Chapter 04: A New Civilization

Immediately, dozens of soldiers raised their weapons and aimed at the ice block, surrounding it completely.

Two dolphins leaped into the air, opened their mouths to bite, danced gently a few times in the water, and then joyfully dove to the bottom.

In the distance, a grand and magnificent large ship is swiftly approaching.

The ship sails very quickly, yet it has no sails

Then, a burst of whistling sounded from the people on the ship

Then dozens of sailors worked together to pull the massive ice up

It is evident how advanced the technology for manufacturing armor is in this world

The princess has commanded! Following this, a graceful figure entered Ming's line of sight

The soldiers opened a hole on the deck, and immediately a dark gray mist rose into the air, revealing a wooden well that contained a large amount of corrupted water, an essential element for the wizards

The sailor above threw down several massive ropes, each with a palm-sized suction cup at the end, which effortlessly adhered to the giant ice.

Suddenly, several people brought over a set of gray armor-like items, and then they placed the still unconscious Ming into the armor, pressing a button on a certain mechanism

"Use hot liquid to melt the ice blocks, and then lock him up completely!" General Qingji commanded

At that moment, the soldier brought over an object resembling a helmet and placed it on Ming's head

In the depths of my heart, I felt a surge of relief. Fortunately, the surface of the Earth still boasts mountains and rivers, seemingly more beautiful than it was over 10,000 years ago

On the contrary, it resembles the ships of the beautiful elven race depicted in movies

Moreover, Ming would be very surprised, as there are indeed people on the ground, rather than the terrifying aliens imagined.

Immediately afterward, someone brought a bucket of bright red liquid, resembling molten iron, and poured it over the massive ice block

Lock him up! General Qingji said

"I do not have that authority; I must seek the counsel of General Qingji. " Mo Lun said, "However, I do not believe that Her Highness the Princess needs to be informed of this matter. Not everyone has the privilege and honor of meeting the Princess, regardless of the means they employ. Although encasing oneself in ice to become a massive ice block is indeed a very creative act"

General Qingji glanced at the naked man on the deck, observing his exquisitely perfect physique. His expression became serious, and then his gaze fell upon the sharp blade that the Dark Hand was firmly gripping.

Despite its large size, it appears very streamlined and remarkably lightweight. The beautiful carvings at the bow and the slightly raised stern, along with the gently concave curvature of the hull, are simply exquisite

However, the speed of this ship is remarkably fast, which is truly difficult to comprehend

This massive iceberg is floating on the surface of the sea, beginning to melt at a relatively fast pace

After a while, a young nobleman dressed in samurai attire ascended from the cabin, accompanied by dozens of attendants

This made Ming feel uncomfortable in the technological civilization, but more importantly, it was a sense of excitement, as it meant that the bio-mechanical enhancements on his body and his technological powers were unique in this world

Then, two adorable dolphins leaped out of the water

When it had floated halfway, the ice block finally ceased to grow and gradually began to melt

However, what is different is that the wooden ship approaching now, although large, appears to be carved from a single piece of wood rather than being constructed from many pieces of wood nailed together

The design of the entire ship is neither like the ancient Chinese tower ships nor like the treasure ships used by Zheng He during his voyages to the West

Finally, where did this massive iceberg go? The surrounding seawater began to freeze.

The young nobleman General Qingji gently nodded, casting a glance at the figure of Ming encased in ice. Upon clearly seeing his body and face, a flash of light appeared in his eyes as he said: "Strange things appear in strange ways at strange places. Regardless of his identity, the most straightforward approach is to kill him immediately. It is better to kill the wrong person than to let the right one go; now is the most dangerous time for Her Highness the Princess. We are on the run, and the cultists of the Earth Holy Church have laid traps along our path. Let’s directly sink him into the waters of corruption to dissolve him; our wizard Lord Wutu should appreciate that."

Instantly, the massive ice began to melt rapidly, and in a short while, the entire enormous block of ice had completely melted away

"Yes!" the soldier replied.

Hold on! Suddenly, a sharp command halted the actions of the soldiers

I actually succeeded, managing to escape that terrifying underground world in such a bizarre manner

A surge of wild joy welled up within me as I looked at the sky, signifying my departure from that cursed underground world

The ferocious shark spotted it and, thinking it was a delicacy, quickly swam over

With a glance, these soldiers' armor left only seven openings for the eyes, nose, mouth, and ears! Oh, it seems there is also an opening below, presumably for convenience.

On the deck, there remains only one naked man

Fortunately, there are still humans, and no alien beings that are neither human nor ghostly have appeared

Then, an elder slowly walked up to the deck, first casting a glance at the massive iceberg, and then looking at General Qingji.

Dozens of sailors and soldiers on the deck knelt down one after another

Two dolphins, using their beautiful mouths, pushed a massive block of ice containing the soul towards the large ship. Because the ice was too cold, they let out a gentle sound when their mouths touched it, but they did not stop working

General Qingji stepped forward and said: "Lord Zu, you are merely the diviner of the royal residence. Although you are immensely important to our route, I do not believe you have the authority to make decisions regarding our current situation. As the highest military officer on this ship, I am responsible for the safety of the princess"

The officer named Morun stared at the frozen Ming for a while, his expression changing several times, and said: "During this special period, anyone appearing on this ship can be understood as an enemy. Those who harbor deep intentions towards the princess, even those who directly worship the Holy Church of Earth!"

Then, General Qingji furrowed his brow and said, "However, since Lord Zu insists, we have a divergence of opinion, and we can only seek the decision of Her Highness the Princess."

However, my divination tells me that this person in the ice cannot be killed The elder ancestor said: I agree to imprison him immediately after he sobers up, but I firmly disagree with killing him If you and I have a disagreement, let us go before the princess and have Her Highness make the decision

It turns out they are neither aliens nor do they manifest the most terrifying images imagined in meditation, with Earth becoming a cave of the Zerg from StarCraft.

Then, Ming discovered that his entire body was encased in a metal shell. He was completely locked in, unable to move at all

This ship is so enormous that it has no sails. There are also no visible oars extending outward, so it cannot be propelled by human power.

Then, several melodious calls echoed from the sea, resembling the cries of children.

However, ten thousand years later, it turned out to be a civilization of the cold weapon era

It is likely that they employed a technique entirely different from that of ancient Earth to connect several pieces of wood together, resulting in this ship

Dolphins have already become their good helpers

He is merely a commoner, unworthy of meeting the princess! General Qingji stated: If such a person requires the princess to personally intervene, then the laws of the empire would be desecrated. We have every right to deal with him ourselves; only those with a corresponding rank and title are qualified for the princess to hear their name

The sky of this world is truly a deep blue, resembling a flawless sapphire without a single blemish

Moreover, on the chest of each armor, there is a string of special characters glowing with a turquoise light. These characters represent the army to which this soldier belongs, as well as his rank and name

That shark has long since melted away without a trace, and today's scene will surely become a nightmare for it throughout its life

In the depths of the sea, there is a block of ice measuring approximately six to seven cubic meters

Ming Youyou awakened and opened her eyes, and the first thing she saw was the sky

When the massive ice block was pushed under the ship, two sailors above threw down two fish weighing several dozen pounds each

Despite the fact that he should not have really carved a ship out of a single piece of wood, this ship is over 100 meters long, about 30 meters wide, and several meters high. Even in this world, there should not be such enormous trees that could be split into such a massive piece of timber to carve out such a gigantic ship

The people here seem to be able to engage in deep spiritual communication with dolphins so easily that they can enlist the dolphins' help in many specific tasks. However, they have failed to discover a very simple principle of leverage, needing dozens of people to pull the ice blocks together, rather than using tools like pulleys to easily haul the ice blocks up.

Listening to the words of those around, it seems that the master of this place is a county princess, and in an instant, his frivolous thoughts could not help but stir.

The entire body of this ship is made of wood, and ancient Earth also used wood for shipbuilding for a considerable period of time

Who knows, before it could swim close, the shark was unable to move, and then in panic, it discovered that the surrounding seawater began to solidify, turning into ice

With a snap, the armor, which was originally in two halves, suddenly closed together, trapping the Underworld firmly in between.

One, two! At the soldiers' command, they forcefully pushed the ice block towards that opening

It is reassuring that the appearance of dolphins remains the same as that of ancient times, still so adorable and charming

Salute to General Qingji

Unlike the armor of the underworld, the armor of these soldiers is extremely flexible at the joints. This is because whether they turn their heads, move, or wave their hands, their movements are very natural and agile, without any hint of stiffness or sluggishness

Certainly, it is even more impossible for power sources such as coal to be used

Soon, the people on the large ship saw the icebergs floating on the sea and began to shout

It was only when the ice was completely pulled onto the deck that the sailors discovered there was a person inside the ice

Step forward, pick up the sharp blade, and say: "A fine sword, though I have never seen one of this shape. It is called a sword, yet it is curved. It is called a knife, yet it is very narrow"

It is evident that the relationship between humans and dolphins, these intelligent creatures, has elevated to a new level at this time

"So you mean to execute this person directly?" the soldier asked

In that moment, Ming was eager to comprehensively observe the civilization at that time

Each soldier is clad in tightly fitted armor, somewhat similar to that of the underworld. This armor envelops the entire body, extending from the helmet down to the soles of the feet. The entire suit of armor is complete and one-piece, and it is truly puzzling how these soldiers manage to put it on

"Colonel Moren, I believe we should inform General Qingji about this matter," one of the soldiers said to an approaching officer

When it has completely floated to the surface of the sea, the volume of this ice block has returned to approximately five cubic meters, as it was at the beginning

Then, the dark eyes slightly turned and beheld dozens of heavily armed soldiers

The beautiful coral and the slumbering shells are all frozen within.

The density of ice is much lower than that of seawater, thus this massive block of ice began to rise rapidly.

Having said that, Moren walked towards the splendid cabin

What is visible on Ming's body is the armor that binds people, while the soldiers are clad in battle armor

If Ming were to see this at this moment, he would find it very strange

Glancing at the slightly different handsome face of Ming, General Qingji commanded, "Lock up the head as well!"

"Melt the ice and rescue the people inside!" said the elder

With the press of a button, the two halves of the headgear suddenly closed together, enveloping the entire head of Ming, leaving only the eyes, two nostrils, and an opening for the mouth exposed