C711 Golden Scale Boat

If Woo Zhengyang knew he was unknowingly becoming a romantic figure, he would surely protest. However, right now, he had no time to worry about such things. He announced his new position as a guest elder, which caused quite a stir not only among the guests at the ceremony but also within the Profound Heaven Sect itself.

Except for a select few at the core, no one knew about this beforehand. Even Woo Zhengyang himself only found out today, so it was no surprise that others were taken aback. After surviving numerous trials, Woo Zhengyang's reputation among the disciples of the Profound Heaven Sect had reached legendary status.

People outside the sect admired Woo Zhengyang solely for his achievements, and those who had shared in his experiences held him in even higher regard. They had sung battle songs together, shared drinks in the face of danger, and witnessed the miracles he created time and again. To them, Woo Zhengyang's importance was unquestionable.

But now, Woo Zhengyang was telling them that he would soon become a guest elder at the Ice Heart Sect as well, and because of this, he could only remain a guest elder at the Profound Heaven Sect. This was hard for them to accept. Unlike the guests at the ceremony, they never doubted that Woo Zhengyang's decision was not driven by superficial reasons. Despite their internal struggles, they didn't cause a fuss and simply waited for Woo Zhengyang to provide an explanation.

Unfortunately, Woo Zhengyang didn't offer them any answers. After making his announcement, he turned and left...

Three days later!

The bustling atmosphere around the Profound Heaven Sect finally settled down. The guests who came to witness the event had all returned home, leaving only the entrance lively with hopefuls waiting for their chance to join the sect. The crowd was still large, but a closer look revealed a slight drop in enthusiasm.

Woo Zhengyang was the sect's star attraction. Many aspired to join the Profound Heaven Sect because of him. However, his allure seemed to have dimmed somewhat, leaving some feeling a bit disenchanted.

Regardless, the Profound Heaven Sect remained one of the prestigious Golden Scale Seven. Even without Woo Zhengyang, the opportunity to join was too good to pass up, especially since he hadn't left and was still serving as an esteemed elder.

At the heart of the sect, atop the peak of Xuan Shang Mountain, Woo Zhengyang and Bing Yue stood side by side. He, in a classic blue robe with an ancient sword, exuded elegance, while she, a stunning beauty, complemented him perfectly.

"Are you sure about this? We could stay a bit longer at the Profound Heaven Sect," Bing Yue said softly, her eyes filled with emotion as she turned to Woo Zhengyang.

"It's fine. I've been wanting to explore for a while now. Who knows, maybe on this journey, I'll find Loong Zhiwu," Woo Zhengyang replied with a slight smile, though a hint of bitterness crossed his face at the mention of Loong Zhiwu.

"Yeah, I believe true love will find a way. You'll definitely find Zhiwu!" Bing Yue said with the same determined tone as Woo Zhengyang, even mimicking his expression. When she mentioned Loong Zhiwu, a hint of bitterness flashed across her face... but only she knew why.

Woo Zhengyang didn't notice Bing Yue's change in demeanor. He took out a shiny object, holding it in his hand. It was a small, exquisitely crafted boat that looked like it was made of gold, gleaming brightly in his palm. This was the Golden Scale Boat, a flying treasure similar to Lee Yuanye's Sky Shuttle.

As the name suggests, the Golden Scale Boat came from the Golden Scale Sect. It was a gift from Hee Wanli on behalf of the sect during the recent advancement ceremony, and now Woo Zhengyang had it. You have to admit, the Golden Scale Sect's gift was quite sincere.

Perhaps for the Golden Scale Sect, the Golden Scale Boat was just an ordinary flying treasure, but for the sects below them, it was incredibly valuable, even considered a king-level treasure. It's well-known that only those who reach the king's realm can fly, but in the vast Golden Scale Domain, only a rare few among millions of practitioners achieve this level. For most, flying is just a distant dream.

With the advent of flying artifacts, even an average young cultivator can soar through the skies, a truly prestigious feat. For many cultivators, these flying artifacts are as valuable as a king-tier treasure.

However, for Woo Zhengyang, the Golden Scale Boat is nothing extraordinary. He understands that true flying artifacts are categorized by their speed. Those reaching king-tier speeds are king-tier flying artifacts, while those achieving sovereign speeds are sovereign-tier. Anything below king-tier is considered a standard flying artifact.

The Golden Scale Boat is just a standard flying artifact. Woo Zhengyang and Nie Fengyu have tested it, and its top speed doesn't match the speed of a Martial King expert flying through the air. If Woo Zhengyang were to fly with his sword at full strength, his speed would be comparable to that of a typical Martial King expert. In other words, the Golden Scale Boat can't even match Woo Zhengyang's speed.

However, flying with a sword drains Woo Zhengyang significantly and doesn't allow him to carry others. The Golden Scale Boat, powered by spirit crystals, doesn't deplete his energy, making it ideal for long journeys. Moreover, Woo Zhengyang prefers not to reveal his ability to fly with a sword, so he opts to use the Golden Scale Boat instead.

“Is this the Golden Scale Boat? Let it down so I can see it! I've never been on one of these before!” Bing Yue's face lit up with excitement as she saw Woo Zhengyang take out the Golden Scale Boat, her earlier bitterness vanishing instantly. She was as thrilled as a little girl.

“Didn't you see it during the trials?” Zhengyang asked.

After the grand ceremony that day, Woo Zhengyang had retreated to Heavenly Death Peak to avoid further entanglements with Hee Wanli, only emerging once Wanli had left.

Given Bing Yue's curious nature, Zhengyang assumed she would have tried it by now, but it turned out this was her first time seeing it.

“Do you think Nie Fengyu would have invited me?” Bing Yue scoffed, then looked at Zhengyang and said, “And do you think it was easy for me these past three days, leaving you in a tough spot? I've been keeping watch at your cave entrance, you know…”

Zhengyang found himself at a loss for words and could only sheepishly toss the Golden Scale Boat into the air, activating the control spell. A brilliant golden light flashed, and a flying vessel the size of a small house hovered before them.

“Wow... it's so beautiful…”

While Zhengyang remained composed, having already seen the Sky Shuttle and not being overly eager for flying artifacts, Bing Yue was captivated. Her lips parted slightly, and her eyes seemed to sparkle as she gazed at the Golden Scale Boat.

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