After discussing it, the group finally decided to head to the Illusionary Mist Alliance's waters, since the Illusionary Mist Alliance was the only large force composed of multiple small and medium-sized powers.
Once the decision was made, the Heart of the Divine Island began its journey towards the Illusionary Mist Alliance.
According to the AlphaGo team's report, they have about 10 days. During this time, they cannot be idle. Instead, they need to start producing and selling some goods based on the situation there.
That's right, goods, because they decided to enter the sea area controlled by the Misty Alliance in the form of a merchant guild. AlphaGo mentioned that the Misty Alliance is the most prosperous trading sea area in this cloud sea.
There was no other way. The other two major powers in the Cloud Sea were the Azure Wave Divine Dynasty, which had an imperial system. Here, the Divine Dynasty had the greatest power. It was said that in the sea area controlled by the Azure Wave Divine Dynasty, any shop had to pay one-tenth of its tax every year.
As for the Abyss Overlord, needless to say, the sea area it controls is completely devoid of any signs of civilization. That sea area is a complete forbidden zone, and apart from sea beasts, there are hardly any people living there.
After in-depth discussion and analysis, Lu Shu, Linafil, and others unanimously agreed that operating as a mobile merchant guild during these three years in the high-level seas was a very wise choice. This decision was based on several main reasons:
1. They can gather information about the Pantheon from multiple sources: As a traveling merchant guild, they can freely travel between various seas, encountering more people and events, which will greatly increase their chances of obtaining information about the Pantheon. By communicating with merchants, adventurers, and knowledgeable individuals in various places, they may be able to discover important clues about the Pantheon.
2. Trading and acquiring resources: High-level sea areas possess many unique resources and goods, which presents a significant business opportunity for traveling merchants. They can profit by trading these unique resources, and also acquire rare or precious resources—ideally, top-quality ones, since once they reach the Heart of the Divine Island, resources become virtually limitless.
At that time, it can be used for personal cultivation or for exchanging intelligence and resources with other forces.
3. Flexible response to various situations: As a mobile trade association, they possess high flexibility and adaptability. If the situation in a certain sea area becomes unfavorable or dangerous, they can quickly evacuate and move to other sea areas to avoid getting into trouble.
4. Establishing extensive connections and influence: Conducting business activities in different sea areas can help them build extensive connections and networks, enhancing their visibility and influence. This is highly beneficial for their survival and development in high-level sea areas.
5. With the existence of island teleportation portals, the above can be easily achieved. The sea is vast and far-reaching; once the portal is opened, they can travel directly there. Three years is enough time for them to travel to more than a dozen sea areas.
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The Heart of the Divine Island sped towards the waters of the Illusionary Mist Alliance at an astonishing speed. Their squads continuously brought back detailed information about the advanced waters from various directions; this information was crucial for their survival and development in the new environment.
The most concerning aspect is the frequent natural disasters occurring in the advanced sea areas. These disasters are incredibly destructive, threatening not only lower and mid-level gods but also causing serious harm to higher-level gods. This environment undoubtedly increases the difficulty and challenge for them to survive in the advanced sea areas.
Even more shockingly, one small team encountered a natural disaster with destructive power on par with that of a main god. Fortunately, they were outside the epicenter of the disaster and, with the help of the protective artifacts provided by the main god, successfully avoided the direct impact of the catastrophe and survived unscathed.
Faced with frequent and destructive natural disasters in high-altitude waters, Linafil and her companions were deeply concerned. They understood that protecting the lives of every member was paramount in such an environment. Therefore, they decided to adopt a more cautious strategy.
Linafil instructed Serpent Rhodes to convey an important message to all the teams exploring the island: if a team had only one Divine Protection item left, they must immediately return to the Heart of the Isle. In their view, human life was always the most important thing, and no resources or items could compare to it.
This decision also reflects Chen Ping's consistent beliefs and principles. His Temple of Heroes remains empty to this day, having not accepted any heroic spirits, because he has always insisted that protecting the living as much as possible and avoiding unnecessary sacrifices is of paramount importance.
This people-centered philosophy has profoundly influenced the decision-making and actions of the entire Heart of the Divine Island.
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As time went by, the Heart of the Divine Island gradually approached the sea area controlled by the Illusionary Mist Alliance. Apart from the AlphaGo team, which was still in the area controlled by the Illusionary Mist Alliance, the other teams that went out had gradually returned to the Heart of the Divine Island.
This shows that maritime disasters are indeed frequent in high-altitude sea areas.
On the seventh day after the Heart of the Divine Island entered the advanced sea area, they encountered the natural disaster of this advanced sea area for the first time. The once calm sky suddenly became covered with dark clouds, as if night had fallen, and everything around the Heart of the Divine Island was plunged into darkness.
Immediately afterwards, a violent storm swept in, accompanied by the deafening roar of a tornado. The seawater was swept up by the powerful tornado, forming huge columns of water and whirlpools, intertwining with the wind and rain, creating a terrifying yet spectacular scene amidst the flashes of lightning.
Faced with such a natural disaster, the members of the Heart of the Divine Island immediately sprang into action. Under the command of clan leaders such as Deer Tree and Linafil, they quickly activated defensive measures to protect the Heart of the Divine Island from damage.
According to the reports from the various teams, the natural disaster has only just begun to form. We don't know what level this natural disaster will be.
After gaining a preliminary understanding of the frequent natural disasters in the advanced sea areas, under the leadership of clan leaders such as Deer Tree and Linafil, they set up a massive protective divine magic array covering the entire Heart of the Divine Island, capable of withstanding attacks at the level of a main god.
Although the Heart of the Divine Island had activated its protective divine shield, everyone remained tense and dared not be careless in the slightest. They were keenly aware that the level of the natural disaster they were facing was still undetermined; if it were a calamity at the level of a main god, then the divine power consumed by the protective shield would be enormous.
Faced with such a natural disaster, defenses must remain constantly vigilant, as the attacks are relentless and all-encompassing. This means the divine protective shield requires a continuous drain on divine power to maintain its effectiveness. Fortunately, their Heart of the Divine Island has abundant resources—not much else—that they can create at will!
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