540: Flying Boat Wings

Chu Yuan calculated silently in his heart:

The Di Clan has risen rapidly and possesses immense financial resources. This time, they want ten Heaven-Grade flying ships at once; they must have big plans.

If I can facilitate this transaction, not only can I earn a handsome profit, but perhaps I can also take this opportunity to probe the Di Clan's depths.

Di Tianlan set down his teacup with a crisp clink, his deep gaze looking directly at Chu Yuan.

"Secretly passed down Formations? Shopkeeper Chu, if we are talking about the mysteries of Formations, my Di Clan has its own Legacy. If it weren't for the fact that your pavilion's basic Materials for flying ships are considered superior, I wouldn't even bother with this deal."

His tone was flat, yet it carried a powerful confidence and a faint pressure.

"Three Soul-Nurturing Pills in exchange for your ten Cloud-Piercing Ships; this is my final bottom line."

Chu Yuan's pupils constricted slightly.

Soul-Nurturing Pills! Those were Medium Grade Saint-Grade Medicinal Pills that nourished and strengthened the Primordial Spirit; they were priceless and hard to find!

The Di Clan could actually take out three as a sweetener? The value of the Soul-Nurturing Pills far exceeded ten Cloud-Piercing Ships.

"President Di is a straightforward man!" The smile on Chu Yuan's face instantly became incredibly sincere, even carrying a hint of flattery.

"Good! We shall do as the President says! It is truly a fortunate event for the Myriad Treasure Pavilion to cooperate with the Eternal Night Merchant Guild! I will have someone deliver the ten Cloud-Piercing Ships immediately!"

He was afraid Di Tianlan would regret it, so he made the decision instantly.

With the deal reached, the atmosphere immediately relaxed.

A faint smile, belonging to a businessman, also appeared on Di Tianlan's face. "Shopkeeper Chu is quick to act; it's a pleasure doing business with you."

After receiving the Storage Ring containing the Cloud-Piercing Ships, Di Tianlan left the Myriad Treasure Pavilion and returned to the Eastern Desolate Continent.

"Dongfang Ling, the items will be delivered soon; it's up to you."

...Deep within the Eternal Night Merchant Guild.

On a wide plaza isolated by a powerful Restriction, ten Cloud-Piercing Ships, each about fifty zhang long with smooth lines and a cold metallic glint, were neatly arranged.

They were shaped like barracudas, cast entirely from a tough silver-gray alloy. The hulls were engraved with the Myriad Treasure Pavilion's unique cloud-pattern Formations, emitting the energy fluctuations characteristic of Heaven-Grade Magic Treasures.

Di Tianlan stood to the side with his hands behind his back, watching quietly.

Dongfang Ling walked to the flying ship in the very center.

Buzz—!

Inside his body, mountains and rivers rose and fell within the Spirit Realm, and countless spirit bodies of various forms cheered and jumped for joy.

Following Dongfang Ling's will, countless spirit bodies flowed out, turning into thousands of threads of rainbow-colored light ribbons that gently wrapped around the first Cloud-Piercing Ship.

The light ribbons penetrated every Formation line of the hull and every riveted gap.

An astonishing change occurred!

Chi chi chi!

The originally somewhat coarse Myriad Treasure Pavilion cloud patterns on the hull, under the nourishment of the rainbow light ribbons, seemed to be endowed with life. They began to autonomously extend, reorganize, and become more complex and profound, emitting a faint, holy radiance.

The silver-gray alloy composing the hull emitted a subtle hum, as if undergoing a complete transformation. Its color gradually shifted from a dull silver-gray to a deep, restrained dark silver, with star-like points of light faintly flickering within.

Even more miraculous, at the bow of the ship, those rainbow light ribbons actually condensed and took shape, finally transforming into a graceful, half-human, half-fish sea elf phantom holding a trident!

She had her eyes closed as if in a deep sleep, her entire body surrounded by a rich water spirit rhythm, perfectly integrated with the flying ship.

This was not a decoration, but a ship spirit! A Magic Treasure had birthed a preliminary level of spirituality!

This was only the beginning.

One ship, two ships, three ships... every flying ship underwent a world-shaking change under the baptism of those rainbow light ribbons.

Fine golden lightning patterns emerged on the surface of some hulls, with the faint roar of thunder; some became as green as jade, emitting vibrant life force;

Others became as heavy as mountains with a condensed aura, while still others became light and ethereal as if they could blend into the wind at any moment... The guardian spirits at the bows were also different.

When the last flying ship was covered by the rainbow light ribbons, its hull turned into a deep night-sky blue dotted with countless starlight points. As a starlight messenger phantom holding a star staff and wearing a star crown condensed at the bow, Dongfang Ling finally couldn't hold on and his body swayed slightly.

Almost a thousand spirit bodies had been integrated into each ship, which was a massive drain even for Dongfang Ling.

"It's done."

He exhaled a long breath, his voice carrying a hint of exhaustion but even more of the joy of success.

At this moment, what was parked on the plaza were no longer ten Heaven-Grade Cloud-Piercing Ships, but ten radiant flying ships of various forms, emitting majestic Saint-Grade energy fluctuations!

Medium Grade Saint-Grade! Genuine Saint-Grade Magic Treasures!

Each flying ship was like an independent living organism, emitting a unique spiritual rhythm and pressure.

The dark silver hulls flowed with a luster that blended metal and spiritual light. Profound Saint-patterns replaced the original Formations, and the guardian spirit phantoms at the bows added a layer of mystery and majesty.

They floated quietly, and the Saint-Grade pressure they emitted caused the space of the entire plaza to warp slightly.

An unprecedented light erupted in Di Tianlan's eyes, and his heart was filled with shock and wild joy.

He stepped forward quickly and carefully stroked the hull of the nearest ship, which was imprinted with lightning patterns. It felt warm to the touch and carried a slight numbing sensation of lightning, with that surging sense of power transmitting through his palm.

"Good! Good! Good!"

He said the word 'good' three times in a row and looked at Dongfang Ling with extreme solemnity.

"Dongfang Ling, this is a great merit! The Family will never forget your contribution!"

With these ten Saint-Grade flying ships, whether it was moving clan members on a large scale, quickly reinforcing the Burial God Ancient Domain battlefield, or exploring the endless sea between the vast Four Domains in the future, the Di Clan now had an unprecedented reliance!

This would greatly enhance the Di Clan's strategic mobility.

"It is my honor to serve the Family."

Dongfang Ling showed a clean smile.

Because Dongfang Ling had made such a huge contribution to the Family, Di Shenglong also allowed him to enter the Grand Void Origin Realm to Cultivate.

Just then, a majestic yet peaceful voice rang directly in both of their Seas of Consciousness: "Tianlan, bring one over."

It was Clan Chief Di Shenglong!

Di Tianlan's spirit jolted, and he immediately collected his thoughts, responding respectfully, "Yes, Clan Chief!"

He turned around, his gaze falling on the flying ship with the night-sky hull dotted with stars, and with a thought.

As if it had spirituality, the star points on the hull of that flying ship brightened slightly, and the massive body silently became illusory. In the next moment, it vanished from the spot.

Outside the Di Divine Palace of the Di Clan.

Ripples appeared in space, and that star-studded Saint-Grade flying ship emerged steadily as if leaping out of the water. A majestic Saint-Grade aura spread out, drawing the astonished gazes of the clansmen.

Di Shenglong's figure appeared silently beside the flying ship.

He stood with his hands behind his back, his gaze calmly sweeping over this flying ship that could be called a work of art.

The deep night-sky blue hull, the flowing starlight points, the profound Saint-patterns, and the birthed artifact spirit all caused a satisfied look to appear in his eyes.

"Not bad."

Di Shenglong evaluated.

He looked at Di Tianlan and Dongfang Ling, who were standing bowed below.

"This ship is worthy of the name Starry Sky Cruiser. For the remaining nine ships, familiarize yourselves with the methods of controlling them as quickly as possible. Between the Four Domains, there shall be a day when my Di Clan's flying ships gallop freely."

With these ten Saint-Grade flying ships, the Di Clan was like a tiger that had grown wings; its momentum would unstoppably sweep toward a broader world.