278: Chapter 276 Calculating the time, it should be done by now.

Su Lin took a deep breath of the cool morning air, feeling his nerves, which had been tense for days from dealing with those rebellious disciples, finally relax a little.

According to the plan, today was the day the Cross-Realm Flying Boat, crafted from Primordial Dragon Bone, would be completed.

Over the past few days, he had deliberately avoided asking about the construction progress, leaving all the engineering details to Gu Qiuyue to coordinate while the others assisted.

In his original vision, the design concept of this flying boat should have adhered to being stealthy, sturdy, low-key, and practical.

It was supposed to be an assassination-type submarine that was entirely pitch black, without any reflection, and capable of perfectly blending into the background of the Void Realm.

No redundant angles, no complex decorations—only the purest defensive Formations and the most secretive flight paths.

“Calculating the time, it should be finished.”

Su Lin murmured to himself, setting off down the small bluestone path toward the Forging Platform.

However, as he turned the final bend in the mountain, his vision suddenly cleared. When he saw the behemoth moored in the center of the giant plaza, his footsteps froze instantly.

Su Lin's eyes slowly widened, and his breathing hitched for a moment.

What appeared before him had absolutely no trace of being low-key or stealthy.

It was a mobile palace that looked as if it had been moved directly from the Nine Heavens immortal court.

The original segment of grayish-white Primordial Dragon Bone had been completely encased and reshaped.

The entire flying boat was a thousand feet long, its body shimmering with a dazzling purple-gold light!

No one knew how much Top-Grade Immortal Gold and Deep-Sea Colored Glaze had been used for the hull; under the morning sun, it looked like a miniature sun that had fallen to the ground, so bright it was almost impossible to keep one's eyes open.

The bow of the flying boat was carved into a lifelike Golden Phoenix with its wings spread. Two top-grade Red Flame Divine Crystals the size of water vats were embedded in the phoenix's eyes, spewing out red clouds of light.

On both sides of the hull hung hundreds of giant tasseled flags woven from Celestial Silk, fluttering in the wind. Every flag was densely embroidered with the totem of the Daochu Sect in gold thread, as if afraid someone wouldn't know who the ship belonged to.

Even more exaggerated were the three stories of towering, luxurious pavilions that had been built directly onto the deck!

With carved beams, painted rafters, and upturned eaves, every pillar was coiled with lifelike jade-carved Flood Dragons, and the roofs were covered with Moonlight Stones that emitted a warm, gentle glow.

Was this really for a stealthy investigation in a peril-filled foreign realm?

This was clearly a mortal emperor's grand tour, or perhaps an entry for the Cultivation World's top wealth-showing contest!

Standing there, Su Lin felt the veins on his forehead throbbing rhythmically.

He raised his hand and forcefully rubbed his pounding temples, trying to calm himself down.

“Revered Master! You’re here!”

A cheerful voice rang out from that blindingly bright flying boat.

Gu Qiuyue, holding up her purple-gold long dress like a proud peacock, led the other disciples down the boarding stairs paved with pure white soft jade, her face full of smiles.

Still clutching her inseparable Golden Abacus, she ran to Su Lin as if seeking credit, pointing at the behemoth behind her with eyes sparkling with irrepressible pride.

“Revered Master, look! We worked day and night to finally finish building the 'star sea wave breaker'!

This appearance, this grandeur, these materials—it is absolutely the most unique and noble vessel in the Cultivation World! Are you satisfied?”

Su Lin looked at her pretty face, which was practically screaming "praise me," then looked up at the extravagant flying boat that seemed to have "I'm rich, come rob me" written on its sails.

He took a deep breath, forcing down the surge of helplessness in his chest.

“Qiuyue,” Su Lin's voice carried a hint of weak raspiness.

“Your disciple is here!”

“How did I instruct you all before?”

Su Lin pointed at the purple-gold flying boat, his fingers trembling slightly.

“I said to be low-key! To be hidden! We are going to scout the strength of a powerful enemy, and we have to cross the Law Vacuum Zone!”

Su Lin raised his voice in distress: “So much luxury, so much flashiness!

Are you afraid others won't know we're coming?!

Sailing this boat in the Void Realm is practically like being a glowing live target!”

Facing Su Lin's reprimand, Gu Qiuyue didn't feel afraid; instead, she covered her mouth and giggled.

“Oh, Revered Master, don't be so quick to get angry. Listen to your disciple's explanation.”

Gu Qiuyue puffed out her chest with confidence, lightly flicking her Golden Abacus to produce a crisp sound.

“This flying boat only looks luxurious; its concealment is absolutely the best in the world!”

“Does looking luxurious cover up the fact that it's a live target?” Su Lin glared at her.

“Revered Master, you don't understand the wonders of combining business with Formations.”

Luo Ximei stepped forward, swaying her hips. Today, she had changed into a form-fitting black leather armor that outlined her fiery figure breathtakingly.

Standing beside Gu Qiuyue, a confident light flowed within her platinum-colored right eye.

“Sixth Junior Sister is right. This purple-gold glow on the exterior isn't just for show; it's actually the external manifestation of the 'Great Thousand Formless Illusion Formation' I've laid down.”

Luo Ximei extended a slender finger, pointing at the shimmering gems on the hull: “Those gems are actually the energy nodes of the Formation.

In the current world, it indeed shines brilliantly.

But as soon as we enter the Law Vacuum Zone, I only need a single thought to instantly reverse the 'Great Thousand Formless Illusion Formation'!”

“After the reversal, all light, aura, and even the physical outline will be completely absorbed and refracted by the Formation.

To the outside world, this flying boat will become a lifeless object that blends perfectly with the background of the Void Realm.

The enemy will never be able to discover our tracks!”

“Is that really true?” Su Lin looked at Luo Ximei suspiciously.

“How would your disciple dare to joke with Revered Master's safety?”

Luo Ximei winked charmingly, “Flashy on the outside, sinister on the inside—that is the style the Demonic Path likes best.”

“Then what about these tasseled flags? And these pavilions with carved beams? Are those for concealment too?”

Su Lin pointed at the decorations fluttering in the wind, still finding it absurd.

“Those are for poison protection.”

Chu Weiwei approached with a smile, tossing a small poison bottle in her hand. Her sweet smile held a hint of danger.

“Revered Master, the environment of the foreign realm is harsh. No one knows what unknown void creatures and toxic miasma are there.

Every thread of those tasseled flags has been soaked in my 'Ten Thousand Poisons Purifying Saliva'.

If any hostile poisonous creature or parasite comes within a hundred feet of the boat, the microscopic medicinal power emitted by these flags will instantly dissolve them into pus.”

Chu Weiwei tilted her head up proudly: “As for the wood used for those pavilions, I've replaced it all with 'Warding Evil and Calming Spirit Wood'. It will continuously release a spirit-cleansing air during the voyage, ensuring Revered Master will never be disturbed by any evil Qi and can sleep soundly.”

“But there's no need to build three stories of pavilions, that's just too much,” Su Lin said, pressing his temples, feeling his stress tolerance being tested repeatedly by this group of disciples.

“What's wrong with three stories? I even thought it was too small!”

Su Hongling strode forward, carrying her door-panel-wide great sword, 'no edge', on her shoulder, and patted her sturdy chest.

“Old Man, did you forget who the power source for this ship is? It's me! Me, a Mahayana Stage Body Cultivator!”

Su Hongling shouted righteously: “I'll be in the power cabin at the bottom, working like a wheel. I need a spacious place to eat meat and rest, don't I?

The first floor is my exclusive dining hall and martial arts field! If I don't eat and sleep well, where will I get the strength to kick this broken boat along?”

“Then what about the second and third floors?” Su Lin asked weakly.

At this moment, Cold Moon finally walked over with elegant steps. Dressed in purple-gold casual attire, her poise was graceful and luxurious, her empress-like majesty fully on display.

She looked at Su Lin, a hint of tenderness flashing in her eyes, though her tone remained serious:

“The second floor contains the living quarters and meeting hall for the Junior Sisters. As for the third floor at the top...”

Cold Moon paused slightly, looking directly at Su Lin, “That is your exclusive sleeping palace, Revered Master.”

“Revered Master, to ensure you get the best rest during this long and boring journey through the Void Realm, we put a lot of effort into that palace.”

Cold Moon lowered her voice slightly, as if seeking credit.

“The bed inside is especially comfortable!”

She emphasized her words, “The bed frame is carved from a solid piece of 'Nine Heavens Warm Jade' and covered with the softest belly fur of the Northern Snow Fox.

To prevent any jolting, I personally inscribed three hundred and sixty 'Sea-Settling Spirit-Calming Formations' under the bed.

No matter how much the flying boat shakes in the Void Realm turbulence, as long as you lie on that bed, you won't feel even the slightest vibration.”

“Furthermore, the bed is enormous, a full five zhang wide. It's enough for you to roll around as you please; you'll never feel cramped.”

“Five zhang wide?” Su Lin's eyes widened. “I'm sleeping alone, what do I need a five-zhang-wide bed for? Can I race horses on it?”

“Oh, Revered Master doesn't understand.”

Luo Ximei immediately chimed in, leaning close to Su Lin naturally, her fragrant shoulder brushing against his arm as if by accident.

“Going to a hellish place like a foreign realm, the journey through the Void Realm is long, and no one knows how long it will take.

Revered Master will be all alone on a lonely pillow, how lonely that would be. By making the bed larger, if Revered Master feels cold at night or gets bored, we disciples can come up anytime to talk with you or warm your body.”

“Exactly, exactly!” Chu Weiwei also squeezed in on the other side, her eyes gleaming. “Weiwei can give Revered Master a full-body acupoint massage every night on the bed, guaranteed to make Revered Master's bones melt and help him sleep more soundly than an immortal.”

Sandwiched between them, Su Lin felt his breathing become difficult as he listened to these increasingly outrageous remarks.

“I'm warning you, no one is allowed to climb into my bed in the middle of the night!” Su Lin declared sternly.

“Tch, stingy.” Su Hongling curled her lip nearby. “If we can't climb it, we won't. Anyway, I'll be on the first floor eating roasted meat; I don't care what you do up there.”

“Second Senior Sister, what does a brute like you know about romance?” Luo Ximei rolled her eyes.

“Who are you calling a brute?! Do you want to fight?!” Su Hongling leveled her great sword, glaring at her.

“Do you think I'm afraid of you? This venerable one's Demonic Fire has been impatient for a long time!” Luo Ximei didn't back down an inch, black and white flames already igniting on her fingertips.

“Wait, Senior Sisters. If you want to fight, go outside. Don't break Revered Master's new ship.”

Chu Weiwei fanned the flames from the side, fearing the world wasn't chaotic enough. “It just so happens I haven't found anyone to test my newly formulated Soft Tendon Poison on yet.”

“Everyone, stop!”

Su Lin gave a roar of anger, forcefully interrupting the impending Shura Field.

He knew that if he let them keep arguing, the flying boat would be torn into scrap metal before it even took off.

“Since you say this flying boat has hidden depths, then lead me up to take a look.”

Su Lin straightened his robes, trying to maintain his dignity as a teacher. “If I find anything unreasonable, I'll have you tear it down and redo it immediately!”

“Revered Master, this way please!”

Gu Qiuyue immediately beamed and led the way.

The group stepped onto the jade boarding steps in a grand manner.

As soon as he stepped onto the first floor of the flying boat, Su Lin felt an extremely exaggerated fluctuation of Space Formations.

From the outside, the flying boat was massive, but the internal space had been expanded by more than ten times!

The first floor was indeed as Su Hongling said—a giant martial arts field and dining hall.

Meat from various rare Yao Beasts was hung neatly on ice racks equipped with preservation Formations.

In the center of the martial arts field sat a bronze Formation Plate that looked like a giant rotating wheel.

“Old Man, look!”

Su Hongling ran to that Formation Plate and patted it excitedly, “This is my workstation!”

Following the ornate Coiled Dragon Stairs to the second floor, the style here instantly became warm and luxurious.

Various Spirit-Gathering Formations had raised the concentration of Spiritual Qi here to an outrageous level.

The floor was divided into several independent areas: Luo Ximei's meditation room, Chu Weiwei's poison refining room, and Gu Qiuyue's treasure room and accounting room.

“These all seem fairly normal.” Su Lin nodded slightly, the weight on his heart lifting a little.

However, when they reached the third floor and arrived at the sleeping palace exclusive to Su Lin, the weight he had just put down instantly felt like a mountain pressing down on him.

Pushing open the aloeswood door embedded with pearls, an extremely sweet and suggestive fragrance wafted over.

In the center of the massive sleeping hall sat the five-zhang-wide bed that Cold Moon had called especially comfortable.

The bed was surrounded by pink and purple light gauze; as the breeze blew, the gauze swayed, carrying a certain indescribable suggestiveness.

What made Su Lin's scalp tingle even more was that on the other side of the bed, there was actually an enormous indoor pool!

The pool was made entirely of translucent white jade and was filled with steaming, milky-white Spiritual Liquid. Bright red petals floated on the water, and various exquisite jade wine jugs and glazed cups were even placed by the poolside.

“This... what is this?!”

Su Lin pointed at the exaggerated pool.

“Since we don't know how long we'll be there, I also made a bath!”

Chu Weiwei hopped out from behind Su Lin with immense pride, hands on her hips and her face practically screaming for praise.