Shi Jun glanced at Yuan Qing, shook his head, and said, "What nonsense are you talking about? I've already advanced to the ship level, my combat power has greatly increased, and I've taken another step forward. How could I possibly lose my drive?"

"I'm just curious about what kind of freaks those ranked above me are."

"What kind of freaks?"

Yuan Qing shook his head with a smile, "You and I needn't worry about this question. Among us all, only Fang Yu has a potential chance of encountering them in the future."

Hearing Yuan Qing's words, a trace of agreement flashed in Shi Jun's eyes. He then turned his gaze to Fang Yu and nodded, "Fang Yu's ship is still just a medium-sized cargo ship, yet it has already reached the 17th rank on the combat power list."

"There's still plenty of room to climb, allowing Fang Yu to sprint ahead."

"I'm also curious if Fang Yu can reach the number one spot on the combat power list..."

Upon hearing Shi Jun's words, everyone couldn't help but turn their gaze to Fang Yu, eyes filled with a hint of different expressions.

Shi Jun hadn't mentioned it, and no one had thought about this question yet.

But hearing Shi Jun's words, everyone couldn't help quietly making comparisons in their hearts.

You don't say... really, you don't say...

In the top 20, no! On the entire combat power list, there's only one medium-sized cargo ship belonging to Fang Yu.

It's incredibly noticeable, hard for anyone to ignore.

Others have basically reached their limit in the cargo ship level, waiting to break into the ship level.

But for Fang Yu, in the cargo ship level, there is still room for improvement.

This is truly terrifying!

At level 20, a large cargo ship could definitely move up a few ranks.

At level 25, once again improving the modification limit, the ranking could move up a few more spots.

All the way up, there's a significant possibility of climbing to the top of the cargo ship combat power list.

...

"First place... wouldn't that mean replacing Zhang Wangyue? I heard that Zhang Wangyue is the direct heir of the Zhang Clan, their most focused future successor, considered a powerhouse not yet fully grown."

"I even heard... the Zhang Clan has obtained some unique Scrolls and Secret Treasures that can channel treasures back to Blue Star. They spent a great deal of effort ensuring Zhang Wangyue gained some potential... or a trump card before even entering this world."

"They won right at the starting point."

"But anyway, this person can't be evaluated by normal standards. If Fang Yu really can improve, you two might end up having a contest..."

Shi Jun and the others couldn't help but glance at Fang Yu, their eyes filled with intense anticipation, seemingly eager to see the day Fang Yu catches up to Zhang Wangyue in the rankings.

"Catching up to Zhang Wangyue?"

Fang Yu shook his head, wondering what on earth these people were thinking.

By the time I get to level 27 or 28, Zhang Wangyue might have already advanced to the ship level, leaping off this list.

Everyone's expectations are destined to fall flat.

If there is to be any competition, it probably won't be in the cargo ship level. Perhaps only after entering the ship level would the two even have a chance to meet.

Nonetheless...

Fang Yu looked at his own ship, sensing the lively spirit within, and couldn't help but feel a bit perplexed...

What exactly is the Secret Treasure that can enhance the Soul Transformation progress?

Cheng Peng mentioned that Zhang Wangyue's Soul Transformation progress has already improved due to some opportunities.

It's estimated that Zhang Wangyue's ship has 2 or 3 parts that can be enhanced through Soul Transformation.

This made Fang Yu a bit itchy, eager to add Zhang Wangyue as a friend and ask how he managed to increase his Soul Transformation progress.

This war, to be honest...

The attack power of the Salted Fish's cannons can reach the ship level, one shot sinking a ship, all thanks to Soul Transformation.

This thing is indeed quite powerful.

One could completely view Soul Transformation as the ability to temporarily upgrade a part of your ship to the ship level.

If it weren't for Fang Yu pestering Cheng Peng for even more ways to improve, he might have missed out on such a vital enhancement.

I can only say... the intelligence of the corporations is indeed impressive.

Look at the top 20 in the rankings, aside from Fang Yu, they are all corporate-backed individuals.

Other ships, like Shi Jun's, can only undergo conventional upgrades: modification, enchantment, and reinforcement.

But those with corporate backing have some unconventional methods beyond conventional upgrades.

Soul Transformation is one of them.

However, this Soul Transformation thing is quite mysterious, involving some metaphysical elements that even major corporations haven't fully understood.

Consider this: the whole Blue Star world, it's only been a bit over four years since we started entering this world.

In four years, understanding some conventional rules is about as much as anyone could hope for.

Things beyond conventional rules likely only appear within the circles of the very top elite.

Many things, not even Fang Yu and the others know, even for someone like Cheng Peng with his corporate background, many are only half-understood.

Even the earliest top captains have, for some reasons, not disclosed certain core secrets to everyone.

This has resulted in people not yet discovering any effective or suitable enhancement routes for Blue Star Captains beyond conventional improvements.

As for Soul Transformation...

To be honest, this thing has a threshold too.

Who can take out an Intermediate Radiant Star Stone at the cargo ship level to exchange for the chance of Soul Transformation with the Wu Clan?

Without the backing of a corporation, someone like Fang Yu might be the only one with a chance.

As for relying entirely on one's liver emperor determination or natural talent, it's basically impossible to attempt Soul Transformation.

Reflecting on this, Fang Yu quietly resolved.

At every stage of my progression, I need to bug Cheng Peng.

To avoid missing out on any unconventional paths to enhancement due to lack of information.

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