Half an hour later.
Inner Third Ring.
More than a thousand students gathered in a huge cultivation room that belonged to the Baiyun Restaurant Association.
These students were all at the fifth stage of the Inner Circle, and they were all members of the White Cloud Catering Association.
At this moment, everyone was discussing excitedly.
"I heard that the President summoned us this time. I wonder why he gathered so many people at once. It must be something important!"
"Needless to say, it must be something big!"
"Is he going to conquer the Endless Sea Realm? I signed up long ago!"
"That's possible!"
…
Ou Shaotian and Jun Wu Qing also appeared while the crowd was discussing animatedly.
"Hello, President!"
Seeing Ou Shaotian, everyone greeted him.
"Hello, everyone. I've gathered all of you here to announce that we're preparing to enter the Endless Sea Realm!"
As Ou Shaotian finished his words, everyone in the cultivation room cheered.
After the cheering, someone asked loudly, "President, when are we leaving?"
"Soon. I've already submitted the name list to the Academy. Family members can choose to follow us or stay behind!"
Ou Shaotian then explained in detail.
Needless to say, many of them chose to bring their family members to Shenzhou Island and follow them to the Endless Sea Realm.
For the time being, most of them did not know about the existence of the Realm of Gates.
Otherwise, more people would choose to let their family members follow them.
"Alright, everyone, go back and prepare. After you're ready, we'll head to Shenzhou Island. After a week, Shenzhou Island will start drifting!"
Ou Shaotian said loudly.
"Yes!"
Everyone responded in unison.
Then, they started to move and went back to prepare.
Those who were here were the members who followed them. However, there were more members who stayed behind in the association. These people needed Ou Shaotian to make arrangements for them.
In Baiyun Restaurant on Cancer Island.
Ou Shaotian gathered the higher-ups who chose to stay behind. There were only a dozen of them, but they were all at the peak of Rank 5.
These people had followed him since he was on Seven Stars Island.
His aptitude could only be considered average. However, through the use of pills, his cultivation base had been raised. At this moment, he had at least gone through five rounds of tempering.
In the Twelve Star Academy, he would be considered a genius.
Ou Shaotian took Jun Wuqing back to the Divine Land Island after having a meal with them and telling them to take good care of the team.
On Shenzhou Island, Yun Duo, Zhang Pengpeng, and the others were almost ready. The outsiders on the island had already been informed to leave.
Shenzhou Island had been closed off to the outside world and no longer allowed foreign ships to enter. Now, the island was basically filled with people from the Baiyun Restaurant Association.
The boats that arrived one after another were basically members of the Baiyun Restaurant Association and their family members.
Most of their family members would be sent to the Realm of Gates!
Inside the Realm of Gates, Ou Shaotian, Yun Duo, and the others were inspecting the altar next to a newly built altar.
"Guild Leader, the altar has been built. You just have to choose a date to gather everyone and worship the Ancestral Artifact!"
Old Xie said respectfully.
After Ou Shaotian returned to Shenzhou Island with the Ancestral Artifact Stone Saber, he instructed Old Xie to hurry up and build the altar.
"Okay, let's set it on the day we set off. At seven in the morning, we'll set off after worshipping the Ancestral Artifact!"
Ou Shaotian nodded.
Then, he took out the Ancestral Artifact Stone Saber and inserted it into the saber groove in the center of the altar!
…
A few days passed in the blink of an eye. The outsiders on Shenzhou Island had all left. The remaining people were all members of the Baiyun Association.
The members on the island basically knew about the existence of the Realm of Gates.
Of course, most people did not know that they could enter the Endless Sea Realm directly through the Realm of Gates. They only thought that it was a simple Arcane Realm space.
At seven in the morning, Shenzhou Island was completely enveloped by the activated formation. There was no one on the island.
Everyone had entered the Realm of Gates.
More than five thousand people gathered in front of the altar in the square.
"Everyone, listen to me. Recite after me and worship after me. You must be sincere. Don't let your imagination run wild."
"Divine Saber Ancestral Artifact above, protect us humans!"
"Divine Saber Ancestral Artifact above, protect us humans!"
"Today, we set off for the Endless Sea Realm. We offer spiritual fruits and other offerings. We hope that the Divine Saber Ancestral Artifact will protect us and let us have a smooth journey on the sea!"
"Today, we set off for the Endless Sea Realm …"
"Protect us as we conquer the Endless Sea Realm. Kill all the evil foreign tribes and show the might of our human race!"
"Protect us …"
Every time Ou Shaotian said a sentence, he would bow. The thousands of people below would also say a sentence, and bow!
He could clearly see with his Aura Observation Technique that wisps of white Power of Faith rose above everyone's heads and were absorbed by the stone saber on the altar!
The stone saber began to emit a hazy fluorescent light. It was very mystical!
Seeing this, the people below became even more pious!
After the worship, Ou Shaotian announced that everyone was dismissed.
Their family members stayed in the Realm of Gates. The others followed him back to Shenzhou Island and prepared to activate the formation to set off.
"Everyone, get ready to activate the formation. If there's anything unusual, report it immediately!"
Ou Shaotian gave out orders in the City Governor's Mansion!
The White Cloud District had been converted into the City Governor's Mansion. The formation control center of the entire Shenzhou Island was also in the City Governor's Mansion.
After entering the Endless Sea Realm, the City Governor's Mansion was mainly for the upper echelons. The outer city was for the ordinary members. Only the outer city was open to the public.
"Reporting to the President, everyone is in position!"
"Good, let's begin!"
Following Ou Shaotian's order, light shone from more than 800 meters under the sea. Spiritual Qi surged and the Levitation Formation was activated.
Shenzhou Island slowly floated up, and the surface of the sea kept increasing!
"It's starting!"
On the outer city wall, many members of the White Cloud Association stared at the seaside and the land that kept appearing!
It was as if the island was expanding!
According to Ou Shaotian's plan, Shenzhou Island would float up 500 meters, and the remaining 300 meters would be submerged in the sea.
The bottom of the island would be driven by the formation. The entire island was like a huge aircraft carrier!
In about 10 minutes, Shenzhou Island had completely floated up!
The surface area had increased by about three times. The original 16 hectares area had now exceeded 45 hectares.
One hectare was equivalent to 15 mu of land. It was not small!
Of course, it could not be compared to Genesis Island. However, as a floating island, it was already one of the best. Since it could float, its value was much higher!
After all, Genesis Island was fixed and could not be moved!
"Everyone, pay attention. Everything is normal. Below, activate the Thrust Formation and start floating!"
Ou Shaotian's voice rang in everyone's ears.
Following that, Shenzhou Island slowly moved and floated in the direction of the Endless Sea Realm!
Its forward speed increased bit by bit. It was like a huge aircraft carrier slowly sailing. The seawater on both sides parted.
It was a spectacular sight!