At this moment, before the two clans lay a row of massive objects hovering silently above the sea—these were none other than the sky-floating battleships!
These colossal metallic beasts floated quietly in the air near the coastline. Under the sunlight, the sight of the sky-floating battleships was like that of prehistoric monsters, awe-inspiring and overwhelming to the people of the two clans.
"Are these cloudships? But they don't really seem like cloudships..." Zhu Dingtian swallowed hard and turned to Cui Bailin, speaking with astonishment.
Cui Bailin, equally startled by the sight of the massive sky-floating battleships, was left speechless, unable to respond to Zhu Dingtian's question.
As the Green Spirit Clan and Earth Spirit Clan gathered at the coast, they stared up in shock at the floating metal giants above them, murmuring to each other in disbelief.
"Are we really going to travel to the Hua Xia Empire on those things?"
"They're so huge! Are those really cloudships? But I've never heard of cloudships this massive!"
"It feels like a dream... Are we even worthy to ride on such incredible machines?"
The people of the Green Spirit and Earth Spirit Clans couldn't help but question if they were dreaming as they gazed up at the enormous steel monsters floating in the air, marveling in awe.
"Each sky-floating battleship can hold up to a million people. Organize your people, and prepare to board in shifts," Lin Qian approached the two clan leaders and instructed them calmly.
"Ah... yes, Your Majesty. We'll begin right away," Lin Qian's sudden approach snapped them back to reality, and they quickly turned to organize their people according to his instructions.
At that moment, the three elders also approached Lin Qian, staring at the enormous battleships in awe. "Your Majesty, these ships seem much larger than the ones we saw before," one of the elders remarked in surprise.
Lin Qian smiled and explained, "These are mid-tier Class C sky-floating battleships, a higher grade than the ones you saw before. Their defensive strength, speed, and capacity are all significantly better."
"In fact, the Ministry of Engineering has recently developed airborne cloudships specifically for transporting passengers. Each one can carry up to two million people. However, since we'll be crossing the turbulent Starry Sea, the sky-floating battleships are a more stable and safer option."
"Airborne cloudships?" The three elders let out long sighs after hearing Lin Qian's explanation. They couldn't believe how much had changed during their time away from the Hua Xia Empire.
They found themselves growing increasingly eager to return, to witness firsthand just how much their empire had transformed over the years.
After receiving Lin Qian's orders, Cui Bailin and Zhu Dingtian quickly turned to their people, organizing them into orderly groups to board the sky-floating battleships.
As the members of the Green Spirit and Earth Spirit Clans reached the ships, each family was given a comfortable cabin to stay in. Generally, one family would occupy a cabin, ensuring a pleasant and peaceful journey.
These sky-floating battleships had been summoned by Lin Qian. Even when they were still a thousand miles away, he had already prepared to call them forth.
Before their summoning, the battleships had been modified by the Ministry of Fire. Though their combat power was slightly diminished compared to standard models, they were much more suitable for long-distance travel, providing the Green Spirit and Earth Spirit Clans with a comfortable experience as they journeyed to the Hua Xia Empire.
Lin Qian had carefully considered this. To ensure that these two clans would wholeheartedly accept and align themselves with the Hua Xia Empire, he had to make sure they experienced the best the empire had to offer from the very beginning. By doing so, they would grow to love the empire and willingly integrate into it.
After all, winning the hearts of the people would only serve to strengthen the empire's foundation.
Once all the members of the Green Spirit and Earth Spirit Clans had boarded, the dark, colossal sky-floating battleships rose smoothly into the air, heading toward the Eastern Continent.
The massive ships ascended rapidly, their speed astonishing as they shot forward like arrows, racing toward the Eastern Continent at incredible speed.
Surrounded by powerful barrier formations, the passengers aboard the fast-moving ships experienced no discomfort as the ships cut through the air.
"So fast!" Many of the Green Spirit and Earth Spirit Clan members were filled with curiosity as they gathered at the railing of the ships, peering out at the landscape below, eager to take in the sights.
Cui Bailin, in particular, was deeply impressed by the speed of the ships. It seemed that they would reach the Hua Xia Empire much sooner than he had anticipated.
Indeed, just as Cui Bailin had predicted, the journey to the Eastern Continent took only a day and a half.
Normally, even a Transcendent Realm soul warrior would need at least six months to fly from the Western Continent to the Eastern Continent, not to mention the fatigue that would build up during such a long journey.
Thus, many soul warriors in the Hua Xia Empire, whenever time allowed, preferred to use various transportation tools created by the Ministry of Transportation, enjoying the comfort and ease of not having to travel by their own power.
The people of the Hua Xia Empire were immensely grateful to Lin Qian for creating the Ministry of Transportation, and they took great pride in their empire's advancements.
They believed that no other force in the world could offer a life as comfortable as theirs.
Determined not to lose such a lifestyle, almost every person in the Hua Xia Empire worked hard—either by cultivating diligently or by contributing their own talents to ensure the empire's continued prosperity.
As Lin Qian had once said, the greatest contribution one could make to the empire was to focus on becoming the best version of oneself.
Lin Qian repeated this message to Cui Bailin and Zhu Dingtian, urging them to pass it on to every one of their clansmen.
Once they arrived in the Hua Xia Empire, all they needed to do was focus on themselves, bringing out the best in their unique talents.
Lin Qian also gave the two clan leaders a brief overview of the empire's regulations, such as the need to register for identification, swear the heart-demon oath, ensure that all children of appropriate age were enrolled in academies, and obtain flight permits for any soul warriors.
Throughout the journey, the sky-floating battleships flew at great altitudes, using the cover of clouds to avoid detection. This allowed them to travel smoothly and without interference, swiftly reaching the Southern Territory of the Eastern Continent, now known as the Hua Xia Empire.
As the battleships entered the empire's territory, the stationed guards immediately recognized that the ships carried the emperor and did not hinder their passage.
By now, the members of the Green Spirit and Earth Spirit Clans could no longer contain their curiosity. They rushed to the edges of the ships, eager to see what the Hua Xia Empire looked like.
The sky-floating battleships, carrying the two clans, soared toward the land where the Wood Spirit Clan resided within the Hua Xia Empire.
As they flew, the clanspeople finally got a clear look at the empire below them.
Exclamations of amazement filled the air as they gazed down at the stunning sights of the Hua Xia Empire, their awe growing with every moment.