Yun Lintian's voice carried across the deck like a calm breeze.
"Those who still have homes to return to, stay here. I will send you to the nearest shore."
His gaze swept over the thousands of captives.
"Those who wish for a peaceful life, step through the gate."
The Gate of Beyond Heaven shimmered, revealing the prosperous streets of Nine Firmament City—a place untouched by slavery or war.
For a moment, silence reigned.
Then—
A flood of people surged forward, rushing toward the gate with tears in their eyes. Most had no homes left, no families waiting. Nine Firmament City was their only hope.
Only about a hundred people remained behind—those with loved ones to return to.
Su Xinyue and Xiao Lan stood among them.
Yun Lintian turned to them. "Where do you wish to go?"
Su Xinyue bowed deeply. "Senior, there is an island called Blue Tide Island. It's outside the Black Sea God's territory and relatively safe."
