Cultivation: But Not a Game-Chapter 206 - 117: Rage Sea Red Tide

On the Jade Sinking Ship, Su Yu opened the panel, glanced at the experience pool which had accumulated 9915 million killing experience and 1435 cultivation points, then looked at the Cave Profound Spiritual Inspiration Scripture and the Taibai Sword Scripture, scanning back and forth before deciding to upgrade his Dao skills.

He invested 2700 million cultivation points and 750 cultivation points from the experience pool into Dao skills. An invisible power rose from the depths of his flesh, seeped into his meridians from his limbs and bones, and then circulated in a Great Circulation to merge into the dantian.

Every time a Great Circulation completed, the Dao skills would enhance by one level.

After ten Great Circulations, the Cave Profound Spiritual Inspiration Scripture advanced from the sixtieth level to the seventieth level.

Cave Profound Spiritual Inspiration Scripture seventieth level: Qi and Blood +7000, Mana +14000, Magic Power +7000, Mana recovery +28 points/second.

In addition, with the enhancement of Dao skills, the Supreme Dragon Transformation Bone also ascended, increasing by a total of 700,000 Qi and Blood, 70,000 mana, 7000 physique, and 7000 strength.

With the Dao skills and the Supreme Dragon Transformation Bone bonuses, combined with the equipment and various Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures’ additional boosts, his total mana now reached 89550, just a sliver away from 90,000 mana.

"I’m getting stronger and stronger."

Although Luo Qingchan had strong Dao skills and good equipment and flying swords, her Qi and Blood and Mana certainly weren’t higher than his.

With sufficient mana, strength naturally increased.

"Upgrading Dao skills takes time, but I can change Magical Treasures."

"My next step is to acquire two high-level flying swords and a high-grade defense treasure."

"It’d be great if I could find a way to upgrade the Cyan Cloud Cover to the seventh tier."

The ’Immune to All Skill’ attribute was too strong; he was reluctant to replace it.

But there aren’t many ways to directly upgrade a Magical Treasure. Either using the Power of Law for direct evolution or refining the Cyan Cloud Cover with the same materials but of higher grade are possibilities, but both are hard to obtain.

"Let’s see when we get to Feixing Island."

As the absolute center of overseas trade, if such good things exist, Feixing Island would definitely have them.

"Oh, perhaps I can inquire at the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion."

"Since Feixing Island is one of the centers of overseas trade, it must have a branch of the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion."

Su Yu noted these two points down, closed the panel, and stepped out of the room.

Luo Qingchan was at the bow of the Jade Sinking Ship enjoying the scenery. The sea breeze lifted her waterfall-like hair, the night sky sparkled with starlight, and moonlight fell on her graceful figure like a veil, her profile incomparably beautiful.

Su Yu went to the edge of the deck, casually took out a green jade gourd and drank a sip.

His gaze fell on a completely green and extremely beautiful flood dragon coiled in her arms, resting on her impressive chest, gnawing on a spirit fruit as jade-like as her.

After more than a month together, Ao Run had also gotten along well with her.

It wasn’t due to any personal charm, just that Luo Qingchan constantly coaxed her with Heavenly Materials, Earthly Treasures, and spirit fruits.

The greedy flood dragon couldn’t resist the temptation, reluctantly selling itself.

Su Yu drank a sip of Monkey Brew, casually took out a gourd and handed it over, asking:

"By the way, you’ve never mentioned what you’re going to buy on this trip to Feixing Island, is it convenient to share?"

Luo Qingchan took the Monkey Brew, drank a sip, and replied in a voice clear as a bell:

"My dad sent me some things, and I’m going to pick them up."

"???

"Isn’t your dad in Divine Land? He can send things from such a far place?"

"Yes, the Heaven-Reaching Commerce Association offers this service. As long as you’re within the human power range, they can deliver, but not door-to-door. It only applies to major cities and major sects."

"Oh!"

This was the first time Su Yu had heard of such a service.

Obviously, as his strength and status elevated, many secrets and circles he hadn’t heard of before gradually opened to him.

Luo Qingchan also knew that Su Yu was unfamiliar with many things, but she didn’t disdain him; instead, she specifically introduced him to many such things, like famous sects, large commerce associations, and great forces from Divine Land.

The sea breeze blew gently, drinking fine wine with a beauty by his side was simply too pleasant.

After finishing a gourd of wine, Su Yu noticed the late hour and waved his hand:

"It’s late, you should go rest, I’ll take the night watch."

Luo Qingchan nodded, transferred secondary control of the Jade Sinking Ship to him, allowing him to control it.

Her graceful figure faded away, and Su Yu once again fetched a jug of Monkey Brew from the Jade Sea Pearl, and continued drinking in the green jade gourd.

Sitting at the bow, letting the Jade Sinking Ship fly in the predetermined direction, Ao Run coiled around his waist, one human and one dragon—one was drinking wine, the other gnawing on spirit fruits.

With a few bites, Ao Run would finish one, spitting the seeds into a bag, to be planted in the Sea-Suppressing Pearl when they had time.

Whether it was Monkey Brew or other spirit wines, many needed various spirit fruits, especially high-grade spirit wines that had high demands for spirit fruits. It wasn’t viable to buy them constantly, so being able to grow them oneself was best.

The spirit fruits in Luo Qingchan’s possession were of fine quality. Planting their seeds in ten times the time flow speed would quickly result in self-sufficiency.

The sea breeze blew gently, while the sea surged with waves.

The sky was full of stars, strands of starlight shining into the sea, while red smoke rose from the sea...

"Hmm?"

Su Yu sat up, carefully looking into the distance. The sea, illuminated by starlight, had an unexpected faint red glow rising, converging into red smoke rising slowly, as if the sea was filled with red mist.

"What’s happening?"

For the past month and a half, he looked at the sea every night and had never seen such a phenomenon.

He frowned, staring into the distance. The red light could be seen spreading from the far end of the ocean towards them. In less than an hour, it had reached nearby, and right under his eyes, the surface of the sea started to gradually light up with a red glow, gathering into a crimson cloud.

The Jade Sinking Ship passed through the crimson glow, and as the light touched his skin, he felt a sense of irritability, an inexplicable anger rising from the depths of his heart.

"Something’s not right!"

He immediately sent a transmission to Luo Qingchan:

"Qingchan, come out for a moment. There seems to be a problem outside."

Luo Qingchan quickly emerged from the cabin, immediately noticing the rising red light over the vast sea, stretching continuously from left to right, from front to back, extending to the unreachable horizon.

"Rage Sea Red Tide!"

Su Yu heard this term for the first time and immediately asked:

"What is this?"

She promptly activated the shield of the Jade Sinking Ship, and a layer of white light enveloped the entire ship, pushing away the red light. Only then did she turn and explained:

"In the ocean, each year, a large number of sea monsters are born and die. The aura of death merges with the energy of the heavens and earth, nurturing a remarkably violent energy cloud that erupts every few years. It forms a tide that spans millions of kilometers, sweeping away everything in its path, and requires the devouring of countless souls to neutralize and dispel it each time it occurs."

"The beings engulfed by the Red Tide have their souls imprisoned within it, never to reincarnate."

"If a player dies within the Red Tide, the penalty for dying is doubled, losing at least ten years of lifespan."

Luo Qingchan spoke solemnly:

"The Red Tide erupts once every three to five years. The last eruption on Jinjiao Island was a year ago; it won’t erupt again for at least two more years. We’re currently in the Feixing Island area, where it hasn’t erupted for several years. This time, the eruption is sure to be intense."

"Within the Red Tide, numerous souls are imprisoned, including formidable bosses. Being adrift at sea, we’re easily targeted by these bosses; we must find an island to dock."

"Ideally, it should be an island with many players gathered, as their presence can greatly distract the monsters within the Red Tide."

Su Yu nodded and immediately opened the map to check.

They were currently east of the Feixing Islands, over 200,000 kilometers from the Feixing Main Island; even at full speed, the Jade Sinking Ship would take two to three days to reach it, which was out of time.

"We can only find an island nearby with a large population."

He carefully searched back and forth on the map, his eyes suddenly fixated on one island, brightening as he pointed to a spot on the map and said to Luo Qingchan:

"I have a friend whose guild is right here, about three hours away. Should we go there to take shelter?"

"Point in the direction."

"North, at eleven o’clock."

Luo Qingchan immediately adjusted the Flying Ship’s direction, heading north.

Three hours later, the Jade Sinking Ship had flown nearly 20,000 kilometers, and from afar, they saw an island emerging in the sea ahead. Su Yu immediately sent a message to Qe Dongyang:

"Qe, it’s Su Yu. Are you at the guild?"

After a while, a transmission came from there:

"Mr. Su, have you come to Rage Tide Island?"

"The Rage Sea Red Tide is about to erupt outside; come quickly to Rage Tide Island."

"Yes, I’m with a friend."

At this time, the rising red light on the sea was exceedingly intense, converging into clouds in many places. The sea monsters affected by the Red Tide started to become increasingly frantic.

The Flying Ship entered the island, heading straight for the east side, where the headquarters of the Rage Tide Gang was located.

Before long, they arrived above the Rage Tide Gang headquarters, a large city by the sea, already under lockdown. Towers of Divine Thunder were activated, with a multitude of players gathered on the city walls, watching the outside vigilantly.

The Jade Sinking Ship stopped above Rage Tide City, and soon a figure flew up, it was Qe Dongyang.

He called out cheerfully from afar:

"Just thinking about Mr. Su, and here you are. Quite a coincidence!"

Upon boarding the Jade Sinking Ship, he saw the elegant figure of Luo Qingchan, even though she used Secret Skill to change her appearance, her exceptional grace still made Qe Dongyang lose himself for a moment. He quickly regained composure and cupped his hands:

"Have you come with your sister-in-law?"

Su Yu hastily waved his hand:

"This is my friend, surname Luo. We’re traveling together to Feixing Island. Unexpectedly, we encountered the Red Tide outbreak halfway, so we came here to seek shelter from Mr. Qe."

"No problem, let’s head down first."

Luo Qingchan retracted the Jade Sinking Ship, and the three entered the city, Qe Dongyang said:

"Mr. Su, please don’t mind. The Red Tide is about to strike, I must go to oversee the defenses. Once the tide ends, I will invite you for a meal."

Su Yu smiled and said:

"Business is important, you don’t have to worry about us."

"I’ll register you as external members of the guild, so you’ll avoid any friendly-fire if the formation activates later. Also, during the Red Tide invasion, brothers can help in the defense."

"Of course."

Qe Dongyang cupped his hands towards Luo Qingchan and left hastily.

Only now did Su Yu have a moment to observe Rage Tide City. It was bustling with people; although its scale and population couldn’t rival the Thousand Feather Guild, it was far superior to small guilds like the Divine Wind Gang, already quite decent.

With the Red Tide approaching, most players from the Rage Tide Gang were either standing on the city walls or flying high, gazing into the distance.