal Fleet can break through thousands of miles of whale waves, crossing islands scattered like stars, all relying on this divine object guiding the star maps and perceiving hidden currents."

"This treasure has one more magical trait..."

Chen Wenxian's voice lowered further, "It is rumored to sense the evil surge of Earth Vein Evil Qi from the Sea Eye, warning of tsunamis, storms, and even deep-sea monsters in advance. It is truly a divine artifact to stabilize the sea waves and protect the fleet!"

"The pearl was originally hidden in the Royal's secret vault, but later it was discovered by the Royal Fleet, showing its great use. The Crown Prince wants to place it on the newly-built flagship as the core of the fleet, to revive Great Xuan's maritime power."

"Unexpectedly... the escort fleet carrying this pearl encountered the once-in-a-century 'Nine Yin Bane Tide' and unknown forces in the East Sea, leading to the unfortunate sinking..."

"I see..."

Li Yan felt a shock in his heart.

He finally understood why Crown Prince Xiao Jingheng was so eager, even willing to offer generous remuneration. This 'Sea Stabilizing Night Light' is not only a priceless treasure, but also a strategic artifact concerning national fate!

"Now that the news is completely out," Chen Wenxian was worried, "that area has become a chaotic scene, ordinary fleets can barely approach, let alone salvage. His Highness is anxious in Lingnan, commanding me to spare no expense to plead with the young hero to set off immediately!"

Li Yan remained silent for a moment, his fingers gently tapping the table.

The materials needed for the Tattoo Secret Technique from Tianmu Mountain still require time to gather, and Wang Daoxuan's injuries need quiet recovery, but the matter of the 'Sea Stabilizing Night Light' clearly cannot wait, and the agreement with the Crown Prince came first.

"Alright!" Li Yan suddenly stood up, his gaze sharp as a knife, "Chen Changshi, what Li has promised will be done with utmost effort. You should prepare, in three days, at Qiantang Pier, we set sail!"

Chen Wenxian felt greatly relieved, bowing deeply: "Thank you, young hero! The ships, supplies, and guides are all ready prepared, we await your presence in three days!"

......

Three days later.

The disturbance in Hangzhou Prefecture seemed suppressed by thunderous measures, the pirate bases uprooted, seven hidden stakes trapped, and the confiscated evidence piled up like a mountain.

However, this matter is far from over.

The pirates had lurked for years without being detected, infiltrating the Weaving Bureau, Lingyin Temple, and even the government office's interior, sufficient cause for many officials to lose their ranks.

Within the Prefectural Magistrate Office, the lights remained lit day after day, officials at all levels sitting on pins and needles, busy either with evading responsibility or eager to show remorse, the air thick with the oppressive sense of impending turmoil.