The next morning, everyone boarded a luxurious cruise ship bound for the Polar Domain from Polar City. There were several ships departing from Polar City to the Polar Domain every day, each with different stops along the way, resulting in varying travel times.
The Polar Domain were divided into five major domains – North, East, South, West, and Central. Glavale’s headquarters in the Polar Domain were located in the East Domain.
Under normal circumstances, it took about a day and a half to reach the East Domain from Polar City. Shortly after the cruise ship set sail, Billy and his group of friends gathered on the deck for a chat.
The weather on this side of Polar City was already similar to that of the Polar Domain, with temperatures consistently low throughout the year. However, for martial artists above the Sovereign Realm, the temperature was of little concern. They could comfortably wear just a thin layer of clothing without any discomfort.
“Harleen, look! The scenery here is so beautiful!” Felicia couldn’t help but exclaim.
Departing from Polar City, they first had to pass through a strait with stunning scenery on both sides. Combined with the unique cloud formations in the clear sky, it felt like walking through a painting.
“It truly is beautiful!” Harleen nodded in agreement.
“The scenery over there is even more breathtaking. Let’s go check it out!” Felicia pointed towards the stern of the ship.
“Sure!” Harleen turned to Billy and said, “Honey, Felicia, Ivy, and I will go to the stern to take a look.”
“Alright!” Billy smiled and nodded.
Harleen and the other beauties made their way to the stern of the ship. Meanwhile, Soul Chaser turned to Otis Hum and asked, “Elder Hum, why doesn’t Glavale have its own ships in Polar City? Wouldn’t that make travel more convenient?”
“This is due to an international treaty established to protect the natural environment of the Polar Domain.” Otis Hum replied. “Anyone traveling from Polar City to the Polar Domain must board the cruise ships provided by the Guardians and undergo unified inspections.”
“Why is that?” Judge asked.
“Is it to prevent people from bringing firearms to the Polar Domain?” Casey pondered before asking.
“Exactly!” Otis Hum nodded in response. “The Polar Domain are humanity’s last pristine land. If we don’t control the use of firearms, it will be completely devastated within two to three years. For this reason, no other vessels are allowed to enter the waters near the Polar Domain, except for the passenger ships provided by the Guardians. If discovered, both the people and the ships will be annihilated.”
“I see!”
Everyone nodded in unison.
“Sir, do we have any personnel from Glavale serving in the Guardians?” Azure Dragon asked.
“Yes!” Otis Hum nodded and added, “But they don’t hold important positions.”
“Why is that?” Judge inquired.
“The Polar Domain are divided into five major domains. Except for the Central Domain, the other four domains have Guardians personnel responsible for basic daily management. Each region has one Provincial Governor and four Inspectors. In total, there are twenty core positions. These twenty individuals are mostly controlled by the top ten Western nations. Veridiania and Oriana, because of their allegiance to Northfortia, also hold two of those positions. As for other countries, they are allocated positions based on the resources they provide to the Guardians each year. But regardless of the allocation, they are still under the command of those ten nations!”
“Damn!” Judge couldn’t help but curse. “What’s the point of having the Guardians in such a setup?”
Meanwhile, Harleen and her group were enjoying the beautiful natural scenery at the stern of the ship.
“Ivy, I heard that we can see the aurora in the Polar Domain. Is that true?” Felicia asked while admiring the scenery.
“Yes!” Ivy smiled and nodded. “Auroras are quite common in the Polar Domain. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to see them during specific time periods.”
“Really? That’s fantastic!” Felicia’s face lit up with anticipation.
“Harleen, there are a few people over there who have been staring at us. They seem to be from Veridiania!” Rakshasa whispered to Harleen.
“Let’s ignore them.” Harleen replied after glancing in their direction.
Rakshasa nodded in agreement.
However, just because they chose to ignore them didn’t mean those individuals wouldn’t cause trouble. Before long, a group of people approached them, led by a man in his thirties wearing a samurai sword at his waist.
“Ladies, may I ask which country you’re from? Are you traveling to the Polar Domain together? Would you like me to be your guide?”
The man’s gaze ravaged Harleen and the others, filled with intense fervor. It was no wonder, really, because Harleen and the other beautiful ladies together were too captivating to ignore. Especially Harleen and Ivy, they were like celestial beings descended to earth, possessing an irresistible charm for the vast majority of men.
“If you don’t want to die, then get lost!” Frostblade glanced at the man.
“Well, well! This beauty sure has a fiery personality? I really like that!” The man licked his parched lips. “Fate brought us together, let’s be friends, shall we?”
“In the treacherous snow-covered realms, having more friends means having more paths.”
“Do you really want to die?” Frostblade interrupted.
“Let me introduce myself first!” The man ignored her and continued speaking. “My name is Jeffrey Perez, and my father is the Prime Minister of Veridiania!”
“I wonder how I should address this beauty?” he asked.
“So you’re the Prime Minister’s son, quite a prestigious background!” Night Orchid smirked coldly at him. With a solemn tone, she added, “You have one minute to disappear from our sight, or else, you die!”
“Insolence! How dare you speak to Lord Perez like that! Kneel before me!” another man from their group shouted angrily.
Before his words even finished, Frostblade swiftly struck out with a palm, sending the man flying twenty to thirty meters away, crashing onto the deck and spitting out blood.
Seeing this, the man’s companions immediately drew their samurai swords.
“This beauty has quite the courage!” Jeffrey Perez’s eyes flashed with a cold gleam as he looked at Frostblade. “Do you know the consequences of your actions?”
“Harleen, shall I kill them?” Frostblade turned to Harleen and asked.
“I’ll handle it!” Harleen responded. She could sense that Jeffrey Perez possessed the cultivation of a Third-rank Sovereign, making it difficult for Frostblade to deal with him.
“One last chance, if you don’t leave now, you won’t have a chance to leave at all!” Harleen spoke coldly to Jeffrey Perez.
“Tsk, tsk, not only is your appearance stunning, even your voice is so pleasant!” Jeffrey Perez swallowed hard. “Here’s the deal, accompany me to my room for a few drinks. You make me happy, and I won’t bother with your companions. How about that?”
“How dare you! You die!” Ivy’s eyes narrowed, and a burst of sword aura shot out.