Chapter 249: Which Man Doesn't Dream of Conquering the Sea

"Master Wen, we have studied the sea chart you gave us. The route is fine, but it indeed passes through several dangerous areas." Hai Da said, holding the map that Su Wen had given earlier.

"Well, according to the routes you have, is there an alternative route that can bypass those dangerous areas?"

Su Wen looked at the sea chart in Hai Da's hand. Many new routes were marked on it, all diverging from the points about to enter dangerous areas, but it seemed they ultimately didn't connect.

"Master Wen, this is the navigation chart that combines the sea charts we have with the route to your destination."

"The area you want to go to has too many Sea Spirit Beast groups around it, and they are all top-notch Sea Spirit Beast groups with terrifying strength. If encountered, and considering it's in the sea, even a Titled Douluo would suffer."

Su Wen frowned slightly as he looked at the navigation chart Hai Da handed over.

According to the navigation chart he got from Spirit Hall, they needed to pass through three dangerous areas, one of which was marked as extremely dangerous. This meant that even a Super Douluo would face mortal danger, and encountering danger there would inevitably result in death.

"Just bypass this area. Even if it means going further around and coming back from the other side, we must avoid this area," Su Wen said to Hai Da, pointing to the region.

"This..." Hai Da was puzzled by Su Wen's request.

By taking a detour, they might encounter more potentially dangerous areas.

However, Su Wen didn't care about more dangerous areas. To him, the most dangerous, or rather the only dangerous thing, was the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King.

"Master Wen, based on your requirements, this route is the most suitable."

Hai Da drew a route on the sea chart.

"However, we haven't explored the latter half and the final part of this journey. We have no information, so we might encounter unknown risks."

Su Wen waved his hand and said, "Unknown risks are nothing. With Fighting Heaven Douluo here and my own preparations, even if the ship is destroyed, we will be fine."

He revealed some of his trump cards to prevent Hai Da from retreating due to fear of danger.

Hai Da was surprised by Su Wen's confidence and his claim that even losing the ship in the sea would not be a problem.

"Master Wen, you might not understand, but for us sailors, especially for me, exploring the unknown sea has always been an adventure and a pleasure!" Hai Da said with a grin.

"I'm not afraid of danger."

Because of his own reasons, Hai Da had become somewhat dulled through his experiences. Recently, he had been going out to sea less frequently, and his fear of the ocean had been increasing.

Now, Su Wen's request gave him an instinctive feeling of being forced into adventure, and he saw this forced expedition as an opportunity to overcome his fears and return to the sea.

So, he was full of longing.

However, Su Wen said he had life-preserving abilities, and Hai Da was quite willing. After all, adventure is not about seeking death.

"You Sea Spirit Masters really are something," Su Wen said, looking at Hai Da and reflecting on some memories from his past life. He remarked, "You really have ideals."

"Hahaha, Master Wen, we Sea Spirit Masters have had a dream since we were young."

Su Wen listened attentively.

"We Sea Spirit Masters all dream of one day conquering this sea and achieving the great deeds of Sea God!"

Hai Da spoke passionately, recounting the dreams of his youth.

Actually, he wasn't that old. Hai Da was only twenty-eight but appeared older, around forty, due to long exposure to the sea winds.

After his impassioned speech, Hai Da sighed and spoke with reverence.

"Unfortunately, the more we understand the sea, the more we explore it, the more we realize its terrifying nature."

"We Sea Spirit Masters respect the Sea God even more."

"Back then, the Sea God truly conquered the entire sea."

"Let's go. I think you will soon make significant progress towards your dream," Su Wen said, surprised by Hai Da's age.

He had misjudged Hai Da, assuming he was in his forties. He didn't expect him to be only twenty-eight.

A twenty-eight-year-old Spirit King is quite impressive.

However, considering Hai Da's adventurous life at sea, such a Soul Power level seems appropriate for his experiences.

Since Hai Da has good talent, Su Wen thought that if they reached Sea God Island, Hai Da might have some opportunities.

Moreover, after undergoing the Sea God's trials, Hai Da might find it even easier to continue his adventures at sea, bringing him closer to his dream.

The Pioneer set sail.

Su Wen and the others embarked on their journey.

This wasn't Su Wen's first time at sea; his previous trip was with Bone Douluo and others to Evil Spirit Island in the East Sea, where he obtained the fifth Spirit Ring, Void Silver Moon Tapir.

However, even though the previous trip to Evil Spirit Island was in the near sea, this time Su Wen and his team were heading to the deep sea.

The sailboat they had now was far more advanced than the one Su Wen and the others had casually bought on their previous journey. Su Wen had even specifically asked the Xu Family to help find a group of excellent sailors.

While he couldn't claim that these sailors were exceptionally powerful, they all shared a common trait: a desire to conquer the sea, much like Hai Da.

However, they lacked Hai Da's charisma and the blessing of the Sea God.

At the same time, this group of sailors had comprehensive expertise in various maritime skills, capable of dealing with different crises at sea.

The sailboat was also larger than the previous one, and its speed was faster.

Yet, the sailing time would be longer, so long that Su Wen wasn't sure if they could reach Sea God Island within three months.

That's the nature of the sea; even if the ship is moving forward, due to the fluctuations of the sea, the distance from land might not actually decrease much.

Ten days after setting out to sea.

"Master Wen, we have left the nearshore area. From now on, we will be entering the deep sea, and Sea Spirit Beasts are starting to appear in groups," Hai Da said to Su Wen.

"Don't worry. I will stay in a state of readiness and will act immediately if any danger arises," Fighting Heaven Douluo assured Hai Da.

Hai Da breathed a sigh of relief.

The deep sea was a realm that even Hai Da rarely ventured into. The sea charts he had were pieced together from various sources.

The reason was simple: his strength didn't allow it.

In the deep sea, any Sea Spirit Beast group had individuals that were at least ten thousand years old, and the outcome of a Spirit King encountering such a beast was predictable.

The Pioneer continued its voyage for another ten days.

The weather on the sea was extremely unpredictable. What was once a clear sky was suddenly enveloped by dark clouds.

Thunder rumbled loudly.

The air even had its vitality stirred, transforming into lightning elements, and the space was filled with flickering lightning.

Su Wen awoke from his meditation and looked at the magnificent scene before him, feeling a deep sense of awe.

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