They boarded a Red Barbarian warship and headed to Rustica Island. The goal of the trial was to bring back a Divine Artifact. The one who returned first would be declared the winner.
Owen Bertram secretly observed the Red Barbarian ship. Despite its minimal living facilities, it had considerable combat power. Comparing it to the Wood Dynasty's navy, Owen knew the Wood Dynasty would be utterly defeated.
This made Owen secretly vigilant: The Red Barbarians sailed across seas all year round, so their shipbuilding skills must be quite advanced. Earlier, he had underestimated them. The Red Barbarians might actually have flying ships that could compete with the Celestial Warships!