The Tommy Safety Line's trial was magical.
If Tang Ling had to think of something, he would think of the last glorious days of the old civilization.
During the later stages of the old civilization, humans were trying their best to explore technology that included the safety line. In other words, it was a realistic experience of the real world.
The trial on Sea Howl Island was exactly that.
When the spaceship sailed into the mysterious cave, everything that Tang Ling saw was a 3D projection, but unlike the one he had seen in the past, it was more realistic and …
Tang Ling did not know how to describe it because the projection was tactile.
That was why it reminded him of the old civilization! During the later stages of the old civilization, in order to create a realistic scene, people kept pushing VR technology forward. Through a pair of glasses and all kinds of devices, they created all kinds of realism.
However, no matter how realistic it was, it was impossible to achieve the technology of this cave. It felt like a dream and one could touch everything.
The experience was undoubtedly a novel one. It was second only to the first time Tang Ling saw a 3D projection, but he had to admit that the tactile sensation was also confusing. Even with his Precise Instinct, Tang Ling could not see the real appearance of the cave.
After the ship entered the cave, the trial started.
It was not much different from what Odeon had told Tang Ling. The trial was divided into two parts.
The first part was the trial ship. The cave would create all kinds of extreme weather to test the sailing ability of the ship.
The second part was to test the abilities of the crew. The cave would create all kinds of dangers to test the crew.
The first part of the trial that the Beast Fang encountered was not difficult. The trial was about how the ship could sail in a level 7 wave and above without capsizing.
The level 7 wave was judged according to the standard of the Purple Moon era, not the old civilization's standard.
After all, in the Purple Moon era, even the weather became more extreme, let alone everything on the sea.
Tang Ling had every reason to believe that a level 7 wave would be a disaster to the old civilization, but in the Purple Moon era, it was not enough to capsize a merchant ship equipped with super advanced technology.
Therefore, the first part of the trial passed easily and happily. Even though Tang Ling's body almost vomited from the jolting, the crew of the Beast Fang behaved as if nothing had happened.
They even grumbled that the trial this time was easier than the others.
Looking at them, Tang Ling was impressed. People who spent most of their time on the sea were indeed different.
However, compared to admiring the sailors, he was more impressed by the simulation technology in the cave! Whether it was the turbulent waves or the howling wind, none of them felt surreal!
The second part of the trial was even more mystical.
This time, the scenario was that the Beast's Tooth had encountered a pirate ship that had been wandering the seas for years.
Unlike the battle that Tang Ling had imagined, when the Beast Fang encountered the pirate ship, it was the captain of the Beast Fang who came forward to negotiate.
What kind of price should they pay in order to let the Beast Tooth Ship pass safely?
This was a tug-of-war. The captain clearly expressed what price they could pay. If the price was more than that, they would fight to the bitter end, even at the cost of their lives and ships being destroyed so that the pirates would not be able to get anything …
In the end, the negotiation was judged a success.
Han Xing and Dong Yang were baffled by the fact that Tang Ling had passed the second trial just like that. Only Tang Ling was astonished in his heart because it made perfect sense.
This was because pirate ships drifted at sea all year round. One didn't even need to think to know how shocking their strength was! Otherwise, how could they survive on the sea?
Going head-on against a pirate ship was stupid, but being weak without a bottom line was not a good way to deal with the situation either.
The captain of the Beast Fang was a smart one. He used the best method to deal with the situation and grasped a certain limit, which was the perfect way to pass the trial.
However, regardless of how the captain of the Beast Fang reacted, Tang Ling was even more astonished by the cave trial.
The technology in the cave must have reached the peak of the era. Just like how the pirates appeared, they were as lively as real life. The scariest thing was that they had the intelligence and emotions to deal with the situation!
It reminded Tang Ling of the old civilization. During the later stages of the old civilization, artificial intelligence was also one of the technologies that they were pursuing!
What would they think if they saw what happened today?
Unfortunately, even though the Purple Moon Era possessed the super-advanced technology, they could not decipher it. In simple words, they could use it, but they could not create it. Regardless, Tang Ling believed in a certain rumor that the giant islands along the Tommy Safety Line were not formed naturally. They might really be man-made islands made with technology!
Judging from the situation, how powerful was the Poseidon family to be able to control the islands?!
Was this the power of the three major families? The Poseidon family was also a good example of a hero family.
With that in mind, Tang Ling could not help but chuckle bitterly. Two of the three major families had their eyes on him? But why was that? Tang Ling could not figure it out. Was it related to Tang Feng?
The Beast Fang had come out of the cave trial and was on its way back to the Island of Ocean Tear to find a place to dock.
It would depart the next day at dawn. Odeon walked over to Tang Ling who was standing on the deck with the sea breeze blowing at the railing. He seemed a little troubled, so he passed a big mug of ale to Tang Ling.
"Thank you." Tang Ling took the ale and nodded at Odeon before he took a big gulp. He then asked Odeon apologetically, "Have you talked to the captain?"
It seemed like the fact that Odeon brought Tang Ling and the other two to the ship for the trial could not be hidden from the captain of the Beast Fang. Moreover, he would have to switch them back later.
Out of helplessness, Odeon decided to act first and report later. He had shown his loyalty to Tang Ling.
Since it was difficult to communicate with the captain, Odeon was prepared to step down from his position as the boatswain and become a normal sailor. He might even do it for free to compensate the captain.
However, to his surprise, the captain of the Beast Fang seemed to admire Tang Ling. After scolding Odeon for acting first and reporting later, he did not fuss over anything else and even asked Odeon to send his regards to Tang Ling.
Odeon conveyed the captain's message. Tang Ling went silent for a while before he said, "I'll remember the captain's kindness."
"Great. I'm looking forward to the miracle kid's amazing performance." Odeon clinked his mug against Tang Ling's and laughed out loud. He was in a good mood.
He had passed the trial and his dream of sailing in the open sea had finally come true in his lifetime.
"Odeon, no violence is allowed in the trial this time. What will happen if we use force? "Tang Ling took another sip of the ale and asked all of a sudden.
"Hmm, most of the time, you'll have to resort to violence. Didn't I tell you before the trial? For example, if you hurt your right hand, you won't be able to move it. If you suffer an internal injury, your overall abilities will be affected. "Odeon described to Tang Ling what would happen if he resorted to violence.
"What if it's death?" Tang Ling suddenly looked up and asked.
"Death? According to the people on the ship, it's not a good feeling at all. How should I describe it? It's like being locked up by your own body. Do you know a kind of disease? It's called Lou Gehrig's Disease! In the later stages, other than moving your eyes, your body will be completely sealed. You won't even be able to make a sound. Dying in the trial grounds was more or less the same feeling. Of course, what's worse than Lou Gehrig's Disease is that you won't even be able to move your eyes. "Odeon finished the ale in his hand as he spoke.
It was not a pleasant topic, so he needed alcohol to calm his emotions.
Even though the experience was temporary, it was scary enough.
Tang Ling also finished the ale in his hand and fell into deep thought.
The rewards from this trial weren't that great.
The Beast Fang cruised to a secluded corner. Tang Ling, Han Xing, and Han Xing disembarked and returned to their little wooden boat. The three sailors from the Beast Fang who rowed the little wooden boat all the way boarded the ship.
After bidding farewell to Odeon and making some promises, Tang Ling was the last to board the little wooden boat. Throughout the whole process, the shrewd captain of the Beast Fang did not even say a word to Tang Ling.
His behavior was very subtle since the Purple Moon era was never short of shrewd people.
**
The little wooden boat rowed towards the cliff where they came from.
Along the way, Han Xing and Dong Yang were unusually quiet while Tang Ling was thinking about some questions. He was also carefully sensing the sea current.
The sea current had appeared again. Was the master of the sea current trying to hint at him? Or did he think that he would not be discovered?
Tang Ling remained calm while Dong Yang sighed behind him.
"What's wrong?" Tang Ling asked.
"We entered the trial cave, but we didn't see anything! In other words, there's no difference between what we're seeing and what we're hearing, "Dong Yang said with a hint of anxiety in his voice.
"And then?"
"And then my a * s! If you're really targeted, we're like fish on the chopping board. You can do whatever you want to do to us! At least that's what happens after we enter the trial cave! You still have to bring more than 30 boats into the cave … "Han Xing continued Dong Yang's sentence.
Tang Ling smiled. He took out the cigarettes that Odeon gave him and gave one to Han Xing. Dong Yang did not smoke since he did not smoke.
Lighting the cigarette, Tang Ling exhaled deeply. His two friends were not idiots. They had noticed a lot of problems in the trial.
Everything was just like what Han Xing said. Once they entered the trial, according to the rules, they could be manipulated in any way they wanted!
Firstly, they did not know what the bottom line of the trial was. Secondly, they did not know what the criteria for being injured or dead were.
All they had to do was tamper with these two criteria and it would be more than enough to send the Harvest and its fleet into trouble.
"It's fine. I have an idea," Tang Ling said as the little wooden boat approached the shore.
Tang Ling suddenly told Dong Yang and Han Xing, "You two go back first. I have something to deal with."
It was time. Whether they were friend or foe, they would have to meet, right?
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