Understanding Willow's emotions didn't stop Jiang Wang from taking the opportunity to get closer to him. While Willow was drunk, they discussed matters related to introducing him to Hai Jingping.
The next day, Jiang Wang, accompanied by Willow, entered Hai Jingping's residence and left two hours later.
After that, he went to visit Hai Jingping twice alone. Both times, he bought a new storage box in advance.
Of course, his actions were concealed by the increasing clamor of the Isle of Wight, so not many people paid attention to him.
This was because the annual sea festival of the nearby islands had already begun.
The famous World's Edge Stage was located at the center of the curved back of the Crescent Moon Island. It was the most protruding part of the island, closest to the bewildering world.
This was naturally the main site of the sea festival, and the highest point of the Crescent Moon Island.
Crescent Moon Island, Crescent Moon Island, Isle of Wight … no matter what it was called, it was undoubtedly the core island of the nearby islands. Its status was close to that of a nation's capital.
Thus, the World's Edge Stage was equivalent to the Imperial Ancestral Temple.
The entire World's Edge Stage was an enormous stone platform, at least ten thousand feet in circumference.
The side of the island facing the sea was a gentle slope, and the other side facing the sea was a cliff.
Its overall shape was like a surging wave that suddenly froze when it reached this point. It was like a giant frozen wave.
The sea had once surged towards the World's Edge Stage, and the human tide had once surged towards the sea. The sea of people had never retreated.
Some people said that the World's Edge Stage was like a hand that was raised high, and the arm was the cliff of the Isle of Wight that faced the sea. It lifted the transcendent cultivators of the nearby islands, giving them strength and courage.
But no matter what, the World's Edge Stage was an irreplaceable holy land in the hearts of the people of the Isle of Wight. It was a place of honor and greatness.
Even though the cultivators of Mogg Valley were terrifyingly powerful, and even though Qi was powerful, the main site of the sea festival could only be the World's Edge Stage.
It could even be said that only the sea festival held at the World's Edge Stage was recognized as a true sea festival. Only then was it believed to be a place to comfort the souls of those who had died in battle.
Although all kinds of activities were already taking place during the day, the true sea festival only officially began at night.
Jiang Wang asked Yang Liu for a spot. After drinking and pouring their hearts out, their relationship was quite good now. They could be considered ordinary friends. As a true disciple of the Fishing Ocean Tower, it was naturally easy for him to arrange a seat for Jiang Wang on the World's Edge Stage.
Of course, it wouldn't be a good location either.
Because today, almost all the famous forces in the offshore islands would send people to the Tianya Stage to participate in the ceremony. Of course, he didn't force him to do it. After all, if he really had something important to do, he couldn't afford to delay it for the sake of the Sea Sacrificial Ceremony. However, for many people, being able to step onto the Tianya Stage on the 4th of April was an honor in itself, so most people wouldn't miss this opportunity.
At this moment, it was not an exaggeration to say that the Tianya stage was overcrowded.
The result of Jiang Wang's deliberate attempt to keep a low profile was that he could only blend in with the crowd and look at each other in dismay with a bunch of elders of small sects whom he didn't know.
"This little brother looks unfamiliar. May I know which island you live on?"
"Oh, I have traveled the world and never stopped at any place."
Jiang Wang casually exchanged greetings with others while silently observing the situation on the World's Edge Stage.
At this time, the four elders of the Fishing Ocean Tower who were in charge of the actual practice of the sea festival had all appeared on the World's Edge Stage. With Hai Jingping as the leader, they led a group of elite disciples to receive guests from all over the place. Yang Liu was naturally among them.
However, the nominal host of the Sea Festival Hall, the first elder of the Fishing Ocean Tower, Spiritual Master Chong Guang, had yet to appear.
It seemed that such a big shot would only appear after everything was settled.
On the other hand, Jiang Wang also saw some friends and acquaintances.
For example, Li Fengyao, who represented the Ice Phoenix Island, was sitting in the VIP seat. Her beautiful face attracted countless gazes, but her cold temperament made people not dare to look at her too much.
Li Longchuan was naturally with them. From time to time, he would lean over and say a few words to Li Fengyao.
However, he didn't see Xu Xiangqian.
Jiang Wang looked around and found Zhao Wuyan and Zhi Shu in a relatively lower position. Xu Xiangqian was also squeezed next to them. Yan Fu, who was next to him, was obviously forced to accompany him.
He didn't know if Yang Liu, who was welcoming guests, would cry on the spot if they met … Although Xu Xiangqian didn't seem to have much of a chance, he was still better than Yang Liu, who had been eliminated.
Zhao Wuyan's position was slightly lower. It didn't mean that the Dragon Gate Academy, one of the four great academies in the world, was inferior to the Stone Gate Li Family. It was because the Dragon Gate Academy's influence on the sea was very weak. There wasn't a single academy on the island.
The offshore islands were only ranked on the sea. Otherwise, the host of the sea festival would be Qi's ceremonial officer.
Jiang Wang actually knew that his friends had come to the Isle of Wight, but he didn't contact them.
Just like at this moment, he was only hiding in the crowd and didn't reveal himself. He had his own plans and preparations, and he also had the corresponding awareness, but he didn't want to drag more people down with him.
Another example was Chongxuan Xin, who represented the Neverwinter Island to attend the ceremony. Probably because of his own strength, his position was similar to Zhao Wuyan's.
Besides, he also saw Tian Chang. As the person in charge of the offshore islands of the Tian Family of the Great Swamp, he sat in a position closer to Li Fengyao's. This was the embodiment of the Tian Family's power on the sea.
The sky was getting darker, and the noise was getting louder.
The sea festival of the offshore islands was as important as the Spring Festival on the mainland.
On the entire Crescent Moon Island, every household hung up lanterns today.
The original meaning of this custom was to illuminate the way home for the heroic spirits, so that the souls of the human cultivators who were trapped in the Bewildering World could find their way home.
After a long time, it was passed down. In the mouth of the people of the sea, it became to guide the souls of the dead who were lost at sea home. The news of the sea race and the Bewildering World was slightly covered up, but it became more widespread.
Looking back from the Tianya Stage, one could see thousands of lanterns on the Isle of Wight.
The Crescent Moon Island was as bright as the moon, illuminating the blue sea.
Someone said, "The moon in the sky is in the night sky, the moon in the water is in the blue sea, and the moon in the human world is in the Isle of Wight."
Only now did Jiang Wang truly feel it.
The so-called moon in the human world was not a crescent-shaped island. Instead, it was the countless people who lived on this island and fought for it. When all the lanterns lit by everyone gathered together, it was a moon in the human world.
This moon could illuminate people's hearts, calm storms, drive away the long night, and comfort the souls of the dead.
It was almost time.
It was as if a person flew down from the bright moon in the sky.
His large sleeves fluttered like a cage of clear light. He was like another light source in the night sky besides the bright moon.
He was like a star that fell into the human world.
With one step, he appeared in the sky. With another step, he landed on the Tianya Stage.
Immediately, a disciple of the Fishing Ocean Tower announced, "Reverend Chong Guang has arrived!"
He was Elder Jinghai, who ranked first in the Fishing Ocean Tower. His status was only below that of the Tower Master.
He stood in front of the main seat, facing the crowd and the vast sea outside the Tianya Stage.
He was eight feet tall, and his figure was tall and straight. His face was always covered by a layer of light, which could not be seen clearly. However, there was no doubt that he was extremely majestic.
Everyone on the Tianya Stage stood up to show respect.
He opened his hands, pressed them down, and sighed.
"The moon is still as bright as yesterday. Time has flown. Unknowingly … it's the fourth of April again. "
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