143: Sea Train
"Are they crazy?!"
The blond youth on the Speedboat was horrified when he saw the deep sea truly charging toward them recklessly.
He hadn't expected the opponent would actually dare to crash into them.
It was too late to slow down now; without a Demonic Beast forcing deceleration, it was impossible to stop abruptly.
"Boom!"
The two ships collided solidly.
The deep sea, which looked fragile, only shook violently upon impact, its hull emitting a grating sound of metal twisting.
The structure wrapped in Vine Whip was steady as Mount Tai, while some fragile corners were covered with a thick layer of ice.
In contrast, the cool black Speedboat opposite had a huge dent knocked into its hull, and the entire vessel lost balance and spun on the sea surface.
It was obvious they couldn't continue forward.
The young people on the ship were thrown off balance, and the Extraordinary Level Demonic Beasts they brought failed to grab the railing in time and fell directly into the sea.
Fortunately, this was a normal sea area, and there was no danger to life as long as they could climb back onto the ship in time.
"Wait, is this level of power right for this Junk Ship?"
The blond youth stared blankly at the broken ship wrapped in Vines, his mind a complete blank.
"The rules permit collisions, as long as no casualties are caused. You can now return to the Port to repair your ship."
The Loudspeaker on the blond youth's ship crackled twice, and the voice of the Train Hero suddenly sounded.
Given its Elite Rank Computing Power, hacking into a ship without a Mechanical System Demonic Beast was incredibly simple.
After the Train Hero finished speaking, Bai Ye pointed forward, signaling Song San to continue.
Secured by Xiao Lan's Vine Whip, the deep sea's Engine roared louder, slowly overtaking the anchored ship and heading toward the Silent Windless Zone.
Only Bai Ye and infinite knew that the deep sea's internal structure had sustained some damage from the collision, and the Power System was also experiencing issues.
If it weren't for Xiao Lan's Vine Whip tightly binding the hull, the ship would probably be leaking water right now.
In the Live Stream Room, the audience was going wild with laughter.
"Hahaha, that broken ship is definitely a Disguise!"
"That was so satisfying! That blond kid was too arrogant. He used to cruise the streets on a Small Electric Motorbike, and he's still causing trouble on the sea."
"Looking at them, they seem to be heading to the Silent Windless Zone. That person named Song San is a Third-Tier Beast Tamer; he should be able to achieve some results in the Windless Zone."
On the High Platform, Lu Yuanshan and Lan Yin also saw the large screen floating in the sky.
"Haha, young people should have a bit of Spirit."
Lu Yuanshan stroked his Beard, his eyes filled with admiration.
A rare ripple appeared in Lan Yin's eyes.
This youth was much stronger than Song San. If he liked her Daughter, she might even help match them.
After creating a minor Commotion in the Yunqing Strait, the deep sea continued its voyage.
A few hours later, the sky gradually darkened.
The Judges on the High Platform also moved locations.
They were invited to the Headquarters of the Blue-Eyed White Dragon City Beast Tamer Association to continue appearing on camera via live broadcast.
They couldn't stay on the High Platform like Statues forever.
For them, staying awake for five days was not a difficult task.
The ships on the sea surface became fewer and fewer, and the surroundings grew completely silent, even the Sound of the Wind vanishing.
They had arrived at the Edge of the Silent Windless Zone.
The sea surface here was calm like a mirror, without a single ripple.
The sky showed a Dark Purple hue under the setting sun. Bai Ye was already holding a wooden fishing rod, with a Vine Whip he created hanging from the tip of the fishing rod.
The Vine Whip, infused with Aromatic Pollen, attracted many Fish.
However, the highest-level Fish Bai Ye caught was merely an Extraordinary Level Pressure Shark.
Bai Ye wasn't picky. He knocked out the Shark, whose teeth were constantly clacking, and tossed it into the large net behind him.
"Bro, we've arrived."
Song San licked his lips; the Sea Breeze made his eyes feel dry.
Just minutes after entering the Silent Windless Zone, the hull of the deep sea shook, and a thick plume of black smoke erupted from the Chimney at the stern.
The Engine made a violent friction sound followed by a "clank," and completely stalled.
"It's over, the ship is broken!"
Song San's face instantly darkened.
"I knew it! That collision must have ruined the Engine. I'll go down and check."
He rushed into the Cabin in a flurry. Before long, Bai Ye heard a clanging and hammering sound coming from below.
With a muffled puff, Song San climbed out of the Cabin, covered in dirt and soot.
His entire face was blackened by smoke, looking as if he had just crawled out of a Chimney, and he couldn't stop coughing.
"Cough, cough... It's useless. It's completely scrapped."
This broken ship ultimately failed to hold up, breaking down at the crucial moment.
They were now trapped at the Edge of the Silent Windless Zone, stranded far from civilization.
Unless they forfeited immediately, they could only wait here until the competition ended.
Fishing here wasn't impossible, but the probability of winning the championship was negligible.
"What should we do now?"
Song San shook the Wrench in his hand, wiped the black smoke off his face, and asked Bai Ye:
"Didn't you say you had a solution? Hurry up and bring it out."
Bai Ye smiled, walked onto the Deck, and pointed to the half-meter-long silver-white train beside them.
Song San recognized this Demonic Beast and looked at him confusedly:
"I know your Train Hero is powerful, but Intermediate Extraordinary Level can't enter the Storm Sea Eye."
The audience in the Live Stream Room was also stunned, and a large number of question marks began appearing in the Bullet Comments.
"This Train Hero isn't his bound beast pet, right? Can Non-Official Beast Pets be used in the competition?"
"Exactly, that's against the rules! I remember he doesn't have a Mechanical System beast pet bound!"
Some serious viewers even directly called the official consultation hotline for the competition.
Soon, while the audience was intensely debating, an Official Announcement popped up above the screen of Bai Ye's Live Stream Room:
[Upon verification, the Contestant Bai Ye's Demonic Beast 'infinite' was formally gifted by the Railway Bureau, and its ownership belongs to Contestant Bai Ye himself, conforming to competition regulations.]
The moment the announcement appeared, it silenced most people.
Before Bai Ye could speak, infinite soared into the sky.
Under Song San's shocked gaze, it erupted with dazzling Silver Light mid-air, and its size rapidly expanded at a visible speed.
One meter, five meters, ten meters!
Accompanied by a splash, a Locomotive two sizes larger than a normal one settled firmly onto the sea surface.
Below it, a Temporary Railway Track, constructed from Energy, extended all the way into the distance.
After a brief silence, the Live Stream Room was overwhelmed by dense Bullet Comments.
"Holy crap, a Sea Train! Is this something Intermediate Extraordinary Level can achieve?"
"Is this his Trump Card? No wonder he dared to use a broken ship for the competition."
"Wait a minute, since the Train Hero has this ability, why don't we develop Railway Routes on the sea?"
Immediately, someone in the Bullet Comments offered an explanation:
"What are you thinking? Sea Railways are different from land ones. Don't you know how many powerful Demonic Beasts are in the sea?"
"If the track is attacked by underwater Demonic Beasts, the entire Rail Line is scrapped. The Maintenance Cost is terrifyingly high, making it completely impractical."