On a vast, empty beach at the edge of the port, a man stood with two women by his side.
"I recently reviewed your progress in learning. It seems you've already studied the Spell of Flight? Show me," Wang Hui addressed Liliya standing beside him.
"Well... I've only been studying for three months, and my use of it is still quite poor..." The elven girl, lacking confidence, gritted her teeth and murmured the incantation.
Moments later, ethereal wings unfurled gently from her back, shimmering softly.
The witch Mag, standing on the other side, glanced sideways with a neutral expression, though internally she seethed with envy.
Three months and already using it "poorly"? Hmph.
Among the human students she had taught, those who could manifest complete wings after three years of hard work were deemed "geniuses."
The innate talent of the elves was both infuriating and terrifying!
Little wonder the four great kingdoms had once joined forces to suppress them, driving them to the depths of the ocean, denying them any chance to re-emerge...
Suddenly sensing Wang Hui's gaze, Mag quickly composed her thoughts and unfurled her own light wings.
An experienced sorceress, her wings appeared solid and lifelike, her mastery of magic exquisite!
As for Wang Hui...
His eyes narrowed slightly, and a translucent current began to gather on his back.
The life force in the source energy revealed the "wing" form transformation, while the soul force imbued it with the nature transformation of "wind"...
Whoosh—
A colossal pair of wings, nearly ten meters in span, suddenly spread wide!
Pristine white and nearly transparent, the feather-like light plumes were exquisite and vivid, their gentle sway in the breeze dazzling under the sun's rays!
"This... this..."
Mag was utterly captivated.
Was this the Spell of Flight?
No, it was a masterpiece!
As Wang Hui tentatively flapped his wings and ascended, the thousands of light plumes on his wings appeared to dance in a magnificently elegant motion, their beauty breathtaking!
Compared to this, Mag's own wings seemed as lackluster as a pheasant before a phoenix.
"So beautiful..."
Liliya, devoid of any feelings of inadequacy, gazed up at Wang Hui in the sky with a face full of awe.
"Stop daydreaming, let's go!"
Mag huffed impatiently, taking to the sky with a flap of her wings, and Liliya struggled but managed to follow suit.
Whoosh—whoosh—
As they ventured further into the deep sea, the wind grew fiercer.
Yet under the protection of Wang Hui's massive wings, the wind-battered Liliya persisted without complaint.
When they flew over Taiping Island, her mouth dropped open in astonishment.
Before being captured by humans, Liliya had visited the island numerous times with friends to pick coconuts and wild fruits.
When had such a prosperous city been built upon it?
Sleek silvery metal ships traveled back and forth, and the bustling port teemed with activity!
The witch Mag provided a brief explanation, and Liliya learned it was a city established by the Divine Kingdom, inaccessible to ordinary outsiders.
As they conversed, Mag noted Wang Hui had no intention of descending.
As they soared past Taiping Island, her heart raced with anticipation.
Were they heading to the lands of the civilization beyond?
Having spent some time as a captive on Taiping Island, Mag often witnessed aluminum-clad warships arriving from the west, yet she had never had the opportunity to visit personally.
Buzz...
As they crossed the boundary, a faint hum resonated in Mag and Liliya's ears.
They had left the Bay World!
The most immediate sensation was the increase in temperature.
The clan world was in the height of July's summer, below a vast plain where cattle and sheep grazed leisurely amidst lush grasses.
Occasionally, people galloped by on steeds, bow and arrow in hand, shouting commands as they practiced horseback archery.
[Arcane Sight]!
The witch Mag quietly cast a buff on herself, and upon careful observation, she was astonished to find that those herding cattle and sheep, seemingly pastoralists, possessed noticeable magical energy!
Even the women were on par with the elite knights of the Storm Kingdom's regular army!
The men and robust women practicing archery were even stronger, and even their mounts were extraordinary, their bodies covered in fine scales, like natural armor, with evident magical energy within...
"A nation of the extraordinary... this is the essence of the Divine Kingdom?"
Mag was speechless, realizing that the Storm Kingdom's defeat at the hands of such a formidable civilization was not unjust!
Her subtle actions did not escape Wang Hui's notice.
This witch was half a mentor to Liliya, having contributed to some degree.
Allowing her to witness the might of the Divine Kingdom might hasten her allegiance!
If she dared harbor thoughts of resistance, she could be easily disposed of.
"Descend, I have matters to attend to."
The two followed Wang Hui's command and landed obediently.
With the slime Gulu Mi, now adorning his arm as a wrist guard, keeping watch, the witch had no chance to act out of line.
Wang Hui himself flew off, seeking Zou Qiutang, who was overseeing logistics in the clan world.
After Zou Qiutang's reverent greeting, he summoned people to bring five large crates, filled to the brim with heavenly crystal stones!
Most of the clan world's stock had been exhausted, these were the spoils from the Divine Kingdom's invasion of the Bay World.
Some were collected from the islands and sea, but the majority were traded at Reverse Wind Port.
Heavenly crystal stones—known as magic stones in the Bay World—were the primary source of power for sorcerers and knights, costly consumables.
But the Divine Kingdom, flush with wealth from controlling Reverse Wind Port, purchased them in bulk, shipping them back to the clan world aboard specialized warships, awaiting the God's collection.
Buzz—
With a gesture, Wang Hui shattered the five crates, and dazzling beams of light surged into his body!
The [Current Available Source Energy] value rapidly climbed, finally halting at B-39%!
"Under the divine's guidance, our ongoing acquisitions continue.
According to reports from Taiping Island, my sister has established a Divine Kingdom trading caravan in Reverse Wind Port, trading heavenly crystal stones with other towns in the Storm Kingdom, gradually extending trade routes to the other three great kingdoms..."
Listening to Zou Qiutang's report, the radiant aura around Wang Hui slowly dissipated, and he nodded with satisfaction, "Well done."
The once youthful figure before him had matured into a near-thirty-year-old, conducting himself with increasing competence and poise, a reliable assistant to his sister, Zuo Qiu Yue.
Wang Hui smiled, "The stable development of the Divine Kingdom's rear is in no small part due to your efforts. Remember to cultivate capable young individuals to assist you, and take some time to rest on Taiping Island or Reverse Wind Port when you have the leisure."
"The divine is benevolent! Serving you is my honor!"
Zou Qiutang bowed in gratitude, committing Wang Hui's directive to nurture young talents to memory, with plans to prioritize this task.
Upon hearing Wang Hui's instruction to bestow divine favors upon the three clans, Zou Qiutang couldn't conceal his delight! He swiftly arranged for preparations to be made.
Having successfully repelled the Storm Kingdom's invasion, established Taiping Island city, and secured a foothold in the Bay World at Reverse Wind Port, diligently collecting heavenly crystal stones, Wang Hui deemed it time to reward their efforts.
"Seize the opportunity of Gulu Mi's reward to allow the hardworking little ones to enjoy some sweet benefits!"