Compared to the vast number of disciples in the Candle Sect, a thirty percent battle loss means tens of thousands of cultivators.

Among so many cultivators, there are certainly not just ordinary disciples; true transmissions, direct disciples, and even deacon elders must have fallen.

The only distinction.

Is merely the variation in numbers.

"Direct Disciple Qiu."

"Brother Kong Zhou!"

Upon hearing the voice, Shen Changqing turned around to see Zhongshan Kongzhou approaching him.

Their appearance did not surprise him.

Other direct disciples might fall, but given this one’s strength, falling isn’t that easy.

God Realm, Tenth Layer.

Although just recently broken through, not yet reaching the state of perfection, their power should not be underestimated.

Shen Changqing suspected.

Unless a Divine King emerges, there might not be many in the ordinary Divine Realm capable of threatening this one.

"Last time Brother Kong Zhou lent a hand, and I have yet to express my gratitude."

Shen Changqing cupped his fists.

Upon hearing it.

Zhongshan Kongzhou waved his hand with a faint smile: "There is no need to mention it again. In this battle, many disciples of my Candle Sect have fallen, and to see Direct Disciple Qiu again fills my heart with great relief."

"Uh..."

Shen Changqing didn’t know how to respond for a moment.

The other’s words seemed to imply it was an unexpected surprise he was still alive.

Shaking his head.

Shen Changqing changed the subject, looking at the long boat beneath his feet.

"By the way, Brother Kong Zhou, do you know what kind of supreme treasure this great boat is and why I’ve never seen it before?"

The long boat is vast.

To call it a small continent seems hardly an exaggeration.

Now the Candle Sect disciples, along with various affiliated forces’ cultivators, total more than a million.

Even so.

The long boat wasn’t crowded.

Zhongshan Kongzhou replied with a smile: "This long boat is the supreme treasure of my Candle Sect, named the Imperial Heaven Vessel, classified as an eighth-rank Dao Arms.

Your Pursuit Shuttle was crafted by replicating the Imperial Heaven Vessel."

Eighth-rank Dao Arms!

Shen Changqing’s eyes flashed with shock.

He had originally thought this long boat might be sixth or seventh-rank Dao Arms, but he hadn’t expected it to belong to the eighth-rank category.

Beyond sixth-rank Dao Arms, each rank increase is as difficult as ascending to the heavens.

Seventh-rank Dao Arms.

Are equivalent to a typical Divine King.

The power of eighth-rank Dao Arms is even more terrifying.

However.

The Imperial Heaven Vessel is ultimately an auxiliary Dao Arms, not considered an attack-focused Dao Arms; otherwise, such a supreme treasure would not remain unknown.

"So it’s an eighth-rank Dao Arms!"

Shen Changqing expressed his admiration.

Considering the Pursuit Shuttle replicated from the Imperial Heaven Vessel is already fifth-rank Dao Arms, understanding that its original version is eighth-rank Dao Arms seems acceptable.

Zhongshan Kongzhou said: "Although the Imperial Heaven Vessel is eighth-rank Dao Arms, it is unfortunate that it is not attack-focused, so its fame within the Candle Sect is not prominent, and there are few disciples who really know the Imperial Heaven Vessel.

As for attack capability, the Imperial Heaven Vessel may be somewhat lacking, but when it comes to speed, even ordinary Divine Kings are outmatched.

However, the true value of the Imperial Heaven Vessel does not lie in its eighth-rank Dao Arms identity nor in its unparalleled speed, but elsewhere."

"Elsewhere?"

Shen Changqing’s expression was slightly stunned.

The half-spoken half-held-back words left him speechless.

However.

To understand more, Shen Changqing continued to inquire.

Upon hearing this.

Zhongshan Kongzhou smiled mysteriously: "You should know any powerful Dao Arms exists for countless ages; for instance, the eighth-rank Dao Arms like the Imperial Heaven Vessel, its existence time is even harder to measure.

The longer a Dao Arms exists, the more knowledge it possesses.

A million years ago, the Imperial Heaven Vessel already existed within my Zhongshan Clan. Its insights are unmatched even by a Divine King."

Therefore, the memory and insights of eighth-rank Dao Arms are compared to others, far more precious."

Upon hearing this, Shen Changqing finally understood.

Existing for a million years.

It has witnessed so many races’ rise and fall, possessing knowledge that should have disappeared in the sands of time.

Such things are immeasurable treasures for any clan.

So to speak.

Although the Imperial Heaven Vessel isn’t attack-focused Dao Arms, its significance is not much less than attack-focused Dao Arms.

Simply that immense knowledge is equivalent to a walking fossil.

Even Divine Kings aren’t immortal; they have longevity limits.

By comparison.

Dao Arms.

Are truly entities capable of withstanding the erosion of time.

Looking at the Imperial Heaven Vessel below, Shen Changqing felt an urge; possessing such Dao Arms could bring unimaginable benefits.

However.

He could only dream.

Such supreme Dao Arms, with his current status and power, are beyond reach.

——

The Imperial Heaven Vessel indeed deserves to be an eighth-rank Dao Arms.

Its speed far exceeds any other Dao Arms.

Not to mention the Pursuit Shuttle.

Even if empowered with a vast Divine Skill, Shen Changqing had no confidence in keeping up with the Imperial Heaven Vessel’s speed.

Auxiliary Dao Arms.

Although its combat power is lesser than attack-focused Dao Arms, in certain aspects, it is also irreplaceable by an attack-focused Dao Arms.

Now he understood.

Though its vast Divine Skill is strong.

It is ultimately just a first-grade divine skill.

No matter how strong divine skill is, it isn’t an innate divine ability and can only serve within the Divine Realm.

As for what follows after Divine Skills, Shen Changqing wasn’t sure.

Upon returning to the Candle Sect.

He will find time to thoroughly delve into the information of the Eternal Ancient Continent and the Heavens Myriad Clans.