The kid looked dull-witted; he was clearly a new recruit. He should be on his own ship, yet he had gone to the other altar’s boat; he had crossed the line.

The other Ryukin Gold Altar disciples also started to yell.

“Did you hear that?”

“Leave at once, kid!”

“This must be the Celestial Wood Altar’s new disciple. He seems dumb.”

Darryl did not mind their glares. He smiled and looked at Alan. “You must be Master Alan. This competition is very important to the Celestial Wood Altar. Unfortunate